Objet Announces New Rubber-Like Flexible Material for RP

By DE Editors

September 19, 2007 – Objet Geometries Ltd. (Rehovot, Israel) announced the newest addition to its FullCure line of photopolymer materials. The new resin – TangoPlus, FullCure930 – expands the Tango family of rubber-like materials, offering 218 percent elongation at break, toughness and durability and high resistance to tearing.

The new material offers unmatched combination of mechanical properties that sets a new standard in rubber-like performance. At 218%, the elongation at break of TangoPlus is more than double that of any other rapid prototyping material available on the market. It is highly resistant to tearing and has a Ross Flex measurement in excess of 150,000.

Thus, TangoPlus offers resistance to deterioration, making it ideal for models that are likely to be exposed to long use or rough handling, particularly applications requiring rubber-like flexibility and durability, such as gaskets and seals, hoses, athletic footwear, toys and more.

TangoPlus FullCure930 a semi-translucent elastomer builds on the success of the market-proven TangoGray and TangoBlack materials, which also offer specific levels of elasticity. With the addition of TangoPlus to the Tango family, Objet now offers the widest range of rubber-like materials in the rapid prototyping and 3-D modeling market.

TangoPlus is targeted to the professional models of its Eden 3-Dimensional Printing Systems, the Eden500V and Eden350V. It is delivered in convenient sealed 3.6kg cartridges.

Please contact Objet Geometries, Ltd. for more information.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.