3D Printing Filaments
Although it started almost as a game, today 3D printing filaments manufacturing for both industrial and low-cost 3D printers is an industry.
So much so that even giants such as SABIC, Verbatim (Mitsubishi) and others have begun to target it. Other large companies such as Covestro (Bayer) and Eastman Chemical partnered directly with companies operating in the low-cost 3D printing arena. NatureWorks, the largest producer of PLA in the world, has begun focusing specifically on 3D printing.
As 3D printing expands it also evolves more and more into a true industrial production newer companies continue to evolve their offer and technological capabilities. Each company focuses on specific material and specific customer segments (Industrial, Professional, Consumers, Makers and Education) and all agree that explosive growth is on the horizon.
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Latest 3D printing filament news:
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XYZPrinting showcases new colour 3D printer and materials at CES 2019
With CES 2019 kicking off today, we’re expecting a ton of news and product launches in the consumer electronics sector, some of which will inevitably overlap with the additive manufacturing industry. In fact, we’ve already gotten wind of a few 3D printing-related launches taking place at the Las Vegas event.…
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Markforged launches H13 tool steel for Metal X 3D printer
Massachusetts-based Markforged has announced the release of a new material for its Metal X 3D printing platform: H13 tool steel. The new material will enable Metal X users to 3D print high-strength, temperature resistant parts for robust applications, including metal forming tools, dies and punches; hardened inserts for fixtures; and…
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Solvay releases new medical grade PEEK and PPSU filaments
Belgian chemical company Solvay introduced three new medical grade additive manufacturing materials for the healthcare industry at Formnext last week. The new materials, KetaSpire PEEK (NT1 HC), KetaSpire PEEK (CF10 HC) and Radel PPSU (NT1 HC), are Solvay’s first high-performance filaments for medical use. The three filaments, which are designed…
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DuPont introduces 3D printing filaments reinforced with carbon, glass
DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers, a global business unit of the DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, has introduced new 3D printing filaments at Formnext 2018. Using the “ultralow shrinkage technology” of DuPont’s Zytel specialty nylons for 3D printing, the new grades address the industry needs for stiffer and stronger materials. According…
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DSM adds four material grades to e-Xstream Digimat-AM simulation solution
Global sciences company Royal DSM has added four 3D printing grades to e-Xstream’s Digimat-AM simulation solution. The combination of DSM’s high performance polymers with e-Xstream’s 3D print process simulation software will provide businesses with the ability to better identify potential manufacturing problems and rectify those issues for a specific material.…
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Verbatim launches new, ecological DURABIO 3D printing filament
Verbatim announced the launch of the DURABIO filament for FFF 3D printing, a transparent biological technical material developed by Mitsubishi Chemical that combines the properties of Polycarbonate (PC) and Polymethacrylate (PMMA). The result is a material with excellent optical and mechanical properties, resistant to high temperatures, scratches and abrasion, with excellent photo-transmission and…
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Clariant applies ColorWorks ColorForward tech to 3D printing materials
Clariant will present new 3D printing materials and solutions for intelligent industrial manufacturing at the upcoming formnext 2018. In particular the company – one of several specialty chemicals giants that will have a significant presence at this year’s edition of the biggest show in the AM world – will display…
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ETH Zurich research achieves breakthrough in magnetic 3D printing
Kai von Petersdorff-Campen, a doctoral researcher at ETH Zurich, could perhaps go down in additive manufacturing history as a pioneer of magnetic 3D printing. The researcher, who is developing a process for 3D printing objects that contain embedded magnets, recently demonstrated the technology’s viability by 3D printing an artificial heart…
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Mitsubishi Chemicals to present new range of 3D printing materials
Mitsubishi Chemicals will present its comprehensive range of materials for the 3D printing industry from the different companies within the Mitsubishi Chemical Group. All will be on display in one booth at upcoming formnext with materials ranging from filaments and granulates to powders to UV curing resins. The group companies include…
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Advanced materials are shaping the future of polymer-based additive manufacturing
Though for years polymer-based 3D printing technologies were either regarded as limited to prototyping applications or to the low-demand maker community, recent developments both on the hardware and materials fronts are helping the technology establish itself as a key resource for advanced industrial applications. Playing an important role in this diversification…
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