In the SLS process, plastic powder is melted layer by layer. The maximum installation space is: 950x450x400 mm
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| PA 12 | Polyamide 12 (PA 12) is an engineering plastic that is an excellent material for stable components. Polyamide has more than earned this place thanks to its high resistance, locking and sliding properties. The material also offers outstanding mechanical properties. |
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| PA-GF | PA-GF is a white powder that contains halogen. This powder stands out in particular due to its high stiffness and impressive elongation at break. This material also offers a flawless, smooth surface and a high level of detail. |
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| PA-AL | A mixture of polyamide powder and aluminum powder produces Alumide. The first thing that catches the eye is its unique metallic appearance. However, this material also promises other properties such as high rigidity and excellent post-processing options. |
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| TPU | Thermoplastic polyurethane, also known as TPU, is a particularly flexible and durable material. This material also offers brilliant resistance. |
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| PP | PP is a thermoplastic material that is particularly characterized by its high resistance to chemicals and material fatigue. This material is also extremely temperature-resistant. |
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| FLEX | Flex is a very elastic material and is characterized by its dynamic resistance. It is also extremely wear-resistant. |
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| HST | HST is a fiber-reinforced composite material that combines excellent mechanical strength and thermal resistance. It also offers extremely good rigidity. This material is therefore mainly used for functional prototypes. |
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In this process, a UV laser hardens liquid plastics. The maximum installation space is: 650x750x550mm
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| Xtreme | Xtreme from Accura is a material that scores points above all for its excellent surface quality and robustness. In terms of appearance and surface texture, Xtreme is similar to cast plastic. This material is often used for master models in vacuum casting. |
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| Resin - LTClear | Resin - LTClear is particularly hard and elastic. Its high elongation at break and impact resistance are particularly impressive. This material is suitable for switchgear and housings of all kinds. |
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| ClearVue | Clear Vue is one of the few clear plastics with excellent resistance to moisture. The use of Clear Vue is particularly suitable for many applications where high transparency is important. |
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| Resin - Tough | Resin - Tough is an extraordinarily resilient and resistant plastic that has particularly ABS-like properties. Resin - Tough is therefore used in particular for robust and functional prototypes. |
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| Resin - High Temp | Resin - High Temp is a material that can be exposed to high temperatures without any problems. This is why this material is mainly used in this area. |
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| ACCURA 25 | ACCUR 25 is particularly impressive due to its high level of detail and extremely high impact and flexural strength. Thanks to its smooth surface, this material is also excellent for painting. |
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| NEXT | NEXT comes particularly close to the properties of ABS. A high level of robustness and hardness is therefore guaranteed. |
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| Taurus | Taurus scores particularly well in the areas of stability and temperature resistance. Components that require this are therefore in good hands with this material. |
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In the MJM process, a photopolymer is applied to a platform. The plastic is then cured there immediately.
The maximum installation space is: 1000x800x500 mm
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| VeroClear | Vero Clear is mainly used for PolyJet printing. This material is based on synthetic resin and yet provides a surface with a high level of detail. Vero Clear also offers transparent properties. These are comparable to those of acrylic. |
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| Vero | Vero is a PolyJet printing material and is also based on synthetic resin. This enables precise components with thin layers and detailed surfaces. |
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| Agilus30 | Agilus30 is a very rubber-like plastic with a Shore hardness of 30A. It is also available in the color black. The properties of Agilus30 are very similar to those of NBR and EPDM. This material is used extensively in the medical, aerospace and aviation industries. |
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| Digital ABS | Digital ABS is very similar to normal ABS material. The key difference is that Digital ABS is applied using the MJM process. This ensures high temperature resistance and attention to detail. This plastic is mainly used for functional designs and for snap-fit connections at both low and high temperatures. |
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In this process, a binder liquid is printed into a plastic powder bed using a print head. The liquid is thermally conductive and binds the plastic powder. The maximum installation space is: 380x284x380 mm
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| PA 12 | Polyamide 12 (PA 12) is an engineering plastic that is an excellent material for stable components. Polyamide has more than earned this place thanks to its high resistance, locking and sliding properties. The material also offers outstanding mechanical properties. |
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| PA-GF | MJF-PA-GF is 40 percent filled with glass beads. This material is therefore a thermoplastic. Almost perfect mechanical properties and a very high recyclability rate make it possible to drastically reduce production costs. |
