{"id":774,"date":"2022-05-02T14:37:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T14:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/tide\/?page_id=774"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:58:05","slug":"fortus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/tide\/fortus\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortus 400mc 3D production system"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Fortus 400mc 3D production system produces accurate, durable, repeatable 3D parts with superior throughput. It comes in two configurations: the basic system, which builds parts as large as 355 x 254 x 254 mm (14 x 10 x 10 in.); or an optionally upgraded system, which builds parts as large as 406 x 355 x 406 mm (16 x 14 x 16 in.) and features two material bays for maximum uninterrupted production. The 400mc builds in nine materials, including high-performance thermoplastics for biocompatibility, static dissipation and resistance to heat and chemicals. 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