University of Sunderland · Awarded contract

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Supply of Large Format FDM/FFF 3D Printer to University of Sunderland

Awarded 30 Apr 2019

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Awarded30 Apr 2019

Value£35,890.00

SupplierExpress Group Ltd T/A GoPrint3D

AgencyUniversity of Sunderland

RegionNorth East

CategoryManufacturing & Industrial

Ended 4y 10mo ago2y 8mo term

Awarded 30 Apr 2019Expired 31 Dec 2021

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University of Sunderland awarded a contract to Express Group Ltd T/A GoPrint3D for the procurement of a large format 3D printer utilizing Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)/Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process.

The printer is capable of printing in materials including PLA and PVA, with additional materials such as TPU, Nylon, and Polycarbonate as advantages.

Key specifications include a print volume of at least 1.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m, deliverable through a doorway 118cm wide and 198cm high, an auto levelling system, a heated bed, Ethernet network connection, two separate filament extruders with swappable nozzles up to at least 2mm, high output of at least 30mm3/S, minimum layer height of 50 microns, and included software for CAD data processing and control.

The contract value was AUD 35,890.

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