Silicon Valley Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology company Carbon has recently introduced a new resin, RPU 130, into its 3D printing material portfolio. It is understood that RPU 130 is a tough, rigid, and high-temperature-resistant material specially developed for the automotive industry, consumers, and industry.
The original intention of Carbo to develop the resin was to meet the demand for additive materials with high impact resistance and dimensional stability at high temperatures. According to reports, RPU 130 combines the characteristics of RPU70, 50 and EPX82 resins, so it has more toughness, high temperature resistance and impact resistance, and its performance is compatible with ABS, unfilled nylon or polypropylene. Because of these characteristics, the material can be used in many fields, such as automobile air ducts and brake caliper covers, sunglasses, tool housings and equipment housings.
"Although these properties have already appeared in previous additive materials, RPU 130 is the first material that combines these properties and is suitable for demanding environments." Carbon Co-founder and CEO Joseph DeSimone said.
30% of RPU 130 is made of Susterra propylene glycol, Dupont Tate & Lyle's sustainable plant-based material. It is said to produce 48% less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional oil substitutes. In its entire life cycle, the use of non-renewable energy sources for Susterra propylene glycol has also been reduced by 46%. Through cooperation with Dupont Tate & Lyle, Carbon will further use bio-based materials in its products to achieve sustainable production.
The PRU 130 material is specifically developed for Carbon ’s DLS technology and is designed using the company`s patented continuous liquid interface production (CLIP) dual-cure process.
In addition to resin, Carbon also provides a separate C5 cassette accessory for the 3D printers needed for its materials, as well as new distribution solutions and software for adjusting materials for printing.
PRU 130 materials are currently available in the United States, Canada and Europe.