Formnext, the international exhibition and conference on additive manufacturing and 3D printing, officially opened yesterday in Frankfurt, Germany. Ultimaker simultaneously announced software updates and print settings developed in collaboration with renowned material companies. This provides customers with a wider range of 3D printing filaments and a complete, simplified workflow, applicable from prototyping to production.
．Expanded to 12 Collaborative Filaments: Covering Global Leading Brands
In addition to previously announced material partners Owens Corning and DSM, we are pleased to expand our collaboration with BASF, Clariant, and DuPont. The new settings and filament properties are as follows:
．BASF: PP GF30, PET CF
Suitable for environments requiring chemical resistance, such as pipe applications or under-the-hood automotive applications. PET CF is an easy-to-process carbon fiber-reinforced material, ideal for parts requiring impact resistance, lightweight, and strength, such as drones.
．Clariant: Exolit® flame-retardant PA6/66, Exolit® 20% glass fiber flame-retardant PA6/66
Can be used for switchgear requiring flame retardancy and mechanical properties, such as electrical enclosures, electronics, and automotive parts. PET-G is a tough, chemical-resistant polyester with higher heat resistance, and can be 3D printed efficiently.
．DSM: Novamid® ID1030 CF10 PA6/66, ID1030; Arnitel®ID2060HT, ID2045
Novamid® ID1030 CF10, PA6/66 is reinforced with carbon fiber, enabling the production of tougher and stiffer 3D printed parts, with a printing speed similar to general plastics; Novamid®ID1030 is a PA6/66 material suitable for durable applications requiring good mechanical properties.
Arnitel®ID2060HT is a high-performance TPC that can be used in continuously high-temperature and chemical-resistant environments; Arnitel®ID2045 is a flexible TPC, suitable for applications from footwear and midsoles to electronic devices.
．DuPont: Zytel® 3D1000FL, Hytrel®3D41000FL
Zytel® 3D1000FL features ultra-low shrinkage, unreinforced polyamide; while Hytrel®3D41000FL is a polyester elastomer with a Shore D60 hardness, offering similar performance in x, y, and z-axis directions, suitable for industrial, automotive, and consumer goods.
．Owens Corning: XSTRAND™GF-30 PP, XSTRAND™GF-30 PA6
Glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene (XSTRAND™GF-30 PP) and polyamide 6 (XSTRAND™GF-30 PA6) can be used in any application requiring high-strength, durable parts that can withstand harsh extreme temperature environments, whether indoors or outdoors.
The latest settings for the above 3D printing filaments can now be downloaded through the Marketplace in Ultimaker Cura 3.6.
．Here are the 3 latest features and highlights of Ultimaker Cura 3.6:
．Ultimaker Cura settings developed jointly with renowned filament companies
．Ultimaker Cura 3.6 enhanced slicing functions and user experience
．Continuously expanding partnerships
Other materials from major companies such as Arkema, colorFabb, ElogioAM, Eastman, Henkel, igus, Matterhackers, Polymaker, and other partners will be continuously added to the Ultimaker Cura software in the future.
As a leading brand in the global 3D printing industry, these collaborators provide Ultimaker users with diverse material choices and properties. The configurations in Ultimaker Cura are created by experts from these companies, ensuring high quality and rapid replication efficiency for every 3D print – eliminating the hassle of adjusting parameters before 3D printing.
You can now download the latest version of Ultimaker Cura 3.6 and use these new features.
．Ultra-wear-resistant Ruby 3D Print Nozzle CC Red 0.6 Officially Released
The ultra-wear-resistant Ruby 3D print nozzle CC Red 0.6 is also being released globally, with the following 7 features:
．Suitable for abrasive 3D printing materials
．Precision 0.6 mm diameter
．High-hardness ruby core
．Quick change, automatic pairing
．No tools or manual calibration required
．Composite materials no longer wear out the nozzle
．Tested for 10 kg of carbon fiber printing without wear and 1,000 hours of continuous operation
For CC Red 0.6 detailed information, please refer to: 7 Key Features You Need to Know About the Ultra-Wear-Resistant Ruby 3D Print Nozzle! The CC Red 0.6 3D print nozzle is fully compatible with the Ultimaker S5. Simply install the nozzle and composite filament to complete your functional parts. This nozzle also includes four Ultimaker S5 nozzle covers; it is now available on our official website for a price of 12800.
．"Software and Hardware" in Tandem, Printing Your Infinite Possibilities
Ultimaker Cura 3.6, the world's most commonly used 3D printing slicing software, continuously improves its functions and user experience; it also exclusively integrates 3D printing settings from global material suppliers, expanding more uses and system functions.
From software to equipment, from flexible materials to carbon fiber, combined with the latest Cura 3.6, the Ruby Print Core, and the Ultimaker S5 3D printer, print your infinite possibilities.
These new technologies are very exciting, and we can't wait to see the new paradigms in the 3D printing industry; whether it's material properties or technological integration, we will continue to share relevant application results in the future.
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Original article link: https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/52754-introducing-more-high-performance-materials-software-updates-and-print-core-cc-red