Stratasys announces two new composite 3D printers, 16 new materials, and software updates
Summary
Both composite FDM systems are designed to print with high-stiffness, high-strength engineering materials, enabling applications such as jigs, fixtures, workholding tools, and other high-performance end-use parts. The system comes equipped with four filament spool bays (two models, two supports) with auto material changeover functionality, allowing for multi-material prints with PC-ABS, Diran 410MF07, ABS-ESD7, and more. Dave Thompson, VP of Worldwide Engineering and Customer Care – Contractor Equipment Division for Graco, said, “Over the years we have grown our fleet of Stratasys printers and expanded our applications beyond prototyping to tooling, fixtures and grippers for our robots. The FDM list includes Arkema/Kimya PEKK-SC, a PEKK based on Arkema’s KEPSTAN; VICTREX AM 200, a semi-crystalline LMPAEK; Covestro PA6/66 GF20 FR, a flame-resistant glass fiber composite; Kimya PC FR, a flame-resistant polycarbonate; HIPS high-impact polystyrene; and Stratasys’ own FDM Nylon-CF10, a new carbon fiber composite for use with the F190CR and F370CR. They can be purchased directly from the materials developers: Covestro, Evonik, Arkema, Forward AM, Mechnano, Tethon 3D, Liqcreate, and polySpectra.
