Materialise acquires five of the first industrial Polymer 3D printers of Sindoh that will process for the first time Bluesint PA12.
The end of 2020 was marked by the launch of Bluesint PA12, a material innovation that makes it possible to 3D print with up to 100% re-used powder. The company behind this solution is Belgian 3D printing giant Materialise, that ambitions to back words with actions by creating a more sustainable industry.
Bluesint PA12 was the first solution the company unveiled to support this ambition. The solution that works with Laser Sintering helps the operator to give a second life to powder that would normally be wasted. Manufacturers who opt for Bluesint PA12 do not only choose to deliver the same mechanical and visual properties, they also choose to reduce their environmental footprint.
“Bluesint PA12 represents a major step towards making 3D printing more sustainable.”, said Fried Vancraen, CEO of Materialise. “The introduction of the Sindoh S100 printer, the first to support Bluesint PA12, will help us empower our customers to make a choice for sustainability.”
Among the first manufacturers who will leverage Materialise’ new solution, there is Sindoh Co., Ltd. The Korean company is known for its desktop 3D printers including the one it co-branded with Mimaki as well as its collaborations with other industry players like RIZE.
The manufacturer will inaugurate the use of Bluesint PA12 on its newly launched Industrial Polymer 3D Printer, Sindoh S100. With a large build volume of 510 x 510 x 500mm, the company’s first Industrial Polymer 3D Printer can achieve a scanning speed of up to 15m/s (33ft/s). In addition to its 2 lasers, it has a flexible spot size thanks to the 3D axes scanning technology. This makes it possible to change the spot size on-the-fly independently for each laser. According to the manufacturer, the machine’s semi-automatic calibration function and remote diagnostic maintenance capabilities helps deliver consistent printing accuracy.
With processing temperatures that can reach up to 200℃, the industrial 3D printer can handle various materials such as Evonik PA12, BASF Ultrasint® PA11, TPU and PP. Furthermore, the machine is powered by Materialise both at the software level and due to its ability to “print with up to 100% recycled powder” using Bluesint PA12.
As far as software is concerned, the S100 is compatible with Magics Print 25, a Build Processor and Control Platform that supports file fixing and pre-print processing as well as advanced process control. Users of the machine will also utilize Magics RP and Streamics for their industry-scale 3D print production needs. Sindoh S100 also offers a cloud-based access to crucial machine data for remote diagnostic support and maintenance.
Dr. Woo, Suk-Hyung, Chairman of Sindoh said, “Sindoh S100 has both performance and economic values through its large build volume and an unparalleled powder recycling rate.” “This new product also demonstrates the excellent synergy of Materialise Software and the 60 years of hardware manufacturing experience of Sindoh. Combining the latest technologies of both companies, it enables significant reduction in production cost as well as excellent printing performance.”
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