Available through MakerBot LABS™, these new
materials offer advanced properties that are ideal for
manufacturing applications
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), today announces that three new Kimya
ABS composite materials by ARMOR have been qualified for MakerBot
LABS™ for the MakerBot METHOD X® 3D printer.
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Composites are one of the most in-demand material categories for
manufacturing applications due to their enhanced properties
compared to unfilled thermoplastics. The new materials include
Kimya ABS Kevlar for parts with high strength, abrasion-resistance,
and dimensional stability; Kimya ABS-ESD, which protects against
electrostatic discharges; and Kimya ABS-EC, a new and unique
material that is electrically-conductive. Parts 3D printed with
composite materials can often replace traditionally-manufactured
parts, resulting in significant time and cost savings. ARMOR, for
example, has demonstrated cost savings of up to 80% compared to
traditional manufacturing methods by 3D printing tools and fixtures
with the ABS Kevlar material in its own production facilities.
ARMOR Group specializes in the industrial formulation of innovative
materials and thin film coating and is the global market leader in
the design and manufacturing of thermal transfer ribbons for
printing variable traceability data on labels and flexible
packaging.
With its up to 110°C heated chamber and ability to control the
speed at which parts cool during the printing process, METHOD can
print strong manufacturing-grade parts from advanced engineering
materials more successfully than traditional desktop 3D printers.
Users can also produce parts that have internal structures or
complex geometries on METHOD when printing with Stratasys® SR-30™
soluble supports.
Kimya ABS Kevlar, Kimya ABS-ESD, and Kimya ABS-EC are available
to print on the METHOD X 3D printer with the new MakerBot LABS GEN
2 Experimental Extruder, the latest edition of the LABS extruder.
The GEN 2 Experimental Extruder is optimized to print more abrasive
third-party composites and polymers for longer periods of time due
to its upgraded hardened-steel components, such as the hardened
gears and a metal filament switch designed to reduce wear from
these materials.
“The MakerBot LABS extruder provides METHOD users access to a
wide variety of 3D printing materials from third-party suppliers,"
said Johan-Till Broer, VP of Product Development, MakerBot. “The
three new ABS composite materials from Kimya continue our expansion
into advanced engineering materials that unlock new manufacturing
applications. With its up to 110°C heated chamber, METHOD is the
first truly industrial 3D printing platform in its price class,
delivering higher precision and strength than desktop 3D
printers.”
“The ability to 3D print Kimya composites like ABS Kevlar and
Carbon Fiber on the MakerBot METHOD X has given us a unique
combination of tool-grade part performance and high precision in an
extremely affordable and accessible package. In our own
manufacturing facility, we’ve been able to replace several
traditionally-manufactured parts with printed parts gaining a
savings of up to 99.4% per part,” said Pierre-Antoine Pluvinage,
Business Director, ARMOR 3D.
The new additions to MakerBot’s materials portfolio bring the
total number of materials available for METHOD customers to 23. The
new materials include:
- Kimya ABS Kevlar – Kimya ABS Kevlar is an extremely strong yet
lightweight and durable material that is known for its use in
bullet proof vests and race tires. Reinforced with aramid fibers,
this is a composite filament that gives finished 3D printed parts
greater strength and dimensional stability. The addition of aramid
fibers reduces shrinkage to achieve high precision and high
resistance to abrasion. Due to its properties, Kimya ABS Kevlar is
ideal for jigs, fixtures, tolls, and end use parts, such as robotic
end effectors and protective gear.
- Kimya ABS-ESD – This is an ABS material which has been
formulated to possess electrostatic discharge (ESD) properties,
which protects against electrostatic discharges that can cause
damages to electronics systems and create fire and personal safety
hazards. Kimya ABS-ESD is a lightweight and rigid material that
offers good impact resistance. The material is easy to print, and
is ideal for applications that require protection against
electrostatic discharge, such as electronics housings and
production fixtures.
- Kimya ABS-EC – Kimya ABS-EC is a new and unique composite
material consisting of ABS with the addition of carbon nanotubes,
an electrically-active additive. The material allows for the
circulation of electrons along its surface, making it
electrically-conductive (EC). The material is also resistant to
impact, heat, and ageing. Its unique properties open up new
applications in the automotive and electronics industry, such as
touch sensors.
Kimya ABS Carbon and PETG Carbon are also available for METHOD
through MakerBot LABS. Kimya materials can be purchased online.
METHOD is able to print a variety of materials, including ABS,
PC-ABS, Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber, ASA, and PETG, as well as a host of
materials from partners. The platform’s modularity allows users to
easily switch between the six different extruders that MakerBot
offers for different material groups and applications. Partners in
the MakerBot LABS Materials Development Program include Kimya by
ARMOR Group, Polymaker, BASF 3D Printing Solutions, Jabil, LEHVOSS
Group, and Mitsubishi Chemical.
For more information, visit www.makerbot.com/method.
About MakerBot
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, is a global leader in the 3D
printing industry. The company helps create the innovators of today
and the businesses and learning institutions of the future. Founded
in 2009 in Brooklyn, NY, MakerBot strives to redefine the standards
for 3D printing for reliability, accessibility, precision, and
ease-of-use. Through this dedication, MakerBot has one of the
largest install bases in the industry and also runs Thingiverse,
the largest 3D printing community in the world.
We believe there's an innovator in everyone, so we make the 3D
printing tools that make your ideas matter. Discover innovation
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METHOD are trademarks or registered marks of MakerBot Industries,
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement
The statements in this press release relating to Stratasys’
and/or MakerBot's beliefs regarding the benefits consumers will
experience from using the Kimya ABS composite materials, MakerBot
LABS for METHOD materials, MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder, and
the METHOD platform are forward-looking statements reflecting
management's current expectations and beliefs. These
forward-looking statements are based on current information that
is, by its nature, subject to rapid and even abrupt change. Due to
risks and uncertainties associated with Stratasys' business, actual
results could differ materially from those projected or implied by
these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to: the degree of our success at
introducing new or improved products and solutions that gain market
share; the degree of growth of the 3D printing market generally;
the duration of the global COVID-19 pandemic, which, if extensive,
may continue to impact, in a material adverse manner, our
operations, financial position and cash flows, and those of our
customers and suppliers; the impact of potential shifts in the
prices or margins of the products that we sell or services that we
provide, including due to a shift towards lower-margin products or
services; the impact of competition and new technologies; potential
further charges against earnings that we could be required to take
due to impairment of additional goodwill or other intangible
assets; to the extent of our success at successfully consummating
acquisitions or investments in new businesses, technologies,
products or services; potential changes in our management and board
of directors; global market, political and economic conditions, and
in the countries in which we operate in particular (including risks
related to the impact of coronavirus on our operations, supply
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liquidity and financing our operations and capital needs; the
impact of tax regulations on our results of operations and
financial condition; and other risk factors set forth under the
caption “Risk Factors” in Stratasys’ most recent Annual Report on
Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
on February 26th, 2020. Readers are urged to carefully review and
consider the various disclosures made throughout our 2019 Annual
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