Is Additive Manufacturing Really Ready for Injection Molding?

Can additive manufacturing be relied on for injection molding when it comes to small-to-medium series production? Molds manufactured via 3D printing often show short life spans when subjected to excessive stress, whether from heat or pressure. Nano Dimension has challenged this perception by developing ATARU Black, a resin with a high thermomechanical durability, offering a reliable and repeatable solution for additive tooling.

In order to evaluate and validate the capabilities of ATARU Black, Nano Dimension has partnered with SKZ – German Plastics Center, headquartered in Würzburg, Germany, a leader within research, education, product testing and process evaluation within the plastics industry. The rigorous trials by the SKZ as an independent partner suggest a high suitability of the resin as an injection tool insert material, bridging the gap between prototyping and small and medium-scale production.

The results of the tests were compiled by Nano Dimension in this case study, showing how ATARU Black resin withstands the real-world conditions of injection molding. If you would like to learn more, you can download it for free HERE.