Lyten has officially launched two new products based on its advanced 3D Graphene platform, designed to enhance the strength, stiffness, and thermal tolerance of polymers and composites while significantly reducing weight. These products—a 3D printing filament and a structural adhesive—are targeted at demanding sectors like motorsports, aerospace, and defense, providing alternatives to conventional materials.
The first product, the Lyten 3D Graphene™ Enhanced 3D Printing Filament (PA1205), is a PA12-based material infused with 3D Graphene and is positioned as a high-performance substitute for machined composites and metal components. This filament delivers approximately 100% higher X- and Y-axis strength, a 43% increase in Z-axis strength, and roughly 500% higher impact strength compared to PA12-CF. Despite these performance gains, it remains compatible with standard industrial 3D printers without compromising print speed or part quality.
The second product is the 6120HT High-Temperature Structural Epoxy Adhesive. This structural epoxy is formulated for high-stress and high-temperature service, boasting a stated bonding strength of up to 6,000 psi. The adhesive features a glass transition temperature around 120 °C and retains its strength up to approximately 100 °C. It can enable assemblies that are up to 90% lighter than those using metal fasteners, emphasizing chemical and durability performance in demanding environments.
Ultimately, both the PA1205 and 6120HT products are aimed at enabling lighter, thinner structural designs by improving load distribution and reducing reliance on traditional mechanical fasteners in composite assemblies. These materials are already integrated into Lyten Motorsports, the company’s subsidiary that supplies high-performance parts for programs including the INDYCAR Experience and other racing series.
