Get ready for FormNext 2024, the international hub for Additive Manufacturing, happening at Messe Frankfurt from November 19 till 22. Polymaker will be there, showcasing our latest innovations in 3D printing at booth C21 in Hall 12, 1st floor.
It’s going to be a super busy event with more than 800 exhibitors and 30.000 visitors. To make sure we have enough time to meet, let us know that you are coming! And if you don’t have a ticket yet, you can request it right away!
What’s happening on the Polymaker booth:
Discover Fiberon
Fiberon™ is committed to developing high-performance composite filaments with the best printability and cost performance ratio.
Discover Panchroma
Explore 17 surface finishes in more than 150 color combinations. With every collection, we strive to bring a new color in a different application and surface finish.
Discover more…
Next to the new product lines mentioned above there are more new products being revealed during the event. But you can also take a look at our Polydryer™ released earlier this year and we have a section dedicated for Polycore pellets with some interesting prints and case studies.
Rapid + TCT 2024, the largest and most influential additive manufacturing (AM) event in North America, was successfully held in Los Angeles Convention Center from June 25th to 27th. This year, this event attracted nearly 10,000 3D printing professionals and featured more than 400 exhibitors. During the 3 days, Polymaker drew significant attention from attendees with its brand new product families over the course. The diverse styles of booths, materials, and prints were also the highlights.
Forward-looking | Two New Product Families
This year, Polymaker announces the expansion of its product portfolio with the launch of two new distinct product families, Fiberon™ and Panchroma™. These new offerings underscore Polymaker's commitment to innovation and its ongoing efforts to meet the diverse needs of the 3D printing industry.
Fiberon™ focuses on developing cutting-edge composite filaments with both high performance and excellent printability and brings industrial-grade composite performance to the desktop, enabling a new wave of end-use part production and functional prototyping applications.
While Panchroma™, Polymaker’s new aesthetic product family, is designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality, visually stunning 3D prints by offering the widest selection of colors and surface finishes available on the market.
"We see two increasingly critical needs in the FDM/FFF industry – functional properties and aesthetics. Fiberon™ and Panchroma™ are our answers to address these customer needs," stated Dr. Xiaofan Luo, CEO of Polymaker.
Broadly-applicable | Multiple Application Examples
Polymaker also showcased a wide range of impressive prints created and printed entirely by our partners across various fields, highlighting the brand's robust and diverse cross-disciplinary application capabilities. These case studies were specially sent to us for the show, demonstrating the collaborative efforts and innovative spirit of our partners.
The Wisconsin Robotics team utilized PolyFlex™ TPU95 to print rover wheels for rugged outdoor environments. With these wheels, robot can climb slopes, carry heavy loads, and hike mountains with ease. This robot can even go to Mars, which is believed to be possible with the material's application properties.
Images Provided by Wisconsin Robotics
Printonic, based in the Netherlands, specializes in crafting exquisite guitars using 3D printing technology. Their beautifully designed instruments have even been played at the Dutch Paaspop Festival. At this exhibition, we proudly showcased an M87 guitar made from PolyLite™ PLA Pro and PolyTerra™ PLA.
Images Provided by Printonic 3D Geprinte Gitaren
The Smart Birdhouse next to the guitar is printed with PolyTerra™ PLA by The Peep Show. The roof of this smart birdhouse is equipped with a miniature camera that, when placed high up outdoors, allows people on their cell phones to see how the young birds inside the birdhouse are surviving so that they can help at any time.
Video Provided by The Peep Show
The booth featured several captivating displays that drew in many visitors. Among them was a helmet from a complete Iron Man MK45 costume, fully automated to open and close, and printed entirely in PolyLite™ CosPLA by Squires Cosplay. Other highlights included the RAYON Concept fashion shoes made from PolyFlex™ TPU95 by Kacimi, a fully functional RC boat named MiniRIPPER, with the outer structure printed in PolyLite™ ASA and the internal parts printed in PolyMide™ PA6-CF by Hillprinties, and custom hotends printed with PolyLite™ ABS, a collaborative project by BobFromCalifornia with contributions from numerous community members.
These works not only demonstrate the innovative use of 3D printing technology by designers from different fields, but also highlight the unlimited potential and diversity of Polymaker's material applications.
Through this year Rapid + TCT, Polymaker also actively interacted with the audience and communicated with other exhibitors, constantly injecting new vitality and power into the brand and opening up broader prospects for future development. Polymaker will continue to dedicate itself to innovation and quality, and continuously contribute to the development of the 3D printing industry.
At the 2024 TCT Asia exhibition which has come to an end at May 9th, Polymaker lit up the whole exhibition with a feast of vision and technology, and became the focus of attention. The booth was crowded and bustling with people, showcasing Polymaker's brand charm and innovative spirit.
Colorful PLA, Blooming Infinite Creations
Walking into Polymaker's booth, the most eye-catching area for visitors to stop and take photos was the colorful PLA area. From classic solid colors to lively clashing colors, the PLA display area inspired every visitor with its rich variety of color choices. These high-performance materials not only demonstrate the aesthetic potential of 3D printing materials, but also reflect Polymaker's deep expertise in material innovation, allowing visitors to touch the infinite possibilities of future designs.
PolyDryer™, A New Era of Drying & Storage
Another highlight of the exhibition was undoubtedly the public debut of PolyDryer™. This new product, which aims to be your ultimate 3D filament drying & storage solution, attracted the attention of many professional visitors with its modular design and outstanding performance. Equipped with the high precision heat control system, fan and PTC heater, PolyDryer™ can dry the most commonly used 3D filament types efficiently. In addition, filament can also be dried during printing if pressing and holding button "M" to activate Continuous Drying Mode, to ensure thorough drying of all filament layers, providing double assurance of material quality. Every feature makes the on-site experiencers marvel!
Ingenious And Eye-catching Exhibits
This year, an area of the booth was set aside to display original prints by domestic 3D printing enthusiasts and each exhibit is a perfect interpretation of Polymaker's material performance. These exhibits, either delicate or complex, demonstrated the creators' whimsical ideas and the unlimited potential of Polymaker materials, attracting waves of visitors to appreciate.
Case-study Area, Showcasing New Achievements
Especially worth mentioning is Polymaker's elaborate Golden Exhibits Area, which is crowded almost all day long and has become a stopping point during the exhibition. It not only showcases Polymaker's latest applications results in the industrial, technological and medical field, but also becomes a mecca for peer-to-peer exchanges and collision of inspirations, and every visitor is deeply attracted by this strong innovative atmosphere.
Media Focus, Highlighting Industry Leadership
During the exhibition, the TCT organizer conducted an in-depth bilingual interview with Dr. Luo Xiaofan, CEO of Polymaker, which covered brand concept and technological innovation, showing the brand's leading position in the 3D printing industry in all aspects. In addition, the visit of many media people has further boosted the popularity of the Polymaker booth, highlighting the enthusiasm and anticipation both inside and outside the industry.
With the above description of the wonderful moments, hope you can already appreciate the great charm of 3D printing and of Polymaker. During the three days exhibition, Polymaker not only demonstrated its strong strength in the field of 3D printing, but also connected with global users and industry partners closely, and sketched out a more brilliant blueprint with them for the future of 3D printing technology. Let's look forward to the next gathering. More innovation, More surprises!
In the heart of Oxford this December, Polymaker joined the vibrant and innovative atmosphere of the inaugural Sanjay Mortimer RepRap Festival (SMRRF) at Oxford University's Examination Halls. This event, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the late Sanjay Mortimer, brought together the crème de la crème of the 3D printing world, including industry luminaries like James Bruton (@jamesbruton), Matt Denton (@MattDenton), and Joel Telling (@3DPrintingNerd), along with over 50 sponsors and more than a thousand attendees.
Polymaker was excited to present our interactive NFC setup, designed to fully showcase our comprehensive product portfolio and foster engaging interactions with attendees. This feature served as more than just a display; it was an immersive way for visitors to explore the breadth and depth of our offerings in 3D printing. By creating this interactive experience, we not only highlighted our commitment to innovation but also opened up dynamic dialogues and shared excitement with the crowd.
A magical highlight of our exhibit was the enchanting Christmas castle snow globe, designed by the talented @pozzonifulvio and expertly printed by @maisonlumiere_3d. This extraordinary creation immersed visitors in a captivating winter fairy tale, complete with a swirling blizzard that enveloped the castle in a whimsical snowscape. It was a demonstration of how imagination and 3D printing prowess can combine to bring such a fantastical scene to life.
The SMRRF 2023 was an event that transcended a typical exhibition. It was a convergence of individuals united by a passion for 3D printing, offering a platform for novices and experts alike. The presence of VIP speakers, including Adrian Bowyer MBE, the founder of the RepRap movement, added a layer of depth and insight, enriching the experience for all.
