Professional-class
3D Printing for schools
starting at
$14,900 uSD*
AFFordable 3D printing
Z Corporation makes the world’s most
affordable 3D printers.
Lowest Initial Investment
Starting at just $14,900 USD, ZPrinters are
among the most affordable, professional-
quality 3D printers available. That means
entire departments can afford the fastest,
easiest to use, full color 3D printers.
Lowest Operating Costs
The benefits of 3D printing in the classroom
come from putting models in the hands
of students, which is directly related to
the cost of the models. The lower the cost,
the more 3D printed models for students,
increasing their involvement, excitement,
learning and opportunities. Z Corporation
provides the lowest total cost for finished
models: $2-$3 USD per cubic inch
($0.12-$0.18 USD per cubic centimeter),
including all variable costs.
ZPrinters
ZPrinters produce up to seven times
Competitor’s Printer more models than competitive 3D
printers in the same time period.
A World of
Possibilities
Z Corporation 3D printers produce physical models quickly, easily and inexpensively from computer-aided
design (CAD) and other digital data. The most successful educational institutions, from high schools and
vocational technical institutions to major universities, have adopted 3D printing as a critical part of the
curriculum to:
Engage Students Encourage Advancement
• Turn students’ ideas into real-life 3D color • Enable students to present recruiters with
models they can hold in their hands physical examples of their design work
• Bring a new level of excitement and • Give students a tangible competitive
enthusiasm to the classroom advantage when seeking jobs or higher
levels of education
Enhance Learning
• Foster a deeper understanding of real-life
design processes from concept through
finished product
• Encourage interaction and feedback
How z corporation technology works
Z Corporation technology works by creating a physical 3D model directly from digital data, layer by layer,
turning concepts and ideas into real, physical 3D models that you can hold, examine and evaluate.
1
A 3D CAD file is imported into
ZPrint™ software. The software
slices the file into thin cross-
sectional slices, which are fed
to the 3D printer.
2
The printer creates the model one
layer at a time by spreading a layer
of powder and inkjet printing a binder
in the cross-section of the part.
3
The process is repeated until
every layer is printed and the
part is ready to be removed.
A Wide range of applications
From mechanical engineering to architecture, Z Corporation’s family of 3D printers meets the needs of specialized applications.
Size: 3.7 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
Created by Munson3D.com (9 x 16 x 3 cm)
and Jard3D.com
Printing Time: 1 hour
Cost: $33 USD
Tooling for Manufacturing
Size: 4 x 4 x 1 inches Make patterns and molds for
(10 x 10 x 3 cm)
Size: 7 x 5.5 x 8 inches metal casting, RTV molding and
Printing Time: 1.5 hours
(18 x 14 x 20 cm) urethane casting applications.
Cost: $23 USD
Printing Time: 9 hours
Cost: $160 USD
mechanical Design
architecturE and engineering
Create models of architectural designs 3D print concept models, functional
and prototypes for the design of prototypes and presentation models
critical elements. for evaluating and refining designs,
including finite element analysis (FEA)
results and packaging. Size: 5.5 x 2.5 x 2 inches
(14 x 6 x 5 cm)
Printing Time: 3 hours
Cost: $38 USD
CHEMISTRY
Create full-color molecular models
representing DNA strands, electrical
charge or atomic composition.
Size: 3 x 3 x 4 inches
(8 x 8 x 10 cm) Size: 9.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 inches
Printing Time: 4 hours (25 x 20 x 10 cm)
Cost: $18 USD Printing Time: 5.5 hours
Cost: $85 USD
FINE arts
Produce custom avatars, figurines, medical modeling
props and other creations with ease. Rapidly produce 3D models to reduce
operating time, enhance patient and
physician communications and Size: 8 x 8 x 2 inches
(20 x 20 x 5 cm)
improve patient outcomes.
Printing Time: 3 hours
Cost: $22 USD
GEospatial
Easily convert GIS data into
3D landscape and cityscape models.
Costs based on models built with ZPrinter 450 using
most current build materials.
ZPrinter Advantages
ZPrinters set the standard for speed, color, affordability and ease of use.
