Dressler Group on the Importance of Powders and its US Expansion

In 3D printing it is safe to say that materials are often one of the keys to a successful print. No matter how good the solution or the software, without the proper material, the part will not have the correct properties nor the desired characteristics. For these reasons, companies creating materials and especially powders are increasingly coming to the forefront in additive manufacturing discussions. Notably, we can point to the Dressler Group, the dubbed “grinding authority,” which has built its reputation internationally as an expert for creating polymer powders, especially high-performance ones such as PEEK, PEKK and PEI. And currently, the company is looking to expand more, including into the United States with its new “grind you own powder” campaign. We spoke with Jan Dressler, the CEO, to learn more.

3DN: Could you introduce yourself and your connection to 3D printing?

We always want to set new standards for our customers and enable them to make leaps in development. In terms of 3D printing, we have found that the grinding and powder design has an essential influence on whether and how plastics are printable, especially high-performance plastics such as PEEK and PEKK.