The festival also served as a heartfelt tribute to Sanjay Mortimer's legacy. Known for his groundbreaking contributions and unique approach to life, especially in addressing ADHD, Sanjay's story continues to inspire. The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation, established in his honor, aims to empower individuals with neurodivergent minds through the world of engineering and making, a mission that resonates deeply with the ethos of the 3D printing community.
For Polymaker, participating in SMRRF 2023 was an opportunity not only to showcase our latest innovations but also to connect with our community and industry leaders. Engaging with our partners, especially those we regularly interact with on Discord, added a personal dimension to our experience.
Reflecting on the event, we are inspired by the spirit of collaboration, creativity, and the enduring impact of pioneers like Sanjay Mortimer. As we move forward, Polymaker remains committed to pushing the boundaries of 3D printing, fueled by the passion and innovation that were so palpable at SMRRF 2023.
The 4-day Formnext Exhibition took place from November 7th to 10th in Frankfurt, Germany. It was a pivotal event for Polymaker, underlining our role in the dynamic world of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. The event was a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who were instrumental in making our participation a success.
Central to our showcase was PolySonic™, our high-speed filament that has already made a significant impact in the market. Its presence at Formnext reiterated our commitment to offering advanced and efficient printing solutions.
PolyCore™, our versatile pellet range, was also prominently featured. Demonstrated through a 3D printed bar at our booth, PolyCore™ highlighted its practical application in real-world settings. This interactive display not only showcased the product's versatility but also allowed us to engage directly with visitors, offering them a firsthand experience of its potential.
Among our displays, the 3D printed jetpack by Matt Denton, created using Polymaker materials, was a standout exhibit. This piece underscored the creative and functional possibilities achievable with our products.
For more insights into this project, visit Matt Denton's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MattDenton
Formnext 2023 was not just about product showcases; it was an opportunity to fortify existing relationships and establish new ones. Our participation extended beyond product demonstrations, delving into market needs and collaborative opportunities. We're excited about the new connections made and the reinforcement of our existing relationships.
Reflecting on Formnext 2023, we are encouraged by the positive feedback on our products and our team's efforts. This event marks another significant step in Polymaker's journey, one where innovation, collaboration, and community engagement continue to be our guiding principles, truly achieving the goal of "Simplify Creation".
Polymaker just attended the 2023 edition of the East Coast RepRap Festival which was held in the same school last year in Bel Air, Maryland on 09/31-10/01.
This time the brand booth and the live stream were managed by Polymaker’s discord community members. They volunteered to design, build and manage the booth. In total, 7 community members help designing and building the booth, 5 of them came to ERRF2023, 3 of them managed the booth while 2 helped building partnerships with the makers displaying on site. Thank them for their hard work and dedication!
As RMRRF2023, the most popular display project was our Polymaker Scientist!
Gathering over 350 scientists, this display shows off our wide portfolio offering from a material and color perspective. Moreover, this time we had the amazing ability to scan every scientist on a scanning platform and discover more about every single product on a carefully designed infographic on a 55in HQ display! This project was brought to life thanks to Buildersmark.
Makers of all ages have enjoyed marble track game! Select from a wide variety of design and build your amazing marble track on the magnetic board. Visitors were also impressed by our fully 3D printed table specifically designed for tabletop games and the incredible miniature models from The Free Heathen printed with PolyMax™ PLA!
The booth also displayed fascinating printed model, for example, Hue forge packs. It attracted a lot of eyes and impressed everyone on how 3D printing technology could be used for these amazing pieces of art! Polymaker community displayed amazing prints at our table including: the S-Box, fully functional Ukulele, beautiful dragons, Mechakong, the Titanic, and more!
1 year and a half after its creation, the DEATH RACER is still making plastic parts flying! As the seed sponsor and supporter of this project, Polymaker offer its logo be part of the flying pieces crash after crash. This year we witnessed mecanum wheels and spinning blade design to add to the carnage!
A highlight from our partner 3D Gloop is this tug of war against J.E.Ph.F (Just Enough Physical Force). Team of makers were linked to Jephf via to PLA parts gloop together and the goal was to generate the highest amount of pulling force. Team Polymaker-Creality generated over 500lbs ending second on the leaderboard!
ERRF2023 was another success for Polymaker. We see these hyper focus exhibition growing in popularity and are excited to attend more RepRap festival in the future.
Join Polymaker at Formnext 2023, the international meeting point for industrial 3D printing experts and production professionals, taking place from November 7th to 10th at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. Our booth is located in Hall 12, on the 1st floor, at booth number E59, where we will be showcasing a wide array of our latest products and innovations.
Experience the future of 3D printing with PolySonic™, our high-speed filament that balances speed and print quality, and PolyCore™, our range of 3D printing pellets designed for big area additive manufacturing. Additionally, we are excited to introduce the NFC Polyman presenter, an interactive tool that allows visitors to explore our extensive product portfolio in a unique and engaging manner. Don’t miss the chance to visit our 3D printed bar, created using PolyCore™, where we will be serving refreshing coffee and tea to all our visitors.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with over 800 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors, learn about our products, and discover how Polymaker is pushing the boundaries of 3D printing. Check out the map below to find us at the exhibition:
We have also provided you with free Formnext tickets. Please fill out the following form before 12 pm, November 5, 2023, (UTC/GMT+1:00) to secure your tickets. Limited quantities available, first come, first served!
We look forward to seeing you at Formnext 2023 and exploring the endless possibilities of 3D printing together!
Maker Faire, a carnival of science, technology, engineering, art, crafts, and DIY, returned to Shanghai. As the chief sponsor of this event, Polymaker showcased a wide variety of fancy and cool 3D printed models and held a combat robot competition, bringing immense joy to children and igniting the atmosphere!
Let's have a quick recap of this event.
Polymaker exhibited a variety of filament products, while its partner Bambu Lab brought the latest A1 Mini and P1S printers to the event. Polymaker product manager patiently explained the principles of 3D printing to the children, demonstrated the usage techniques of slicing software, and showcased the printing process of various exquisite models, presenting the limitless possibilities of 3D printing technology.
DIY Spray Painting Workshop - Unleash Infinite Creativity
Polymaker also provided a DIY spray painting workshop experience for the children. These unpainted prototype prints were all made using PolyLiteTM CosPLA. This 3D printing filament specifically designed for cosplay enthusiasts, featuring excellent sanding properties for quick post-processing of print details.
With the assistance of the painting instructor, children can personally painted the 3D prints based on their own creativity and imagination. This activity not only allowed the children to experience the charm of 3D printing but also enabled them to enjoy the pleasure of creation, unleashing their boundless creativity.
The Mecha Competition Come Back
In this event, Polymaker partnered with LBT to bring the RFT Intelligent Battle Armor Competition and the LBTROBO Mech Activity. The RFT Intelligent Battle Armor Competition featured 12 top-tier teams. The intense battles between the on-site robots have ignited audience passion, while the ever-changing dynamics of the arena and the urgent adjustments of the tactics by both sides have made the spectators watch with bated breath.
Polymaker provided their PolyFlexTM TPU95 as prizes for the top three winning teams. This material can be printed for the external armor of the robots, ensuring the protection of the electronic components from external forces during intense battles.
LBTROBO - China's first DIY desktop robot combat product for the general public, combines advanced technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting, allowing children at the event to experience the fusion of technology and creativity. It has received a warm welcome from both children and adults.
DFRobot- Integrating programming into 3D printing
Polymaker and DF Maker Community has brought various wonderful and interesting creations to children. Whether it's an IoT magic wand that can light up rainbows or a 3D-printed electric guitar, these creations have excited the children immensely. These projects allow children to learn programming, AI, IoT, and 3D printing through hands-on practice, providing them with a deep and enjoyable experience of scientific innovation.
Immersive 3D printing experience, colorful print exhibits, intense and thrilling mecha competitions... In just two short days, Polymaker brought countless surprises to everyone at Maker Faire. Join us and embark on a magical journey of "Simplify Creation"!
The 3-day TCT Asia Exhibition took place from September 12th to September 14th at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. The exhibition was a huge success over the course of three days, with a total attendance of nearly 20,000 enthusiastic visitors.
As one of the key brands in TCT, Polymaker lived up to expectations by showcasing a series of remarkable new products and 3D printing application solutions. Now, let's take a look at Polymaker's booth.
Part 1. The Future of High-Speed Printing - PolySonic™ Family
At this exhibition, Polymaker unveiled its highly anticipated PolySonic™ High-Speed Printing PLA series. Thanks to its advanced formulation, PolySonic™ satisfies three crucial factors: high volumetric flow, excellent printability and outstanding mechanical properties. Whether you're a hobbyist, engineer, or designer, PolySonic™ can let you experience faster extrusion rates without compromising print quality or mechanical properties.
