PEEK Additive Manufacturing: PEEK & PAEK 3D printing

At a glance

Unlocking the possibilities for 3D printing PEEK and PAEK

We are at the fore of PAEK innovation, working with industry pioneers to meet unrealised needs

video

Introducing a new 3DP performance polymer

Watch our video and explore the benefits of VICTREX AM 200 PAEK filament.

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ARTICLE

The molecular makeup of PAEK, PEKK and PEEK polymers

Victrex Chief Scientist John Grasmeder explains the unique physical properties of PAEK at the molecular level.

Read on 3DPrint.com

RESEARCH

Research

Benefits of using PAEK vs PEEK Polymer in Fused Filament Fabrication

Latest research comparing slow and fast crystallising PAEK polymers in 3D Printing now available.

Read on ScienceDirect.com

3D printed parts made with VICTREX AM 200 filament

PRESS RELEASE

New 3DP optimised VICTREX PAEK filament

VICTREX AM^TM 200 PAEK filament is optimised for 3D printing.

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WHitepaper

Pushing the boundaries with new AM optimised PAEK

Learn why 3D printing PEEK is challenging and how Victrex' new, easier to print PAEK polymers enable new possibilities.

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ARTICLE

3D Printing of PEEK Implants

Steve Kurz, Drexel University and Exponent Inc. looks at the state of 3D printing of medical PEEK implants.

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press release

New advanced PAEK products designed for Additive Manufacturing

Major improvements for filament fusion and laser sintering, with VICTREX™ PAEK polymers

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video

Additive Manufacturing Podcast with DiLabs

Robert McKay, Head of business development and Silvia Berretta, Strategic technology manager of Victrex sat down with DiLabs to discuss VICTREX AM™ 200, a high performance LMPAEK™ filament.

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properties

The benefits of using VICTREX PEEK polymer for 3D printing

Improved technologies for 3D printing of VICTREX™ PEEK and PAEK-based polymers can open up a range of possibilities for design engineers. Potential benefits include:

Greater design freedom

enabling the production of highly complex, customised components

Accelerated speed to market

with digital design and fabrication of PAEK parts for rapid prototyping.

Improved economics

from reduced machining waste, assembly steps, and capital intensity.

High performance

All the benefits high-performance PAEK polymer combined with the benefits of additive manufacturing.

Stronger parts

New AM optimised materials and advancing machine technology both contribute to stronger parts.

Improved printing

with polymers offering less warp in filament fusion than traditional PEEK polymers.

VICTREX AM^TM 200 Filament

New performance options in 3D printing high-performance polymers.

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AM with PAEK

Is additive manufacturing with PAEK polymer right for you?

Do you have parts in the ideal range?

processing

Optimising high-performance thermoplastics for 3D printing

VICTREX^TM PEEK and PAEK polymers are capable of being processed in a number of additive manufacturing processes and are available in a number of product forms including granules, powder, filament, and composite prepreg.

FILAMENT FUSION

Filament is fed into a print head within a heated chamber that melts and deposits the polymer on the print surface. Known challenges in 3D printing PEEK have been z-axis strength, inter-layer adhesion, consistent crystallinity, and dimensional stability during printing. Victrex' new VICTREX AM™ 200 PAEK filament addresses these challenges.

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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING COMPOSITES

Emerging technologies promise to merge the benefits of additive manufacturing with PAEK thermoplastic composites. Victrex is a leader in PAEK composite technology, providing new PAEK polymers optimised for composites, aerospace grade UD tape prepregs, and parts fabrication from Victrex Composites.

Learn more about VICTREX Composites

What we offer

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Working together to solve the toughest 3D printing and additive manufacturing challenges.

Victrex has developed new PAEK materials that have been optimised for additive manufacturing, including filament fusion (FF) and laser sintering (LS). These new VICTREX™ PAEK polymer solutions have been developed as filaments and fine powder respectively. In LS, the new polymer grades have shown encouragingly low refresh rates, improving the recycle of unsintered powder, while maintaining good mechanical properties. In FF they have displayed improved mechanical properties and printability.

Successfully printing parts requires an eco-system of solutions including the right materials, a capable machine, design, and additive manufacturing process know-how. We are working to establish a more complete set of solutions for 3D printing of PAEK components and parts. We would like to hear about the parts that you need to make, and explore how we might help you with our current or future 3DP capabilities.

We are working with industry leaders to create new solutions for additive manufacturing of PAEK. For example, we are currently collaborating with the University of Exeter on R&D in pursuit of the full potential of high-performance additive manufacturing polymers. We are also collaborating with machine makers and customers to accelerate our collective progress.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SOLUTION NETWORK

A complete eco-system to support customer innovation of 3DP functional PEEK & PAEK parts

MEDICAL PARTS MADE WITH INVIBIO PEEK-OPTIMA™ POLYMER

Bond 3D offers technology to manufacture complex functional PEEK parts capable of meeting predicate device performance requirements in medical implant applications, including porous spinal cages and craniomaxillofacial implants.

Bond 3D

SOLUTION RESELLERS

INTAMSYS provide 3DP and industrial additive manufacturing solutions for high-performance materials, including VICTREX AM 200. From functional test prototyping, tooling and fixture manufacturing to direct mass production of final products.

SOLUTION RESELLERS

3DGence provides high-performance Industrial Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing solutions globally, offering VICTREX AM 200 on their entire INDUSTRY portfolio of high-temperature 3D printers

To purchase visit 3DGence

SOLUTION RESELLERS

IEMAI 3D supports most thermoplastic materials in the 3D printing markets and assists the user in resolving issues encountered during manufacturing.
IEMAI 3D printing solutions have been applied to aerospace, automotive, petrochemical, medical, and electronics manufacturing.

IEMAI3D - High-Performance Industrials 3D Printer Company

RESEARCH

Victrex & Exeter CALM (Centre of Additive Layer Manufacturing) are strategic partners collaborating to introduce next-generation PAEK polymers and composites while improving the performance of the underlying AM processes.

CALM Exeter University

Resources

Find out more about our additive manufacturing solutions

From datasheets to brochures, from videos to whitepapers

processing guide

Unlock the full potential of additive manufacturing with our Victrex AM Processing Guide, designed to provide essential insights for optimised performance and quality in every print

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