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Saturn 4 Ultra UV Photocuring 3D Printer by Zhang Shengzhe, Liu Biao and Wang Jiuliang Wins the Golden A' Design Award in Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design
Zhang Shengzhe, Liu Biao and Wang Jiuliang acknowledged for prosumer products and workshop equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design category for Saturn 4 Ultra UV Photocuring 3D Printer by Zhang Shengzhe, Liu Biao and Wang Jiuliang. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Golden A' Design Award Explained
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
More About Saturn 4 Ultra UV Photocuring 3D Printer
Saturn 4 Ultra is a UV photocuring 3D printer made for design validation and model printing. Automatic leveling prepares the machine for use at startup, so manual leveling is not required. AI cameras monitor the printing process in real time, and WiFi cluster printing lets several machines work together. Power-off resume printing and material shortage alerts support long print jobs. The casing combines metal with recyclable ABS and PC copolymers. The unit measures 327.4 by 329.2 by 548 millimeters.
Award Record
This recognition makes Zhang Shengzhe, Liu Biao and Wang Jiuliang a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design Award
The A' Equipment Design Award is an international equipment design competition recognizing good equipment designs by equipment designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to equipment designers, prosumer product manufacturers, industrial design studios and equipment brands from all countries. Entries typically include 3D printers, workshop equipment, compact lathes, desktop CNC machines, engraving tools and high-precision scales. Awarded equipment designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/prosumer-products
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/158795
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/158795
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!158795
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/353424
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Saturn 4 Ultra UV Photocuring 3D Printer
- Function
- UV Photocuring 3D Printer
- Category
- Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Gray, Light Slate Gray and Black
- Images
- 4
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Zhang Shengzhe, Liu Biao and Wang Jiuliang
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #158795
Credits
- Team
- Zhang Shengzhe,Liu Biao,Wang Jiuliang
- Image Credits
- Designer:Zhang Shengzhe,Liu Biao,Wang Jiuliang
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Saturn 4 Ultra stands out globally as an intelligent and high-speed 3D printer, combining a focus on aesthetic design with practical features. Packed with numerous cutting-edge features, including AI-assisted rapid printing, automatic leveling, power-off resume printing, material shortage alerts, and comprehensive self-detection capabilities, this printer is at the forefront of technological innovation.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for the UV Photocuring 3D Printer stemmed from a desire to revolutionize traditional manufacturing processes and empower creators with innovative technology. Motivated by the limitations of conventional 3D printing methods, such as slow printing speeds and limited material options, the team sought to develop a solution that would offer faster production times, greater material versatility, and enhanced print quality.
- Research
- The product's casing is constructed from a combination of metal and recyclable copolymer materials (ABS & PC), rendering it environmentally friendly. The entire unit has obtained ROHS certification and has been recognized by multiple countries, including CE, UKCA, FCC, among others. The overall material recyclability rate exceeds 98%, and the materials are biodegradable, non-toxic, and odorless, meeting environmental standards and aligning with the sustainable development principles of green and healthy living.
- Challenge
- The most challenging aspect of the UV Photocuring 3D Printer was optimizing the printing process to achieve high-quality prints while balancing speed and material compatibility. Creatively, the team had to overcome obstacles related to fine-tuning the curing parameters, selecting suitable resin formulations, and designing efficient printing algorithms.
- Realization and Technology
- As the world's first UV-curing 3D printer to incorporate AI detection, it ensures a high success rate throughout the printing process. Utilizing AI cameras and WiFi cluster printing technology, Saturn 4 Ultra provides real-time monitoring of the printing process, enabling multi-device synchronization and collaboration. These advanced features allow Saturn 4 Ultra to effectively meet users' design validation and model printing needs in various scenarios worldwide.
- Operation and Interaction
- The fully automatic leveling function eliminates the need for customers to engage in tedious manual leveling, the machine is ready for use upon startup. In comparison to printers requiring manual leveling, the operation is more straightforward.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in November 2023 in Shenzhen.
- Specifications
- Machine dimensions:327.4*329.2*548mm Packaging dimensions:640*410*460mm
- Keywords
- innovative,intelligent,user-friendly
