Purple Platypus

Expert reseller of Stratasys, Formlabs, and Onulis 3D printers, eviXscan scanners, Materialise software, & Roland DGA CNC mills. Serving CA, NV, and AZ.

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What's new in GrabCAD Print?

Check out the latest updates for Version 1.117:
🔹 Transparent Model Display (Print)
🔹 Improved Layer Lines Visualization (Print Pro)
🔹 Layer Range in Slice Preview (FDM)
🔹 Arrays with Supports (DLP & SLA)

Learn More: https://t.co/Qyqu0BSfBV

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The new Powershot Go from DyeMansion combines cleaning and surfacing capabilities in one compact system. Run each process individually or together, making it a practical solution for OEMs and service bureaus with lower-volume production needs.

Learn more: https://t.co/4gzexD5Y24

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How can you tell if a material is real silicone?

Check how it ages.

Watch below for more information and contact us to get started using Stratasys P3 Silicone 25A.

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We launched a Stratasys PolyJet ToughONE ball from a SAF PA11 catapult. Always keeping things entertaining here at Purple!

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Today marks 1 year since Business Operations Assistant, Janina Wu, joined the Purple team!

We are so thankful for Janina's dedication and enthusiasm and love having her as part of the Purple team. ☺️

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Atelier des Refusés used @Stratasys' 3DFashion platform, the J850 TechStyle, to bring their sustainable cushion collection to life.

The unique visual and tactile effects would not have been possible to create using any other technology.

Learn more: https://t.co/BVAn1ZL8kw

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Unbox the @formlabs Form 4L with us 📦

With a 4.6X larger build volume than the Form 4, the Form 4L can print large parts in under 6 hours with incredible reliability and accuracy.

Learn More: https://t.co/zZ3nrrklrP

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The Formlabs Form 3 has been a trusted solution for desktop SLA 3D printing.

But the Form 4 has 2-5X faster print speeds, a 30% larger build volume, and improved reliability.

So, should you upgrade? Read the blog post to find out: https://t.co/pK9M6dhY3S

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Sabelt is a global leader in motorsport safety. One of their biggest challenges was the high cost of molds for low-volume production.

By using the Stratasys F900, Sabelt eliminates the need for expensive molds, moving directly from design to finished parts.

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fixturemate, integrated with GrabCAD Print Pro, allows users to easily create fixtures quickly.

Our Senior Marketing Specialist, Katie Elhardt, has no prior GrabCAD experience and tried it out for herself. Watch the video to see if fixturemate is dummy-proof!

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⭐ Part of the Month: Carbon Fiber Inlet Duct ⭐

August's Part is brought to you by Field Service Technician and PPU instructor, Jason Brown, who chose a turbo inlet duct used by Champion Motorsport for the Porsche 997.

Learn More: https://t.co/Wmut0l7OEE

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The @Stratasys Origin Two was evaluated using 258 printed parts and approximately 16,000 measurements across multiple printers, materials, and geometries to validate production-level accuracy and repeatability.

Check out the study results 👉 https://t.co/1kfHJQ29i2

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The @formlabs Form 4L and Clear Resin V5 make it easy to create a 3D printed mold. Take a look at the mold in use.

Watch the video: https://t.co/tNG31XAPyk

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Can you guess if this EV charger was printed off a Stratasys or Formlabs printer? 🔌

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The @formlabs Fuse X1 combines a large build volume with 3X the throughput to produce thousands more parts per week while occupying less than half the floor space of conventional industrial systems.

Learn More: https://t.co/jr7CeHc9E2

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Great Western Railway used the @Stratasys Fortus 450mc and Kimya PC-FR material to 3D print replacement display bezels for refurbished Class 230 rail cars.

Read more: https://t.co/GbffN2zQmf

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Sales Operations Manager, Natalia Renteria, chose this McLaren brake wing prototype because she thinks this part is a great example of how engineers use 3D printing for faster testing of designs before creating the final part.

Learn More: https://t.co/0RcH27Ulxj

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Today marks 2 years since Marketing Outreach Specialist, Jennifer Araiza, joined the Purple team! 💥

We are so thankful for Jennifer's dedication and enthusiasm and love having her as part of the Purple team. ☺️

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Calling all pickleball lovers! 🥒

The Formlabs Form 4L lets you easily print small and large parts with high durability, such as this pickleball paddle and ball.

Learn more: https://t.co/zZ3nrrklrP

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Boom Supersonic uses @Stratasys FDM printers to 3D print drill guides for their XB-1 demonstrator aircraft. 🛩️

By producing tooling in-house, the team is able to reduce the cost of a typical drill guide by around $3,700.

Learn more: https://t.co/ijtAc3b3OL