Xtellar, an organization fashioned by the mix of Braskem’s 3D printing supplies division and Taulman3D, has launched what it claims is an ‘industry-first’ for large-format 3D printing. Launched at RAPID + TCT 2023, to a robust reception in line with Xtellar, the bio-based EVA pellets carry flexibility and sustainability to quite a lot of pellet appropriate 3D printers says the corporate.
EVA is a transparent, hygroscopic, amorphous, elastomeric materials that’s sourced from uncooked sugar cane feedstock in line with Xtellar. The corporate says its vary of bio-based 3D printing polymers provides ‘the following evolution’ in sustainable options for AM.
With the fabric being sourced from uncooked sugar cane feedstock, the supplies have a decrease carbon footprint than conventional fossil fuel-based supplies says the corporate. Xtellar claims that its new pellets are the 3D printing {industry}’s first sustainable versatile materials to be derived from such a supply.
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“Bringing a greater diversity of sustainable materials choices to 3D printing is one among Xtellar’s core missions. In 2022, we launched the {industry}’s first bio-based polyethylene and versatile EVA 3D printing filaments, and this yr we proceed our mission by launching the primary bio-based versatile EVA pellets particularly formulated for large-format 3D printing functions,” mentioned Jason Vagnozzi, Xtellar CEO.
In accordance with Xtellar, the fabric is suited to use in industries comparable to automotive, marine, aerospace, shopper and industrial, because it has excessive toughness and can be utilized in sturdy functions.
The fabric has a density of 0.94 g/cm3, 300% elongation in XY course, 89 Shore A, -36°C glass transition temperature, controllable opacity and stiffness with exterior cooling, and is hydrophobic in line with the corporate.
Vagnozzi added: “This materials is a wonderful sustainable different to many conventional TPU supplies at the moment used for additive manufacturing and reaffirms our dedication to a extra round, carbon-neutral future. We couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about this newest addition to our product portfolio and can proceed to innovate extra sustainable choices to fulfill our purchasers’ rising wants for extra sustainable 3D materials options.”