Mr. Chengyu Zhang, Polymaker Product Manager had a high-speed filament family - PolySonic™ family launch speech on September 13th. It provided a detailed introduction to the definition of high-speed printing and the product features of PolySonic™ PLA and PLA Pro. These 2 high-speed PLA products not only accelerates printing efficiency but also retains its inherent mechanical performance. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including functional prototyping, artistic creations, and production of end-use products.
Part 2. Diverse Aesthetic Filaments
As a developer and manufacturer of 3D printing materials, Polymaker showcased a variety of PLA, TPU, PETG, and PA filaments and printed products with different colors and materials at TCT. From the retro and elegant Muted colors to the light and soft candy colors, from the realistic marble-like gloss and texture of marble colors to the gorgeous and elegant silk colors with silk-like smoothness and brightness, Polymaker provided endless possibilities for creativity.
Part 3. Multiple Application Showcase
In addition to products, Polymaker also showcased 3D printing solutions in various fields to the audience.
On the booth, three car models caught the eye, showcasing Polymaker's applications in the automotive field. These car models were printed with PolyLite™ ASA and PolyMax™ PC, demonstrating the entire process from initial prints to color finishing products, providing a visual representation of the possibilities and process involved in using 3D printing in the automotive modeling field.
On the other side of the booth, various functional components manufactured using 3D printing technology were displayed to showcase the company's applications in the agricultural sector. These components included drone casings, magnet-fixed bases, and guide rails, all printed with PolyMide™ PA612-CF. This material has lower moisture sensitivity compared to PA6/66 and PA6-based materials, and better mechanical properties than PA12-based materials. Prints demonstrate high dimensional stability, effectively prolonging the lifespan. The application achieves efficient production, cost reduction, and enhances versatility in terms of shape, design, weight reduction, and development.
Beyond the agricultural field, 3D printing can also bring personalization to the powerboat manufacturing industry. Polymaker, together with Amesos, provided a solution for a well-known powerboat manufacturer in the United States. After several process tests, PolyLite™ PETG was successfully chosen as the material. Its excellent comprehensive mechanical performance, dimensional stability, Warp-Free™ technology, outstanding strength, water resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal material for printing powerboat covers.
In addition to receiving praise from industry professionals, this industry exhibition also attracted the attention of common people, showcasing the infinite potential and charm of 3D printing technology.
Polymaker will continue to lead the industry's development trends, deeply cultivate the field of 3D printing consumables, and make ‘Simplify Creation’ a reality.
Location / Team / Booth Set-up
RAPID 2023 was held in Chicago, Illinois, known as the Windy City and famously known for its architecture, vibrant music scene, and amazing food, — including deep-dish pizza! RAPID, North America’s largest and most influential Additive Manufacturing, was a three-day event, from May 2nd to May 4th. RAPID showcased 400 exhibiting companies to attendees from 34 countries and 48 states.
Polymaker’s team at RAPID 2023 included the Americas team and members of the Europe team to welcome and interact with visitors. Our booth set-up consisted of different sections displaying our selection of materials. A section for our consumer level materials, engineering materials, along with a section for our PolyCore pellets. In the sections, we displayed our partners/collaborators parts printed with our filaments. Printed parts include products or creations of our innovative end users. A ring toss game was prepared for visitors to play and win prizes! Polymaker’s booth also displayed a giant spool that caught the attention of many visitors. The back of the giant PLA Pro spool was used as a scoreboard for the Ring Toss game. Overall, Polymaker’s booth was the most fun and interactive floor at RAPID.
Business Opportunities / Leads
RAPID 2023 is not only a great opportunity to have customer engagement, but to discuss business opportunities with visitors. The Polymaker’s Americas team received a good amount of leads from RAPID, some of which have already placed multiple orders (end users/resellers). A few of our existing end users and resellers stopped by the booth and were able to reengage with the team and have conversations about the current market and about our exciting and upcoming filaments. RAPID was also a great opportunity to sense the current market and capture any trends. Polymaker took advantage of the event to present our brand and our filaments in a fun and creative way that captured the attention of many attendees.
New Products
During RAPID 2023, Polymaker debuted several new products such as PolyTerra PLA Pastel Rainbow, PolyTerra PLA Dual Colors, and PolyLite PLA Starlight. As guests walked by our PLA display, their eyes were drawn to the iridescent sheen of PolyLite PLA Starlight. They would stop to pick up the pirate figures and admire how Starlight changes colors with different viewing angles. You could already tell they were formulating how to incorporate PolyLite PLA Starlight into their next product.
PolyTerra PLA Pastel Rainbow was another star of the show. Guests admired the matte finish and quick changing color cycle of the Pastel Rainbow filament at the PolyScientist display.
Ring Toss
Polymaker had the most colorful and interactive booth at RAPID 2023 thanks to our Ring Toss game. The Ring Toss game consisted of three sections of vases printed in our PolyLite and PolyTerra PLA lineup. Each guest had ten chances to land three hits on the vases with our 3D printed PolyFlex TPU95 rings. One hit landed you a keychain, two hits got you a bag, and three hits was a Polymaker iPhone case. For the competitive types, each section of vases was also broken down into points. The closest section was 1 point, the middle section was 5 points, and the farthest section was 10 points. The top ten players won a voucher for 5 free spools of filament. The top scorer of RAPID won a voucher for a 3D printer of their choosing, up to $1,000! Overall, the Ring Toss game kept customer interaction at an all time high, with repeat customers visiting our booth multiple times during the course of RAPID 2023.
Conclusion
Polymaker’s mission is to simplify creation by empowering 3D printing and material technologies for industries and consumers. Polymaker keeps to their mission by providing the industry with unique and reliable filament options. Polymaker continues to stay on top of an industry where only the best of the best can survive.
Looking back on RAPID 2023, the Polymaker team had a great time interacting with each other and the customers. They look forward to gathering again at RAPID 2024.
Quick word on RMRRF 2023!
(Loveland, Colorado, April 22-23, 2023)
After the success of ERRF 2022, Polymaker has decided to continue joining the different RepRap Festivals. RMRRF is a new RepRap Festival on the west coast to attract more people interested in 3D Printing.
The Result: An Absolute Success! RMRRF was the most successful RRF to date with over 3,500 attendees.
More about RMRRF: https://rockymountainreprapfestival.com/
This article summarizes a few activities and pictures of the event.
This year, Polymaker Scientist Game won lots of attention!
With the help of Polymaker’s community based on Discord, over 300 Polymaker Scientists (1 for each Polymaker product) are printed and displayed during the festival on a beautiful stands which are also designed and printed by brand’s community. This masterpiece was born as an idea during a livestream 10 days before the show and the community was really hard at work to design, print and ship everything on time for RMRRF! Which is the reason the main message of this activity is a huge thank you to the community.
The actual morning of the show Polymaker came out with a game idea of finding the correct product in all these Scientists. In no time, using Excel, our team quickly designed a macro which would generate a random product from Polymaker’s portfolio and activate a 30sec timer after clicking the button. The game attracted a lot of attention from the audience and rightfully in the spotlight.
Another amazing activity at the event was the Death Racers battle! Last year, this activity turned out pretty well. This year, the thrilling and exciting DEATH RACER is still an essential part, and everyone has brought their DIY go-karts to the outdoors. It is worth mentioning that many of the race cars are sponsored and printed by Polymaker, with multiple Polymaker logos overlapping on the car. The brand spared no effort and seized the opportunity to support many creators from the announcement of the festival, just to live up to everyone's expectations and love.
As always, the exciting part is Polymaker’s new product announcement! This year we announced:
PolyLite PLA Pro Metallic Magenta
(ABS/ASA Galaxy line are also showed off.)
RMRRF was a great opportunity to reconnect with partners and consumers. This year, many 3D printing filament brands and over 3,500 attendees participated in this festival. Polymaker materials had a presence in almost all of the exhibiting booths! In the future, Polymaker will keep being open-minded and innovative. We welcome voices and insights from the community and are committed to delivering our material solution to Simplify Creation.
Polymaker has participated Formnext Exhibition 2022 at the Frankfurt Messe during November 15th -18th. With Formnext 2022 back to 2019 levels of visitors it seemed like the show had more exhibitors than ever with tighter aisles. And this year marks the first time that more industrial companies has joint this exhibition.
Polymaker was very happy to be close to so many industry insiders and customers, and drew visitors into our booth with a number of exciting eye-catchers, including the vast array of colors displaying, the giant spool and so on. Let’s have a quick recap.
A world of color!
