Now, they are partnering with Evonik, a German company focused on specialty chemicals. Together, the two will be developing new materials for 3D printing, in the form of innovative plastic powders. While they are looking toward the development of numerous plastics in this collaboration, already Evonik has announced that they will be placing VESTOSINT 3D Z2773 on the HP Open Platform Program. This particular powder material, made in the Evonik Resource Efficiency division, is said to possess “superior mechanical properties.” It has also been approved as FDA compliant, and “the components printed on the basis of VESTOSINT can be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for food contact,” according to their latest press release. This means that with 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies being used in ‘food production equipment components’ requiring flexibility due to limited quantities or specialized designs is definitely conceivable.
“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.
You will be able to learn more about VESTOSINT high-performance powders at the K 2016 plastics trade fair, being held from October 19-26 in Düsseldorf, Germany. There, numerous innovations will be presented that are relevant to the worldwide plastics and rubber industries. Discuss in the VESTOSINT forum at 3DPB.com.