Arburg Plastic Freeforming is predestined for the additive manufacturing of medtech components. The associated Freeformer-type additive manufacturing systems process the same plastic pellets that are used in injection molding. That makes the open systems very economical to use.

In the AKF process, resorbable original materials such a plate-implants similar to bone, can be manufactured. They are gradually replaced by endogenous tissue

Medical Product Manufacturers Are Processing Original Materials Using the Freeformer

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, andere

Anlagen für die Additive Fertigung

Biokunststoffe

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Additive Fertigung

Medizintechnik

Medizinprodukte

Werkstoffe für additive Verfahren

Andere Werkstoffe

Arburg Kunststoff Freiformen

Verfahren für die additive Fertigung

Freiraumverfahren

New Possibilities for Use  in the Human Body

Additive manufacturing processes count as future-oriented manufacturing techniques. Numerous studies and award-winning demonstrators underline the interest of the industry.

The bicycle frame (600 g, produced in 80 min) is printed directly onto a metal sheet. This combination unites the advantages of two worlds

Plastic-Metal Hybrid Cuts Costs and Time in Additive Manufacturing

Anlagen fÃ¼r die Additive Fertigung

Bleche, BÃ¤nder

Metall Werkstoffe

Verbindungstechnik, hybride

Verbindungstechnik Verfahren

Werkstoffe fÃ¼r additive Verfahren

3D Printing with Pellet Extruded Plastics on Metal

In addition to numerous new developments of the exhibitors, especially the versatile and extensive supporting program should convince the visitors.

16:9

Verbände, Institutionen, Messen

Dienstleistungen

Almost at Pre-Pandemic Levels

Stratasys will showcase additive manufacturing solutions for every stage of the product value chain at Formnext under the theme “Let’s Talk Manufacturing”.

Components printed with Covestro‘s Somos PerFORM resin using a Neo stereolithography 3D printer.

Stratasys Shows Automated Post-Processing Cell

The Formnext 2022 shows that AM can help to decentralize processes and production and make supply chains more resilient, conserve resources and produce with less energy consumption.

Formnext 2022 took place from November 15 to 18 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

3D-Druck-Anlage, pulverbettbasiert, Metall

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, Metall

3D-Druck-Anlage, strahlbasiert, Metall

Filamente für additive Verfahren

3D-Drucker (für FDM, FFF, etc.)

The Future of Industrial Manufacturing

The trade fair will take place in autumn 2023 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center.

Formnext + PM South China to Be Postponed

To ensure that a camera tripod remains attractive and universally useful, an ability to make quick adjustments is hugely important – this is the perfect scenario for 3D printing.

T-Crow is a practical and convenient way to capture images of living creatures and wildlife from inside a vehicle.

To ensure that a tripod remains attractive and universally useful, an ability to make quick adjustments is hugely important – this is the perfect scenario for 3D printing.

 Series Production thanks to a Combination of SLA and SLS

Elektrotechnik, Elektronik

360° Vision in the Dark

New developments by the raw material producers are responding to current application trends. Requirements are changing due to the advent of networked and semi-automated electric vehicles and the different mobility infrastructure. Products for digitalization and energy and resource efficiency are also moving center stage.

New Mobility Forms and Digitalization Are Shaping the Development of Engineering and High-Performance Plastics

Polyetherketon

Thermoplaste

Polyacrylate

Oberflächenbeschichtung

Holz

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, Kunststoff

Hybridwerkstoffe

Polyacetale

Verbundwerkstoffe / Werkstoffverbunde

Polyamide

Oberflächentechnik

Oberflächenveredelung

Lohnfertigung

Polycarbonat

Technology Made Easy

The combination of luminous fibers with plastics or fiber reinforced-plastics will open up a future-oriented field for functionalizing lightweight materials. Designers will appreciate being able to create previously unperformable filigree contour lines and uniform lighting effects on components. 

Accessing New Fields of Application by Integrating Optical Fibers 

Faserverarbeitung

Spritzgießen

Mehrkomponenten-Spritzgießen

Hybridtechnik

Pultrusion

Gewebe, technisch

Luminous Fibers as Design Elements  in Plastics Parts 

What AM technology is considered capable of today and how it can be applied in many areas of application is shown (representative) by this expert’s view of medical technology.

