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.
Industry Leader Discuss Opportunity and Challenges
Latest 3D printing filament news:
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Essentium unveils new HSE 3D printer models and four high-temp materials
Texas-based Essentium, Inc. is bringing to market a new printer series based on its High Speed Extrusion (HSE) technology as well as a range of new high-temperature (HT) 3D printing materials. The new HSE 3D printer series—HSE 180•S—comes with two printer options, one with a low-temperature nozzle (LT) and one…
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Roboze adds KetaSpire PEEK from SOLVAY to range of supported materials
Although today there are several extrusion systems supporting high-temperature materials such as PEEK and other PAEK family polymers, Italian company ROBOZE was the very first firm to target these materials specifically, even when most thought it would be impossible to process them adequately without Stratasys’ patented sealed build chamber. Now…
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SiCeram GmbH and Spectrum Filaments launch advanced ceramic filaments for desktop 3D printers
SiCeram and Spectrum Filaments are introducing an innovative series of ceramic materials for use in filament extrusion (FFF) 3D printing technology. The four new specialized filaments, which include silicon carbide, silicon nitride, zirconia and alumina, position themselves as the first commercial solutions for 3D printing of advanced ceramic filaments using…
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New Aquasys120 water-soluble support filament could open new era for extrusion 3D printing
Infinite Material Solutions has finally cracked one of filament extrusion 3D printing’s biggest challenges: the wider availability of fully water-soluble material that can work with advanced high-temperature thermoplastics such as PP and possibly even PEEK. This is the new AquaSys120 water-soluble support filament. “We know the challenges of developing a…
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Roboze and SABIC launch EXTEM AMHH811F filament for ARGO 3D printers
Through a collaborative effort, Italian 3D printing company Roboze and chemical company SABIC have brought to market a new high temperature 3D printing filament for Roboze’s ARGO production 3D printers. The material, EXTEM AMHH811F, is reportedly the filament with the highest heat resistance on the market today. EXTEM AMHH811F is…
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DSM releases flame retardant filament, Link3D raises $7M and more
This week, we take a brief look at some new releases and announcements from materials company Royal DSM, 3D printer manufacturer Markforged and additive workflow software company Link3D. DSM releases new flame retardant PA6/66 filament Global science company Royal DSM has released a new flame-retardant filament: Novamid AM1030 FR. The…
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Made In Space and Braskem sending commercial plastic recycler to ISS
Made In Space has announced that it will be launching the first commercially developed plastic recycling facility to the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with Braskem. The system, called the Braskem Recycler, will enable astronauts aboard the ISS to transform plastic waste and 3D printed parts that are no…
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KLM is 3D printing aircraft tools from recycled plastic bottles
It’s challenging enough to reduce plastic consumption here on the ground but in the air it’s practically impossible. I’ve become all too wary of all the plastic that is barely used and simply thrown away on flights. Apparently, I’m not the only one. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is attempting to…
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New York high schooler launches Project PLA startup for recycling 3D printed waste
William Sloth is a high school junior from upstate New York. He is an avid 3D printeer and a dedicated environmentalist, as well as – like many young Americans – an entrepreneur at heart. Combining his passions and aspirations he recently founded the 3D printing recycling company, Project PLA, aiming…
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Lancashire3D leads the charge on recycling in 3D printing launching ‘Sustainable Range’
Lancashire3D Ltd, a large 3D printing studio in the North of England, has become the first UK based studio to deliver on the circular production promise, in which resources are reused again and again to benefit the 3D printing ecosystem, and the environment, by reducing its waste and recycling on…
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