Stratasys has introduced its SAF Polypropylene (PP) to be used on the Stratasys H350 printer might be commercially accessible within the fourth quarter of 2024.
Set to be showcased at subsequent week’s RAPID + TCT occasion and developed in partnership with BASF Ahead AM, the SAF PP is designed to offer better price effectivity and superior half high quality in Powder Mattress Fusion applied sciences.
In line with Stratasys, the fabric is claimed to supply a ‘decrease price per half and distinctive floor aesthetics’ as in comparison with present supplies. It has additionally been designed to fulfill the rigorous calls for of high-volume manufacturing. Stratasys says the SAF PP materials is engineered for a variety of purposes – together with automotive, medical, shopper sports activities and industrial sectors – because of its sturdiness, chemical resistance and adaptability. The fabric can also be light-weight and boasts water and air tightness capabilities. Among the many potential purposes of the fabric are housings and ducting, orthotic units and shopper sports activities gear like shin guards.
“With superior nesting capability and a complete turnaround time of lower than 36 hours, SAF PP permits prospects to supply tons of of elements in a single construct,” mentioned Neil Hopkinson, Vice President, Additive Manufacturing Expertise, Stratasys. “This boosts productiveness and value effectivity, delivering high-quality elements at a decrease price.”
“We’re happy to collaborate with Stratasys on the event of this new polypropylene materials, optimised for his or her SAF 3D printing know-how,” added Martin Again, CEO, BASF Ahead AM. “This partnership underscores our dedication to offering strong AM options tailor-made to the wants of commercial producers. Collectively, we intention to broaden the adoption of AM applied sciences to make our prospects extra profitable.”
The SAF PP materials has already been utilized by a choose few beta prospects, together with Götz Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG and Solar Digital.
“The floor end of SAF™ PP elements is unparalleled,” mentioned Philipp Götz, CEO, Götz Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG. “The positive element decision and uniform look are far superior to every other PBF printed PP we’ve seen, considerably enhancing the visible enchantment of our ultimate merchandise.”
“The constant high quality of SAF™ PP is outstanding,” supplied Jennifer Govea, Software Engineer, Solar Digital. “It’s hermetic and watertight properties guarantee dependable efficiency throughout numerous purposes. With SAF PP, we will now convey a wide selection of additive manufacturing advantages to limitless purposes that use PP immediately in conventional manufacturing.”
Earlier this week, Stratasys launched the J5 Digital Anatomy 3D printer, which has been designed to make superior anatomical modelling extra accessible.