MOSCOW (MRC) -- Evonik Industries and HP Inc. are intensifying their cooperation in the development of new plastic powders for 3D printing, as per the company's press release.
As the first materials manufacturer, the specialty chemicals company will place a certified product VESTOSINT 3D Z2773 on Hewlett Packard's "Open Platform Program".
"Through the close partnership with HP and our active participation in the open platform program we anticipate further impetus in the development of new plastic powders for 3D printing use", said Dr. Matthias Kottenhahn, Head of the Business Line High Performance Polymers of Evonik.
The new PA-12 powder from the segment of Resource Efficiency Evonik convinces with superior mechanical properties and is FDA compliant, as the components printed on the basis of VESTOSINT can be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for food contact. So, the use of additive manufacturing technologies in food production equipment components which require flexibility due to limited quantities or unique, complex designs is conceivable.
Evonik has developed and produced special plastic materials, which allow for the industrial production of high-tech components in using 3D printing technologies for years. Polyamide 12-based powders VESTOSINT convince with their high quality and processing capabilities, and the property profile of each powder is perfectly matched to the respective 3D printing technology.
As MRC informed previously, in mid-July 2016, Evonik Industries announced its decision to participate in HP Inc.’s Open Platform program and introduce new customized powder materials to the market for HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. As a result of active participation in HP’s Open Materials program, Evonik expects to see further development in additive manufacturing technologies in the direction of large-scale production of components, such as those used in the automotive and aircraft industries. Therefore, the Group intends to launch special powder materials for this innovative 3D printing technology in HP’s Open Platform program.
Besides, in February 12, 2016, Evonik Industries unveiled its plans to build a new production line for special polyamide 12 powder (PA12) in Marl (Germany) with an investment volume in the mid double-digit million euro range. The new plant, which is scheduled to become operational in late 2017, will increase the group’s existing annual capacity for polyamide 12 powders by 50%.
Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world.
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