Ricoh 3D

TUESDAY TEASER 🤩 The team has recently re-developed Ricoh 3D's unique 3D printing and AM service offering, which operates via a three-stage approach: Discover, Transform, Sustain. Collectively, the stages comprise 5 modules: - 3D Academy - 3D Print - 3D Innovate - 3D Managed Print - 3D Beyond Today, we're focussing on Module 3: 3D Innovate. 3D Innovate refers to ‘deep dives’ into applications and projects, largely focussing on customers and partners who wish to knowledge-share, co-innovate and co-create. The Ricoh 3D team leverages RICOH’s global Kaizen (continuous improvement) culture to challenge existing workflows and requirements, to manufacture more innovative solutions. We offer a full suite of innovative technical services, including: concept design, DfAM, optimisation, scanning and reverse engineering, lifecycle analysis, testing and compliance, post-processing (dying, joining, smoothing, assemblies and inserts), product development workshops and other bespoke customer-centric requests. Stay tuned on socials, as we begin to share further details on our comprehensive service modules in the following weeks. Want to know more? Click the link in the comments to contact us today. #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #ServiceOffering #3DInnovate

MEDICAL MONDAYS ❤️ The medical sector is one of the most exciting for 3D printing. The technology is already being used to change lives for the better – and there is much more to come. While we often share information on our award-winning work in orthotics and prosthetics (P&O), some of our other medical innovations are notable too! The Ricoh 3D team has also proudly collaborated with radiologists at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to manufacture patient-specific surgical-anatomical models… These have been used for surgery preparation, reducing the time of surgery itself, thus reducing costs, resource, and most importantly, enhancing patient care and customer-centricity from the point of initial consultation. At Ricoh 3D, we are empowering our customers and partners to harness the full potential of 3D printing in healthcare. Contact our Senior Engineer and Medical Lead, Richard Minifie today, to discuss your medical 3D printed needs. #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #Medical #AnatomicalModels #SurgicalModels

FACTORY FRIDAYS 🏭 Introducing our latest social series – Factory Friday! Each week, we will be sharing real-life examples and case studies of how Ricoh 3D is empowering the wider business at Ricoh UK Products Ltd (RPL) with 3D printing and additive manufacturing services, strengthening RICOH’s diverse suite of products, services and solutions. Today, we’re showcasing Titanium Nests (specifically, chip holders for toner production lines), manufactured in titanium, using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology. They were originally Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machined using stainless steel, but they were difficult to manufacture due to thin, complex features. As such, they were also prone to frequent breakages, due to impactful contact with automatic robots on the production line. The additively manufactured titanium solution boasts improved geometries, better strength, vastly reduced risk of breakage of complex sections, and a quicker, easier and cheaper solution to CNC machining. Furthermore, the current iteration has consolidated two parts into a single component. Reach out to Ricoh 3D’s Materials Specialist and Industrial Lead, Enrico Gallino, Ph.D. to find out how we can fix ‘pain points’ on your production lines and devices too! We are STRONGER TOGETHER. #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #FactoryFriday #RicohUKProducts #TitaniumNests

WINNING WEDNESDAY! 🏆 We are just days away from the start of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. Did you know that composite materials today play a significant role in a range of Olympic disciplines, and to give elite athletes ‘the edge’ over their competitors, both physically and mentally? Evermore prominent in the elite sports sector, composites are revolutionising equipment components and applications thanks to their unique and beneficial properties… Take a look at this insightful document: ‘Composites in Olympic & Paralympic Sports’, compiled by composites expert, JEC Group. Written by ignaas verpoest from KU Leuven and Veronique Michaud and Helena Teixidó from EPFL, it is a fascinating and comprehensive read covering the use of composites across 18 Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. Access the document in the comments section below. At Ricoh 3D, we too are extremely passionate about the use of composites for elite sports and a wide variety of other industries! Connect with our Materials Expert, Enrico Gallino, Ph.D., and find out how composites can support your applications too. #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #Composites #CBAM #Olympics2024

