Unleashing the power of 3D printed realism to a broader range of product designers and enterprise shops, Stratasys unveiled the new J826 3D printer at 3DEXPERIENCE World (Nashville, February 9-12). At about half the price of other J8-series PolyJet printers, the J826 combines part realism and productivity, including full Pantone-Validated colour and multi-material 3D printing.

Designed for designers, the J826 makes it possible for enterprise groups to save weeks on design cycles with exceptional print quality to create highly realistic prototypes that help achieve the exact intent of the designer, bringing them to life much faster and increasing quality with more design iterations. The J826 is particularly suited for enterprises with mid-volume modeling requirements in industries such as consumer goods and electronics, automotive, and educational institutions.

The J826 3D printer leverages the same high-performance PolyJet materials as the J850, meeting the needs of both designers and design engineers. It includes the full range of textures, transparency with VeroUltraClear, and Pantone-Validated colour - offering a universal language of color that ensures reliable, realistic decision-making across every stage of the design process. Fully supported by GrabCAD Print software, it enables a smooth import of common CAD formats (e.g. Solidworks).

The J826 3D printer features a maximum build volume size of 255 x 252 x 200 mm. Like other J8-series printers, the large, seven-material capacity means operators can load their most frequently used resins and avoid downtime associated with material changeovers. Multiple print modes let users adjust the speed and quality of the print to meet specific needs, from High Quality Mode to High Speed Mode. The J826 is expected to be available to order in May 2020.