German 3D printer manufacturer Rapid Shape has recently expanded its cooperation with chemical company Henkel, aiming to develop Henkel's material processes for Rapid Shape's DLP 3D printing technology to create innovative 3D printing applications.
According to the expanded cooperation agreement, Rapid Shape became a member of Henkel's open materials platform on which Henkel's materials for open 3D printers were certified. At the same time, Henkel will use Rapid Shape's DLP system in its 3D printing ecosystem to use the technology to serve its customer base.
Philipp Loosen, head of 3D printing at Henkel, said: "We are committed to further expanding our open source materials approach and are very pleased that Rapid Shape provides technical support for our high-performance materials. Both parties will further develop, evaluate and promote 3D printing solutions so Provide customized applications for mass production of additive manufacturing in various industries. "
Rapid Shape specializes in the development of DLP 3D printers for the dental, jewelry, industrial goods and hearing aid industries. Rapid Shape's technology uses a patented Force Feedback DLP 3D printing (Force Feedback DLP 3D printing) method, that is, the device detects the dispersion force during the printing process, thereby ensuring a sensitive separation process and improving printing speed and quality.
Rapid Shape's system 130+ is designed to meet fast, flexible and semi-automatic printing, with a printing area of 151x 85 mm and a projector resolution of 1920 x 1080. In 2018, the company also introduced a series of new 3D for the hearing aid industry Printers, including Studio-Line HA20 II, HA30 II and HA40 II systems.
The cooperation between the two parties aims to develop high-performance materials for DLP technology. At present, the two parties have tested some of Henkel's materials on the Rapid Shape 130+ 3D printer, including Loctite3D 3820 ultra-transparent resin. This material provides customers in the health industry with access to 3D printed transparent high-performance parts that can be used for visual flow inspection, covers and lenses.
Rapid Shape CEO Andreas Schultheiss said: "The continuous development of materials and printers has opened new doors of opportunity for various industries. By cooperating with Henkel, we believe that we can provide important value to customers looking for high-performance materials and machine solutions. "
In addition to the aforementioned Loctite 3D3820 ultra-transparent resin, Henkel also worked with 3D startup Origin in the development of a new fire-resistant photopolymer last week. In addition, the Division has reached a cooperation with the New York 3D Printing Market and Service Bureau Shapeways to use Loctite materials to provide customers with the required 3D printing services. At the same time, the two parties are also committed to expanding Henkel's supply of large additive manufacturing materials.