New DSM polymers promise ‘right first time’ 3D printing

06/11/2018
Dutch life sciences company Royal DSM claims to have provided a boost to 3D-printing and additive manufacturing by announcing four new polymers that are at “additive manufacturing grades”. The four are  Novamid ID 1030, Novamid ID 1030 -CF10, Novamid ID 1070, and Arnite ID 3040.

According to the company, these additions to the range will save 3D manufacturers time and money because they will, DSM said, be able to avoid numerous stages of trial and error and be able to print  things “right first time”.

Nirali Surati, product manager for additive manufacturing at DSM commented: “Additive manufacturing is quickly evolving from prototyping into mainstream manufacturing. One of the most important enablers is the capability to predict the behaviour and performance of 3D printed parts in applications. Our customers now have the toolbox to design and predict reliable parts with the performance required for their application.”