Press release

Elgin IL , US, 25 Sep 2014 16:00 CEST

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, introduces Somos^® Precise, the latest material for 3D Printing that is designed to create parts and patterns for high temperature applications requiring exceptional detail resolution. In addition, patterns made with Somos Precise display high levels of dimensional stability even under high humidity conditions.

Fine detail and accuracy is a critical need for parts in the invisible dental aligners market. Wuxi Epoch Angel develops and manufactures products for this market using stereolithography, a distinct and unique type of 3D Printing.

“Somos Precise meets all the requirements for optimizing our process of manufacturing invisible dental aligners,” says Ms. Li Huamin, CEO Wuxi Epoch Angel. “The dental molds made with Somos Precise display a high level of accuracy which is key for producing our aligners. The introduction of Somos Precise allows us to greatly improve the reliability of our product and enhance production efficiency by 10 to 15%.”

“We are excited to work with our customers to unlock new applications and optimize their processes,” says Jasper van Dieten-Blom, Global Marketing Manager Somos at DSM. “We continue to collaborate with our customers and explore opportunities to develop new applications and innovative materials to  drive the 3D Printing Industry forward.”