HeyGears unveils Reflex-2 resin printers with zoned light engine and temperature management

HeyGears is expanding its portfolio of resin 3D printers with the Reflex-2 series, aimed at prototyping teams and small-batch manufacturers. The two models, Reflex 2 Pro and Reflex 2, increase the build volume compared to the predecessor and combine finely segmented light projection with active thermal management. The focus is on reproducible surfaces, shortened process times, and stable parameters when switching materials.

The Reflex 2 Pro targets production-adjacent applications such as functional prototypes and end-use parts. With 230 × 144 × 350 mm, the build volume is about 2.3 times larger than the previous model and is designed for tall parts, such as those in orthopedics or protective equipment. At its core is the 1032 OptiZone light engine, whose 1,032 individually controlled zones homogenize exposure spatially and allow local corrections. According to the datasheet, the Amber Screen Pro offers an energy transmittance of 10 percent with a specified service life of over 6,000 operating hours. For the Z-axis, HeyGears cites an FOC-controlled drive module with 25,600 microsteps per revolution to minimize positioning errors under load. Scraper-assisted temperature control warms the resin, reduces wait times, prevents sedimentation, and stabilizes viscosity.

The sister model, Reflex 2, adopts the architecture but scales to 230 × 144 × 230 mm and uses a 161 OptiZone light engine. Both systems support a broad range of materials, including the new PAH270 resin family for temperature-stressed parts. For PAH270, high dimensional stability and heat resistance up to 270 °C are specified, enabling use for jigs, machine-adjacent components, and thermally stressed prototypes.

With the Reflex-2 series, HeyGears positions itself in the segment of professional resin printers that combine scalable throughput requirements with detailed process control. For users, granularly controllable exposure, precise axis behavior, and active thermal management are crucial to reliably plan part quality, yield, and maintenance intervals in serial processes.