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SKZ, Fraunhofer IAP Develop New Types of Powder for 3D Printing

Goal is to expand the range of powder materials for 3D printing by adding encapsulated additives.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The SKZ Plastics Center and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have launched the “capSLS” research project. The aim is to significantly expand the range of powder materials for 3D printing by adding encapsulated additives. The selection of suitable materials in this area is still very limited. Additive manufacturing has become standard in industrial product development. In addition to the right manufacturing and production method, tailor-made materials are a...

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