Xenia Develops 3DP Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for FDM Printing, LSAM Production

Xenia Materials, a global developer of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, offers a new range of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)-based compounds for 3D printing pellet-fed applications. This group of materials ensures the carbon fiber properties are mixed with the PVDF features, opening new opportunities for additive manufacturing (AM) production where high performance and chemical resistance is necessary.

3DP materials are Xenia’s family of reinforced thermoplastic composites functionalized for use in any type of fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer, pellet based, for large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) production and high-precision production.

The company says carbon fiber is well-known for its great features in AM, helping to prevent warping during the printing phase while maintaining a smooth surface finish, as well as ensuring dimensional stability and low thermal expansion. By adding carbon fiber to the base material, it enhances the qualities of the PVDF polymer. This new mix keeps the ease of use of regular PVDF while boosting strength and reducing electrical resistance, meeting ATEX standards.

“Xenia's expertise in carbon-fiber reinforced polymer, applied to the PVDF polymer base, allows us to leverage our research and development know-how to push boundaries in creating innovative 3D printing materials,” says Cristian Zanchetta, Xenia’s R&D manager. “Our comprehensive materials portfolio now extends from unfilled PVDF to carbon fiber-reinforced PVDF, fulfilling every client requirements.”

Xenia Materials engineers and manufactures high-performing innovative materials, offering a wide choice of carbon and/or glass fiber-reinforced composites as well as ultralight structural composites based on dedicated thermoplastic matrix materials.