Canada-based 3D printing materials start-upFortis3D由于其独特的自定义灯丝配方和化合物组合，在细丝市场中破裂。
该初创公司在今年早些时候首次亮相后，已经建立了三个产品线 - 必不可少的，高级和工业，以满足业余爱好者，专业人士和行业的需求。该公司将其与其他细丝制造商区分开，并具有定制配方和复合的专业，这使其能够修改不同的树脂具有“非凡”的特性。
“As the 3D printing materials market is maturing, we want to bring value by creating innovative materials and pushing the boundaries of what current materials can do,” said Wayne Lam, Business Development Engineer at Fortis3D.
“We know the market needs more high performance, high quality, and sustainable materials and at Fortis3D that’s what we are striving for as well.”
Innovation in polymer engineering
Based in Ontario, Canada, Fortis3D’s dedicated team of engineers and scientists have a background in polymer chemistry and engineering. The team’s combined expertise is what gives the start-up an edge in the market, allowing the creation of unique filaments by modifying various resins to exhibit a range of superior and desirable properties.
All of Fortis3D’s filament products are based on proprietary formulations developed in-house, while its production facility is ISO9001 certified. The facility also follows Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), meaning the majority of its filaments are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food contact.
Advanced filaments for 3D printing
Fortis3D currently has three lines of filament products: Essential, Advanced, and Industrial. All of the firm’s filaments are available in 1.75mm formats, with 2.85mm coming later this year.
基本灯丝范围主要针对业余爱好者和制造商，但也可以用于功能原型。目前，产品线中的细丝都是基于PLA的，但是该初创企业计划将来发布PETG和TPU。
首先是BioDuro PLA, which is engineered to exhibit high toughness while retaining mechanical strength, and can be printed at high temperatures to achieve high elongation before breaking.BioDuro Metallic PLAis based on the same resin, however has added metallic and iridescent effects to deliver high layer lines without the need for post-processing.
Next in the Essential range isPilates PLA, a flexible filament with a shore hardness of 95A. Unlike some other flexible PLAs on the market, Pilates PLA was made without the use of plasticizers, and is ideal for soft touch or ergonomic grip applications. The product line is rounded off withLignum PLA, a 25% wood-filled PLA filament that prints smoothly without clogging. According to Fortis3D, printed parts in Lignum PLA smell and feel like wood, and can be sanded and stained to further imitate the material.
同时，这家初创企业的高级灯丝系列旨在制作功能性原型和最终用途零件的专业人员。产品线始于SnapPrint PP, a low warp polypropylene (PP) material that fuses the lightweight, chemical resistance, and other well-known benefits of PP with slight flexibility to offer increased impact resistance.
该范围的第二是SnapPrint PA, a low warp polyamide (PA) co-polymer with high strength and elasticity for highly functional applications such as jigs and fixtures. The filament has been engineered to be resistant to water, so even when the nylon becomes wet it can still print smooth parts with little stringing. Fortis3D claims SnapPrint PA is one of the most robust unfilled nylon filaments on the market in terms of its mechanical properties.
The final material in the Advanced range isIgnis Pla, a heat resistant filament with a HDT rating of around 95°C. Unlike other heat resistant PLAs on the market, the filament does not require annealing to achieve high heat resistance, while its excellent mechanical strength and toughness make it well-suited to high-performance applications.
最后，该公司的工业生产线设计为将传统的工业注入塑料带到3D打印市场。该产品线中的细丝旨在提供尽可能接近注入成型等级的特性，而不会损害可打印性。
The first filament in the range,尼龙6, is slated to be released later this year. Nylon 6 is a robust filament with high modulus and ductility that is commonly leveraged for applications in the electronics, appliances, and automotive sectors. The filament’s excellent strength and abrasion and UV resistance make it ideal for producing functional parts for use in high-temperature and demanding environments in terms of wear.
Pursuing growth and innovation
Fortis3D的小说3D打印丝目前可在美国和加拿大购买，该公司寻求在欧洲和中东地区确保经销商和合作伙伴。
远期合约,该公司正寻求进军the pellet 3D printing market and plans to bring value to the sector with its expertise in polymer compounding. Additional unannounced products are also under development, with the company urging customers to stay tuned over the coming months.
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Featured image showsFortis3D’s BioDuro PLA, Lignum PLA and BioDuro Metallic PLA filaments. Image via Fortis3D.
