WEBINAR: How to choose your AM engineering grade material and 3D printer?

There are many things to consider when choosing material for 3D printing projects, and the questions to be answered just become more daunting when materials need to be engineering-grade, meaning they should be able to stand up to more rigorous industry standards than basic projects. This is not made easier by the sheer number of different types of materials available for 3D printing, notably different plastics (especially thermoplastics) and carbon fiber for engineering grade printing. All these products have different requirements, especially when it comes to thermoplastics. For example, polycarbonate (PC), is highly valued by the additive manufacturing industry for its strength as well as its low density which makes it ideal for optical parts. However, it is not as easy to print with as other thermoplastics as it needs a high extrusion and build plate temperature.

In this webinar with 3DGence, we discussed printing requirements as well as the applications for engineering grade materials (including PC, PC-CF, PA, PA-CF, among others) for additive manufacturing projects. The panelists answered questions like why do you need a heated chamber? Is it possible to print with these materials without one? Why is it important to have dry material? Additionally, at the end there was a dedicated Q&A session. 3DGence also introduced their new 3D Printer, including its specs and key key differences with other products, and what makes it appropriate to use for engineering-grade 3D printing. This latest model in their portfolio is perfect for advanced prototyping and rapid production. If you are interested in learning more, you can rewatch the webinar below!

Agenda:

• Introduction – 3Dnatives
• Requirements and applications of different engineering grade materials
• A new industrial 3D printer in the portfolio
• Q&A

Speakers:

Mateusz Sidorowicz is the Marketing Director at 3DGence, the manufacturer of industrial, high-performance 3D printers. Mateusz has over 7 years of experience in creating 3D printing solutions that drive customers improvements in production line performance and prototyping capabilities.

Filip Turzyński has over 7 years of experience in the additive manufacturing industry. He has worked with printers using a variety of different 3D printing technologies. Based on this experience, he is an expert in material science and 3D printing technology applications.

Krzysztof Roguski has 6 years of experience in the additive manufacturing industry. He built the 3DGence America R&D core team, which works on the development of 3D printing profiles and materials.