Step 1 3D print
A model is made layer-by-layer out of a photopolymer solidified by UV light.
Resin 3D printing made better
The technology behind Zortrax Inkspire relies on a high resolution LCD screen with UV LED backlighting to cure photopolymers layer by layer.
Meet UV LCD technology
SLA and DLP are traditional resin 3D printing technologies. An SLA printer works at constant precision but the more of its workspace is used, the more it slows down. In DLP machines, the speed is constant but precision decreases when workspace usage grows. Zortrax UV LCD maintains both high speed and precision at all times.
SLA
A layer is drawn
with laser
DLP
A layer is projected by
a digital projector
UV LCD
A layer is projected on a high-res
LCD screen with UV LED
backlighting*
Perfect details
Zortrax Inkspire is made for all applications where superior precision is of paramount importance. The human eye can't see individual pixels when the image has more than 336 pixels per inch. Pixel density in models 3D printed on the Inkspire exceeds this value regardless of the viewing angle.
Only flawless surfaces
Industrial-grade components used in the Inkspire guarantee surfaces of models are consistently flawless across multiple prints. The printer is designed to achieve the highest possible results repeatability.
Cost-efficient rapid prototyping
Multiple versions of prototypes can be cost-efficiently made in one printing session. This way, they can quickly undergo comparative evaluation which saves costs by shortening the development cycle.
Flexible in-house production
The Inkspire easily scales up to work in 3D printing farms offering medium to high scale manufacturing capabilities. Such farms can make end-use products or serve as a support of traditional production lines.
Fast resin 3D printing
An advanced optical system guarantees almost perfectly even distribution of UV light across the build platform. That's why the Inkspire is one of the fastest resin 3D printers on the market without compromising any of the print's quality.
Step 2 Post-process
Innovative technology makes support structures easy to remove.
Step 3 Done
A 3D printed model can be used in further prototyping stages or shipped as a fully functional product.
Applications
Resin 3D printing is a technology perfect for professionals working in fields where very small yet incredibly detailed models are needed. The precision and speed of Zortrax Inkspire makes it a game changing tool for engineers, dentists and jewelers among others.
Dental care
Resin 3D printers can quickly and cost-efficiently print dental impressions, surgical guides, and temporary crowns or bridges.
Jewelry design
3D printed jewelry models can be used as investment casting patterns. They are also useful in customer consultation and fitting.
Precision engineering
Small, intricately designed 3D printed parts can be used in various fields of precision engineering such as electronics design.
Entertainment industry
3D printing of complex organic shapes is commonly used for making early concept models in production of feature movies and TV shows.
Specification for Zortrax Inkspire
Device
Build volume
132 x 74 x 175 mm (5.2 x 2.9 x 6.9 in)
Platform calibration
Semi-automatic
Support
Mechanically removed - printed with the same material as the model
Light source
Integrated UV lamp (wavelength 405 nm)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Operating system
Android
Processor
Quad Core
Touchscreen
4" IPS 800 x 480
External materials
Applicable
Supported formats
.cws, .zcodex, .sl1, .zip
Software
Software bundle
Z-SUITE
Supported file types
.stl, .obj, .dxf, .3mf, .ply
Supported operating systems
Mac OS Catalina and newer versions / Windows 10 and newer versions
Printing
Technology
UV LCD*
Pixel size
50 microns (0.05 mm)
Layer thickness
25, 50, 100 microns
Temperature
Ambient operation temperature
20-30° C (68-86° F)
Storage temperature
0-35° C (32-95° F)
Electrical
AC input
110 V 1.4 A 50/60 Hz; 240 V 0.85 A 50/60 Hz
Maximum power consumption
75 W
In the box
3D Printer, Z-SUITE, Starter Kit, Zortrax Photopolymer Resin Basic (500 ml)
*The approximate lifespan of the LCD screen is around 200 working hours, but it highly depends on the kind of resin you use, and the models you print.
Zortrax Inkspire
- The XY resolution is 50x50 microns
- Calibrates build platform automatically
- The minimal layer height is 25 microns
- Has a built-in carbon filter
- Offers serial production capability
- External 405 nm resins are supported
- External slicing software is supported
- .zcodex and .cws file formats are supported
- Workspace measures 74x132x175 mm
- Has Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
- Has an intuitive touch interface