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In this process, wire-shaped plastic is melted and applied layer by layer. The maximum installation space is: 914x609x914 mm
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| PLA | MJF-PA-GF is 40 percent filled with glass beads. This material is therefore a thermoplastic. Almost perfect mechanical properties and a very high recyclability rate make it possible to drastically reduce production costs. |
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| PLA containing metal | PLA containing metal is, as the name suggests, a material containing metal. It combines the properties of normal PLA with the optical and electromagnetic properties of metal. It can be printed in the same way as normal PLA. The difference is that the result is heavier. This material is particularly suitable for figures, jewelry, handicrafts and props. |
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| ABS | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) has remarkable stability and strength. It also offers high durability, a wide range of colors and functional properties. This material is mostly used in medicine and also in architecture. |
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| ABS-ESD7 | Dissipating electrostatic charges is a unique feature of ABS-ESD7 compared to normal ABS. This means that ABS-ESD7 can be used for electronic products. |
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| ASA | ASA offers excellent UV resistance and high robustness. The mechanical properties of ASA are comparable to those of ABS. |
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| PETG | PETG is a very stable, clear and, above all, very easy to use material for 3D printing. PETG is particularly characterized by its strength, temperature resistance, flexibility and resilience. PETG is often used for visible parts as well as mechanical components. |
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| PA 6 | Polyamide 6 (PA 6) can be found in the engineering plastics category. Its mechanical properties are particularly striking. Strength and robustness as well as the extremely excellent sliding and wear behavior make this material a good choice for robust components. |
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| PC | Polycarbonate (PC) is a thermoplastic material with excellent heat resistance and very good mechanical strength. What is also impressive is that polycarbonate also has excellent impact and shock resistance. |
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| PC/ABS | PC/ABS is a material mixture of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). This combines the excellent strength and heat resistance of PC with the good flexibility of ABS. |
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| ULTEM 9085 | ULTEM 9085 is a high-performance thermoplastic that offers good chemical resistance. ULTEM 9085 is also flame-retardant and heat-resistant up to 153 degrees Celsius. The material is particularly suitable for lightweight construction due to the fact that it meets FST safety standards. |
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| ULTEM 1010 | ULTEM 1010 is also a high-performance thermoplastic. It meets the NSF 51 food contact certification, the ISO 10993/USP Class VI biocompatibility standard and the UL94-VO flame retardant standard. ULTEM 1010 is therefore heat-resistant up to 216 degrees Celsius. |
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| PETG-CF | PETG-CF is a carbon fiber-containing material. The AM1800 material reinforces PETG-CF with 20 percent carbon fibers, which is why the material offers excellent rigidity. PETG-CF is also characterized by a visually attractive, matt surface. |
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| TPU (rubber-like) | TPU has strikingly rubber-like properties and is therefore one of the more lightweight plastics. TPU scores particularly well thanks to its impressive impact resistance and chemical resistance. TPU is therefore used for textiles and flexible prototypes. |
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| ABSi | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene biocompatible (ABSi) is a thermoplastic material that is very similar to normal ABS. The decisive difference is that it has a high impact resistance. At the same time, it is stiffer and more durable than standard ABS. Another optical property is that ABSi is translucent. ABSi is therefore particularly suitable for applications where light transmission and flow must also be taken into account. |
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| PC-ISO | PC-ISO is an FDM thermoplastic that is biocompatible. Engineers can use PC-ISO to produce prototypes, molds and products made of heat-resistant material for the food, pharmaceutical and medical industries. |
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| PPSF/PPSU | The material PPSU combines strong mechanical performance with high temperature and chemical resistance. PPSU can therefore be used for complex applications such as injection moulds, automotive parts, heat, chemical, plasma and radiation sterilization. |
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| GreenTEC | The GreenTEC material, which was specially invented for high-performance applications, offers very high temperature resistance and excellent mechanical properties. Incidentally, a decisive advantage is that GreenTEC is approved to FDA, REACH and RoHS standards. |
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In this process, sand is bonded layer by layer using a binding agent. The maximum installation space is: 1000x1800x700 mm
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| Quartz sand | Quartz sand is available all over the world in almost endless quantities. There is no question that quartz sand offers high thermal resistance and excellent strength. Quartz sand is therefore a very good choice for sand casting in particular. |
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This process makes colored models possible. The fine polyamide powder is bonded layer by layer with a binder-containing ink. The maximum installation space is: 250x380x200 mm
