German RepRap introduces two new high-performance materials in partnership with DuPont.
3D printing company, German RepRap has introduced two new high-performance materials to its portfolio in partnership with DuPont.
The new filaments are based on DuPont Zytel’s ultra-low-shrinkage technology for nylon materials designed to meet industry requirements for stiffer and stronger 3D printed parts, comparable to existing reinforced injection moulding materials.
The new additions are carbon-reinforced Zytel 3D10C20FL BK544 1.75mm and fibreglass-reinforced Zytel 3D12G30FL BK309 1.75mm by DuPont. The first is a black filament formed of 20% carbon-reinforced nylon and offers strong heat tolerance with resistance to chemicals, solvents, fuels, automotive fluids, and hydrolysis. Suggested application areas include as automotive, electrical, electronics, furniture, sporting goods, oil and gas, due to the material’s rigidity, surface quality, minimal moisture absorption and heat resistance up to 318°F.
The second Zytel filament is a 30% fibreglass-reinforced nylon and also comes in black with similar resistance and tolerance to high temperatures and environments including chemicals, solvents, fuels, automotive fluids, and hydrolysis. These properties make it a similarly attractive material for a large number industries including automotive, electronics, oil and gas, with an even higher heat resistance of up to 331°F.
Available now, the new materials build on DuPont and German RepRap’s ongoing partnership to develop and commercialise new materials for 3D printing, particularly those already used in traditional manufacturing methods.