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The SP-8x20, back in production
Tim Gilbert
If you’re waiting for your SP-8x20 tray system, we’ve got good news: our 3D part supplier is back in production! Note: we’ve been using the same third-party manufacturer for all our 3D production parts for over ten years, (even before we invented the SP-445!), and never had any issues. Interesting fact, the first printer they used, a Dimension 1200, cost over $35,000 back in 2008! And had to be highly modified (by them) to print ABS (we ONLY use ABS for production parts.) Unfortunately, they had a pipe leak and the water damaged their lab/production room; completely soaking their 3D...
SP-8x10+ Daylight Tray: Lessons Learned
Tim Gilbert
What's the difference? Foma 100, 200, 320 and 400 compared.
Tim Gilbert
We’ve been asked about the difference between Foma’s films. Now, we do not want to ignite the old “which film is the best film” debate. (Frankly, there is no answer to that question.) We just wanted to do a quick comparison of FOMAPAN 100 Classic, FOMAPAN 200 Creative, RETROPAN 320 soft and FOMAPAN 400 Action. Let’s start by reviewing the descriptions from the manufacturer: FOMAPAN 100 Classic is a panchromatically sensitized, black-and-white negative film designed for taking photographs. The film meets high requirements for low granularity, high resolving power and contour sharpness and a wide range of halftones....