Beckatt Solutions to Showcase 3D Printing Technology at the Phi Beta 3D Printing Expo on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

    CHICAGO, IL, December 01, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Beckatt Solutions will represent Mcor Technologies and their line of paper-based 3D printers, including the Matrix 300+ and the Iris, the only 3D printer to meet the International Color Consortium's standard for HD color accuracy. Founders of Beckatt Solutions and Managing Partners, Matt Pray and Michael Storey will be present to showcase the technology, give demonstrations and sample parts. Beckatt Solutions will also represent MakerBot and their line of commercially-available 3D printers, as well as MarkForged and the Mark One Composite 3D Printer, which uses continuous fiber reinforcement inside nylon parts to provide extremely durable and light-weight 3D prints. Prints from Mcor, MakerBot and MarkForged will be on display for attendees to examine, and live demonstrations of the MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer will be available.

Beckatt Solutions will demonstrate the 3D printing capabilities of the Mcor Iris, the only paper-based full-color 3D printer available, and will display a variety of models printed on the Mcor 3D printers. "We are excited about exhibiting and representing the Mcor, MakerBot and MarkForged brands at this upcoming 3D Printing Expo" said Matt. He added "this expo gives us the opportunity to showcase the unique capabilities additive manufacturing, and educate a wide audience about the competitive advantages of adopting 3D printing technologies". Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is a process for making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many successive thin layers of a material.

The Phi Beta 3D Printing Expo takes place in the Atrium of the SSC Building at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL. In addition to representatives from local companies, libraries and the college demonstrating 3D printing, there will be speakers presenting on 3D printing and multiple 3D printing products in action. Michael Storey will speak on the lead up to the current state of additive manufacturing, and the future of 3D printing. The expo is hosted by the Phi Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at College of DuPage, and represents their yearly Honors in Action Program. For questions about the expo or more information, email [email protected].

Mcor Technologies is an innovative manufacturer of the world's most affordable, full-color and eco-friendly 3D printers. Winner of the 2015 SOLIDWORKS World Best-in-Show for hardware and 2015 CES Best-in-Show for 3D printers, Mcor is the only manufacturer if 3D printers to use ordinary business-A4/letter paper as the build material, a choice that renders durable, tactile and cost-effective models.

MakerBot, with one of the largest installed bases and market shares of the desktop 3D printing industry, is setting the standards in reliable and affordable desktop 3D printing. MakerBot sells desktop 3D printers to innovative and industry-leading customers worldwide, including engineers, architects, designers, educators and consumers. MakerBot is leading the way in helping educators of all levels integrate 3D printing in to their curricula. From starter projects to professional development, MakerBot provides resources to make 3D printing more accessible for educators and students.

MarkForged's innovative new material and printing process allows designers and engineers to 3D print real composite parts that are up to five times stronger and 20 times stiffer than traditionally 3D printed parts made from ABS plastic. The composite industry is particularly excited by the Mark One's ability to selectively place continuous fiber reinforcement inside nylon parts, allowing engineers to control material cost and avoid the trimming, mold-making and curing required in traditional composite part lay-up.

For more information, contact Michael Storey at 630.206.3993 or [email protected], or visit Beckatt Solutions online at http://www.beckatt.com.

Beckatt Solutions will provide live 3D printing demonstrations on the MakerBot Replicator 5th Generation Desktop 3D Printer.

Beckatt Solutions, founded in 2013 and located in Elgin, IL, is a leading Midwest US provider of professional and desktop 3D printers, print materials, scanners and software. Beckatt Solutions provides consumers, educators and businesses with cutting-edge 3D printing technologies and services. Founders Matt Pray and Michael Storey started the company to increase the number of 3D printers, and expand 3D printing services and partners in the Midwest. Beckatt Solutions is the exclusive dealer and servicer for Mcor Technologies line of 3D printers, including the Iris and the Matrix 300+, in Illinois.

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