The Californian company polySpectra presents COR Zero, a new 3D printing material. The extremely robust resin can be processed with low-cost equipment and promises to improve manufacturing options for individuals and small businesses.
COR Zero, the latest product in polySpectra’s range of cyclic olefin resins (COR), enables the production of end products directly from the 3D printer. The material can be processed using a standard resin 3D printer. This makes it particularly attractive for DIY enthusiasts and small workshops.
Raymond Weitekamp, founder and CEO of polySpectra, explains: ‘It has taken us over a decade to develop a COR formulation that is safe and cost-effective enough for use in the home workshop.’ The company is launching the product on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform to target innovative hobbyists and inventors.
The material is suitable for the production of mechanical components such as gears and impellers, fluidic components such as valves and manifolds, housings for electronics and consumer goods as well as wearable products such as spectacle frames and orthopaedic insoles.
COR Zero is based on technology developed in collaboration with Fortune 500 companies, leading aerospace companies and the US Department of Energy. Unlike conventional 3D printing resins, which often suffer from brittleness and poor heat resistance, COR materials offer a range of robust properties.
The market launch of COR Zero via Kickstarter started on 7 October 2024
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