Evonik’s strategic innovation unit Creavis has announced details of a research collaboration with Voxeljet AG to develop material systems for the next generation of the binder-jet 3D printing.
The partnership is said to be “paving the way for using 3D printing for industrial production of large final parts” using the chemical company’s experience of polymer additive manufacturing powders and binders to form the basis of these new material systems.
“Voxeljet is one of the leading manufacturers of large-scale high-speed printers for mould-making,” said Prof. Stefan Buchholz, executive director of Evonik Creavis GmbH. “We have made it our goal to work with Voxeljet to develop new powder-binder systems that will for the first time enable this method to be used to manufacture polymer parts for industrial use.”
The focus on binder jetting, which involves layering powder bonded by a binding agent and is most commonly used in mould-making and sand core manufacture, aims to open up material opportunities for producing industrial final parts with greater mechanical properties.
“In Evonik we have found an outstanding collaboration partner that will provide us with tailored material systems for our efficient printing technology. With this research collaboration, we aim to fulfil our aspirations of entering into the safe and robust additive manufacturing of stable polymer final parts in series production,” said Dr. Ingo Ederer, CEO of Voxeljet.
Evonik will be delivering insights on this research at Formnext in Frankfurt on 19-22 November on booth 12.1, C71.
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