HP has unveiled the Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D printer, a new system that for the first time brings industrial Multi Jet Fusion technology to the compact equipment segment at a price below USD 60,000. According to 3Dees Industries, the exclusive distributor of HP 3D printers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine, the new model is intended to complement the manufacturer’s existing portfolio and fill the gap between outsourced production, in-house manufacturing and full-scale industrial production. The system is aimed at users seeking a solution for rapid prototyping, production of parts containing confidential data and reduction of manufacturing costs. According to the company, the machine is intended to provide an alternative to smaller SLS printers, which often require separate rooms and additional safety measures.
Ondřej Štefek, co-owner of 3Dees Group, says the new model addresses needs that have been observed among customers for several years. "HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200 addresses a need that we have been observing among our customers for several years. Both smaller design offices and R&D departments in large companies need a device for rapid prototyping, manufacturing parts containing confidential data and reducing production costs. Until now, they had to choose between industrial HP systems and smaller SLS printers, which often required separate rooms and special safety measures. With this new solution, HP now offers full-value MJF technology in a compact enclosure, at a price accessible to a much wider group of users."
Technology and system positioning
The HP MJF 1200 uses the same Multi Jet Fusion technology which, according to the manufacturer, has established its position over the past decade as an industrial standard in the production of functional parts for the automotive, medical, aerospace and defense sectors. The description of the solution highlights the difference compared with SLS technology. In MJF, similarly to 2D printing, a printhead deposits a binding agent onto a thin layer of powder, instead of drawing geometry with a laser. This process is intended to provide rapid production of parts with high isotropy, precise detail reproduction and high mechanical and chemical resistance. The manufacturer also points to an automated system for unpacking, powder recycling and powder preparation, which according to the information provided is an unusual solution in this price class.
The new model has been positioned as a complement to the HP Jet Fusion 5600 system, which remains the manufacturer’s flagship solution for serial production of plastic parts under stringent requirements for productivity and repeatability. Both machines use the same powder, share the same design principles and operate within the same ecosystem. This means that a user starting with the MJF 1200 can scale up production in the future by moving to the MJF 5600 without changing technology.
System parameters
According to the information provided, the HP MJF 1200 offers a build volume of 12 liters. The stable print time for a full job in Standard mode with PA 12 is stated to be below 12 hours, regardless of the number of parts. PA 12 is indicated as the base material, with powder reusability of up to 80%.
The system’s starting price is stated to be below USD 60,000. The specified package includes the 3D printer, Material Management System, processing station, two material containers and Materialise’s Magics Print for HP software. HP 3D Center, intended for monitoring and fleet management, is also included in the price.
The manufacturer states that installation of the machine does not require special infrastructure. The system is designed to operate on standard 110 V or 230 V power supply and does not require dedicated ventilation.
Market availability
3Dees Industries has announced that it is now accepting pre-launch orders for the HP MJF 1200. The company serves the markets of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine.