To display the vast array of new and existing colors available in the Polymaker range an Ice Cream table was set up at the front of the booth. Displaying 114 different color combinations ranging across the PolyLite™, PolyTerra™ and PolySmooth™ families. Passers-by couldn't help but stop and take a picture or pose with an ice cream in front of the Polymaker booth. All the cones for the ice creams were customised showing the type of filament that they held. The color, PolyTerra™ Wood Brown was the natural choice to print all the cones, bearing a striking resemblance to something edible!
Giant Spool!
Another main attraction to this year's booth was the GIANT 750kg PolyMax™ PLA spool. As people gazed across the hanging signs dangling from the Frankfurt Messe, one booth stood out from the rest, breaking the mold of monotonous branding with a creative model telling our visitors exactly what Polymaker were all about. The giant spool made it quite obvious that Polymaker is serious about 3D printing materials and what better filament to represent the brand other than PolyMax™ PLA, a best-seller in the European market.
A great conversation starter for all visitors to the Polymaker booth, users who were already familiar with the brand and also new users. Josef Prusa, Joel Telling, Stefan Hermann and Sam Prentice all stopped by and were amazed by the giant spool.
Other Eye Catchings
Other eye catching elements of the Polymaker booth featured a life sized Protoceratops skull printed in PolyLite™ Silk Bronze, and Planken Technik's electric Wakeboard printed in PolyMide™ PA6-CF on Polymaker's Application table at the front of the booth. Visitors could order a drink at the Polymaker bar underneath the 3D printed lamps in the new PETG Translucent colors to get a good view of the booth.
It was also worth mentioning that exhibitors in pellet printing and extrusion systems increased into a new level. It seemed like more than ever the show floor was filled with robot arms, Additive/Subtractive systems, and large industrial printers. It is believed that the 3D industry will see a big increase in pellet business in 2023 and PolyCore™ is prepared to meet the needs of these industrial customers.
Polymaker will keep being committed to delivering our material solutions. See you next year in 2023 Formnext.
Polymaker has always been keen on participating in consumer-oriented 3D printing activities. Beyond all of the recent marketing projects and community development, Polymaker wanted to join a special event that would help connect with the 3D printing community: The East Coast RepRap Festival (#ERRF2022) was a perfect venue.
During the two-day event (Oct 8-9), this year's ERRF gathered over 1800 community members to Bel Air Maryland to exchange new technologies and celebrate the diversity in the community.
This year marks the first time since the pandemic breakout that EERF has resumed on-site exhibition. The organizer warmly invited companies and individuals to bring their 3D printers and projects, big or small, to share with the rest of the communities. One of the many activities of ERRF2022 was the DEATH RACER competition. The DEATH RACER is a small and powerful racing vehicle with a stick at the back, and the goal of this activity is to decapitate the opponent's racing vehicle, which will switch it off. The last survivor wins the game. It is worth mentioning that many racing cars are sponsored by Polymaker and printed with Polymaker materials.
The most exciting aspect is that the festival is less of a trade show but more of a community-empowered 3D printing networking event. We took this opportunity to showcase models with our new filaments and gathered industry enthusiasts' feedback. In addition, Polymaker was featured in a few Youtuber's ERRF recap video.
This year, over fifteen 3D printing filament brands participated in this festival, and Polymaker materials have a presence in almost all of the exhibiting booths! Polymaker will keep being open-minded and innovative. We welcome voices and insights from the community and are committed to delivering our material solution to Simply Creation.
Rapid TCT, the largest and most influential Additive Manufacturing event in North America held in Detroit, MI, from May 17-19, 2022. During the exhibition, cutting-edge 3D technologies, hands-on exhibits, and real-world additive manufacturing solutions are showcased by thousands of advanced industry manufacturers, Polymaker is one of them.
About Polymaker
Polymaker is a developer and manufacturer of 3D printing materials committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability. Its award-winning product portfolio has enabled numerous individuals and companies to better create and make. Headquartered in Changshu, China, Polymaker has multiple office locations in Shanghai, Utrecht, and Houston ready to serve customers across the globe.
The renowned exhibition sites
Detroit, MI, famously known as Motor City and the hub for automotive research & development with the 'big three' US car manufacturers headquartered there. Symbolizes the manufacturing trend, this city is the landmark of old and new industry progressions.
For Polymaker it was the flagship show in the North America regions with a 10ft x 20ft booth displaying the latest advancements in extrusion-based technology for the 3D printing industry.
Take a tour of the booth
- Global Sites
What meet the eye first was the exhibition background wall that displayed perfect winding filament products with fully recycled cardboard spools. At the left part of the wall, the image of four regional offices unfolded Polymaker’s marketing road. Shanghai, Suzhou, Utrecht, and Houston, this 3D printing material provider has established footprint in three continents and offer international services to meet demands from all corners of the world.
- Perfect winding spool wall
The spool wall at the back of the booth displayed the full range of Polymaker filaments all perfectly wound on recycled cardboard spools.
- 3D-printed Violins
At the front of the booth sat four 3D-printed violins created by the talented designer and musician David Perry from OpenFab PDX. The four brightly colored violins attracted many budding musicians who took turns picking, tuning, and playing the printed instruments throughout the show.
As a showpiece model front and center in the booth, the violin itself is the collection of Polymaker’s full range of PLA products with PolyTerra™ PLA, PolyTerra™ PLA+, PolyLite™ PLA, PolyLite™ PLA Pro & PolyMax™ PLA all being featured in the different parts of the instrument.
- 3D-printed chair
A PolyCore™ ASA-3012 printed chair showed off the pellet opportunities that Polymaker offers in the PolyCore™ Range.
- Visitors playing penguin peril
Visitors are enjoying a game of Penguin Peril on the interactive PolyTerra™ PLA table at the front of the booth.
The show offers a delightful time for visitors to get into deeper touch with Polymaker product portfolios, through those distinctive and practical utility shown cases, Polymaker has grown to be one of the most reliable material options for 3D printing market newcomers.
In recent years, Polymaker continues to lead the way in the material sector as the only dedicated, non-chemical giant supplier, still representing regularly at trade shows. This positioning further cements the core values at the heart of Polymaker, which have driven the company to its current status as a market leader in additive materials.
Thanks for the support from all our partners and visitors.
The annual grand feast of the additive manufacturing industry is approaching. Come and meet us at RAPID+TCT 2022 on May 17th – 19th!
- Date: May 17th – May 19th, 2022
- Time: (The Eastern Time Zone, ET)
- Tuesday, May 17, 9 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday, May 18, 9 am – 5 pm
- Thursday, May 19, 9 am – 3 pm
- Location: Huntington Place, Detroit, MI
- Booth number: 3320
- Registration
- Promotional code: 16256523
- Learn more
RAPID+TCT, the predominant additive manufacturing event in North America, has always been seen as a sign of promoting advancing industrial manufacturing solutions and empowering innovative manufacturing enterprises in a better place to stand firm. Polymaker is going to meet everyone and present latest outcomes here.
During these post-pandemic times, Polymaker has immersed itself in the development of high-performance 3D printing materials to ignite diversified printing ideas and enrich numerous product application channels.
What to expect?
PRODUCTS
- New products
Polymaker is happy to announce that the popular PolyLite™ and PolyTerra™ family has ushered in their new members --- PolyTerra™ PLA+, PolyLite™ LW-PLA, Polylite™ PETG-ESD.
- Detailed product illustrations
The comparison among five PLA products including PolyLite™ PLA, PolyLite™ PLA Pro, PolyMax™ PLA, PolyTerra™ PLA, PolyTerra™ PLA + will be introduced on-site through 3D printed violins and technical documents for public in-depth understanding.
Polymaker has collaborated with one skillful mechanical designer, David Perry, in printing 3D-printed violins that are applicable for artistic appreciation and actual usage. David combines his lifelong love of the violin with advanced engineering tools and techniques to make 3D-printed violins. Those finely crafted violins are waiting for their admirers.
- The industrial line
In the industrial product lines, the popular PolyCast™ will be exhibited to show how this special material contributes to metal casting and cuts down the cost and lead time by eliminating the tooling process. What’s more, the pellet product, PolyCore™, which is designed specifically for large-scale additive manufacture will be introduced to all through actual research and applications.
- The ever-growing product portfolios
Moreover, the entire product portfolio will be presented on this site, and various kinds of products featuring sustainability, performance, and aesthetic pursuits are free to choose from.
INTERACTIVE AREA
- Leisure time games
In Polymaker’s booth offers Penguin perils to knock down, Tippi tree to build up, and some puzzle games to match with. It is wonderful to enjoy some lighthearted times through those games and lay down burdens in daily work. Polymaker’s members are there for any inquiries.
