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Ultimaker and LEHVOSS Group: Scaling industrial applications for 3D printing<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

Ultimaker is committed to an open materials system, unlocking the potential for the approximately 70,000 3D printing materials that currently exist on the market through the Ultimaker Material Alliance<\/a>. <\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cIf we believe that 3D printing is a serious production method, I don\u2019t think there is a role for a 3D printer producer to really determine what the materials are that our customers should use,\u201d Paul Heiden, SVP Product Manager at Ultimaker, said.

As the technology continues to improve on its ability to produce end-use parts, it becomes even more critical that customers are assured that the materials they use are of high quality and reliable. It\u2019s up to 3D printer and 3D printing filament manufacturers to provide that assurance.
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<\/div>\n<\/path>\n<\/path><\/svg>\nScaling industrial applications for 3D printing<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

It starts with the material<\/h2>\n

When creating or designing a part \u2013 especially an end-use part \u2013 the material is the first step in the 3D printing process. This is where a project\u2019s vision begins to solidify. After the proper material has been decided upon, users can begin to think about the perfect printer for the job.

This is why LEHVOSS Group\u2019s new LUVOCOM\u00ae 3F Filament series presented a ripe opportunity for both Ultimaker and LEHVOSS. These filaments are suitable for high-performance industrial applications, and available in four different materials. They are based on PAHT\u00ae and PET \u2013\u202ftwo of which are carbon-fiber reinforced. They are highly processable even in unheated installation spaces, distortion-free, and durable \u2013 optimal properties for many industrial end-use applications.

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Paul Heiden, SVP Product Manager at Ultimaker, left, and Thomas Oehmichen, Managing Partner at LEHVOSS Group.<\/div><\/div>\n

\u201cWe are only highly interested in producing advanced materials, and we need partners
because we really want to push forward quality and bring things forward,\u201d Thomas Oehmichen, Managing Partner at LEHVOSS Group, said. \n<\/p>\n

Safe, reproducible, reliable<\/h2>\n

That need for partnership was fulfilled through an agreement between Ultimaker and LEHVOSS. The two companies will work together to obtain T\u00dcV S\u00dcD certification for LUVOCOM\u00ae 3F filaments on Ultimaker printers. The certification covers material properties and the print process provided by the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle<\/a>, and is a major step towards industrialization and scalability of the 3D printing industry.

\u201cTogether with LEHVOSS Group, we make sure we offer a solution where our customers can rely on the use of materials that are provided by specialists like LEHVOSS \u2013 and we make sure it works with our printers,\u201d Heiden said.

\u201cThe maturity of the market is now there. The people want to move,\u201d Oehmichen added.
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Ultimaker and LEHVOSS will work together to obtain T\u00dcV S\u00dcD certification for LUVOCOM\u00ae 3F filaments on Ultimaker printers. <\/div><\/div>\n

What’s in it for the end user?<\/h2>\n

T\u00dcV S\u00dcD certification is a voluntary certification mark which shows that a product meets essential technical, quality, and safety requirements under the German Equipment and Product Safety Act. However, for flame-retardant or ESD-safe applications \u2013 and many others used in industries such as automotive, railway, and medical \u2013 T\u00dcV S\u00dcD certification is often a requirement. Acquiring the certification shows Ultimaker\u2019s and LEHVOSS\u2019s commitment to consistency, continuity, reliability, reproducibility, and compliance.

End users will now be able to rely on Ultimaker and LEHVOSS for a complete proposition \u2013 materials, workflow, and certification. By lowering the barrier to adoption, offering a sense of security, and providing solutions to applications which require certification, the Ultimaker-LEHVOSS partnership helps 3D printing in its journey to become a go-to option for industrial end-use applications.

\u201cWe are now moving into a new level in 3D printing,\u201d Heiden said. \u201c[It] really requires a new level of investment, a new level of effort to get things right \u2026 getting to the point where we meet the requirements that everybody expects us to deliver end parts.\u201d

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