On February 16, Stratasys, a global leader in 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, launched a new ABS-based carbon fiber composite material for its award-winning F123 series™ 3D printer, which is the platform’s first composite material.
Facts have proved that carbon fiber materials are very popular on Stratasys' industrial-scale FDM® 3D printers and can be used for various end-uses such as fixtures, fixtures, and tools. With this composite material called FDM®ABS-CF10, Stratasys can now use high-performance F170™, F270™, and F370™ 3D printers to make the application of carbon fiber in the engineering and manufacturing industries easier.
FDM ABS-CF10 composite material includes 10% chopped carbon fiber, making it a powerful substitute for metal parts. In fact, this material is 15% stronger than standard ABS, more than 50% more rigid, and light in weight, allowing high-precision printing. QSR Support™ water-soluble materials make it possible to 3D print complex parts.
The British-based Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group specializes in the conversion and modification of military, civilian and commercial aircraft, as well as defense vehicle engineering and bunker manufacturing. The company also uses Fortus®450mc and F370 3D printers for various processing applications.
Chris Botting, Manager of Marshall Materials and Environmental Engineering, said "All the tools we create have different and unique characteristics. Our F370 3D printer allows us to flexibly choose from a variety of materials according to application needs, while also producing functional parts. . Compared with traditional metal 3D printing parts, it greatly reduces the cost and can also reduce the weight of the overall parts. We can’t wait to start to realize the advantages of FDM ABS-CF10 in manufacturing auxiliary materials, just like we use in other fields The same with carbon fiber."
F370 3D printer
Stratasys' internal analysis shows that between 2019 and 2023, the additive manufacturing market for polymer fixtures and fixtures is expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 14.2% to nearly $600 million, twice the growth rate of the previous four years. With its FDM ABS-CF10 material, Stratasys is particularly focused on solving applications in aerospace, automotive, industrial and entertainment manufacturing; parts applications mainly include end effectors of industrial robots, ergonomic aids (such as lifting aids and hand tools) ) And the alignment fixture on the assembly line
Dick Anderson, senior vice president of manufacturing at Stratasys, said: "There is a reason why manufacturers are increasingly turning to 3D printed carbon fiber materials. It is very strong, versatile, and lightweight. We want all FDM customers to take advantage of these material properties. , And the launch of FDM ABS-CF10 composite material is an important step in the continuous development of 3D printing in the global manufacturing industry."
About Stratasys
Stratasys is a global leader in polymer-based additive manufacturing or 3D printing technology, and is also a manufacturer of FDM, PolyJet™, P3, and stereolithography-based 3D printers. The company's technology is used to create prototypes, manufacturing tools, and production parts for industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and education.
For more than 30 years, Stratasys products have helped manufacturers reduce product development time, cost and time to market, reduce or eliminate mold costs, and improve product quality. Stratasys 3D printing solutions and expertise ecosystem mainly include 3D printers, materials, software, expert services and on-demand parts production.