Over the years, materials compatible with 3D printing technologies have been expanding to enable more applications, especially in industrial sectors that require technical-grade materials. In fact, many studies report that material choice is one of the key drivers of the adoption of additive manufacturing. Historically, the thermoplastic polymer ABS has been one of the most popular 3D printing materials, and was one of the first materials to be used in industrial applications. Indeed, ABS provides high impact resistance, and is also easy to use. In the webinar “Benefits of 3D Printing with Composite ABS Filament,” 3Dnatives was joined by Kimya and MakerBot to discuss the benefits of using composite ABS filaments during a webinar focused on industrial 3D printing applications.
Kimya is a brand developed by ARMOR that offers innovative 3D materials adapted to the needs of the industry. The brand has developed a range of ABS filaments that offer interesting properties for a number of sectors. By adding different fibers to the ABS matrix, such as carbon or Kevlar (synthetic fiber), the filament gains interesting properties for specific applications. As a matter of fact, a recent study from IDTechEx predicts that the composite 3D printing market will grow to be worth $1.73 billion in the next ten years – clearly demonstrating the opportunities that lie ahead for this segment of additive manufacturing.
Additionally to discussing the properties and applications of composite ABS filaments, MakerBot demonstrated what 3D printing parameters you should take into consideration to make successful prints with ABS-based filaments. MakerBot provides 3D printing solutions for professionals that are looking for industrial reliability and precision, notably with its Method X 3D printer.
Agenda
- 4:00 – 4:15PM: Introduction – 3Dnatives
- 4:15 – 4:30PM: The Different Types of Composite ABS Filaments and their Applications – Kimya
- 4:30 – 4:45PM: How to Print Composite ABS Filaments – MakerBot
- 4:45 – 5:00PM: Q&A
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