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| VisiJet PXL | VisiJet PXL was invented especially for the production of realistic, detailed full-color models. VisiJet PXL is therefore used in particular for concept models, assemblies and prototypes. |
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This process uses a specially developed coating and heating mechanism that can process even highly viscous resins and pastes at temperatures of up to and with great precision. The maximum installation space is 200x100x300 mm
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| Evolution | The so-called Evolution material is characterized in particular by its matt surface and excellent feel. Evolution is perfect for cutting threads to create secure screw connections. |
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| Evolution FR | Evolution FR is a material that is flame-retardant and even has a UL94 V0 classification. Evolution FR is therefore particularly suitable for the production of small to medium series of flame-retardant end components. However, Evolution FR is also regularly used for functional prototypes in product and component development. |
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| Precision | Precision is, as the name suggests, particularly suitable for precision applications. This material is often required for the precise manufacture of small components. |
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This process can be used to duplicate models produced using other processes in a silicone rubber mold. The maximum installation space is: 350x350x300 mm
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| MG 703 (similar to PP/PE) | MG 703 is particularly similar to the materials PP and PE. This makes MG 703 a good choice for prototype construction. |
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| MG 804 (ABS/PA similar) | MG 804 also has similarities with two other materials. ABS and PA have similar material properties. Here too, MG 804 is therefore suitable for prototype construction if the final material is ABS or PA. |
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| PU casting resin | PU casting resin is, as the name suggests, a resin based on polyurethane. PU casting resin is ideal for casting prototype parts. |
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| ProtoFlex | ProtoFlex is perfect for flexible prototypes. Different degrees of hardness are also possible. |
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| Medical silicone | Medical silicone is required for medical applications. The silicone is cured layer by layer using UV light and therefore offers ideal quality. The following data is important to know about medical silicone:
Precision according to: ISO DIN EN 2768-1 m Available in four shore hardnesses: 20A, 35A, 50A and 60A Certified according to: DIN ISO 10993 5 and DIN ISO 10993 10 |
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| PA 11 | PA 11 is made from castor oil and is therefore an environmentally friendly material. Compared to PA 12, it has better mechanical properties. For example, PA 11 has higher ductility, impact strength, abrasion and fatigue resistance, improved isotropy and better chemical resistance. |
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In the SLM process, metal powder is melted layer by layer using a laser. The maximum installation space is: 300x300x350 mm
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| Steel Corrax | SLM | Corrax (CL91RW) is a corrosion-resistant tool steel that offers high strength. Corrax also offers food certification and excellent post-processing options. |
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| Stainless steel (1.2709) | Stainless steel (1.2709) is also a tool steel and therefore a high-strength steel. It also offers excellent tensile strength and toughness. |
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| Stainless steel (1.4404) | Stainless steel (1.4404) is a stainless steel alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and high conductivity. |
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| Aluminum (AISi10Mg) | Aluminum (AISi10Mg) is an aluminum alloy with high strength at a comparatively very low weight. It also offers a high dynamic load capacity. |
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| Inconel (IN625) | Inconel (IN625) is a nickel-chrome-iron-molybdenum alloy. It offers high strength and exceptional corrosion resistance. |
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| Inconel (IN718) | Inconel (IN718) is also a nickel-chrome-iron-molybdenum alloy and is characterized by the same properties as Inconel (IN625). |
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| Steel (1.4542) | The steel (1.4542) offers excellent strength and ductility, as well as very high corrosion resistance. The material is also easy to sterilize. Titanium (TiAl6V4) meets even the highest demands. Its high strength, corrosion resistance and low density make this material a good choice. |
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| Titanium (TiAl6V4) | SLM | Titanium (TiAl6V4) meets even the highest demands. The high strength, corrosion resistance and low density of the material make it a good choice. |
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| Steel (1.4542) | DMP | Polyamide (PA) 12 is an engineering plastic that is particularly notable for its good mechanical properties. At the same time, PA 12 offers high strength and toughness, as well as excellent sliding and wear behavior. These properties make this plastic a particularly good material for robust components. |
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| Aluminum (AISi10Mg) | DMP | Aluminum (AISi10Mg) is an aluminum alloy with high strength at a comparatively very low weight. It also offers a high dynamic load capacity. |
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| Titanium (TiA16V4) | DMP | Titanium (TiAl6V4) meets even the highest demands. The high strength, corrosion resistance and low density of the material make it a good choice. |
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