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3D Printing News Briefs, June 30, 2021: IDM Lab, Weerg, Monocure3D, Carpenter Additive & Link3D, SABIC & Local Motors, Neotech AMT https://ift.tt/2Tlbu70 From a new 3D printer and new materials to integrated software and more, read on for all the interesting stories in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs! IDM Lab Launches PicoFAB 3D Printer Italy-based IDM Lab, formerly known as Lumi Industries, has officially launched its new PicoFAB resin 3D printer, which we first heard about last winter, at the recent Arab Health event. The company created the PicoFAB system with a specific purpose in mind, and that was to offer bioprinting researchers, material developers, and research laboratories a better tool for photopolymer testing. Typically, commercial resin 3D printers require a larger amount of resin to print, but the PicoFAB, which includes a stainless steel, sterilizable, and removable resin tank, has this covered.
IDM Lab says that several universities and laboratories are already interested in using its PicoFAB for materials testing. Weerg Adds Metal Replacement Material to Portfolio Speaking of materials, another Italian company, Weerg, has introduced the latest addition to its range of 3D printing materials, the Extreme Carbon Fiber+PA12 formula for metal replacement. This thermoplastic polymer is the result of an exclusive formulation developed by the platform’s R&D department, and optimizes all the advantages of two the materials it’s made of, offering excellent chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and advanced mechanical properties. The material, available in a natural black finish, has a performance similar to aluminum 5083, and has higher stiffness and XYZ flexural strength than PA12 alone, thanks to the addition of the carbon fiber, and also absorbs very little moisture, which helps it deliver optimal performance in all conditions. Weerg has implemented six FDM 3D printers dedicated to producing this new Extreme material.
The release of Weerg’s new Extreme Carbon Fiber+PA12 is supported by a promotional campaign, complete with discounts for customers looking to test out its performance, and the company also announced that it will soon add additional materials to its range. Monocure3D Introduces DEEP BLACK to Pro Materials Another company, Monocure3D, also has a new material it’s introducing: DEEP BLACK, for its PRO range. Once parts and models printed with this material have been cleaned and post-cured, they’ll have a smooth matte finish, and even with super-thin 2 mm walls, will feature a solid, dense, ABS plastic look. The resin was formulated with the company’s in-house urethane base for improved longevity and durability, and is supposedly easy to print, with a low failure formula of 4 x 30s base / 3s normal layers settings on its Mono printers and 4 x 60s base / 10s normal for the RGB printers. Because this is a new material, stock is currently limited, but you can also order direct from the company’s resellers: FEP Shop in the Netherlands, 3DDeliver in Germany, and Atome 3D (soon) in France. Quote request Are you looking to buy a 3D printer or 3D scanner? We're here to help. Get free expert advice and quotes from trusted suppliers in your area. Powered by Aniwaa
Carpenter Additive Integrates Link3D into Daily Workflow Moving on, Carpenter Additive has integrated Link3D into its workflow to help refine its team communications and project management; the latter detailed the news in a case study. Because Carpenter Additive experts support customers with a variety of end-to-end manufacturing services, including specialty alloy atomization, metal 3D printing, powder lifecycle management, heat treatment, and services focused on materials data generation, the company was in need of a good way to consolidate its data. Integrating Link3D into its daily workflow allowed Carpenter Additive to develop a more centralized digital thread and data hub, resulting in 22% productivity improvement at manufacturing centers, 14% first print quality improvement, and over 12 hours a week in project management efficiencies.
SABIC & Local Motors: 3D Printing Recycling Study Next-generation vehicle manufacturer Local Motors and chemical company SABIC partnered up to complete a joint study on the feasibility of recycling leftover thermoplastic parts and shavings in order to improve the circularity of large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM). At the moment, there isn’t an established value chain—locating, collecting, and transportation—for reclaiming and reusing post-print LFAM scraps and parts, and degradation from multiple heat cycles is a possibility when it comes to reusing LFAM materials, which breaks down polymer chains, reduces fiber length, and generally affects performance. In the study, SABIC and Local Motors looked into more sustainable ways to landfill these large 3D printed parts, which included analyzing the post-print mechanical properties of SABIC’s LNP THERMOCOMP AM reinforced compound, which Local Motors uses. They found that material from post-production parts and scrap could potentially be reused in LFAM or other manufacturing processes, like injection molding, up to 100%, and help determine a path to circularity and a longer life for LFAM materials. But, gaps in the recycling value chain must be filled to make this a viable option, which will require a collective effort from the overall LFAM community.
You can check out the full case study here. Additionally, SABIC will be putting together a report of detailed data from the study. Neotech AMT’s Project for AM Methods of Producing Mechatronics 3D printed electronics company Neotech AMT GmbH announced the launch of EU Penta Project AMPERE, in which a consortium of research and industrial partners from Germany and the Netherlands will develop scalable hybrid 4D manufacturing processes for the production of multifunctional mechatronic systems. The consortium partners for this project, which runs until March 31st, 2024, will work together to develop and combine 3D printing technologies for scalable manufacturing of these smart 4D mechatronic products, first for small series and then mass-customized products, while working towards scaling up to high volumes of over 10,000 parts. Smart processes will be used to create novel products that have a combination of integrated electrical, mechanical, and optical functionalities, and by the end of the project, the team will present three product cases—LED luminaires, signal/power electronics, and medical devices—in order to demonstrate their hybrid manufacturing approach.
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