To enhance the mobility of the spine, the upper and lower shell of this disc prosthesis are connected with an elastic double spring made of titanium. The core also contains a cushioning silicone filling. The prosthesis can be manufactured according to the patient’s anatomy using the LaserCusing process 

Status and Perspectives for Human Medicine

Medical Applications of Additive Manufacturing

In order to minimize the development time for new products, Geberit International AG manufactures many prototypes using 3D printing. Since 2016, the Swiss company uses a Sintratec S1 for design optimization and material testing in its prototyping laboratory. A visit to Switzerland.

On the left the prototype of the valve connection angle made of Sintratec TPE and on the right the series component made of EPP

Geberit: „Selective Laser Sintering Really Sparks our Imagination“

Anlagen Selektives Lasersintern, Kunststoff

Rapid Prototyping

Sanitary Prototypes with  High Requirements

3D printing is a fast-growing market, opening up completely new product and manufacturing options for customers and industry. The newly developed SEAM process significantly extends the options for the efficient manufacture of printed components. An impression of this is conveyed by the example of a fiber-reinforced clamping fixture.

Vacuum clamping fixture of a B-column segment, manufactured by the SEAM process 

Additive Manufacturing of Plastic Components in a High-Speed Process Using Standard Pellet Stock

Faserverbundwerkstoffe

Ultrafast 3D Printing

Ineos Styrolution announced first results of the PolySLS project, which is focused on developing a new energy saving styrenics based material for additive manufacturing, otherwise known as „3D printing“.

The PolySLS project is focused on developing a new energy saving styrenics based material for additive manufacturing

Technik Trend

kunststoffe-international.com

Polystyrol

Kunststoff-Erzeugung

Energy Savings with Styrenics Polymer Tailored for 3D Printing

Both companies aim to open up market access to new large-scale industrial applications in the higher temperature range.

Component made from Evonik’s Infinam PA 6005 P material and produced on a Farsoon system

Evonik and Farsoon Strengthen Collaboration

Evonik has introduced a PEEK for FFF and FDM printers. The material was developed specifically for medical technology applications such as prostheses, surgical instruments and hearing aids.

The 3D-printable filament can be used, for example, for implants or hearing aids

Kunststoff

Bauwesen

Baustoffe

Hochleistungskunststoffe

Biocompatible and Easy to Process PEEK

New printers and Nylon carbon fiber material expand applications for additive manufacturing on the factory floor.

Stratasys announced that the company has expanded its F123 Series of 3D printers and new material reinforced with carbon fiber. The new printers offer high stiffness and strength materials in a hardened machine ready for composite material printing.

The new composite 3D printers are designed for manufacturers and industrial machinists to supplement traditional fabrication technologies with high-strength composite 3D printing. The printers help manufacturers produce end use parts faster and more cost-effectively, and are ideal for jigs, fixtures and workholding tools.

The new 3D printers include integrated GrabCAD Print software that provides a simple and intuitive CAD-to-print workflow and includes advanced features to ensure successful prints. Stratasys also provides enterprise application connectivity through the MTConnect standard and its GrabCAD Software Development Kit.

The composite-ready F123 Series printers include reusable build trays, a built-in camera for remote monitoring and a 7-inch control touchscreen. The F370CR printer also offers auto-changeover of materials, which means there is no need to interrupt a build to replace materials – a new canister is simply put in place and the build continues.

Stratasys has also introduced FDM Nylon-CF10, a new composite material for the F123 Series printers that is over 60% stronger than and nearly three times as stiff as its base nylon material. The chopped carbon fiber material is just one of many thermoplastic materials available for the F123 Series printers. When used with Stratasys soluble support, manufacturers have the ability to print any geometry without restriction. The F190CR and F370CR printers also support several other engineered thermoplastics.

Stratasys Inc.  

https://www.stratasys.com

New 3D-printers and Nylon carbon fiber material expand applications for additive manufacturing on the factory floor.

2022-05-11 PM Stratasys

New 3D-printers and Nylon carbon fiber material from Stratasys expand applications for additive manufacturing on the factory floor.

Stratasys F123-Series:
Two New Composite-Reday 3D-Printers

You can also learn more by visiting the <a href="https://www.stratasys.com/en/3d-printers/printer-catalog/fdm-printers/F123-composite-ready" target="_blank">F123 Series product page</a>.

You can also find more exciting 3D printing stories in our <a href="https://en.kunststoffe.de/processing/additive-manufacturing">AM topic channel</a>.

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