Come to Booth 3320 and get acquainted with Polymaker’s team members. Polymaker welcomes you to join and share suggestions with us!
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Visit Polymaker at the Formnext 2021!
Hall 12.1, booth E119
Polymaker™ will be attending Formnext 2021 from 16th - 19th of November at the Messe Frankfurt.
Time:
| Tuesday | November 16 | 09:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | November 17 | 09:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | November 18 | 09:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Friday | November 19 | 09:00 am – 4:00 pm |
What to expect?
Polymaker has been attending Formnext since 2016. As the leading industry platform for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, Formnext is the international meeting point for the next generation of intelligent industrial production. Check out our newest developments and come see our improved cardboard spool and new packaging for 2022!
Polymaker will showcase various models printed with our different filaments covering a wide range of additive manufacturing case studies: from artwork to real production of functional parts.
Come and meet Matt Denton, the creator of Star Wars droid and the XXL lego kart. Matt Denton is a British Animatronics Engineer who has made robots for "Star Wars," "Harry Potter," and "Jurassic World." His models printed with Polymaker materials and showcased at the Polymaker booth during the Formnext Exhibition include LEGO Bulldozer, LEGO Tractor, LEGO Go-Kart and Star Wars D-O Droid.
You can directly connect with our team members on-site. You will hear stories of how hobbyists and professionals are using Polymaker products. We will also discover future plans for 2022!
We are looking forward to seeing you in Hall 12.1 stand number: E119!
Rapid + TCT Chicago has successfully ended a three-day exhibition from September 13th through September 15th in McCormick Place. After over a year of exclusively virtual events, slowly in-person 3D printing conferences are coming back and the most recent one was Rapid + TCT. It was a great honor to meet you and reconnect, so let’s recap some highlights of the Polymaker booth.
Rapid in Chicago was a remarkable success and had over 200+ hands-on exhibits. Polymaker, as a frequent exhibitor of this showcase, displayed over 50 individual exhibits from our various 25 filaments which can cover a wide range of usages for all industries utilizing 3D printing.
A phone case printed with PolyFlex™ TPU90 in Polymaker Teal attracted lots of visitors. They first stopped by our booth and notified us that we had left our phones on the stand. Humorously, only to be informed that it was part of the display and then visitors were attracted by its high flexibility. PolyFlex™ TPU90 is a thermoplastic polyurethane and can resist ultra-violet light or sunlight.
Figure (1). A phone case printed with PolyFlex™ TPU90
In addition, Polymaker’s PolyWood™ 3D printed model was another great attraction. Groot, a famous Marvel character and a phone stand printed with PolyWood™ provided a straightforward visual perception of wood-mimic to the visitors. PolyWood™ is a great filament to represent these models thanks to its special foaming technology that exhibits the same density and appearance as wood with a unique matte finish. Most importantly our PolyWood™ contains no actual wood powder, which removes all risks of nozzle clogs.
Figure (2). Groot and a phone stand printed with PolyWood™
Polymaker also displayed a few models that combined high technology with design. A colorful vase printed with PolyLite™ PLA drew attention of many visitors. The beautiful vase was printed with 7 different colored layers and these colors really embellished the modern geometric design of the vase and expressed our PolyLite ™ PLA’s excellent printability and rigidity.
Figure (3). A colorful vase printed with PolyLite™ PLA
PolyTerra™ PLA was highly praised as usual, as it is more than a product, it is a new concept. Leaving a smaller carbon fiber footprint is investing in a sustainable future. PolyTerra ™ PLA itself is cost-effective and delivers easy support removal, matte finish, and recycled cardboard and spool. Besides, one tree is planted with every spool sold, thanks to our association with One Tree Planted. NatureWorks, one of our partners, also visited the booth and had a great conversation on the innovative approach of PolyTerra ™ with sustainable spool and packaging offering.
Figure (4). NatureWorks members and Polymaker members
PolyTerra ™ PLA was featured with a full set of interactive games at Rapid + TCT with a Tippi Tree, Tic Tac Toe, puzzles, and NT Toy creatures printed in our present colors. Visitors and especially students got to enjoy the 3D printed games and activities presented while presented a better understanding of our Eco-Friendly product line. Dan Sawyer from NatureWorks commented that PolyTerra™ has become a key driver for implementing 3D printing technology in the educational sector.
Figure (4). Students playing PolyTerra ™ PLA NT Toy creatures
Polymaker was also excited to highlight new PolyTerra ™ colors that have recently been released. These colors include a Marble White and Marble Slate Grey in our new Marble color line. Also, the release included Army Light Green, Army Dark Green, Army Blue, Army Red, Army Beige and Army Brown in our new Army color line.
Another great display was our castle printed with PolySmooth™ which became a sightseeing spot in Rapid + TCT. PolySmooth™ is the perfect filament to construct this print and with our Polysher™ which gave it that extra touch with Polymaker’s Layer-Free™ technology. Many visitors stopped to take photos, enjoying the intricate design and detail. The castle displayed many levels with constructed rooms, hallways, and décor.
Polymaker also had some case studies with our partners during this exhibition. PolyLite™ PETG is a great filament choice used in the new TAZ sidekick printer made by Lulzbot. Polycast™ has been using to help streamline investment casting process of Wisconsin Precision Casting Corportation. Also, part of the case studies is a Moai Statue printed with PolyMax™ PC by Re:3D.
Figure (5). Lulzbot Staff with Prints at the Polymaker Booth
Figure (6). WPCC, Aaron Meyer showcasing WPCC parts casted using Polymaker’s PolyCast™ filament
Figure (7). RE:3D, Matthew Fiedler showcasing Moai Statue printed with PolyMax™ PC.
In addition, Joel Telling with 3D Printing Nerd stopped by the Polymaker booth interested in our new Polyterra™ product. Chelsea Jacks (Polymaker member) provided key information about our new Eco-Friendly lineup, while playing tippy tree. Joel Telling and Chelsea Jacks were able to have fun while demonstrating the final print quality. The video can be found on 3D printing nerd’s YouTube Channel and has received positive feedback from the 3D printing community.
Figure (9). Joel Telling with 3D Printing Nerd and Chelsea Jacks
We appreciate your attention to our following detailed articles of these case studies. Thanks for the support from all our partners and visitors.
Formnext + PM South China has successfully ended a three-day exhibition from 9.9-9.11 in Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center.
9,330 professional visitors have been visited the exhibition, and the total number of visitors reached 16,742 for the three days based on official statistics. The 15,000 square meter exhibition area attracted nearly 200 outstanding exhibitors, with companies from home and aboard displaying cutting-edge technologies and products at the show.
As frequent exhibitors of Formnext in Frankfurt, Polymaker also participated in this year's Formnext Shenzhen exhibition, and showed a wider range of materials and more exquisite printing products than previous exhibitions.
The Polymaker booth was divided into three exhibition areas: PolyTerra™ game area, product, model display area and PolySmooth™ castle area for increasing more interaction with our visitors. Let’s review the various impressive moments of this year’s exhibition.
PolyTerra™ gaming area
PolyTerra™ PLA area is highly praised as usual. We brought puzzles, building blocks, making and stacking games all printed with PolyTerra™ PLA. In the process of interaction and games, we showed the audience the material properties of PolyTerra™ and share our environmental protection activity relating to PolyTerra™ PLA: one tree planted with every spool sold. Since launching in February, our customers have planted tens of thousands of trees on our beautiful planet!
Polymaker display area of products and models
Polymaker brought 25 types of filaments coving a wide range of usages for all industries utilizing 3D printing.
For each filament, there are corresponding sample models next to them on the exhibition board to highlight their specific properties and applications.
PolySmooth™ castle
Printing the entire castle took nearly 400 hours with PolySmooth™, the filament that can be easily vapor polished by alcohol. During the exhibition, the castle has also become a sightseeing spot attracting many visitors to delve into the miniature world and take pictures.
We are excited to be exhibiting at the Rapid + TCT 2021 show from Sep 13th-15th. We are looking forward to meeting you there! Stop by our booth E7446 to learn more about the full range of our ever-growing product portfolio.
Booth Number: E7446
Location:
McCormick Place, Chicago IL
Time:
| Monday | September 13 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | registration 8:00 am |
| Tuesday | September 14 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | registration 8:00 am |
| Wednesday | September 15 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | registration 8:00 am |
What to expect?
RAPID + TCT is the most preeminent event in North America's for discovery, innovation, and networking in 3D manufacturing. It is the first live event after Covid so we are excited to see everyone IN PERSON again! PolyTerra™ will also officially meet everyone at the exhibition.
Polymaker portfolio
Polymaker will present the full range of our ever-growing product portfolio. We have a variety of products featuring sustainability, performance, and aesthetic pursuits to choose from.
