EOS, a global leader in additive manufacturing solutions, has recently announced the establishment of the Digital Foam Architects network. This network aims to accelerate the development and 3D printing of consumer, medical, and industrial products utilizing Digital Foam applications. Founding members of the network include EOS, Arkema, General Lattice, and DyeMansion.
Digital Foam is a revolutionary approach to 3D printing that rejuvenates existing products and creates new offerings across various industries such as athletics, medical, and protective gear. Manufacturers can customize the performance and features of their products, enabling mass customized offerings while maintaining product differentiation.
Creating Digital Foam applications requires a multidisciplinary approach to meet the complex requirements of such designs. The Digital Foam Architects network brings together a standing alliance of 3D printing experts, ready to transform ideas into production.
Jon Walker, the Digital Foam spokesperson for EOS, explains that Digital Foam is not a product but an approach to 3D printing foam-like products. The Digital Foam Architects network is a significant milestone in the evolution of this approach, as it consolidates the required expertise in additive manufacturing. Walker expresses excitement about the network’s first commitments from industry experts.
Arkema, a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials, is an active participant in the Digital Foam Architects network. Adrien Lapeyre, Director of Arkema’s 3D printing program, emphasizes their commitment to supporting additive manufacturing development through sustainable material solutions. Arkema collaborates with EOS to explore new possibilities in 3D printing by leveraging the power of Digital Foam and introducing innovative materials like Pebax elastomers.
At the core of Digital Foam is EOS’s patent for generatively designed 3D printed projects that feature a flexible grid-like structure composed of interconnected open cells. As Digital Foam gains traction as an additively manufactured flexible lattice solution, the network expects to expand its partnerships and drive further innovation.
With the establishment of the Digital Foam Architects network, EOS is poised to shape the future of 3D printing by revolutionizing the design and production of diverse products across industries. Through collaboration and expertise, the network will continue to push the boundaries of what is feasible in additive manufacturing.
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