Photocentric

Overview

Photocentric Group manufactures photopolymer resins and LCD-based 3D printers using visible light curing technology. The company operates facilities in the UK and USA, serving industries including dental, automotive, and industrial components. It holds over 20 patents and focuses on large-format printers and functional materials developed in partnership with BASF.

History

Photocentric was founded in 2002 in the UK, initially developing photopolymer for stamp making and inventing Imagepac. From 2004-2009, it patented visible light curing using LCD screens and created the Stampmaker. In 2014, it entered 3D printing, launching innovations like the Liquid Crystal Magna and Titan printers, and expanded with new facilities in the UK and USA.

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Manufacturing

Products are designed and manufactured in-house at facilities in Peterborough, UK, and Avondale, Arizona, USA. The company opened a 35,000 sq ft facility in the UK and a US manufacturing site during its expansion phase. All resins and printers are produced internally.

Notable Products

• Liquid Crystal Magna - Largest format LCD 3D printer for volume manufacturing.
• Liquid Crystal Titan - High-resolution large-format 3D printer launched for industrial use.
• Imagepac - Patented photopolymer for craft stamp production.
• JENI - Autonomous digital mass manufacturing platform.
• Stampmaker - Automatic inline stamp processing machine.

Reputation

Photocentric is recognized by 3D printing professionals for pioneering affordable LCD technology and large-format capabilities, enabling cost-effective production. Enthusiasts praise its reliable resins and printers for dental and prototyping applications. Some users note limitations in material versatility compared to competitors, though partnerships like BASF are addressing functional part performance.