3d systems collaborates with te connectivity on innovative solution to additively manufacture electrical connectors
Rock hill, s.c., march 20, 2023 (globe newswire) -- 3d systems (nyse:ddd) today announced its collaboration with te connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, to jointly develop an additive manufacturing solution to produce electrical connectors meeting stringent ul regulatory requirements. the solution comprising 3d systems' figure 4 ® modular, figure 4 material, 3d sprint ® software, and services was designed to meet te connectivity's unique requirements for material performance and high tolerance, reliable printing. the foundation of the solution is a newly developed photopolymer 3d systems engineered specifically to meet te connectivity's requirements. in addition to a world-class flammability rating at 0.4mm thickness, it is the first known printable photopolymer to complete a ul® 1-recognized long-term thermal aging (rti) study. this material combined with an optimized print process enables the necessary reliability and accuracy required for te connectivity's products. using 3d systems' figure 4 technology, the combination of new material properties, speed, and accuracy allows the production of rugged industrial products for the first time, targeted at appliances, cellular and data-center applications. additive manufacturing provides te connectivity freedom of design to create complex geometries that would be difficult to create using injection molding. it increases flexibility for low volume, quick turn production runs, and tooling avoidance, allowing te to quickly demonstrate its capabilities and its customers to more efficiently meet demand.
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