Defense Sector

FDM Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber (Nylon 12CF) is a remarkable material that combines the strength and stiffness of Nylon 12 with the benefits of chopped carbon fiber. This unique blend achieves the highest flexural strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio among all FDM materials, making it a highly versatile and valuable additive manufacturing solution.

In many applications, the exceptional strength and stiffness of Nylon 12CF are sufficient to replace heavy metal components. This allows manufacturers to create lighter, more ergonomic tools and functional prototypes that can significantly improve productivity and efficiency. By leveraging the power of carbon fiber FDM, companies can validate designs faster and more cost-effectively than traditional metal prototyping methods.

The F900™ is the ideal platform for leveraging the capabilities of Nylon 12CF. This proven 3D printing system delivers precise, dependable performance, enabling manufacturers to speed up their production processes and reduce costs. With its reliable performance and the ability to utilize the high-performance Nylon 12CF material, the F900™ has become a trusted solution for manufacturers in the defense industry and beyond.

ULTEM™ 9085 is a remarkable high-performance thermoplastic filament that offers exceptional physical and mechanical properties, making it an ideal choice for demanding and specialized applications utilizing FDM technology. As one of the strongest Stratasys® FDM materials, ULTEM™ 9085 boasts an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making it a prime candidate for high-strength, low-weight applications.

In addition to its impressive strength, ULTEM™ 9085 filament also exhibits outstanding impact resistance and excellent chemical tolerance. Crucially, it meets the stringent transportation industry standards for flame, smoke, and toxicity, further expanding its versatility and suitability for a wide range of mission-critical applications.

The F900™ is the ideal platform for leveraging the capabilities of ULTEM™ 9085. This proven 3D printing system delivers precise, dependable performance, enabling manufacturers to revolutionize their supply chains, accelerate production, and reduce costs. With its reliable performance and the ability to utilize the high-performance ULTEM™ 9085 material, the F900™ has become a trusted solution for manufacturers in the defense sector and beyond.

Stratasys® High Yield PA11 allows the production of parts with outstanding ductility, impact strength and high UV and weather resistance, making it ideal for outdoor applications.

In addition, the High Yield PA11 allows for exceptional packing density. This is particularly important for increasing print speed and reducing costs in the series production of small to medium-sized components such as drone bodies, tools and defence equipment.

To take full advantage of all these benefits, we use the Stratasys® H350™ SAF™-3D printer. With this printing system, we achieve breathtaking consistency and dimensional accuracy across hundreds of batches – and all at excellent print speeds and high levels of detail.

PA12 is a versatile powder material that scores highly in terms of its excellent precision, high rigidity and low costs, among other things. Stratasys® is once again expanding these properties with its PA12 SAF™.

The PA12 SAF™ was specially designed for series production, which is why it impresses with exceptional repeatability. This material is particularly ideal for applications with high tolerance requirements, such as individual protective equipment or drone components.

We use the H350™ to fully exploit the properties of PA12 SAF™. With this printing system, we can guarantee market-leading packing density while also maintaining excellent printing speed and precision.

ULTEM™ 1010 resin is a remarkable 3D printing material that boasts exceptional durability and performance. Crafted from high-performance polyetherimide (PEI) thermoplastic, this substance offers unparalleled heat resistance and the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion among all FDM materials.

With its exceptional strength qualities, ULTEM™ 1010 resin stands out as the strongest FDM material available, making it an ideal choice for demanding and specialized applications. This includes the production of lightweight composite tools, where its high-performance characteristics are truly put to the test.

The F900™ is the ideal 3D printing system for leveraging the exceptional properties of ULTEM™ 1010 resin. This proven platform delivers precise, dependable performance, enabling manufacturers to save on production costs and streamline their additive manufacturing processes. With its reliable performance and the ability to utilize the high-performance ULTEM™ 1010 material, the F900™ has become a trusted solution for manufacturers in the defense sector.

