DSM has announced a partnership with Chromatic 3D Materials and German RepRap. The three parties will work together to promote the production of 3D printed polyurethane parts.
The partners will introduce German RepRap and its extrusion-based 3D printing equipment, and will promote Chromatic's FlexTune series of high-performance flexible polyurethane elastomer materials worldwide. The two companies believe that FlexTune materials will be suitable for additive manufacturing of noise reduction bumpers and mechanical clutches, power transmission in the automotive sector, brake system gaskets for the railway industry and personalized insole production in 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 eliminates the barriers to technical application, which clearly highlights The power of DSM ’s 3D printing ecosystem. Combining the expertise of these partners in the 3D printing value chain can make 3D printing easier to implement and provide manufacturers with a complete solution. Together, we can release The full potential of additive manufacturing and the expansion of 3D printing to industrial production levels. "
Cora Leiberg, CEO of Chromatic 3D Materials, added: "Elastomers are no longer just used for prototyping, but are durable enough to withstand the stringent requirements of functional materials in commercial applications. DSM's market knowledge, German RepRap's advanced printing capabilities and Chromatic The cooperation of the ability of thermosetting materials to adapt to additive manufacturing is an exciting leap 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 development can improve the scalability of materials and greatly enhance traditional manufacturing solutions. Through cooperation with well-known scientific company DSM, Shapeways B2B solutions will continue Expand the application of 3D printing in many fields. "