UltiMaker, a supplier {of professional} desktop and industrial 3D printing platforms, has been named the unique distributor for Tectonic-3D throughout North and South America.
The deal builds on a pre-existing technical relationship between the 2 corporations, which had beforehand labored collectively on defense-specific printing functions, together with the event of print profiles for aerospace and protection use circumstances operating on UltiMaker {hardware}.
Tectonic-3D focuses on engineering polymers for sectors the place commonplace filaments are unable to satisfy end-use efficiency necessities. Its portfolio targets what the corporate described as a efficiency hole in additive manufacturing — the vary of functions in aerospace, protection, vitality, and automotive manufacturing that demand outlined thermal resistance, flame retardancy, or mechanical energy past the capabilities of commodity thermoplastics.
“Tectonic-3D’s dedication to superior materials innovation completely enhances our mission to offer a dependable, industrial-grade manufacturing platform,” stated Jim Franz, President of the Americas at UltiMaker. “By changing into the unique U.S. distributor, we’re giving our clients direct entry to essentially the most superior filaments in the marketplace, backed by the seamless integration and assist they anticipate from UltiMaker.”
Underneath the settlement, UltiMaker will tackle the distribution of Tectonic-3D’s full filament vary, which spans 4 product sequence. The KRATIR sequence covers carbon fiber (CF) and glass fiber (GF) bolstered polymers engineered for top stiffness and warmth resistance. The ZEPHYR sequence contains bio-based, light-weight structural supplies developed for drone and aerial platforms, VULCAN addresses high-temperature and flame-retardant necessities, and ANASA gives biocompatible and versatile thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) supplies for medical and ergonomic functions.
Ten devoted print profiles for this materials vary have been made obtainable by means of the UltiMaker Market, configured particularly for the S sequence and Issue sequence printers, lowering the calibration effort required to run Tectonic-3D supplies in manufacturing workflows.
“We look ahead to constructing upon our partnership with UltiMaker,” stated Ken Kempinski, Chief Government Officer and Co-founder of Tectonic-3D. “Our supplies are designed to push the boundaries of what’s doable in additive manufacturing. We’re extraordinarily excited to develop our collaborations with UltiMaker on their S and Issue sequence printers.”