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39 www.smart-molding.com additive manufacturing this material is chemical, wear and solvent resistant. It serves as a drop-in replacement for materials like Acetal commonly found across production lines. • Omega Tooling CF: Specifically formulated for maximum strength, this material is well-suited for producing metal replacement parts, metal forming dies, bend tooling and end-use parts that require exceptional strength. • Omega Support: A breakaway support material that works with all the aforementioned materials. This allows for easy removal of supports without the need for dissolving, enabling the immediate use of printed parts. Customers have three pathways to choose fromwhen selecting a filament for their BCN3D Omega I60. The first option is BCN3D Filaments, which encompasses all previously mentioned materials as well as upcoming materials currently in development and scheduled for future release. The second option is the Open Filament Network, where BCN3D collaborates with material manufacturers to create specialized printing profiles. These materials cater to niche applications with materials that offer unique properties like ESD, flame retardant, or food-safe. Lastly, since the BCN3D Omega I60 is an openmaterial platform with no limitations, customers can use custommaterials and create their own printing profiles at no additional cost. The Omega Launchpad Program To let customers experience BCN3D Omega I60, BCN3D has devised the Omega Launchpad Program, aimed at businesses of all shapes and sizes. By participating in this program, individuals can anticipate being among the first to explore the capabilities of the new BCN3D Omega I60, witnessing its true potential through the creation of tangible, 3D printed parts. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a dedicated Additive Manufacturing applications engineer who will provide personalized assistance in analyzing and developing custom solutions specifically designed for the integration of the BCN3DOmega I60within their respective organizations. The BCN3D Epsilon Series gets an update Earlier this year, BCN3D unveiled the latest generation of their Epsilon Series, characterized by a sturdier structure, enhanced electronics, and XYZ autocalibration. Additionally, during 2023 BCN3D announced firmware 2.0, equipped with first- layer live adjustment, new calibration routines, and improved duplication and mirror printing capabilities, among others. On the software front, BCN3D elevated the performance of their Stratos software by improving 16 print profiles, resulting in a remarkable 35% increase in printing speed and 25% reduction in material consumption. Additionally, BCN3D extended their support for the Open Filament Network (OFN) by introducing 25 new print profiles. This collaboration with leading material manufacturers ensures that customers gain access to top-tier filament profiles, delivering exceptional print results. During the recent live streaming event, BCN3D made two major announcements for their Epsilon Series 3D printers. Firstly, a flexible build platform that allows users to remove prints with even greater ease. This innovation will be compatible with all Epsilon and Sigma D25 3D printers. Secondly, BCN3D announced their upcoming release of Stratos 2.0, which is built on the powerful Cura v.5 engine. This upgrade will bring a wealth of new features, an improved user interface, and an overall smoother experience. Starting from September of this year, users will have access to both the flexible build platform and Stratos 2.0, enhancing their 3D printing capabilities. About BCN3D BCN3D is one of the leading developers and manufacturers of 3D printing solutions worldwidewith clients including Nissan, Saint-Gobain, NASA, Haribo, and Louis Vuitton. It made a name for itself as a pioneer in FFF with its signature IDEX technology and recently released Viscous Lithography Manufacturing™ (VLM™), a brand new additivemanufacturing technology that leverages high viscosity resins to unlock manufacturing autonomy. BCN3D www.bcn3d.com