Muur-lab creates model-printing process

Friday 02nd of November 2007

Muur-Lab, a 3D visualisation company from Florida, has launched a new service which it says will be able to produce physical 3D models direct from computer-generated images - using "revolutionary" print technology.

The company's 3D printers produce a physical model of a computer-generated design - in the same fashion in which a normal desktop printer would create a hard copy replication of a document.

The design is sliced into thousands of micro-thin layers - with each layer then printed using sub-millimetre thin layer of composite powder onto a base. The model is then built up with subsequent layers of powder held together using a liquid binder.

"We have extensive experience with a wide variety of CAD presentation software and have worked with architects, builders design professionals nationwide and abroad," Paul du Plessis, owner and director of Muur-Lab, commented.

"We already have the expertise and experience of producing high quality digital models by combining our familiarity with CAD and the latest 3D software. We can now finally replicate our digital capabilities with physical deliverables."