Solvay has introduced three special polymer filaments that are expected to bring disruptive performance to 3D printing components, which will add additive manufacturing to a new level.
Solvay plans to expand its portfolio of specialty polymer filaments and powders designed for high-end additive manufacturing applications. These three filaments are the first of these products. They use Solvay Keta Spire® PEEK (polyether). Ether ketone) and Radel® PPSU (polyphenyl sulfone) high performance polymer.
Of the three filament products, two are based on Solvay's high performance KetaSpire® PEEK polymer: one is pure PEEK and the other is 10% carbon fiber reinforced PEEK. These two PEEK filaments Designed to achieve perfect fusion between print layers and give 3D printed parts high density and high strength - including increased z-axis density and strength.
There is also a new type of filament made from Solvay Radel® PPSU. This high-performance PPSU material was also developed specifically to achieve perfect fusion between printed layers, which gives more transparency to 3D printed parts. Excellent elongation at break and excellent robustness.
In the future, Solvay will continue to develop new additive manufacturing powder products based on NovaSpire® PEKK (Polyether Ketone Ketone) polymers for 3D printing applications in aerospace and medical applications.
'Solvay's latest filaments for additive manufacturing represent a significant convergence between additive manufacturing and specialty polymer technologies. This is a prerequisite for high-end 3D printing. ' Solvay Specialty Polymers Worldwide Christophe Schramm, Additive Manufacturing Business Manager of the Business Unit, stated that 'Solvay is committed to becoming the world's leading supplier of additive manufacturing polymer solutions for 3D printing technology. The launch of these three new products is for Solvay. This strategic goal has laid a solid foundation. In addition, we are also working with leading innovative companies in the printing, process and design fields to jointly develop new material solutions based on Solvay Specialty Polymers.
At the same time, Solvay also launched a new e-commerce platform, www.solvaamshop.com, to further implement the company's forward-looking strategy for the additive manufacturing industry. The platform is designed to serve more and more additive manufacturers. Provides a better experience, enabling them to access Solvay's advanced additive manufacturing material solutions and transparent quote information directly and on time. The portal also offers a range of simulation, testing and prototyping services. Will make full use of Solvay's expanding network of partners and open ecosystem approach.