New material allows aerospace and other
high-performance vehicle makers to move to additive manufacturing
for high-temperature, chemical-exposed parts
Stratasys (Nasdaq:SSYS), a global leader in applied additive
technology solutions, today introduced for its FDM process, a new
PEKK-based high-performance thermoplastic, called Antero™
800NA.
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Antero 800NA (PEKK) bracket, used to
mount hydraulic components in an aircraft wing. It replaced a
machined PEEK part, eliminating the material waste of the
subtractive process. (Photo: Business Wire)
A PEKK material for FDM additive manufacturing offers
significant advantages for many manufacturers, including
lighter-weight parts, reduced inventories, and improved
profitability.
Antero 800NA outperforms other high-performance thermoplastics
with its superior chemical resistance and ultra-low outgassing. In
addition, the material possesses high temperature resistance and
exceptional wear properties.
Aerospace and other high-performance vehicle makers wishing to
move to an additive manufacturing process will be among the most
interested in Antero 800NA.
Its superior chemical resistance means it can be used for
components exposed to hydrocarbons, such as fuels and lubricants,
as well as many acids. Additionally, its low outgassing allows it
to be used in confined spaces and sensitive environments, such as
satellites, where materials may not outgas under vacuum. Antero
800NA’s high operating temperature is designed to allow it to be
used for applications under the hood or in engine compartments.
Custom or low-volume additive manufacturing with Antero 800NA
has economic advantages over traditional machining processes. With
traditional processes, manufacturers buy bulk PEKK (available only
in limited shapes and sizes) and machine it to a net shape, which
wastes a considerable amount of expensive material and has a longer
lead time. With an additive process, the workflow is faster,
yielding lighter-weight parts with optimized topology and
significantly reduced waist.
Another important advantage with the additive process is it
allows manufacturers to produce PEKK parts on-demand and eliminate
inventory that might sit on a shelf for years before being needed.
The reduction in inventory costs means increased profitability.
Besides space, aerospace and automotive, target industries
include high-end industrial manufacturing as well as oil-and-gas
applications.
Unlike PEKK parts made with some powder-based additive
processes, Antero 800NA parts created with the FDM process are more
durable and dimensionally stable, even when building large parts.
They are also cost-effective to produce, even at low
quantities.
Antero 800NA’s advantages over competing additive processes
include:
- Better elongation in the X and Z axis,
resulting in tougher parts
- Consistent mechanical properties
- Low-volume cost advantages
- Large-part dimensional stability
- FDM technology advantages, including
ease-of-use and design freedom
Antero 800NA is the first commercial product in a planned new
family of PEKK-based materials. The material will be offered with
an initial layer thickness of 0.010 in (0.25mm) and additional
layer-thickness options planned for future release.
Antero 800NA is expected to be available for use on Stratasys’
Fortus 450mc Production 3D Printer in Q2, 2018, and for the Fortus
900mc Production 3D Printer in Q4, 2018. Existing Fortus 450mc
users with the high-performance material bundle will be able to use
Antero 800NA without additional license fees. Fortus 450mc users
without the high-performance materials bundle can purchase the
high-performance material bundle or an individual material license.
Fortus 450mc systems will require the Nylon 12CF hardware upgrade
along with a new tip and purge ledge to operate the Antero 800NA
material.
Stratasys is a global leader in applied additive
technology solutions for industries including Aerospace,
Automotive, Healthcare, Consumer Products and Education. For nearly
30 years, a deep and ongoing focus on customers’ business
requirements has fueled purposeful innovations—1,200 granted and
pending additive technology patents to date—that create new value
across product lifecycle processes, from design prototypes to
manufacturing tools and final production parts. The Stratasys 3D
printing ecosystem of solutions and expertise—advanced materials;
software with voxel level control; precise, repeatable and reliable
FDM and PolyJet 3D printers; application-based expert services;
on-demand parts and industry-defining partnerships—works to ensure
seamless integration into each customer’s evolving
workflow. Fulfilling the real-world potential of additive,
Stratasys delivers breakthrough industry-specific applications that
accelerate business processes, optimize value chains and drive
business performance improvements for thousands of future-ready
leaders. Corporate headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota and
Rehovot, Israel. Online at: www.stratasys.com,
http://blog.stratasys.com and LinkedIn.
Stratasys and Fortus are registered trademarks, and FDM, Antero,
Fortus 450mc, Fortus 900mc, and the Stratasys signet are trademarks
of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThe statements
in this press release relating to Stratasys’ beliefs regarding the
benefits consumers will experience from Antero 800NA, Stratasys’
expectation on the timing of shipping Antero 800NA, and
compatibility with the listed 3D printers, 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
risk that consumers will not perceive the benefits of Antero 800NA
to be the same as Stratasys does; the risk that unforeseen
technical difficulties will delay the shipping of Antero 800NA; the
risk that unforeseen technical difficulties will cause
compatibility issues between material and machines; 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 28, 2018. Stratasys is
under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to
update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise
required by the rules and regulations of the SEC.
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