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21 May 2014

3D printer reseller launches in London

3D Generation Ltd, a business specialising in 3D printers, launched in London this week. The company sources, supplies, finances and maintains 3D printers for clients across the UK.

Authorised to supply the Stratasys Ideas Series and the 3D Systems, Inc.range, 3D Generation supports a wide range of manufacturing needs.

Also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing is a means of producing solid objects in almost any shape. 3D printers ‘print' from CAD (computer aided design) files, using the familiar File > Print command.

When the user starts the process, the item takes shape layer by layer on the machine's platform, or build bed.

3D printing is growing across every industry sector imaginable. Industrial applications include aerospace, automotive, rail, defence and manufacturing. In healthcare, work is in progress to use 3D printing to replicate body tissue and internal organs. In dentistry, technicians can produce custom made crowns and bridges using 3D print technology. Architects, film makers, product designers and researchers use 3D printing for modelling. In academia, 3D printing lets engineering students bring their concepts to life and show proof of concept.

Tony Harrison, Managing Director of 3D Generation, said: "3D printing used to be a specialist process. Today, it is affordable and usable for businesses of all types and sizes. 3D printing reduces material waste, cuts lead times and helps designers fine-tune their products. At 3D Generation, we help businesses get the machines they need and provide tailored ongoing support."

For more information, visitwww.3dgeneration.co.uk

Follow 3D Generation on Twitterwww.twitter.com/3dgen

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