BCN3D Technologies is releasing its own line of 3D printing materials, gearing the Sigma and Sigmax 3D printers for engineering applications.

Recognized for creating one of the most reliable dual extrusion desktop machines on the 3D printing market, BCN3D Technologies recently decided to resize its popular Sigma 3D printer into the colossal Sigmax.

While increasing the print area is clearly an area of interest, the Spanish 3D printer manufacturer is also looking to expand the scope of what customers are able to do with its 3D printer range.

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To accomplish this, BCN3D is releasing a massive portfolio of industrial-grade materials. Dubbed “BCN3D Filaments”, the new line of 3D printing materials offer enhanced mechanical properties made for engineering applications.

The company is going all out with its expansive materials portfolio. The filament types include PLA, ABS, Nylon, PET-G, a reformulated PVA, TPU, and Composites. Although the materials are designed with BCN3D 3D printers in mind, BCN3D Filaments are compatible with any FDM 3D printer.

BCN3D Filaments: What Does This Industrial-Grade Materials Portfolio Offer?

Each material from the BCN3D Filaments portfolio offers different qualities commonly used in engineering applications. Let’s look at a quick rundown of what they offer:

• Reformulated PVA: The BCN3D team has completely revamped its PVA support material to offer more compatibility. The new formulations is said to work seamlessly with PLA, TPU, PET-G, and Nylon.
• Nylon: Providing mechanical characteristics like durability, flexibility and resistance to corrosion, BCN3D’s Nylon material is designed to use for end-use parts, fixtures, and custom jigs.
• PET-G: Known for printing with the same ease of PLA but providing more technical value, PET-G is increasingly popular for prints that will undergo mechanical, chemical, or thermal stress.
• ABS: Although ABS is typically a difficult material to print with, BCN3D claims that its formulation offers improved interlayer adhesion and warping reduction over other brands. The popular manufacturing material provides great mechanical and thermal behavior.
• TPU: BCN3D will also release its own version of TPU, a filament that offers unmatched flexibility.
• PLA: Just as with any similar material type, BCN3D’s PLA is an easy-to-print material beloved by both beginners and seasoned 3D printing veterans. The Spanish manufacturer is offering 12 different colors of PLA.
• Composites: For the composite materials, BCN3D Technologies is handing the reins over to the Dutch filament producer ColorFabb, which will handle the production of this category. Composite-based materials include wood and metal fills, as well as carbon fiber reinforced.

The BCN3D Filaments line greatly varies in price, with PLA starting at 24.95€ (~$29) and Nylon costing the most at 66.55 € (~$78). To learn more about the new materials portfolio, head to the BCN3D web shop. 

Source: BCN3D Technologies