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SL rapid tooling provides ideal system approach
A leading French service bureau has used NanoTool to make production tools for the injection moulding of pill dispensers for the medical industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 August 2008
Stereolithography material handles the heat
The Nanotool ceramic-like SL resin is extremely accurate and is the only SL resin capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 250C.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 June 2008
Rapid prototyping helps recreate ancient colours
Multicoloured Gods breaks new ground as the first large-scale effort to recreate the original appearance of ancient sculpture.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 April 2008
Clear resin suits high-quality lenses
WaterClear Ultra closely mirrored the behaviour of the high-clarity acrylic and demonstrated higher clarity than the commercial grade polycarbonate sheet.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 November 2007
Stereolithography material has clear advantage
WaterShed XC delivers parts that look more like true, clear engineered plastic.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 November 2007
Stereolithography solution offers high durability
DMX-SL is based on a technology which produces resins with extremely high impact strength and resistance to breakage.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 June 2007
Rapid prototyping material commercialised
DSM Somos' NanoTool prototyping material allows for faster processing and reduced finishing requirements, speeding part production
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 February 2007
Stereolithography resins range showcases benefits
DSM Somos showcased its four newest resins at the recent 2006 EuroMold exhibition held in Frankfurt, Germany
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 December 2006
SL material claims superior sidewall quality
DSM Somos has announced the commercialisation of NanoTool, the third generation of Somos ProtoComposite materials.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 November 2006
Materials add new options in prototyping
Somos continues to drive the stereolithography market forward with the commercialisation of four new products designed to expand the capabilities of the RP industry.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 November 2006
Plastics bring spider robots to life
The innovative use of DSM Somos stereolithography plastics has enabled Ken Rinaldo to realise his design for a new method of robotic movement.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 October 2006
Investments guarantee materials supply
Recent investments in production capability in the USA and Europe continue to ensure the ready availability of stereolithography materials for customers worldwide.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 August 2006
Website helps make prototyping connections
A newly upgraded search process on the DSM Somos website allows OEMs to seek out service bureaux by location or by the Somos materials they offer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 August 2006
Oxetane chemistry produces novel SL materials
DSM Somos has introduced three new ABS-like resins representing the second generation of Somos Oxetane Advantage materials.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 July 2006
Stereolithography materials offer novel properties
Stereolithography resin leader DSM Somos has officially introduced its lineup of new materials for 2006.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 June 2006
Positive feedback for prototyping resin
Multi-purpose stereolithography resin combines the mechanical performance of polypropylene with an aesthetic similar to white injection moulded materials.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 April 2006
DSM and 3D Systems resolve patent disagreement
DSM Somos and 3D Systems have agree to settle patent litigation pending in Germany and to cross-license patents and other intellectual property relating to stereolithography materials.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 January 2006
Study confirms suitability of SL resin
Chicago-area service bureau Express Pattern used Somos WaterShed 11120 stereolithography resin to produce investment cast patterns resulting in a metal part yield of close to 95%.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 December 2005
Mammoth technology puts resins to good use
European rapid prototyping service bureau Materialise is expanding capacity for its large-frame SL machines, after more than five years of unprecedented success with the technology.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 December 2005
SL resin passes cast pattern test
Chicago-area service bureau Express Pattern used Somos WaterShed 11120 stereolithography resin to produce investment cast patterns resulting in a metal part yield of close to 95%.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 October 2005
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