Evonik material partner of Stratasys

The German chemical group Evonik becomes a materials partner of Stratasys and develops materials for the Origin One 3D printer. The first material that Evonik developed for this purpose is P3 Deflect 120. Tests indicate that this material is about 10% stronger than common materials for other DLP printers.

As a materials manufacturer that becomes an official partner of Stratasys, this means that Stratasys extensively tests the materials on – in this case – Origin One printers. This mainly concerns reliability and the correct settings for the 3D printer. The materials are then labeled Stratasys Validated, which gives users certainty about stable printing results. Customers can then order the material through Stratasys dealers.

More 3D printing for production

With P 3 Deflect 120, Evonik is aiming, among other things, at 3D printing of molds for the manufacturing industry. The plastic is not only strong, but also resistant to temperatures up to 120°C. Only above this point does the polymer deform under specific loads. At these higher temperatures the material is less brittle, making it suitable for applications such as moulds. “Feedback from our customers indicated that there was a real market need for a strong, high-temperature photopolymer in our portfolio,” said Alex Sant'Anna, Director, Additive Manufacturing and Material Solutions – Americas at Evonik. The collaboration with Stratasys creates the opportunity to develop more specific materials with which 3D printing for production purposes can continue to grow.

The Origin One P3 printing technology is a specific DLP printing technology. What distinguishes this technology from others is the very accurate process control, thanks to a closed loop control of the 3D printer. Anyone who wants to get acquainted with the Origin One printers can visit the Seido Systems showroom in Wevelgem (Belgium).