Somos NeXt provides an added level of toughness and durability not often found in other SL resins. Perhaps the most desirable characteristic of this material is its memory set, or ability to resist plastic (permanent) deformation, often exhibiting the ability flex several times before mechanical failure. It also has a very high impact strength compared to all of the SL resins available at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing.
Somos ProtoGen 18420 simulates ABS plastic and is high-heat and humidity resistant. It creates accurate, clean white parts with the highest heat deflection temperature of all of the SL resins available at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. It can also be tailored to fit unique needs based on machine exposure control and is versatile for a number of prototyping applications, such as automotive parts and consumer products.
Somos WaterClear Ultra 10122 is an optically clear and colorless resin that is easy to use and fast to build. It produces functional and accurate parts that simulate an acrylic appearance. WaterClear Ultra 10122 also has excellent temperature resistance and tensile strength for master patterns and rigid parts for optical light transmission testing.
Somos WaterShed XC 11122 produces transparent yellow/green parts with a smooth finish. It provides exceptional clarity, has low viscosity and is water-resistant, perfect for fluid-flow analysis.
Somos continues to produce innovative materials for the 3D printing industry. Being a part of their beta process allows us to discover applications earlier and speed up the release of new materials. Customers now have more choices and greater control over mechanical properties for SL projects.
“Together with Stratasys Direct Manufacturing we’ll accelerate Stereolithography material development like never before,” said Melissa Lutz, business director Somos®. “Stratasys Direct Manufacturing’s customers have already used Somos® materials in some exciting and potentially life-saving applications so we’re eager to see what incredible SL parts users develop next.”
Printing Hearts
Doctors at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute utilize SL to recreate accurate models of their patients’ hearts before performing surgery.Doctors at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute utilize SL to recreate accurate models of their patients’ hearts before performing surgery.
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3D Printing and Foundries
More than 20 years with experience has led us to develop key solutions for our foundry customers.More than 20 years with experience has led us to develop key solutions for our foundry customers.
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Investment Casting Design Guidelines
Take advantage of the design freedom of 3D printed investment casting patterns.Take advantage of the design freedom of 3D printed investment casting patterns.
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