3DGence Focuses on Reliable and Repeatable High-Performance 3D Printing

European manufacturer 3DGence has announced the launch of a new industrial FFF machine which is compatible with high performance materials. Called INDUSTRY F421, it joins the already proven range of printers from the company and seeks to meet the needs of sectors as demanding as aerospace, automotive or medical. In addition to this launch, the company has also added a new high-temperature filament, AS9100 which is made using PEEK and certified for use in aerospace and defense. 3DGence thus is promoting the 3D printing of finished parts with high performance via a reliable and repeatable process.

Additive manufacturing users are now looking for greater productivity through easy-to-deploy and automated processes. In addition, they are looking for materials that provide good mechanical and chemical properties while still allowing the creation of complex shapes at a low cost. The extrusion process offers an interesting alternative since it remains affordable while being compatible with a wide range of materials including high performance polymers that offer very good heat resistance, high strength and lightness compared to metals. As such, more and more market players are developing this type of solution, including 3DGence.

The new solutions from 3DGence (photo credits: 3DGence)

INDUSTRY F421, a High Performance FFF Machine

In November 2019, 3DGence introduced its INDUSTRY F420 printer, a fast solution for high-performance materials. Now, the manufacturer has brought some improvements with the INDUSTRY F421, including in terms of mechanics, components, safety features but also workflow. With a print volume of 380 x 380 x 420 mm and a speed of 400 mm/s, the new 3D printer integrates a heated chamber, interchangeable print modules and a filtration system to ensure operator safety. It is compatible with composite materials, PEEK, ULTEM and PEKK.