MakerBot Broadens METHOD Material Offering with Precision ASA for Outdoor Applications
September 24 2019 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Optimized for outdoor applications, ASA is an
engineering-grade material with high ultra-violet and chemical
resistant properties.
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing, continues to expand
its materials portfolio with the availability of ASA (acrylonitrile
styrene acrylate). ASA is part of MakerBot’s line of Precision
Materials for METHOD and is ideal for outdoor applications that
need to withstand harsh environments, such as in the automotive,
power and utilities, agriculture, oil & gas, and mass transit
industries.
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ASA is an engineering-grade material with high weather-resistant
properties, which make it optimal for outdoor applications, such as
outdoor electrical box covers, gardening equipment, and automotive
side view mirror housings. ASA is available for METHOD X, a
powerful manufacturing workstation with an up to 100°C Circulating
Heated Chamber capable of providing a superior print environment
for industrial-level materials. Powered by Stratasys®, the MakerBot
METHOD X is designed to help engineers achieve
dimensionally-accurate production-grade parts at a lower cost than
traditional manufacturing.
“We are committed to adding a wide range of materials to the
METHOD platform to support the different needs of our customers and
their applications,” said Nadav Goshen, CEO, MakerBot. “The METHOD
X Circulating Heated Chamber allows engineers to produce strong and
durable parts with industrial materials. We believe that ASA can
deliver high-performing mechanical properties that will enable
companies to develop better products.”
ASA has mechanical properties similar to ABS but with stronger
ultra-violet (UV), long-term heat resistance, and chemical
resistance. This enables ASA to retain its gloss, color, and
properties in outdoor exposure better than ABS. ASA’s
weather-resistant properties make it ideal for many end-use parts
and functional prototype applications that are exposed to harsh
environments, such as those within the automotive, power and
utilities, agriculture, oil & gas, and mass transit
industries.
Engineers can print unrestricted geometries when printing ASA
with Stratasys SR-30 industrial support material. The combination
of these two materials allows users to achieve consistent and
repeatable parts with ± 0.2 mm dimensional accuracy1, resulting in
superior surface finish and print precision. METHOD X is the only
3D printer in its price-class that uses SR-30, providing engineers
with unlimited design freedom.
MakerBot’s line of Precision Materials for METHOD include
MakerBot Tough, PLA, PVA, ABS, and ASA, and are primarily used for
prototyping, jigs and fixtures, and end-use parts. These materials
have been extensively tested by MakerBot for the highest
reliability and measurably-accurate parts.
MakerBot is scheduled to showcase Precision ASA at TCT Show UK
in Birmingham, UK, September 24-26. Visit MakerBot at Booth E100 in
Hall 3 & 3a at NEC Birmingham.
Precision ASA is expected to begin shipping in November 2019,
and will be available in black. The availability of ASA in red and
white is expected shortly thereafter. For more information, visit
https://www.makerbot.com/3d-printers/materials/method/.
About MakerBot
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), 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
with MakerBot 3D printing.
To learn more about MakerBot, visit makerbot.com.
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 the Precision ASA material and its features and
Stratasys’ and MakerBot’s expectations on timing of shipping the
Precision ASA material 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' and MakerBot's
businesses, 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 the Precision ASA
material and its features to be the same as Stratasys and MakerBot
do; the risk that unforeseen technical difficulties will delay the
shipping of the Precision ASA material; 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 March 7, 2019. Stratasys (or MakerBot) 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.
10.2 mm or ± 0.002 mm per mm of travel (whichever is greater).
Based on internal testing of selected geometries.
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