DSM has announced a partnership with Chromatic 3D Materials and German RepRap. The three parties will work together to jointly promote the production of 3D printed polyurethane parts.
It represents the expansion of the cooperation between DSM and Chromatics since last year, focusing on thermosetting materials in the additive manufacturing market.
DSM will introduce German RepRap and its extrusion-based 3D printing equipment, and will promote Chromatic's FlexTune series of flexible, high-performance polyurethane elastomer materials worldwide. The two companies believe that FlexTune materials will be suitable for the production of additive noise reduction buffers and mechanical clutches, power transmission in the automotive sector, brake system gaskets for the railway industry, and the production of personalized insoles for the footwear market.
Hugo da Silva, vice president of additive manufacturing at DSM, said: "Many high-performance parts require a certain degree of flexibility in daily use. Working with partners such as Chromatic and German RepRap to remove obstacles that hinder the adoption of this technology is obviously Highlights the power of DSM ’s 3D printing ecosystem. Combining these partners ’expertise in the 3D printing value chain can make 3D printing easier to implement and provide manufacturers with complete solutions. Together, we It can unlock the full potential of additive manufacturing and expand the scale of 3D printing to the level of industrial production. "
Cora Leiberg, CEO of Chromatic 3D Materials, added: "Elastomers are no longer used solely for the production of prototypes. They are also durable enough to withstand the stringent requirements of functional materials in commercial applications. DSM's market knowledge, Germany's advanced printing capabilities The partnership with Chromatic to adapt thermosetting materials to additive manufacturing partnerships is an exciting leap forward for the industry we are proud of. "
At the same time, DSM also recently announced a partnership with Shapeways, the company hopes to combine the materials and digital manufacturing expertise of the two companies to achieve on-demand 3D printing.
Greg Kress, CEO of Shapeways, said: "Shapeways believes that the functions of additive manufacturing and simplified product creation can increase scalability and greatly enhance traditional manufacturing solutions. Through cooperation with well-known scientific company DSM, Shapeways B2B solutions will continue Popularize 3D printing in many fields. "