RenShape Is Next Generation SL Photopolymer

By DE Editors

To meet tight time-to-market schedules for a new infrared camera, a Swedish prototyping and part production service bureau, Prototal AB,  recently turned to RenShape SL 7810 photopolymer, produced by Huntsman Advanced Materials (Salt Lake City, UT), a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals.

RenShape SL 7810 photopolymer is a white, antimony-free, ABS-like resin that yields accurate, durable parts with a high-quality surface finish. Using this next-generation stereolithography (SL) material from Huntsman, Prototal built several design iterations of the camera, taking two days for each functional prototype.

RenShape SL 7810 photopolymer combines good impact strength with long-term dimensional stability, even at temperatures of up to 104ºF (40oC) and 90 percent humidity. The product, when processed in Prototal’s SLA 5000 equipment, features a low viscosity and high green strength. Cured and painted SL prototypes can be completed in one week.

Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive,  aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology,  agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances, and packaging. For more information, visit Huntsman Advanced Materials.

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