Expanding Material Selection For Multi Jet Fusion

New nylons, and other materials.

HP 3D High Reusability PA11

This material is is for those parts requiring a greater impact resistance and ductility than from the PA 12 material. Examples of usage are insoles, snap fits and living hinges.

HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 Glass Beads

For parts requiring dimensional stability and increased stiffness over normal PA 12. Examples would be enclosures fixtures and tooling. This material was used to print the tray on the zero gravity 2D printer developed for NASA .

HP 3D High Reusability Polypropylene

As typical for parts made from polypropylene this would give greater flexibility and chemical resistance. Example are parts that are lighter and watertight requirements. This material will not be available until mid-2018.

HP Open Materials Platform

HP has opened the development of materials for the technology to all companies. They have over 50 companies developing materials using the Material Development Kit. (MDK) shown.