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GRT-Mars boosts its engineering support with new 3D printer

GRT-Mars Inc., a contract manufacturer of mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies based in Mountainside, NJ, recently added the latest in 3D printing to its engineering department. Its new uPrint 3D personal printer delivers production-grade concept and working models durable enough for functional testing, according to GRT-Mars. The uPrint is a product of Dimension and Stratasys, and offers desktop 3D printing for a sub-$20,000 price.

Clare Goldsberry

December 1, 2010

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Personal printers offer a fast, low-cost alternative to traditional rapid prototyping, and they are designed for workstation and network access much like a standard laser printer. 3D printing is an ideal tool for quick design collaboration within the development teams. "We can now send SolidWorks 3D CAD files directly to this printer, hold an engineering meeting and return to find a prototype of the part in tough ABS plastic in sizes up to 6 x 6 x 8 inches," said Geoff Engelstein, president at GRT-Mars. "We plan on using it for a variety of projects, ranging from sleek wireless product cases to complex mechanical parts. As always, we are excited about enhancing our product development capabilities for our customers." —Clare Goldsberry

GRT-Mars, founded in 1964, is an ISO 9001:2008-registered global contract manufacturer specializing in fabricated metal products and injection molded components and assemblies. Art Garcia, VP sales and marketing, pointed out that, "Our customers benefit from more frequent in-development testing, resulting in fewer revisions, reduced development costs, and importantly, faster time-to-market delivery." 

About the Author

Clare Goldsberry

Until she retired in September 2021, Clare Goldsberry reported on the plastics industry for more than 30 years. In addition to the 10,000+ articles she has written, by her own estimation, she is the author of several books, including The Business of Injection Molding: How to succeed as a custom molder and Purchasing Injection Molds: A buyers guide. Goldsberry is a member of the Plastics Pioneers Association. She reflected on her long career in "Time to Say Good-Bye."

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