As KetaSpire PEEK AM high performance filaments will be the first polyetheretherketone polymer to be incorporated into Digimat simulation software, Solvay has further established itself as a specialty polymer for additive manufacturing (AM). The status of emerging leaders.
e-Xstream Engineering will release the Digimat simulation software in June 2018.
'KetaSpire PEEK is included in Digimat software, which represents Solvay's new step in promoting the successful application of advanced polymers in 3D printing, thus making itself a leader in the industry. ' Solvay Christophe Schramm, Additive Manufacturing Business Manager for Specialty Polymers Global Business Unit, said, 'Solvay is building a long-term partnership with e-Xstream Engineering to rapidly expand the number of specialty polymers that can be used to simulate on the Digimat platform. In the end, our customers will be able to print it successfully for the first time when using Solvay's high-performance thermoplastics.'
After the launch of the latest version of Digimat 2018.1, Digimat as part of an additive manufacturing process (such as fuse manufacturing, referred to as 'FFF') will enable designers and engineers to accurately predict the warpage and residual stress of 3D printed KetaSpire PEEK components.
With the Digimat developed for additive manufacturing, users can further optimize their processes to minimize component distortion before 3D printing their parts.
Digimat 2018.1 will be released globally in June of this year, but Solvay's customers can now request Solvay's latest data describing the properties of KetaSpire PEEK materials.
As one of the most recognized thermoplastic polymers with the highest performance, KetaSpire PEEK AM filaments provide excellent mechanical strength and chemical resistance for 3D printed parts.
In the past, Solvay's advanced PEEK polymers were limited to conventional processing methods, but the latest KetaSpire PEEK AM filaments make this material an option for additive manufacturing applications that require higher levels of final part performance. .
'Solvay's integration of industry-leading materials, expertise and collaborative innovation enables us to develop highly accurate predictive modeling data for KetaSpire PEEK AM filaments. ' CEO of e-Xstream engineering and e-Xstream engineering Roger Assaker, chief material strategist at parent company MSC Software, said, 'As a result, Digimat simulation software provides additive manufacturers with advanced new material options to extend the design boundaries of their 3D printed parts.'