Render Labs was one of the first companies in the area to use the Ultimaker 3D printer to create architectural models, and this business has grown by 350% in the past year. To expand their product color range to meet customer demand, they added the Palette 2 Pro filament palette to work with the Ultimaker 3D printer . What new features does this "color add-on" bring?
Change the status quo
Render Labs primarily collaborates with real estate companies in the Toronto area, employing approximately 10 to 50 people. Their largest project involved designing a 50-story building. With over 70,000 apartments under construction in the area alone, the demand for interior models is constantly growing. Initially, the company handcrafted models, spending weeks meticulously sculpting tables, chairs, and furniture to represent their designs.
Traditional 3D architectural models typically require weeks of manual production to complete. However, to secure orders, faster speeds are now crucial. Render Labs, by adopting 3D printers for architectural model production, has reduced delivery time by 85%, from two weeks to four days, and lowered costs by 60%, delivering faster and better finished products. These quickly completed architectural models have impressed clients, a key factor in their success, allowing them to outperform competitors and achieve exponential growth. But as client demands increase, how can they incorporate more color?
Render Labs uses a variety of 3D printers , including FDM and SLA photopolymer . The Ultimaker 3 Extended is the primary production equipment they use because of its size, ease of use, and excellent stability. Based on this 3D printer , the Palette 2 Pro filament palette became their best solution.
As its name suggests, the " Palette 2 Pro filament palette " allows for the complete reassembly of color-separated filaments as needed, enabling seamless integration into 3D printing and adding aesthetic appeal and recognizability to functional prototypes. Another unique application is the ability to directly utilize these 1.75mm color filaments via the Ultimaker- specific Palette 2/2 Pro adapter A , allowing the company to print full-color models directly using Ultimaker .
With the help of external tools, the company typically uses marble-patterned linings to print tables, imitation wood linings to print furniture, etc., and then uses various colors to represent other furnishings in the room; their completion speed and display effect far surpass their competitors, and also create more added value for customers.
After its full digital transformation, the company's production process now starts with 2D engineering drawings, which are then converted into 3D models using SolidWorks. They directly use CANVAS, the free coloring software provided by the Palette 2 Pro filament palette , to quickly separate colors for different surfaces and set corresponding colors and materials. This free coloring software, like Cura, features an intuitive interface and allows for the addition of rich details, such as the colors of furniture handles, table legs, and cushions. It's as simple as the original 3D printing process , but achieves a more realistic appearance.
Render Labs is expanding through new models and has outlined plans to become an industry leader, working towards the customer needs they see in the US and Canada. Do you have similar needs? Visit our website now to learn more about the Palette 2 Pro line palette , or contact us today. We regularly provide the latest technologies and information, publishing them on our website and fan page. Like and follow us to get the latest domestic and international knowledge, or subscribe to our free newsletter!
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