Inkjet & Digital Printing
Roland DG releases two new resins for 3D printer
Wednesday 02. March 2016 - Roland DG announces two new additions to its resin range for the monoFab ARM-10 3D printer; "PRR35-OP" with high-elasticity and rubberlike qualities and "PRF35-ST", a semi-transparent flexible resin.
Gert Cuypers, 3D Consultant for Roland DG Central Europe: “The industry recognises the benefits of 3D printing in terms of complex geometry and detail but for this technology to realise its full potential in model making and prototyping, the material properties need to simulate the tactile nature of each component being produced. These innovations in materials technologies now allow us to print elements with varying flexibility and rigidity. The high elasticity and flexibility of Roland DGs new rubberlike and flexible resins allow us to create a more realistic, tactile experience and greater functionality. It is ideal for grips, seals and protective covers.”
Cuypers continues: “The rubberlike resin, PRR35-OP, has an opaque white colour and is highly flexible and stretchable. The flexible resin, PRF-35ST, is semi-transparent, can be bent and has a high friction force. This last resin was announced at the end of 2015 and is now available for delivery, as is the rubberlike resin.
Used in isolation the new resins are great but their true value becomes apparent when you combine them within one project. For example, when creating a prototype of a hand tool such as pliers with the functionality, stability and soft touch grips of the production model.”