Forecast3D has installed two HP Multi Jet Fusion 5210 platforms and is among the first manufacturers to use BASF’s newly qualified ULTRASINT thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material.
The Californian 3D printing service provider now has a fleet of 26 HP additive manufacturing machines and will be able to produce parts in Nylon PA 12, PA 12 Glass Beads, PA 11, and of course the TPU.
This fourth option has allowed Forecast3D to begin exploring new applications thanks to its ability to produce parts with less weight, enhanced performance, and greater comfort. The company also cites the ability to implement lattice structures to generate better impact performance and ventilation as a key benefit.
So far, Forecast3D has outlined protheses, helmets, body armour, footwear, sports braces, and fashion pieces as ‘potential future product lines that will really benefit from this technology.’ Forecast3D has been in operation since the mid 1990s, […]
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