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The maker of 3D printing systems Formlabs (Somerville, MA) has introduced a functional resin for engineering and prototyping applications that allows users of its Form 1+ 3D printer to produce strong, durable parts with physical properties akin to ABS.

PlasticsToday Staff

June 24, 2015

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New 3D-printing resin features ABS-like physical properties

The maker of 3D printing systems Formlabs (Somerville, MA) has introduced a functional resin for engineering and prototyping applications that allows users of its Form 1+ 3D printer to produce strong, durable parts with physical properties akin to ABS.

formlabs-chain-200.jpgParts produced with the new Tough Resin will be able to absorb high impact and other mechanical stress that would normally cause 3D-printed parts to snap or shatter, said the company in a news release. Applications include load-bearing gears and snap-fit enclosures.

To demonstrate the functional properties of the resin, the folks at Formlabs have created what they are calling the first 3D-printed Rube Goldberg device. Several major mechanisms of the whimsical chain-reaction machine were 3D printed on a Form 1+ SLA machine using Tough Resin. Watch the short video embedded below. It's guaranteed to make you smile.

"Engineering and prototyping are a really important application of 3D printing. We're excited to release our new Tough Resin because now Form 1+ users can create high-resolution prints in a really durable, resilient material," said Formlabs co-founder Max Lobovsky. "Developing new high-quality materials continues to be a really important focus for us. Every time we release a new material, we create new possibilities for every Form 1+ user and build a more compelling experience."

Tough Resin is available in 1-liter bottles from the Formlabs web store. The material is compatible with both the Form 1 and Form 1+ 3D Printers.

Formlabs was founded in 2012 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab and Center for Bits and Atoms.

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