Rize One
Rize One, first industrial desktop 3D printer with no post-processing.
US Additive manufacturing company RIZE has announced it has become the first in the industry to receive the UL 2904 GREENGUARD Certification for its RIZE One 3D printer and materials.
This certification is based on the new UL 2904 Method for Testing and Assessing Particle and Chemical Emissions from 3D Printers, which was first published last year by safety science company UL in response to a growing need for emissions standards in the 3D printing market.
A study carried out by UL and the Georgie Institute of Technology found that many desktop printers release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles into that air which, when inhaled, can cause cardiovascular and pulmonary issues. The study also detected more than 200 VOCs, many of which are known irritants and carcinogens including formaldehyde, a known carcinogen; styrene, a flammable chemical and irritant; and caprolactam, a known irritant of eyes, nose and throat that can cause headaches.
Products that achieve UL 2904 GREENGUARD Certification are scientifically proven to meet some of the world’s most rigorous third-party chemical emissions standards, helping to reduce indoor air pollution and the risk of chemical exposure. The certification has been awarded to RIZE's monochrome RIZE One printer, Rizium One filament, Release and Marking inks.
“We are delighted and honoured to be the first company with products that achieved the UL 2904 GREENGUARD Certification,” said Andy Kalambi, president and CEO of RIZE, Inc. “Safety and sustainability is at the core of our mission to expand the usage of industrial 3D printing to all users and in all workplaces. We were able to meet the requirements set forth by UL 2904 because we purpose-built the RIZE system for safety and environmental-friendliness, with our engineering-grade thermoplastic compounds that are best-in-class for strength, yet safe to use virtually anywhere without special venting, disposal equipment or gloves.”
Alberto Uggetti, vice president and general manager for UL’s Environment division added: “As the first 3D printer provider to earn GREENGUARD Certification to UL 2904, RIZE demonstrates their leadership in proactively bringing 3D printers to market that help support healthier indoor environments. We congratulate them on this notable accomplishment."
