Biocompatible Polymers

Depending on the way in which additively manufactured parts interact with the human body, they need to meet certain requirements. The high temperature and chemical resistance of some of our materials make them ideal for a great variety of applications and devices requiring biocompatibility. The materials are tested for cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity, and material-mediated pyrogenicity. To clarify if your biocompatibility requirements are met, talk to us.

Naturally, our SLS and FDR technology only require polymer material and laser power for production. The waiving of agents or binders in the production process reduces risks right from the start. Considering customer-specific influence (e.g. additives, manufacturing process), please be aware that the biocompatibility of a material does not allow any direct conclusion to be drawn about the biocompatibility of the produced part. 

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PA 1101 Climate Neutral

The whitish, slightly translucent, additively manufactured parts made from biobased PA 11 are characterized by high impact resistance and elongation at break. They do not splinter even under high mechanical loads. 

Highlights

  • High ductility
  • High impact resistance
  • Balanced property profile
  • Biobased material

Typical Applications

  • Impact-resistant applications, which may not splinter when applied with a load, e.g, coverings or housings
  • Functional parts that reuqire a high elongation at break, e.g., clips or buckles
  • Eye wear in the consumer good industry

Typical Part Properties

  • Tensile Modulus 1651 MPa
  • Tensile Strength 51 MPa
  • Nominal Strain at break 31 %
  • Temperature of deflection under load 1.80 MPa 48 °C
  • Temperature of deflection under load 0.45 MPa 182 °C

PA 1101

The whitish, slightly translucent, additively manufactured parts made from biobased PA 11 are characterized by high impact resistance and elongation at break. They do not splinter even under high mechanical loads. 

Highlights

  • High ductility
  • High impact resistance
  • Balanced property profile
  • Biobased material

Typical Applications

  • Impact-resistant applications, which may not splinter when applied with a load, e.g, coverings or housings
  • Functional parts that require a high elongation at break, e.g., hinges, clips or buckles
  • Eye wear in the consumer good industry
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PA 2200 CarbonReduced Balance

PA 2200 CarbonReduced, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. It combines a heavily reduced CO2e footprint with the well-known technical properties of PA 2200.

Highlights

  • 100% proven quality and 45% less CO2e
  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads

PA 2200 Balance

PA 2200, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. PA 2200 is also available as as PA 2200 CarbonReduced with a reduced carbon footprint.

Highlights

  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads

EOS TPU 1301

The parts made from this white material are extremely hydrolysis-resistant, with high resilience and good tribological properties. The part design influences the degree of flexibility of the parts purposeful.

Highlights

  • Great resilience
  • Good hydrolysis resistance
  • High UV-stability
  • Very good shock absorption
  • Shore hardness 86 A
  • Low refresh rate

Typical Applications

  • Footwear & lifestyle parts that demand elastomeric properties, e. g. handles, shoe soles
  • Automotive & industry parts, e.g. tubes, bellows, seals, gaskets
  • Protective sports gear, e.g. helmet cushioning
  • Applications usually made from foam can be replaced by lattice structures in EOS TPU 1301
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PA 2200 CarbonReduced Performance

PA 2200 CarbonReduced, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. It combines a heavily reduced CO2e footprint with the well-known technical properties of PA 2200.

Highlights

  • 100% proven quality and 45% less CO2e
  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads

PA 2201

Components made from this pigment free polyamide 12 powder are white but appear slightly transparent. With properties otherwise comparable to PA 2200 – strength, rigidity and good chemical resistance – parts made from PA 2201 can be approved for use in the medical industry. 

Highlights

  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads
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PA 2200 CarbonReduced Speed

PA 2200 CarbonReduced, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. It combines a heavily reduced CO2e footprint with the well-known technical properties of PA 2200.

Highlights

  • 100% proven quality and 45% less CO2e
  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads
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PA 2200 CarbonReduced Top Quality

PA 2200 CarbonReduced, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. It combines a heavily reduced CO2e footprint with the well-known technical properties of PA 2200.

Highlights

  • 100% proven quality and 45% less CO2e
  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads
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PA 2200 CarbonReduced Top Speed

PA 2200 CarbonReduced, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. It combines a heavily reduced CO2e footprint with the well-known technical properties of PA 2200.

Highlights

  • 100% proven quality and 45% less CO2e
  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads

PA 2200 Performance

PA 2200, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. PA 2200 is also available as as PA 2200 CarbonReduced with a reduced carbon footprint.

Highlights

  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads

PA 2200 Speed

PA 2200, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. PA 2200 is also available as as PA 2200 CarbonReduced with a reduced carbon footprint.

Highlights

  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads

PA 2200 Top Quality

PA 2200, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. PA 2200 is also available as as PA 2200 CarbonReduced with a reduced carbon footprint.

Highlights

  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads

PA 2200 Top Speed

PA 2200, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. PA 2200 is also available as as PA 2200 CarbonReduced with a reduced carbon footprint.

Highlights

  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eye wear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping, that include hinges or threads