The initiative indicates a renewed interest from the German company for the composite LFAM material segment.
LUVOPRINT by LEHVOSS is a dedicated product line of high-performing materials for fused granulate fabrication (FGF), a 3D printing process that utilizes granules instead of filaments or powders. LEHVOSS previously offered pellets of FRP materials optimized for LFAM 3D printing. In fact, it was one of the very first companies to do so. The new branding initiative – which focuses on neat material grades – likely indicates a renewed interest from LEHVOSS in this business segment, which has seen companies like Airtech grow significantly. In contrast, others, such as SABIC, Mitsubishi and Techmer, progressively scaled down their invested interests.
LUVOPRINT materials are engineered to manufacture components, molds, jigs and fixtures in a broad range of demanding applications, e.g., from materials for structural applications under ambient conditions to materials for molds for curing composites in autoclaves under high temperature and pressure.
The LUVOPRINT portfolio currently comprises glass fiber reinforced (GFRP) grades based on eco PC/ABS (LUVOPRINT eco PC/ABS GF 2848 BK) for excellent dimensional stability, outstanding processability, low carbon footprint) and eco PA6 (LUVOPRINT eco PA6 GF 2849 BK) featuring high impact resistance, increased abrasion, and wear resistance with a low carbon footprint.
Other grades include eco PPS (LUVOPRINT eco PPS GF 2850 BK), a thermally resistant and flame retardant material (UL94-V0) with high chemical resistance and a low carbon footprint, and PESU (LUVOPRINT PESU GF 50954 NT), which is flame retardant, with a high mechanical strength and a very high thermal stability.
The materials have been specifically developed and optimized for the printing process and their performance in many applications has been demonstrated. As transitioning from traditional manufacturing processes to 3D printing can be challenging, LEHVOSS offers assistance. The company provides solutions from the material to the final product, to ensure reproducibility and cost efficiency of 3D printing in serial production.
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