New Castle, DE --- DSM Somos, world leaders in innovative materials technology
for the rapid prototyping industry, announces the availability of Somos 10120
WaterClear™: a new stereolithography resin providing the optical clarity of
many polycarbonates. The resin, designed to work with solid-state lasers, was
beta tested on a wide variation of stereolithography equipment including
everything from 3D System's SLA-7000 system to the new Viper si2 SLA system.
Somos 10120 WaterClear™ is a unique new material composite of many desirable
engineering properties mimicking the flexural strength and modulus of
polycarbonate, the notched izod impact strength of Nylon 66, and the tensile
strength of ABS. Its transparent appearance may be dyed, in a secondary step,
for color tint.
According to Dan Mickish, Ph.D, R&D Manager, DSM Somos: "Somos 10120
WaterClear™ was developed in less than one year as a direct response to
demands in the market place for this type of next-generation, high-performance
SL resin. Focus groups, including both end-users and service bureaus,
repeatedly asked for a general purpose material that would combine high
clarity, low color, toughness and rigidity."
Michelle Wyatt, DSM Somos Account Manager, further notes that the high level
of enthusiasm from beta test sites coupled with avid industry interest
indicates that Somos R&D has developed a product that meets urgent market
needs. Wyatt states: "Service bureaus and their customers have responded with
uniformly positive feedback to Somos 10120 WaterClear™ and its diverse
application potential for building see-through models for the purpose of
evaluating product assemblies. This is ideal for engine components,
powertools, light pipes, bottles, lenses, and any application where it is
essential to visualize flow of liquids or gasses."
In addition to delivering optical-clarity, Somos 10120 WaterClear™ prototypes
ensure exceptional durability, toughness, and impact strength. Users have
reported that this unique new material solves challenges encountered with
other available grades of stereolithography resin that are too soft or too
brittle for many functions including incorporation into models of screws or
press fit bearings.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT DSM SOMOS:
DSM Somos is the leading materials supplier for the rapid prototyping
industry. Located in New Castle, DE, DSM Somos has developed a full line of
ProtoFunctional materials that replicate the performance parameters of
production materials, saving both time and money in new product development.
DSM Somos is part of DSM Desotech, a leading innovative formulator and
manufacturer of high quality ultraviolet and electron beam (UV/EB) curable
materials. DSM is a highly integrated group of companies with worldwide
interests in life-science products, performance materials and chemicals. DSM
recorded sales of EUR 6.3 billion last year and employs a total workforce of
some 22,000, distributed in more than 200 operations throughout the world.
For further information on DSM Somos in the United States:
Michelle
Wyatt <Americas@dsmsomos.info>
2 Penn's Way, Suite 401
New Castle DE 19720
Tel. 302.326.8100
www.dsmsomos.com
For further information on DSM Somos in Europe:
Melisa Lasell <
Europe@dsmsomos.info>
DSM Somos External Affairs Europe
Via
della Stazione 7F
00042 Anzio (Roma), Italy
Tel. ++39.06.986.5179
Cell. ++39.339.526.3828
www.dsmsomos.com
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WaterClear™ is a new general purpose material that combines high clarity, low color, toughness, and rigidity.
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