Transparents 3D Printing : Printoptical Vs. SLA, FDM & MJM

LUXeXceL of the Netherlands is focused on providing the best 3D printing in transparency possible for their clientele spanning all facets of the optical market. They specifically created Printoptical Technology for the 3D printing of optical components, and what makes it unique is that 3D models can be produced transparently without layering — and without any post-production work such as polishing or grinding. The company has created a bit of case study showing what transparent 3d printing looks like using FDM, SLA, MJM and their Printoptical technology. Read more about Printoptical Technology in the full article: http://3dprint.com/49218/luxexcel-printoptical-clear/


Below is a comparison of different clear transparent 3D prints:
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now that's impressive.
Drop one of those machines into an opticians and you'd get your new glasses within hours :-)

We understand that the prosumer 3dps aren't capable of Printoptical so it will be interesting to see if & when it reaches the consumer.