Rigid and flexible plastics

With the addition of a new high-performance material, TPU, 3iD now offers the ability to print flexible components in addition to rigid plastics such as PA12. This offers more possibilities for specific applications where flexibility is needed.

The material

PA12: A strong, durable material ideal for industrial applications.
TPU: A flexible material that allows for different hardnesses and strengths in a single component due to variations in wall thickness. This makes TPU suitable for applications such as orthopedic braces and orthotics.

The result

TPU is not only useful in mechanical engineering, but also offers great advantages in the orthopedic sector. Well-known applications of 3D-printed TPU include athletic shoes, such as 3D-printed soles. This flexibility makes TPU attractive for a variety of industries.

Confidentiality

Prototyping is usually the first tangible expression of a valuable R&D process. Trust is a cornerstone of 3iD.

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