Today, Senior Engineer, Richard Minifie, is showcasing our cutting-edge case study cabinet. Ricoh 3D is proud to share how we have helped businesses take their design from concept through to prototype and finally manufacture. Contact our expert team of engineers to find out how we can help you do the same. Mark Dickin, Enrico Gallino, Ph.D., Richard Minifie, Alessandro Gottardi #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #CaseStudies #RicohUKProducts

MEDICAL MONDAYS ❤️ Did you know? Ricoh 3D's flagship polypropylene material is ideal for prototypes and end-use applications in the medical sector, and is already being widely used to support Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) - Good Health and Wellbeing, in hospitals and alike, across the UK and Europe. What are some of the benefits? - Dedicated ISO13485 production cells - Superior purity and impressive versatility - High chemical resistance (WRAS approval) - Complete recyclability - Durable, fatigue-resistant and lightweight - High elongation at break (~529%) - Watertight and airtight without postprocessing - Ability for repeatable and customised parts ...And much more! Contact Ricoh 3D Senior Engineer and Medical Lead, Richard Minifie to learn more and discuss your project requirements. We're here to help! #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #MedicalMondays #Polypropylene #MedicalManufacturing

FACTORY FRIDAY 🏭 Introducing our latest social series – Factory Friday! Each week, we will be sharing real-life examples and case studies of how Ricoh 3D is empowering the wider business at Ricoh UK Products Ltd (RPL) with 3D printing and additive manufacturing services, strengthening RICOH’s diverse suite of products, services and solutions. Today, we’re showcasing 3D printed 'machine feet', produced in PA12 using HP 3D Printing Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. In collaboration with Measurement Solutions Limited and utilising nTop software, Ricoh 3D was able to manufacture a large number of optimised machine feet, to support a 'bespoke access kit' and raise an automation system off the floor, for one of RPL's industrial printing customers. The benefits/results of the solution speak for themselves: - 55% material reduction - 33% weight reduction (compared to traditional design) - No compromise on part strength - Safety factor of 2 (to withstand 60kg, load limit 120kg) Access the full case study on the Ricoh 3D website (link in comments). Reach out to Ricoh 3D’s Materials Specialist and Industrial Lead, Enrico Gallino, Ph.D. to find out how we can fix ‘pain points’ on your production lines and devices too! We are STRONGER TOGETHER. #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #FactoryFriday #RicohUKProducts #MachineFeet

REAL POLYPROPYLENE x REAL BENEFITS 🤩 Maybe summer is here after all?! Hear from Ricoh 3D Senior Engineer, Richard Minifie, as he demonstrates our flagship polypropylene material, ideal for prototypes and end-use applications. Take a look at this watering can developed for elho group | B Corp – watertight straight from print! #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Elho #Polypropylene  

WEDNESDAY WISHES! 💰 Despite us all wishing for sunnier days, sadly, it seems that the UK is still waiting for ‘summer’ to arrive… But it’s not all doom and gloom. At Ricoh 3D, we’ve got you covered! Use code Summer10 for 10% off all 3D printing orders in July and August 2024! Visit the Online Ordering portal now and redeem your discount at the checkout: https://lnkd.in/eQPSNTfd #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Summer #Discount 

TUESDAY TEASER 🤩 The team has recently re-developed Ricoh 3D's unique 3D printing and AM service offering, which operates via a three-stage approach: Discover, Transform, Sustain. Collectively, the stages comprise 5 modules: - 3D Academy - 3D Print - 3D Innovate - 3D Managed Print - 3D Beyond Today, we're focussing on Module 2: 3D Print 3D Print refers to 3D printed prototypes or small series production (up to 1,000 parts) – often A-B transactional customers who require minimal support. For our self-managing customers and partners, we encourage utilising our FREE instant quotation tool and online ordering platform, powered by AMFG. We offer a full suite of technologies and materials for all industries, and work on set pricing with standard lead times. In short, you can benefit from: -      Easy Online Ordering -      Fixed Pricing -      No Minimum Order Charge Check it out for yourself: https://lnkd.in/eQPSNTfd Stay tuned on socials, as we begin to share further details on our comprehensive service modules in the following weeks. Want to know more? Contact us today: https://lnkd.in/ezhEqWt8 #Ricoh3D #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #ServiceOffering #3DPrint