In addition, we will showcase collaborations with our partners including NatureWorks, LulzBot, Wisconsin Precision Casting Corporation, JZ3D and Re:3D. These case studies cover a wide range of additive manufacturing scenarios: from artwork to real production of functional parts.
You can directly connect with our team members on-site, to hear about stories of how different Polymaker products are used in hands of hobbyists and professionals, and to brainstorm together the next breakthrough in additive manufacturing.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Formnext+PM South China
Polymaker will join Formnext+PM South China, the new show which will bring a brand new experience to China’s manufacturing industry, covering an array of advanced technology, equipment and products under the categories of additive manufacturing, materials, powder metallurgy, design, software and processing technologies.
1.PolyTerra™ Gaming Area
Polymaker will bring this year’s new environmentally friendly material, PolyTerra™ PLA, and invite our visitors to interact in various games in this area. The 3D printed games include tic tac toe, jigsaw puzzles, color guessing, and 3D printed Tippi Tree!
2.Polymaker product display area
Polymaker will also bring 24 materials and 2 hardware products in display area. The repertoire of filaments will be presented on the wall, and a model of each material will be placed next to it on a display board to give you a feel of the material surface and properties.
3.Mystery Castle
A 3D printed castle will be shown as well, which is printed in PolySmooth™, and can be safely polished with alcohol.
About Us:
Polymaker is a high-tech enterprise specializing in 3D printing materials. Empowered by leading-edge technology, high-standard products, and meticulous professional service, 3D printing technology has presented its irreplaceability and applicability in multiple industries. Nowadays, Polymaker has grown to be one of the top-ranking innovators and suppliers of extruded 3D printing materials. With the well-deserved reputation on hand, our products have served for myriads of domains including automobiles, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, medical services, daily necessities.
26th – 28th May, in Shanghai, Polymaker attended TCT Asia 2021, exhibiting a full portfolio of products and various new applications.
Polymaker booth was divided into 5 parts: PolyTerra™ PLA gaming zone, product portfolio presentation table, new applications area, PolyCore™ introduction, and 28mm game set display.
PolyTerra™ PLA Gaming Zone
PolyTerra™ PLA gaming zone was very popular. Visitors loved to play and interact with the Cube Puzzles (designed by brandonforty2), Pentomino, Tippi Tree (designed by Devin Montes), and NT Toys (designed by Nicolas Tokotuu), which were all printed with Polymaker PolyTerra™ PLA.
Visitors were able to better see and feel the unique matte surface finish of PolyTerra™ PLA and learn more about how the product recycled cardboard packaging helps avoid plastic waste and helps the planet by having a negative carbon footprint.
Polymaker has already planted 17,817 trees for our planet in the 1st quarter of 2021 and is planning to double this number in the second quarter.
Product portfolio presentation table
Polymaker exhibits a full portfolio of products including 25 different types of filaments and 2 hardware (Polysher™ & PolyBox™). PolyTerra™ PLA, PolyMide™ PA12-CF, Polymaker™ PC-r as well as the new PolyLite™ ASA colors are newly launched products in 2021.
Polymaker new applications area
Polymaker exhibited 4 applications in this area including automotive grille, motorcycle wheel, art lamp, and orthotics.
The automotive grille was printed by our partner HUARONG PRINTING with PolyLite™ ABS.
The art lamp was designed by the artist Zihan Zhao with Polymaker PLA product.
The motorcycle wheel was printed by IEMAI with Polymaker™ PC-ABS.
The orthotics was designed and printed by BLACK FLAME MEDICAL with Polymaker TPU material.
PolyCore™ area
Polymaker has developed new PolyCore™ pellet products designed for large-scale 3D printing used in different industries such as construction and home furniture.
28mm game set display
We exhibited a new set of gaming buildings which is designed by Infinite Dimensions.
It took around 400 hours to print the whole set with PolySmooth™.
Thanks for the support from all our partners and visitors. We also appreciate your attention to our social media posts and YouTube live-stream.
From 7th to 10th Jan 2020, Polymaker will attend CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Welcome to visit us at LVCC, South Hall 3, 31521.
In 2019, Polymaker launched 10 new products: PolySmooth™ new colors, PolyLite™ ASA, PolyMide™ PA6-CF, PolyMide™ PA6-GF, Sample Box 1, Sample Box 2, Sample Box 3, PolyMax™ PC-FR, Polymaker™ PC-ABS, and Polymaker™ PC-PBT. Polymaker will exhibit all these new products at CES 2020.
Up to now, Polymaker has already released 22 different kinds of products providing one of the most comprehensive 3D printing filaments portfolio in the world.
Welcome to visit us, talk to our team and learn more about Polymaker during CES.
Polymaker will attend Formnext 2019 exhibition from the 19th to the 22nd of November at Messe Frankfurt. You are welcome to visit us at our stand number 121-E111.
Polymaker has been participating in Formnext since 2016. Formnext is one of the leading exhibitions on additive manufacturing and the next generation of production. Polymaker always chooses to show our latest development of 3D printing materials, case studies and materials solutions for industrial applications etc, in this show to the world.
A sneak peek of what you can expect from Polymaker at Formnext 2019
New industrial range products
Polymaker introduced Industrial Range products to the market this year. So far, there are 4 products available in this range: PolyMax™ PC-FR, PolyMide™ PA6-CF, PolyMide™ PA6-GF, and Polymaker™ PC-ABS. Polymaker™ PC-PBT will be formally launched during Formnext.
3D printing material solution for the automotive industry
Polymaker is now offering 3D printing materials that can be used for the automotive industry from prototyping, to the production, to aftermarket applications. The Belgian motorcycle brand Sarolea will be presenting with Polymaker to show how 3D printing can be used from prototyping to production.
Large-scale pellet 3D printing
New applications of large-scale 3D printing emerge continuously. Coin Robotics develops large-scale 3D printing equipment and solutions with Polymaker. We will together show three most representative and up to date applications at Formnext 2019.
Open talk arrangement
Polymaker will have an open talk area to introduce and discuss 5 topics.
Polymaker will be exhibiting at the Rapid + TCT 2019 show from May 21st-23rd, at Cobo Center, Detroit, MI. The Polymaker team is looking forward to meeting you there.
Welcome to visit our booth: 1821
What to expect?
New products:
A new weather-resistant Polymaker product will first be shown at [Rapid + TCT 2019]: PolyLite™ ASA is similar to ABS but with improved weather resistance. Its UV resistance and excellent mechanical properties make it the perfect choice for real-life applications or parts that will spend time outdoors. Meet with the Polymaker team to learn more about weather resistance and potential applications for ASA.
3D Printing Material Solutions for Industrial Applications:
Polymaker developed a custom grade of ASA with glass fiber reinforcement to produce the world’s first 3D printed plastic bridge project owned by Shanghai Construction Group. The material was fine-tuned to the printing process producing repeatable characteristics to meet the unique demands of this project. As 3D printing develops, Polymaker has witnessed a greater integration between material, machine and process and Polymaker are happy to develop custom material solutions for large scale printing projects like this bridge.
Polymaker will exhibit a small section of the bridge at the [Rapid + TCT 2019].
3D Printed Patterns for Metal Casting:
3D printing patterns for investment casting is increasingly becoming the go-to solution for artisans, engineers, and industrial professionals for short production runs and quicker design iteration. With Ash-Free™ technology, PolyCast™ allows for a very clean burn out during the casting process, it is a perfect choice for small quantity casting by reducing expensive tooling and long lead times. You can learn more about what PolyCast™ can do at [Rapid + TCT 2019].
Polymaker portfolio
As usual, Polymaker is going to show the full range of its ever-growing product portfolio. Polymaker has all kinds of high quality and performance products for you to choose from.
Polymaker team look forward to seeing you there!
21st – 23rd February, Shanghai, Polymaker attended 2019 TCT Asia, exhibiting a full portfolio of products, technologies, and cutting-edge applications in various industries. During the show, Polymaker announced to join the Ultimaker Material Alliance Program.
Polymaker is enthusiastic to introduce 3D printing technology into different industries through its best quality products, technologies, and considerate services.
To show the results of working on this, Polymaker exhibited case studies in automotive, construction, aerospace, UVA, fashionwear and gaming industries, covering industrial, professional, and consumer markets at TCT.
Automotive Industry
The eco-car from Tongji University ZEAL team was shown at Polymaker booth. The shell of the car was printed using Polymaker nylon product PolyMide™ CoPA. 3D printing technology helped ZEAL team to create the shape of car shell they wanted which can help to reduce the air resistance. In the meanwhile, the choice of printing material and printing infill percentage can reduce the weight of the car. These benefits enable the eco-car to be more energy-efficient.
