Recently, Verbatim, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group, announced the launch of DURABIO, a material based on FFF for 3D printing. This is a transparent bio-based engineering material developed by Mitsubishi Chemical that combines polycarbonate (PC) and polymethylation. Properties of acrylate (PMMA). The material has excellent optical and mechanical properties, high heat resistance, scratch resistance and abrasion resistance, and excellent light transmission and UV resistance. It is reported that DURABIO is transparent. High gloss piano black and piano white three colors.
According to 3D Tiger, Mitsubishi Chemical originally developed DURABIO materials as a glass substitute. Currently, it has been adopted by the automotive and mobile phone industries for touch screens, console and instrument panel trims, and external radiator grilles. Made. DURABIO is BPA-free, a bio-based engineering plastic made from plant-derived isosorbide, making it particularly attractive to environmentally friendly customers.
In addition, DURABIO has excellent performance because it has higher impact resistance, heat resistance and weather resistance than traditional engineering plastics. Other advantages include easy coloring: DURABIO can be easily mixed with pigments to create gloss, high Reflective surfaces; in addition, their hardness, durability and scratch resistance are also very good. These advantages eliminate the need for a coating process. By using it as a 3D printable material, designers can now develop more easily. Functional model or prototype.
'Verbatim's goal is to drive new markets in the 3D printing industry. One of the key components is the introduction of professional 3D printing materials developed by Mitsubishi Chemical. DURABIO is the latest exciting product. 'Verbatim President Hidetaka Yabe said.
Samples of DURABIO will be available for testing at FORMNEXT. Volume shipments will begin in January 2019. In addition, Velbatim's upcoming new products include PET-G and high-speed PLA.