Nylon 11 powder, Formlabs launches new material for 3D printing

Formlabs, an internationally renowned 3D printer manufacturer, has launched a nylon 11 powder, a high-performance material suitable for functional prototypes and low-volume production
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Nylon 11 powder is suitable for use on Formlabs' Fuse 1 Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printer for 3D printing flexible or functional parts such as hinges, clamps and aligners
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The biggest advantage of the SLS process is that it has a wide range of materials, such as nylon, wax, ABS, resin-coated sand (coated sand), polycarbonate (poly carbonates), metal and ceramic powders, etc.
can be used as sintering objects
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For a long time in the past, many companies were discouraged from 3D printing due to the high cost and complex operation
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Formlabs said in a statement that the Fuse 1 printer makes 3D printing cheaper and easier to use
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Formlabs adds that materials are key to expanding the range of applications for printing
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Nylon 11 powder was developed to broaden design and creative capabilities while keeping costs low
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Nylon 11 powder for 3D printing 

According to Kathy Bui, Formlabs' engineering vertical leadership, many engineers, product designers, and manufacturers choose process 3D printers for their ability to design-in-use, custom end-product parts, and greater efficiency
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Kathy Bui said the robust properties of nylon 11 powder make it ideal for manufacturing end product parts and functional prototypes, such as sports equipment or flexible hinges, where impact resistance and ductility are key to achieving optimal performance, At the same time optimize the cost of each component
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Formlabs states that nylon 11 powder is ideal for applications where durability and performance are critical
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The ductility, strength and flexibility of Nylon 11 powder are suitable for end product components that are impact and abrasion resistant
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Impact resistant prototypes for nylon 11 powder:

- thin-walled pipes and casings; 

- Sturdy tooling fixture; 

- replacement parts; 

- Prosthetics and orthotics 

Formlabs added that nylon 11 powder is one of many materials it plans to use in the Fuse 1 printer
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