Shanghai, China-February 21, 2018-February 21-23, BASF will launch a series of innovative cross-industry 3D printing solutions at the 2019 Asian 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Exhibition in Shanghai. The new solution will make the development of complex components easier and faster, make unique designs possible, and make medium-to-mass production more cost effective.
Deng Zhiyong, senior manager of 3D printing business development at BASF, said, "The industrial 3D printing market in the Asia-Pacific region, including automotive, aerospace, medical and dental, and consumer goods industries, is currently growing rapidly. These solutions will help accelerate customers' products The development cycle saves time and money and expands design boundaries. "
BASF will launch its solutions in three main areas:
Powder melting:
BASF will launch Ultrasint PA6 LM and Ultrasint PP new plastic powders for selective laser sintering (SLS) processes. Ultrasint PA6 LM can exhibit high rigidity and thermal stability comparable to injection molded PA6 at processing temperatures of 175-185 degrees Celsius. BASF also offers a wide range of plastic powders, such as the Ultrasint PA6 series, Adsint PA12, PA11 and TPU.
Polymer liquid system:
The new photopolymer designed for SLA, DLP and inkjet printing systems will be launched under the "Ultracur3D" brand. Developed for functional components, this series has stronger mechanical properties, better long-term stability, and is easier to print and post-process. BASF will work with Xunshi Technology to demonstrate low-viscosity, easy-to-clean photopolymers for dental applications. BASF is also working with 3G printing solution provider Haig Technology to develop new photopolymers for mass production of industrial parts and consumer products.
Extrusion solution:
In addition to Innofil3D, BASF also launched a series of Ultrafuse brand wires. Ultrafuse and Innofil3D reinforced engineering wires have good properties such as high temperature and chemical resistance, high stability, and extremely low moisture absorption-which means they can also be used for functional prototype design and even small batch production. BASF also cooperates with Tianjin Jiemei New Material Technology, a local distributor, to explore the Chinese market and provide better services to customers. BASF's 3D printing technology center in Shanghai provides fuse manufacturing (FFF) technical services and application development support for 3D printer manufacturers and end users.