THINKY ARE-250 mixes 3D printing materials homogenously
June 14, 2024｜Topic
ETH Zurich University
Product in use: ARE-250CE
There have been significant advances in the field of additive manufacturing, with both material and process developments driving new applications.
A team of material scientists at ETH Zurich University have been developing new materials for 3D printing which deliver additional functionalit y. They use Direct Ink Writing methodology, where the material is extruded as a fil ament and built up in layers via a nozzle. The object is built by ‘writing’ the required shape layer by layer.
By combining a number of materials using different mix ratios an d adding inorganic fillers, ETH Zurich is increasing the possibilities for 3D printing in two key areas. First is the possibility of combining multiple mater ials in a single geometry with precise definition. Second is the control of the o rientation of anisotropic particles used as building blocks during a direct ink-writing process.
Particle orientation control is demonstrated by applying low ma gnetic fields on deposited inks pre-loaded with magnetized stiff platelets. Outco mes include programmable material properties, such as shape-changing.
“Homogeneous mixing of the print materials is vital to carrying out a trouble-free printing process. To ensure that the source material mixes homogeneously with the fillers, we use the THINKY ARE-250,” report the scientists.
Customer benefits
Trouble-free printing process
Consistent, homogeneous results
About ARE-250 CE
Improves the efficiency of mixing and degassing small amounts of material. Best seller in CE Certified Mixer.
・230V ready
・The 2 modes of mixing and deaeration achieve dispersion and deaeration of high-viscosity materials in a small amount of time
・Cold-insulated, heat-resistant adapter enables support of various material characteristics
・Wide variety of adapters for using various containers
・Memory and step-operation functions for controlling and executing operating conditions
・CE certified model is available
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