Evonik launched the world's first PEEK (polyetheretherketone) -based 3D printed silk material for human implant quality. It is reported that this high-performance material can be used in FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) process. Plastic medical implants implanted in the human body.
The new PEEK filament is based on VESTAKEEP® i4 G, a highly viscous implant-grade material produced by Evonik. The product has impressive biocompatibility, biostability, and X-ray penetration, is easy to process, and is a high-performance material used in medical technologies such as spinal implants, sports medicine, and maxillofacial surgery. Used in applications for many years.
Evonik will additionally provide a cheaper trial-grade material in its PEEK filaments developed for FFF technology. This trial-grade material has exactly the same processability and mechanical product properties as implant-grade materials, but does not require the approval documents required for medical device applications. Low cost way. This natural-colored filament, with a diameter of 1.75 mm, is wound on a 500g reel, suitable for use directly on a standard FFF 3D printer for PEEK materials.
This natural-colored PEEK filament, with a diameter of 1.75 mm, is wound on a 500g reel, suitable for use directly on a standard FFF 3D printer for PEEK materials. Trial-grade materials will be launched in the first quarter of 2019, and an implant-grade material for VESTAKEEP® i4 G products will be available on the market. This grade of material can provide the required large number of permit documents.
The development of this world's first PEEK filament expands Evonik's existing product line of polymer materials for 3D printing. This specialty chemicals company is the world's leading producer of PA12 powders, which has been successfully used in additive manufacturing technology for more than 20 years. In addition to PEEK filament and PA 12 powder, the company's 3D printing portfolio also includes flexible PEBA powder.
Polyetheretherketone, or PEEK for short, is a thermoplastic polymer that has a significant impact on the 3D printing industry. At present, polyetheretherketone has been used in the manufacture of 3D printed satellites and 3D printed automotive parts, and it may be involved in other fields in the future.