- Stereolithography Materials
- Somos® 9120™
- Somos® BioClear™
- Somos® DMX SL™ 100
- Somos® Element™
- Somos® EvoLVe™ 128
- Somos® GP Plus™ 14122
- Somos® Momentum™
- Somos® NeXt™
- Somos® PerFORM™
- Somos® PerFORM Reflect™
- Somos® ProtoGen™ 18420
- Somos® ProtoTherm™ 12120
- Somos® Taurus™
- Somos® WaterClear® Ultra 10122
- Somos® WaterShed® AF
- Somos® WaterShed® Black
- Somos® WaterShed® XC 11122
SLS & Printhead-Based PBF Materials
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a versatile 3D printing technology, often used for functional prototyping, small-batch production and end-use parts. SLS parts can be found in airplanes, wearables, machine components, production tools and more. With SLS, a laser fuses together polymer powder particles, building a part layer by layer. This print method is best for producing high-accuracy functional prototypes and parts with complex geometries. Since the powder supports the part as it’s printed, no additional supports are needed.
With Printhead-Based PBF a thin layer of powder is applied to a building platform. An inkjet print head moves over the entire surface of the platform, depositing an infrared-absorbing fluid directly onto the powder where fusing is desired. The build area is then illuminated with infrared light, fusing the powder under the fluid into a layer.
PBT Material – Addigy® P1210
PBT powder for selective laser sintering (SLS) with excellent dielectric properties. With production readiness extensively proven by an independent global manufacturing leader. Wide sinter window. High re-use rate; recyclable to the extent that the material can be brought back to the powder bed process.
TPC/TPE Material - Addigy® P3001
Soft elastomeric material for SLS printing with very high energy return of >70%. Certified ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity, ISO 10995-10 Irritation & Sensitization. Meets requirements of Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC. Easy to process without common side effects such as odors. For footwear, sporting goods as well as industrial applications.
TPU Materials
Range of Thermoplastic Urethane powders for SLS and Printhead-Based PBF, with varying properties to accommodate applications across industries.
Material | Validated for PBF technology | Shore Hardness | Properties | Ideal applications |
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Addigy® PPU 74DR5 | SLS | 70-74D | Tough and rigid. Very good hydrolytic stability and microbial resistance. Very good low-temperature impact strength, UV resistant. |
Functional prototyping, jigs and fixtures, shoe caps. |
Addigy® PPU 83AX1 | SLS | 83A | Soft and flexible material with high toughness, impact strength. Abrasion resistance. Hydrolytic stable. |
Footwear |
Addigy® PPU 86AW6 Extra Flow | SLS | 85-89A | Extra-high powder flowability. Microbial and hydrolytic resistance. High rebound. UV resistant. |
Automotive and industrial parts. |
Addigy® PPU 86AW6 Ultra Flow | Printhead-Based PBF | 85-89A | Ultra-high powder flowability. Microbial and hydrolytic resistance. High rebound. UV resistant. |
Automotive and industrial parts. |
Addigy® PPU 90AX6 | SLS | 90A | Flexible material with high toughness. Inherent resistance to salt water. Stress cracking and hydrolytic stability. |
Footwear and orthopedics. |
Addigy® PPU 94AP6 | SLS | 90-94 A | Good low-temperature impact strength. Wear & scratch resistance. Chemical resistance & tear & abrasion resistance. |
Footwear and orthopedics, textile, wearables, automotive. |