Huntsman to Show Machine for Rapid Prototyping

At Rapid Tech 2011, Huntsman will showcase Araldite Digitalis, the company's rapid-manufacturing machine for high-temperature tooling, rapid-prototyping and rapid-manufacturing applications. The company will also display toughest stereolithography (SL) resins, as well as the precursors to a new range of advanced polymer system resins. The new polymer system resins and Araldite Digitalis are accelerating the adoption of additive fabrication systems into rapid manufacturing.

The new resins are IP protected advanced polymer system resins, developed to enable faster production of a diverse range of parts. MLS Microlightswitch, a radical exposure system within Araldite Digitalis, selectively exposes the resins in a single step, allowing large number of parts to be produced at speed and with a high degree of accuracy. Araldite Digitalis is based on micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Huntsman will also display Renshape SL 7870 and Renshape SL 7811, the latest additions to its range of Renshape SL 7800 resins.

These resins are designed for use on solid-state laser and SLA systems. Renshape SL 7870 is a water-clear SL resin that produces ultra-durable models and prototype parts. Suitable for producing long-lasting parts featuring a high-quality, smooth surface finish, it also provides precise replication of intricate detail. Sharing similar qualities, Renshape SL 7811 is white in colour and is suited to RTV rubber moulding.

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