Stratasys and BASF deliver SAF PP for 3D printing
Stratasys and BASF Forward AM partnered to develop a groundbreaking new material – SAF Polypropylene (PP) – for use on the Stratasys H350 printer as its Stratasys SAF (Selective Absorption Fusion) technology. This new 3D printing material is set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Flexible automotive component produced with SAF™ PP on the Stratasys H350. (Source: BASF Forward AM)
Superior quality and greater cost efficiency
SAF PP provides superior part quality in Powder Bed Fusion technologies, including exceptional consistent quality with lightweight nature and water and air tightness. This allows exceptional surface aesthetics of end products.
“The fine detail resolution and uniform appearance are far superior to any other PBF printed PP we have seen, significantly enhancing the visual appeal of our final products,” commented Philipp Götz, CEO, Götz Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a beta customer of this material.
With superior nesting ability and a total turnaround time of less than 36 hours, the innovative material offers greater cost efficiency, meeting rigorous demands of high-volume production.
Catering to diverse industry
SAF PP is engineered for a wide range of applications, such as automotive, medical, consumer sports, and industrial sectors.
It provides durability, chemical resistance, and flexibility for automotive components like housings and ducting, as well as orthotic devices and consumer sports gear like shin guards.
