Collaborations between material producers and software providers are not the most regular ones, but probably one of the most interesting ones that can occur between two stakeholders of the AM industry. The result of such collaborations often leads to new products.
The latest companies to join forces in this regard, are Arkema and 3YOURMIND. Together, they launch an Easy3D material selection platform. The latter aims to enable designers, engineers, and procurement officers to order parts according to part specifications.
Customers gain access to Arkema’s database of advanced materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers, and high-performance polymers. They can use the platform to order parts from qualified suppliers specializing in 3D printing technologies like selective laser sintering (SLS), multi-jet fusions (MJF), and more.
When a 3D part file is uploaded, the platform evaluates for 3D printability and presents a material selection, listing material qualities such as performance, fatigue resistance, and impact resistance. Users can then compare suggested materials based on material family, grade, technology, and part compatibility score.
On another note, “Arkema has been developing innovative materials solutions for 3D printing for more than 20 years in various markets, such as sports, medical, water treatment, or automotive. Easy3D will help engineers find the optimal material fit for their project and order parts instantly! We are very excited about the launch of this cloud-based online platform powered by 3YOURMIND, as Easy3D will make it easy to adopt additive manufacturing in new use cases,” Pierre Gonnetan, key account and business development manager at Arkema comments.
Once an appropriate Arkema material has been identified, users can add parts to an order basket. From there, users can select the material and choose from a list of qualified suppliers to produce the part – comparing factors like location, price, and production lead time. Once a supplier has been selected, users can select post-processing services or leave a comment or attachments with additional information before submitting the order and payment.
“Arkema’s vision of Easy3D on-demand manufacturing platform aligns with how our customers envision the future of digital manufacturing. Arkema’s platform, powered by 3YOURMIND provides a network of 3D printing capacity with secure data flows between customers, Arkema, and certified suppliers. A fast production network ensures shorter lead times, makes additive manufacturing expertise more accessible, and reduces operational costs per part,” Stephan Galozy, chief product officer at 3YOURMIND concludes.
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