(AIM3D: Rostock, Germany) -- The composite extrusion modeling 3D process shows great potential to be cost-effective compared to alternative 3D printing processes. In cooperation with the University of Rostock, the startup company AIM3D has conducted a series of tests with PA6GF30 (BASF Ultramid B3WG6) material. Test specimens were printed on the AIM3D ExAM 255 and ExAM 510 machines, and the tensile strength of the specimens was compared with alternative processes such as injection molding and conventional 3D printing. Evaluations of the material tests were surprising: Printed PA6GF30 is clearly superior to other 3D printing processes and almost achieves the tensile strength of classic injection molding.

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