Low cost increases use every day in any Realistic models and
student access school environment precise details
• One-fifth the cost of other technologies • Quiet, safe, odor free •H
igh-definition 3D printing produces
models with complex geometries and
• Unused materials are recycled for the next • Closed-loop powder loading, removal
small, detailed features
build, eliminating waste and recycling
• 3D print the most intricate detail, such as
• Based on reliable, affordable inkjet • Continuous negative pressure for containing
a thin wall on a mechanical prototype or
technology airborne particles within the system
a railing on an architectural model
• Education discounts available • Eco-friendly, non-hazardous build material
• Zero liquid waste
Support several classrooms • No physical support structures to remove with
dangerous cutting tools or toxic chemicals
• 5x-10x faster than all other technologies
• Noise suppression technologies for quiet,
• Output models in hours, not days
intrusion-free operation
• Build multiple models at the same time “Adding Z Corporation
• Optional water-cure
• Support an entire classroom or multiple
departments with ease 3D printing enabled students
Color enhances learning and
leverages the investment to quickly obtain 3D physical
Students spend MORE
time generating ideas
• Produce realistic color without paint models at a fraction of the
•Better evaluate the look, feel and style of
• Requires minimal training and expertise designs
previous price so they could
• Only ZPrinters perform most operations • 3D print text labels, logos, design comments receive more feedback earlier
automatically or images directly onto models
• Automated setup and self monitoring
in the design process...”
• Full, 24-bit color (just like a 2D printer)
• Automated powder loading and recycling produces millions of distinct colors Martin Watmough
Royal College of Art
• Snap-in binder cartridges •M
ultiple print heads provide the best range
of accurate and consistent colors
• Intuitive control panel for easy operation
ZPrinter Product Line ®
We offer a range of 3D printers to suit a wide variety of application needs.
ZPrinter® 150 ZPrinter® 250 ZPrinter® 350 ZPrinter® 450 ZPrinter® 650
FEATURES
Resolution 300 x 450 dpi 300 x 450 dpi 300 x 450 dpi 300 x 450 dpi 600 x 540 dpi
Minimum Feature Size 0.016 inches 0.016 inches 0.006 inches 0.006 inches 0.004 inches
(0.4 mm) (0.4 mm) (0.15 mm) (0.15 mm) (0.1 mm)
Color (number of unique White 64 colors White 180,000 colors 390,000 colors
colors per part) (basic spot color) (advanced color) (top-of-the-line color)
Automated Setup and n n n n n
Self Monitoring
Automated Powder Loading n n n n n
Powder Recycling n n n n n
Automatic Build Bed Clearing n n
Fine Powder Removal Accessory Accessory Integrated Integrated Integrated
Snap-in Binder Cartridges n n n n n
Intuitive Control Panel n n n n n
Vertical Build Speed 0.8 inch/hour 0.8 inch/hour 0.8 inch/hour 0.9 inch/hour 1.1 inch/hour
(20 mm/hour) (20 mm/hour) (20 mm/hour) (23 mm/hour) (28 mm/hour)
Build Size 9.3 x 7.3 x 5 inches 9.3 x 7.3 x 5 inches 8 x 10 x 8 inches 8 x 10 x 8 inches 10 x 15 x 8 inches
(236 x 185 x 127 mm) (236 x 185 x 127 mm) (203 x 254 x 203 mm) (203 x 254 x 203 mm) (254 x 381 x 203 mm)
Material High performance High performance High performance High performance High performance
composite composite composite composite composite
Layer Thickness 0.004 inches 0.004 inches 0.0035 – 0.004 inches 0.0035 – 0.004 inches 0.0035 – 0.004 inches
(0.1 mm) (0.1 mm) (0.09 – 0.1 mm) (0.09 – 0.1 mm) (0.09 – 0.1 mm)
Number of Jets 304 604 304 604 1520
SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Print Heads 1 2 1 2 5
Equipment Dimensions 29 x 31 x 55 inches 29 x 31 x 55 inches 48 x 31 x 55 inches 48 x 31 x 55 inches 74 x 29 x 57 inches
(74 x 79 x 140 cm) (74 x 79 x 140 cm) (122 x 79 x 140 cm) (122 x 79 x 140 cm) (188 x 74 x 145 cm)
Equipment Weight 365 lbs (165 kg) 365 lbs (165 kg) 395 lbs (179 kg) 425 lbs (193 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg)
Power Requirements 90-100V, 7.5A 90-100V, 7.5A 90-100V, 7.5A 100-240V, 15-7.5A 100-240V, 15-7.5A
110-120V, 5.5A 110-120V, 5.5A 110-120V, 5.5A
208-240V, 4.0A 208-240V, 4.0A 208-240V, 4.0A
File Formats for Printing STL, VRML, PLY, 3DS, ZPR STL, VRML, PLY, 3DS, ZPR STL, VRML, PLY, 3DS, ZPR STL, VRML, PLY, 3DS, ZPR STL, VRML, PLY, 3DS, ZPR
Workstation Compatibility Windows 7, ®
Windows 7, ®
Windows 7, ®
Windows 7, ®
Windows® 7,
Windows® XP Professional Windows® XP Professional Windows® XP Professional Windows® XP Professional Windows® XP Professional
Windows Vista® Windows Vista® Windows Vista® Windows Vista® Windows Vista®
CE, CSA Regulatory n n n n n
Compliance
No Special Facility n n n n n
Requirements
worldwide headquarters * Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price in the USA is $14,900 USD, ex works
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