Evolution of 3d Printing: from Prototypes to Functional Components
The Additive Manufacturing market has moved beyond the experimental phase linked to aesthetic prototyping, becoming today a pillar of advanced industrial production.
Modern industrial 3D printing technologies allow for the creation of functional components that are customized and mechanically resistant, thanks to increasingly high-performance materials specific to various production needs.
In this scenario, technical compounds for industrial 3D printing represent the key to ensuring performance equivalent to injection-molded materials, combining design freedom and mechanical reliability.
LATI’s Experience at the Service of Additive Manufacturing
For over seventy-five years, the R&D team at LATI Industria Termoplastici has been working on the formulation of high-performance technical compounds for structural, electrical, and thermal applications.
This expertise, consolidated in compounding for injection molding, is now also available to the world of 3D printing.
In recent years, LATI has collaborated with major European filament manufacturers, contributing to the development of high-performance functional materials for FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and pellet-based extrusion processes.
However, the growing complexity of additive applications and the demand for increasingly advanced technical properties have led to the creation of a new center of expertise: LATI3Dlab.
LATI3Dlab: Research Laboratory for Technical 3d Printing Compounds
LATI3Dlab was born as a laboratory dedicated exclusively to the research and development of materials for industrial Additive Manufacturing.
The goal is to offer customized formulations, designed for professional and industrial 3D printing processes, with particular attention to mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance.
Each material is designed to be precisely printable and performatively equivalent to traditional injection molding compounds.
From Research to Production: an Integrated Approach
LATI3Dlab proposes itself as a meeting point between materials research and industrial application.
Activities include:
- Formulation and testing of compounds for 3D printing,
- Mechanical, thermal, and electrical characterization,
- Support to filament manufacturers to optimize processability and product quality,
- Co-design with industrial users to validate materials on real components.
This integrated approach allows for the development of customized solutions, adaptable to both professional FFF desktop systems and industrial pellet-based 3D printing systems.
Applications of Technical Compounds for Industrial 3d Printing
The LATI3Dlab compounds find application in high-tech sectors:
- Automotive → brackets, supports, structural and conductive components
- Electronics → shielded and insulating housings
- Medical → radiopaque and detectable parts
- Aerospace → low-density and high thermal resistance elements
- Precision mechanics → self-lubricating or wear-resistant components
Thanks to the ability to customize formulations, the laboratory supports customers in developing tailor-made materials based on specific performance or regulatory requirements.
Contact Us
Discover how technical compounds for industrial 3D printing from LATI3Dlab can improve your additive applications.
For information or collaborations: info@lati3dlab.com
FAQ – Technical Compounds for Industrial 3d Printing
- What distinguishes technical compounds for 3D printing from standard filaments?
They are designed to offer mechanical and thermal performance equivalent to industrial materials, with excellent processability and dimensional stability. - Which polymers are most commonly used in industrial 3D printing?
PA6, PA12, PPS, PEEK, and PPA reinforced with glass or carbon fibers to ensure rigidity and structural strength. - Is it possible to request customized materials?
Yes, LATI3Dlab develops custom compounds for specific needs of manufacturers or end-users.
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