Haydale Composite Solutions Team up with Filamentprint (UK) Ltd and Fullerex Ltd to Launch Graphene Enhanced PLA Filaments for 3D Printing at the TCT Show

The following is a sponsored post by Haydale

Haydale Composite Solutions (HCS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Haydale Graphene Industries PLC (HGI), are pleased to announce a commercial collaboration with Filamentprint (UK) Ltd (a company specialising in the compounding and manufacture of thermoplastic filaments for 3D printing) and Fullerex Ltd (HGI's sales agent for its functionalised nano materials) to promote and sell Graphene enhanced Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) filaments for 3D printing applications. 3D printing enables designers to produce prototype components, models or actual components directly from a computer aided design ("CAD") on a computer without the need to manufacture moulds or tooling.

3D-Printed interlocking gear system
photo credit Tim Kay at Filamentprint (UK) Ltd.

The Graphene enhanced PLA filaments, available in 1.75mm and 2.85 mm diameters, have been trialled by a number of 3D printing companies who have reported a number of major benefits, including:

• Excellent first layer adhesion and z axis strength retention
• Major increase in speed of processing
• Improved strength and stiffness
• Better impact performance
• Excellent print quality and surface finish
• Improved dimensional accuracy
• Compatibility with a broad range of printers and ease of use.

HCS and Filamentprint (UK) Ltd are exhibiting these exciting new materials at the TCT show, NEC Birmingham 28-29 September, on adjacent booths H39 and H41 and staff from all 3 companies will be available to discuss the properties and benefits of Graphene enhanced PLA filaments. These specifically include how the mechanical, electrical, thermal and physical properties of the Graphene enhanced PLA filaments can be tailored to meet the needs of different applications and markets. The Companies will also be demonstrating products being 3D printed in Graphene enhanced PLA. Data sheets and price lists will be available for interested parties.

Commenting on the feedback, Gerry Boyce, Managing Director of HCS said:

"We are very excited about the development of graphene enhanced Thermoplastic materials for 3D printing."

Whilst HCS and Filamentprint (UK) Ltd will be launching their first commercially available Graphene enhanced PLA filaments, the companies are also working on a range of Graphene enhanced thermoplastics including ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- Styrene), Nylon and PP (Polypropylene) materials and staff will be only too pleased to discuss these new developments and how HCS and Filamentprint (UK) Ltd can develop customised Graphene enhanced thermoplastic filaments to meet a company's product requirements.

Clive Wilcox Managing Director of Filamentprint (UK) Ltd added:

"We are unashamed nano technology enthusiasts. Our collaboration with Haydale and Fullerex is the next logical step in the developmental process to enable us to provide bespoke solutions for our clients' requirements."

Joe Eldridge, Director of Fullerex Ltd also commented:

"Significant improvements in conventional materials are needed to move FDM 3D printers beyond making prototypes or display models and into a capable technology for rapidly manufacturing mechanically robust, functional parts."

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