Composites are among the most in-demand material categories for manufacturing applications due to their enhanced properties compared to unfilled thermoplastics. The new materials include Kimya ABS Kevlar for parts with high strength, abrasion-resistance, and dimensional stability; Kimya ABS-ESD protects against electrostatic discharges; and Kimya ABS-EC, a new and unique material that is electrically-conductive.
MakerBot is a global leader in 3D printing and a subsidiary of Stratasys. The company has introduced three new Kimya ABS composite materials for various end-applications. The new materials are:
– Kimya ABS Kevlar
– Kimya ABS-ESD
– Kimya ABS-EC
Kimya ABS Kevlar is a stable yet lightweight and durable material known for its use in bullet-proof vests and race tires. The product is reinforced with aramid fibers; this composite filament gives finished 3D printed parts greater strength and dimensional stability. These materials are known for their bullet protection capacity.
Kimya ABS-ESD is an ABS material that can possess electrostatic discharge (ESD) properties, which protects against electrostatic discharges that can cause damages to electronics systems and create fire and personal safety hazards.
Kimya ABS-EC is a new composite material consisting of ABS with carbon nanotubes, an electrically-active additive. The material allows for the circulation of electrons along its surface, making it electrically-conductive (EC). The material is also resistant to impact, heat, and aging.
