3D4Makers, a 3D printing materials developer, has partnered with chemical company, Perstorp to launch the Facilan next-generation 3D filament portfolio.
The companies say the new materials are fit-for-purpose for additive manufacturing, and enable the manufacture of previously unattainable 3D printed parts. Facilan comprises the Facilan C8, and Facilan Ortho materials, which have been designed to meet the most demanding requirements for a wide range of medical and manufacturing products.
Partnering as a result of a shared ambition to bring next-generation materials to the 3D printing industry, the Facilan products are compostable bioplastic FDM grades, said to be stronger than ABS and easier to process than PLA. They also boast ‘excellent’ mechanical qualities, and deliver a good surface finish and a soft touch feel.
The materials have been developed off the back of two companies coming together to combine their respective expertise. They also called on user feedback and extensive testing, and now feel they have three materials suitable for manufacturing applications, as well as for prototyping.
“We’re incredibly proud to be working with such an innovative company as Perstorp. Their deep understanding of polymer chemistry and high-performance materials dovetails well with our understanding of 3D printing,” said Ardy Struijk, 3D4Makers Sales Manager. “Their diligence and expertise in testing and data collection and analysis have brought hereto unknown scientific rigor to the development of 3D printing materials.”
David James, VP Innovation of Perstorp added: “Together with 3D4Makers unique process technology for high-quality filament production, we are enabling fit-for-purpose filaments for additive manufacturing. It is all about chemistry and engineering at their best, and for satisfying today’s demand for more reliable 3D FDM printing quality.”
