Chromatic Expands Into Printable Rigid Materials with Debut of ChromaMotive™  D65

OCT. 10, 2023 — MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Chromatic 3D Materials, a 3D-printing technology company, launched ChromaMotive™ D65, a rigid Shore D thermoset polyurethane designed for Reactive Extrusion Additive Manufacturing with the company’s RX-AM™ platform. This new material performs well in a range of extreme cold to elevated temperatures from -30 up to 120˚ C. It is compatible with Chromatic’s RX-Flow™ printers, which are suitable for development work and low- to medium-volume industrial production.

With very good low-temperature impact strength, ChromaMotive™ D65 is an ideal material for winter sports gear like ski boots, snowshoes and snowmobile parts. It is also well suited for other applications with varying temperature requirements, such as parts for the aerospace, automotive and agricultural industries. 

With ChromaMotive™ D65, manufacturers can have the benefits of 3D printing with mechanical performance properties that are comparable to injection molded TPU, HDPE and PP. ChromaMotive™ D65 resists high impact, hydrolysis and abrasion and withstands repeated friction, wear and tear. Moreover, its isotropic tensile properties ensure that 3D-printed parts are uniformly resilient. 

“With ChromaMotive™ D65, manufacturers that are producing rigid plastic components can take advantage of RX-AM’s fast print speeds and the ability to print on textiles, plastics, and metals. Now it’s possible to 3D print rigid parts at industrial volumes for everything from winter recreational equipment to aircraft interiors," said Cora Leibig, founder and CEO.

The company will be showcasing 3D-printed parts made with ChromaMotive™ D65 and other materials at booth #360 at the International Elastomer Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, from October 16-19. To learn more about ChromaMotive™ D65, please visit www.c3dm.com.