Today, there are more and more innovations around these 3D materials, from polymers to metals, including even rarer solutions such as silicone or ceramic.
Thanks to these new features, users of additive manufacturing are able to design parts that are stronger, lighter, sometimes flexible or even more durable. It is these materials that make it possible to meet the constraints of demanding sectors such as aeronautics, medical or even the automotive industry. But what are the novelties presented at Formnext 2022? From resin to metal powder, 3Dnatives tells you!
Silicone materials developed by Elkem Silicones
Silicone is an increasingly popular material in the additive manufacturing market, presenting interesting properties for many industries. Among the players who offer an offer for 3D printing, we find Elkem Silicones, a silicone specialist for several years now.
This year, it is taking advantage of Formnext to expand its range of materials designed for additive manufacturing, AMSil™ and AMSil™ Silbione™.
The company is now able to offer silicones from ShoreA 10 to ShoreA 70 for processes based on Liquid Deposit Molding (LMD). Elkem Silicones also presents on its stand F91, Hall 12.1, a new water-soluble support material, AMSil™ 92100, which will allow users to imagine even more complex geometries.
Finally, the stand is this year equipped with a Swiss 3D printer Deltatower, allowing the printing of parts with several silicones at the same time.
Sandvik and its metallic powders
We continue our series on 3D materials with the Swedish manufacturer of metal powders Sandvik and its range of Osprey® solutions. This year at Formnext 2022, it is evolving and now includes copper.
This is composed of fine and medium particles and offers high thermal and electrical conductivity, allowing better heat transfer and better adaptation of the coefficient of thermal expansion. More generally, the Osprey® range of metallic powders is today used for medical implants, aerospace and precision engineering, but also in many other sectors.
Sandvik and its metallic powders
We continue our series on 3D materials with the Swedish manufacturer of metal powders Sandvik and its range of Osprey® solutions. This year at Formnext 2022, it is evolving and now includes copper.
This is composed of fine and medium particles and offers high thermal and electrical conductivity, allowing better heat transfer and better adaptation of the coefficient of thermal expansion. More generally, the Osprey® range of metallic powders is today used for medical implants, aerospace and precision engineering, but also in many other sectors.
EOS focuses on sustainability
No need to present EOS, one of the key players in additive manufacturing, especially when it comes to powder-based processes. And precisely, during this new edition of Formnext, he took the opportunity to present two new 3D materials: PA 1101 and PA 2200.
Their particularity is that they have a minimal impact on the environment. Indeed, PA 1101 is a bio-sourced and climate-neutral powder while PA 2200 has a low carbon content. Its users receive a certificate that proves the correct calculation and compensation.
On the metal side , the manufacturer is taking advantage of the show to show some 3D printed parts in copper, a material recently developed by EOS.
Nanoe launches a new range of filaments
The French manufacturer Nanoe presents three new filaments that are part of the Zetamix Epsilon range. One of the major benefits of these filaments is that they are characterized by their low dielectric losses. Using these 3D materials, users will be able to design more complex shapes and vary the permittivity of the part. Concrete application cases are exhibited on the French exhibitor's stand 11.1-B59.
6K Additive offers a new metallic powder
The 6K Additive company has developed a titanium powder with a low oxygen content (500-700 ppm compared to generally 900), a Ti64 more precisely. This new 3D material will allow users to design parts with better quality and longer life, since less oxygen is needed to produce the powder. This titanium is added to an already extensive range of metals, including Ni718, Ni625, 316/17-4 stainless steel, 18150 copper, etc.
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