One of the standout features of the INFINAM® PEEK filament is its exceptional temperature resistance, making it an ideal choice for printing components that must withstand extreme environmental conditions. This remarkable material boasts a glass transition temperature of 152°C, allowing it to endure long-term temperatures of up to 250°C and short-term temperatures of up to 300°C. This capability enables the fabrication of parts that can be reliably used in the most hostile environments.

In addition to its impressive thermal properties, INFINAM® PEEK filament is also exceptionally resistant to a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds. This material only dissolves in intense sulfuric and nitric acid, further expanding its versatility and suitability for demanding applications.

To fully harness the capabilities of INFINAM® PEEK, the Roboze ARGO 500 is a high-temperature industrial 3D printer that has been specifically designed to work with this material. Manufactured by the Italian company Roboze, the ARGO 500 features an extruder capable of reaching temperatures up to 450°C and a build envelope that can heat up to 180°C. This advanced system is compatible with the INFINAM® PEEK filament from Evonik, enabling the creation of large-format parts with a positioning accuracy of 10 µm and consistent repeatability.

Somos® PerFORM™ is the resin of choice for composite parts that demand exceptional strength, stiffness, and resistance to high temperatures. This remarkable material is suitable for a wide range of applications, including tooling, wind tunnel testing, high-temperature testing, electrical casings, and automotive housings, thanks to its superior heat tolerance, detail resolution, and overall stiffness.

One of the standout features of Somos® PerFORM™ is its low viscosity, which is the lowest among all composite stereolithography materials. This property allows for faster build times, easier post-processing, and superior sidewall quality, resulting in unrivaled detail resolution. Somos® PerFORM™ is a ceramic-based material that boasts extremely high heat tolerance and rigidity, further enhancing its performance capabilities.

To fully leverage the potential of Somos® PerFORM™, the Stratasys® Neo®800 has been designed with the customer in mind, delivering reliable, gold-standard SLA 3D printing. When using this advanced system with the Somos® PerFORM™ resin, manufacturers can produce dimensionally accurate parts with exceptional sidewall quality and crisp feature resolution, leading to a 50% reduction in finishing time.

The Nexa3D® family of functional materials includes the stiff, black xESD resin, which boasts exceptional static-dissipative qualities. This remarkable material is formulated with discrete carbon nanotubes that are evenly distributed atop a robust urethane dimethacrylate foundation.

The inclusion of carbon in the xESD resin not only provides superior electrostatic dissipative performance but also results in parts with greater tensile strength, a higher tensile modulus, and increased impact resistance. Additionally, the carbon-infused resin ensures a mark-free surface finish, further enhancing the overall quality and appearance of the printed components.

To fully harness the capabilities of the xESD resin, Nexa3D® has developed the XiP Pro, an ultra-fast resin 3D printer specifically designed for this material. Leveraging the company's unique LSPc® technology, the XiP Pro enables the rapid manufacture of ESD-resistant parts with high resolution in a matter of hours, revolutionizing the additive manufacturing process.

Somos® WaterShed® Black, a state-of-the-art stereolithography material from Stratasys®, was developed specifically for applications in the defence industry due to its outstanding properties. This material has a unique blend of stiffness, dimensional stability and high resolution of detail, making it an excellent choice for manufacturing precise and durable components such as drone bodies.

When manufacturing components, Somos® WaterShed® Black on the Stratasys® Neo®800 3D printer speeds up the production process by up to 50% compared to conventional black SL resins. This efficiency not only saves time but also improves the quality of the models. In addition, the material's true black colour eliminates the need for post-processing steps such as painting, resulting in a professional finish that saves time and money.

To fully exploit the potential of Somos® WaterShed® Black, the Stratasys® Neo®800 was developed with the customer in mind, offering reliable SLA-3D printing at the highest level. The Neo®800's open material platform enables the production of dimensionally accurate components with excellent sidewall quality and fine feature resolution when using Somos® WaterShed® Black Resin. This results in a 50% reduction in post-processing time, further increasing the efficiency and productivity of additive manufacturing.