This will broaden the technical capabilities of 3D printers

Dec 15, 2014 15:59 GMT  ·  By

3DXTech is a firm based in Michigan which specializes in the development of 3D printing products and technologies. Their latest success lies in the field of filament.

Filament is the main form that the build material takes for FDM 3D printers, or FFF as they are otherwise known (fused deposition modeling / fused filament fabrication).

Most printers use PLA and ABS plastic, but some support wood-based filaments and other materials, like nylon.

3DXTech wanted to broaden the range of options, so it created the 3DXMax CFR collection of filaments, which includes carbon fiber reinforced nylon.

This nylon, also known as a high performance polyamide (HPPA), will open new horizons and the possibility of creating tough but not too rigid objects, maybe even fabrics.

3DXMax CFR-ABS is another material, with 128% improvement over unfilled PLA and 31% better than other CF-PLA plastics. That means better endurance and toughness, among other things.

3DXTech also has a filament made for electronics and 3D printed applications, even if those two areas are still underrepresented.

3DXTech has set up a contact form through which you can inquire about the materials. The typical properties are listed in the attachments to this article though, if you're not seeking anything too in-depth.

3DXTech reveals carbon fiber filaments (4 Images)

3DXMax CFR spool
3DXMax CFR comparisons3DXMax CFR spool, packed
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