Custom Import Arts are a sports car tuning company focusing predominately on imported Japanese sports cars designed for the track. Offering a wide range of services from tuning to remapping, they’ve found that PolyMide™ CoPA is the perfect materials to create custom fixtures and intakes that can withstand the high heat and pressures involved in and around the engine. This display shows an Air Intake printed in PolyMide™ CoPA fitted to a Honda NSX.
Construction
Polymaker & COIN-ROBOT have developed the worlds largest FFF plastic printing system commissioned by the Shanghai construction group to print large scale plastic parts. The first project is a pedestrian bridge which will be the longest 3D printed landscape bridge in the world, located in a public park in Shanghai.
Aerospace industry
Polymaker developed a flame retardant Polycarbonate based material for China Eastern airline to produce interior spare parts in cabins. The application of 3D printing tech and Polymaker material will help China Eastern airline highly reduce the lead time and cost to get spare parts.
UVA
An Indian company, Drona Aviation, chooses to use PolyMax™ PLA to fabricate the frame of their new generation product Pluto X. PolyMax™ PLA is equipped with Polymaker’s Nano-reinforcement technology which makes it around 8 times tougher than normal PLA. Pluto X is an easy DIY, programmable and crash resistant drone thanks to PolyMax™ PLA.
Fashionware
Czech brand, Laura Jonas, uses PolyMax™ PLA, PolySmooth™, and PolyWood™ to design and produce jewelry including Necklace, earrings, bracelet or even rings. The high-quality Polymaker materials and unique aesthetic options allow Laura Jonas to bring their design to life. Skilled designers take full advantages of 3D printing technologies, Polymaker materials’ aesthetic colors, the great toughness of PolyMax™ PLA, and the unique surface finish of PolySmooth™ and PolyWood™.
Gaming
One of the most attractive case studies of the Polymaker booth was made in partnership with Infinite Dimensions. This whole village has been printed using PolySmooth™. After being polished by Polysher™, these miniatures maintain all the details and can be easily painted.
The 3D printed giant LEGO dozer is created by Matt Denton. It took around 600 hours to finish printing all the part in one single 3D printer. When you plan a 3D printing project which will take 600 hours, the reliability and consistency of materials become quite a crucial factor. The huge Lego dozer is printed with PolyLite™ PLA and PolyMax™ PLA. Jam-Free™ technology ensures the reliability and consistency of them.
6 new products were shown at TCT Asia as well
These new products will soon be all available to the markets.
Polymaker will attend [RAPID + TCT 2019] during May 21-23 at Cobo Center, Detroit, MI. If you feel like to know more about Polymaker, welcome to our booth by then.
【TCT Asia】2019 will be held during 21st – 23rd February at SNIEC (Shanghai New International Expo Centre), Shanghai, China. Serving as Polymaker's "Home" show, they have booked their biggest ever booth, with 3D printed vehicles, a huge range of 3D printed models and even parts of the booth itself are 3D printed! Polymaker will be exhibiting 7 product families, case studies collected from Polymaker's global customers and some of the new products that will be launched in 2019.
Welcome to visit Polymaker's booth. The team is ready to introduce products, technologies, case studies and answer your questions.
Forecast
7 Product Families
Polymaker classifies its existing filaments and hardware into 7 product families: PolyLite™，PolyMax™，PolyMide™，PolyDissolve™，PolyFlex™，Specialty and Hardware. The family concept is helpful for customers to easily select the most suitable materials and helps categorize filaments with room for expansion.
7 Case Studies
Polymaker has been involved with 7 fantastic case studies on display at TCT Asia. Each of them can represent a unique application in 3D printing, featuring the manufacture of an Eco-car, Automobile modification, the design & manufacturing of a UVA, large-scale 3D printing applications, Aerospace, and Gaming.
Polymaker has invited their large scale 3D printing partner Coin-Robotics to join the exhibition. Coin-Robotics successfully 3D printed the first plastic pedestrian footbridge for Shanghai Construction Group at the beginning of this year.
Tongji Zeal Eco-Power team will also be on the Polymaker booth with their famous Eco-car which is manufactured using Polymaker Nylon and TPU.
6 Technologies
What sets Polymaker apart from their competitors? In house technologies. Polymaker now has 6 technologies: Jam-Free™, Warp-Free™, Layer-Free™, Ash-Free™, Nano-reinforcement, and Stabilized Foaming™.
6 New Products
Polymaker will exhibit 6 new products: PolyMax™ PETG, PolyDissolve™ S1, PolyLite™ ASA, PolySmooth™ 5 new colors, N600CF20（Carbon fiber reinforced nylon 6）, and N600GF25（Glass fiber reinforced nylon 6）.
Polymaker team is looking forward to seeing you there!
Last week, Polymaker made the 2nd journey to Las Vegas attending CES 2019.
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) serves as a global landmark platform for companies to introduce innovations and breakthrough technologies to the consumer market. Polymaker doubled the size of the booth for 2019 and brought the whole product portfolio to CES along with some selected case studies.
Case Studies
Polymaker chose to show 3 application cases that clearly illustrate the unique properties Polymaker products offer. These cases were very popular among visitors, with many stopping to check out the detail of the PolySmooth™ miniature diorama.
The impressive designs come from Infinite Dimensions Games, and were all printed with PolySmooth™ and polished by the Polysher™. With the whole set taking over 400 hours to print the level of detail of the models attracted many visitors to the Polymaker booth.
The 3D printed Giant Lego go-kart belongs to Matt Denton and gained a lot of attention from the CES ramblers. The reliability of Polymaker PLA allowed Matt to print the whole Go-Kart (98 pieces) in just 170hrs. This was all printed on the Taz 6 with the MOARstruder that's capable of printing big layer lines (0.4mm) very fast. Matt opted for Polymaker materials for the ease of printing, Jam-Free™ Technology and dimensional accuracy. This meant he could print quick and all the Lego blocks would snap together with a tight fit.
Laura Jonas jewelry set is always full of attraction no matter where and when it shows up. For most Polymaker visitors at CES 2019, it was their first time to see such beautiful 3D printed jewelry. One gentleman said this might be the kind of thing that could justify buying a 3D printer for his wife. Either way, Laura Jonas continue to lead the way in the 3D printing fashion scene.
New Products
Polymaker launched PolyMax™ PETG, PolyDissolve™ S1, N600(Nylon 6), N600CF20(Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6), and N600GF25(Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon6) at CES 2019.
PETG, an already popular material in America last year sees Polymaker add their Nano-reinforcement technology PETG creating PolyMax™ PETG a filament that's easy to print and offers double the toughness of regular PETG. PolyMax™ PETG still offers the great printing characteristics of PETG but with the added stiffness and toughness makes it a great all-rounder filament for everyday printing as well as prototyping. The Nano-reinforcement technology has already been used to produce bestsellers such as PolyMax™ PLA and PolyMax™ PC (Polycarbonate) with the addition of PolyMax™ PETG the PolyMax™ family gets stronger and stronger.
PolyDissolve™ S1 is the first product of PolyDissolve™ family. This family offers dissolvable support solutions for Polymaker filaments, PolyDissolve™ S1 is tailors specifically for PLA, TPU, PVB and Nylon and works well with PolyMax™ PLA, PolyLite™ PLA, PolyWood™, PolyFlex™ TPU95, PolySmooth™, PolyCast™, PolyMide™ CoPA so far. Polymaker will grow this family to offer more support options compatible with more materials in the future.
The Polymaker Industrial N600 series drew interest from the automotive sector in search of practical materials primarily focused on heat resistance. The Glass and Carbon filled options offer the added mechanical properties required by the automotive sector.
The most popular materials at Polymaker booth were the advanced engineering 3D printing filaments including PolyMide™ CoPA and PolyMax™ PC (formerly PC-Max™). It seems that more large multinational companies are introducing 3D printing technology into their internal product development and prototyping process. Advanced filaments such as PolyMide™ CoPA and PolyMax™ PC often top the bill meeting their requirements on toughness and heat resistance.
Last but not the least, Polymaker team would like to show our gratitude to all the visitors who were willing to spend time at our booth, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at CES in Las Vegas and were happy to meet the many enthusiasts pushing the boundaries of 3D printing.
Polymaker has already confirmed to attend some of the best 3D printing exhibitions in the world in 2019. If you want to know about Polymaker’s products, solutions and applications, please keep an eye on the following 5 exhibitions. Polymaker team is looking forward to having a face-to-face communication with you.
CES 2019
Date: 8th - 11th January
Venue: South Hall 3, LVCC (Las Vegas Convention Center), Las Vegas, NV, USA
Booth: 32024
CES serves as a global stage for introducing innovations and breakthrough technologies to the markets. Polymaker provides consumer and professional markets with best in class 3D printing materials. Welcome to visit Polymaker at CES this year!
