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3D Systems announces collaboration with TE Connectivity
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3D Systems announces collaboration with TE Connectivity

3D Systems (DDD) announced its collaboration with TE Connectivity (TEL) 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(R)1-recognized long-term thermal aging study. 3D Systems’ Application Innovation Group collaborated with TE Connectivity’s team to develop a full production workflow from design to a finished connector. The program included the development and UL certification of a new Figure 4 material. UL regulatory approval has been obtained, including UL94 V0 flame rating at 0.4mm, Glow Wire Ignition of 800 degrees C, Comparative Tracking Index of 600V, and Relative Temperature Index for long-term electrical and mechanical use of 150C and 130C, respectively.

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