Our printer uses binder jetting technology to solidify individual layers of fine powder. Adding colour to the binding agent means these individual layers of the model can be coloured in the same way as an inkjet printer prints onto paper. Subsequent layers of powder are laid down and fixed with colour binder until the model is complete. This produces the most amazing full CMYK colour models in 600 x 540 DPI resolution ready to be finished.

Because layers of powder are spread evenly across the entire bed of the machine, any powder that is not bound forms the support structure for the model. This results in complex shapes being easily achievable without the need to remove intricate support structures or deal with the surface finish issues these structures impart on the model. All of the unused powder is recovered by the machine and is recycled ready for use in the next print run. The technology leaves almost no waste which is great for the environment and means our Customers are not paying for material they never see.

Once complete, the models are transferred to our finishing station where they are infiltrated with a choice of materials that penetrate into the model, strengthening the structure and bringing out the vibrant colours.

The process is the fastest available, with a maximum 254 x 381 x 203mm part size and a 28mm per hour vertical print speed, parts can be produced in a fraction of the time it would take other competing technologies. This is why our process is perfect for monochrome models as well.

Colour 3D provide professional 3D scanning services. We are based in the Perth area but the portability of our equipment means we can travel anywhere to capture your object. The captured data can then be used for many downstream applications including CAD and in the creation of visualization and marketing material.

Using the latest high-tech scanners from Creaform, a leading global manufacturer of high-end scanning equipment, we are able to scan objects large and small with great accuracy and detail, wherever they may be.

We understand that scanning is sometimes only part of the process required to generate a 3D model, so we can also take the scan data, refine the surfaces and output a high-quality solid or surface model suitable for your requirements in many different file formats. Whether you need high quality NURBS surface models or a complete reverse engineering service, Develop-it can help.

We have experience in the aviation, maritime and automotive industries, as well as in mining and heavy engineering. 3d Scanning is the perfect process to rapidly capture the geometry of complex objects for downstream applications. Typically these may include:-

• Repair of broken, damaged or worn items
• Overhaul of vehicles, plant or equipment
• Replacement of failed components
• Duplication of objects that have no existing digital model
• Reference objects for creation of new designs
• Inspection and validation of CAD models to the physical object
• Preservation for archive or historical purposes

Our 3D rendering and product visualisation services produce rich, professional quality photo-realistic 3d renderings of your products. The images we produce are suitable for visualising your product, producing presentations, creating catalogues, marketing materials, interactive web content and for any use that requires accurate on demand images.

Different colours, materials and textures can be easily substituted enabling you to make key aesthetic evaluations and decisions way in advance of actual production meaning you can develop the products with the highest marketability possible generating increased demand.

We can use your existing 3d CAD models, leveraging work that has already been done, saving time and cost.

Having professional looking images of your products weeks or even months in advance of having physical parts can give you the competitive edge you need for success. Be ready to go at launch time by having all of your marketing images ready early on in the development cycle.