TCT Japan 2019
Date: 30th January - 1st February
Venue: East Exhibition Hall 6, Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
Booth: 6N-22
3D Printing Japan is the number one event in Japan for additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology. From 2019, 3D Printing Japan is renamed as “TCT Japan”. Polymaker will attend this professional and the best exhibition in Japan at the end of this month.
TCT Asia 2019
Date: 21st - 23rd February
Venue: Hall W5, SNIEC (Shanghai New International Expo Center), Shanghai, China
Booth: W5 - F50
TCT Asia has built its fame as one of the leading 3D technology exhibitions in the Asia market. As usual, Polymaker will make full preparations for this show.
Rapid + TCT 2019
Date: 21st - 23rd May
Venue: Cobo Center, Detroit, MI, USA
Booth Number: To be announced
RAPID + TCT is North America's preeminent event for 3D manufacturing. The newest products and technologies are often firstly announced here. Polymaker will also bring the latest innovations and new products there.
Formnext 2019
Date: 19th - 2nd November
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Booth Number: To be announced
Formnext is the leading exhibition for additive manufacturing technologies, 3D printing, as well as tool and mould making. Polymaker will highlight its industrial-grade products and 3D printing solutions at Formnext.
Polymaker has been growing continuously and rapidly ever since it was founded. We produce high quality 3D printing materials with a comprehensive range of properties and functions, ranging from high engineering strength to unique aesthetic solutions. Polymaker keeps adding new innovative, cutting edge materials to continuously grow their portfolio.
We are fully prepared to show Polymaker portfolio, technologies and new products at CES 2019. Welcome to visit booth 32024. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Polymaker introduces new products to America
Polymaker's latest materials hit the US this year, introducing six new material solutions to the ever-growing American market.
- PolyMax™ PETG offers better mechanical properties than any other regular PETG making it a good candidate for a wide range of applications.
- PolyDissolve™ S1 is a water dissolvable support for PLA. TPU, PVB and Nylon based filaments from our portfolio. It is specifically engineered to have a perfect interface with these materials while also displaying good solubility.
- PolyCast™ is a filament designed to produce investment patterns for investment casting applications. 3D printing significantly cuts down both the cost and lead time by eliminating the tooling process.
- N600 is a PA6 filament with excellent mechanical properties and printability.
- N600GF25 is a glass fiber reinforced PA6 filament with excellent toughness and heat resistance.
- N600CF20 is a carbon fiber reinforced PA6 filament with extreme stiffness and excellent heat resistance.
Polymaker team is looking forward to seeing you there!
Polymaker announces another round of investment and launches of PolyMax™ PETG, PolyDissolve™ S1, and PolyCast™ at Formnext
Polymaker recently announced another round of investment led by Skytrace Capital and followed by ShareLink Capital.
Polymaker, known for producing high quality and innovative 3D printing materials throughout the industry, has been growing rapidly ever since it was founded. Polymaker has developed a global distribution channel in over 100 countries and regions which is headquartered in Shanghai with offices in Utrecht, Netherlands and Savannah, U.S.
Polymaker produces high quality 3D printing materials with a comprehensive range of properties and functions, ranging from high engineering strength to unique aesthetic solutions. Polymaker keeps adding new innovative, cutting edge materials to continually grow their portfolio.
To meet the industrial-grade and enterprise-level needs, Polymaker Industrial was established at the beginning of 2017. In a short time, many milestone achievements have been realized up to date.
“Polymaker succeeded again in gaining investment against the trend of depressive capital winter. It proves the fact that 3D printing industry is still developing rapidly, and Polymaker’s development and strategies obtain the trust from both the capital and markets.” Polymaker President Dr. Xiaofan Luo explained.
Polymaker has contributed 6 new products this year and taken part in many ground breaking applications in 3D printing, such as the XEV 3D printed vehicle and the world’s largest plastic printer. At Formnext 2018 in Frankfurt on 13th – 16th November, Polymaker exhibited 3 new products: PolyMax™ PETG, PolyDissolve™ S1, PolyCast™.
- PolyMax™ PETG offers better mechanical properties than any other regular PETG making it a good candidate for a wide range of applications.
- PolyDissolve™ S1 is a water dissolvable support for PLA, TPU, PVB and Nylon based filaments from our portfolio. It is specifically engineered to have a perfect interface with these materials while also displaying good solubility.
- PolyCast™ is a filament designed to produce investment patterns for investment casting applications. 3D printing significantly cuts down both the cost and lead time by eliminating the tooling process.
New N600(Nylon 6) series from Polymaker industrials were firstly shown to the public at Formnext as well. The N600 series are a new set of Nylon 6 based filaments with excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance. Designed for applications that require strong parts such as tooling in automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing and consumer goods. The N600 series is equipped with Polymaker’s Warp-Free™ Technology which allows large scale printing without a heated chamber. The first three N600 series products are N600 (Nylon 6), N600GF25 (Glass fiber reinforced Nylon 6) and N600CF20 (Carbon fiber reinforced Nylon 6).
- N600 is a PA6 filament with excellent mechanical properties and printability.
- N600GF25 is a glass fiber reinforced PA6 filament with excellent toughness and heat resistance.
- N600CF20 is a carbon fiber reinforced PA6 filament with extreme stiffness and excellent heat resistance.
Apart from these new amazing products, Polymaker also showed some of latest industrial-grade and enterprise-level applications.
Belgium automotive modification company, Custom Import Arts, uses PolyMide™ CoPA to make customized air intake for NSX sports car. The air intake part shown at Formnext has been sanded and painted, it can be used as final part. This application illustrates the great advantage of 3D printing large size part with PolyMide™ CoPA. Polymaker patented Warp-Free™ Technology allows large scale printing without worrying about warping problem. And it is easy to do post-processing for PolyMide™ CoPA, the outstanding mechanical and thermal properties also make it a perfect choice for a wide range of practical applications.
Indian company, Drona Aviation, chooses to use PolyMax™ PLA to fabricate the frame of their new generation product Pluto X. PolyMax™ PLA is equipped with Polymaker’s Nano-reinforcement technology which makes it around 8 times tougher than normal PLA and about 20% tougher than ABS. Pluto X is an easy DYI, programmable and crash resistant drone thanks to PolyMax™ PLA.
Czech brand, Laura Jonas, uses PolyMax™ PLA, PolySmooth™, and PolyWood™ to design and produce jewelry including: Necklace, earrings, bracelet or even rings. The high quality Polymaker materials and unique aesthetic options allow Laura Jonas to bring their design to life. Skilled designers take full advantages of 3D printing technologies, Polymaker materials’ aesthetic colors, the great toughness of PolyMax™ PLA, and the unique surface finish of PolySmooth™ and PolyWood™.
One of the most attractive case studies of the Polymaker booth was made in partnership with Infinite Dimensions. This whole village has been printed using PolySmooth™. After polished by Polysher™, these miniatures maintain all the details and can be easily painted.
Polymaker is working closely with Shanghai Construction Group (SCG) and Coin Robotics to unlock large scale 3D printing. SCG is behind the shanghai tower (second tallest tower in the world) and the Shanghai subway (largest underground network system in the world). The goal of the first project is to print a large pedestrian bridge. With their 24m by 4m by 1.5m 3D printer, they are using our special ASA reinforced material to ensure the best properties for the process and application.
Polymaker provides polycarbonate C515FR to China Eastern airline helping them to manufacture the cabin interior parts replacements by 3D printing them in house in order to save cost and cut down lead time. C515FR is a flame-retardant material which can score V-0 in a UL-94 test. It also has excellent mechanical properties and can be easily post processed.
The world first mass-producible 3D printed car – LSEV appeared on Polymaker booth. This car is planned to be mass produced using extrusion based 3D printing with the new Polymaker Industrial N600 series of materials. The bumper and rocker cover from the 2rd generation of LSEV prototype were exhibited to demonstrate the agility and iteration capability of adopting 3D printing in manufacturing.
It was a great opportunity for Polymaker to present new products, new technologies and the latest industrial applications at Formnext. A lot of interests, inquiries and compliments were received. Polymaker will continue to display new innovations in 3D printing through the application of their materials.
About Polymaker
Polymaker is a company dedicated to developing new and functional materials for the 3D printing industry. Polymaker has won two major awards in 2017: "Material Company of The Year" from 3D Printing Industry and "Technology Innovation Award – Materials" from TCT. This marks the company's growing reputation which has become more widely recognized at a global scale. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, Polymaker now has global offices in the USA, Netherlands and Japan. With their state-of-the-art research and development center, Polymaker is pioneering the development of engineering grade materials for use across many industries.
