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3D Systems’ new flame retardant plastic. It’s the first V-0 certified, flame-retardant sintering material commercially offered!


This revolutionary new DuraForm® FR 100 Plastic represents a true invention in materials’ development for Rapid Manufacturing, meeting required certification for very demanding aerospace and consumer goods applications. DuraForm® FR 100 Plastic passes the flame, smoke and toxicity tests for aircraft applications and has a UL 94 V-0 rating.

In addition, this new plastic is non-halogenated and antimony free and complies with many government directives for human health and safety. Anticipated applications include direct manufacturing of aircraft parts, including interior parts such as cockpit and cabin components, and direct manufacturing of parts for consumer products, including lighting, electronics, and appliances.

 

Purchase parts made from this new material through our Pro Parts Marketplace starting in August of this year!See the new DuraForm® FR 100 Plastic at this week’s Time Compression EXPO (co-located with the National Plastics Expo – NPE) in Chicago –Booth #W109016 and the Design Engineering & Manufacturing Solutions Expo (DMS) in Tokyo, Japan.

 

Read the press release here.