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FDM TPU 92AELASTOMERMATERIALCUSTOMER PRESENTATION

October 2018

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ELASTOMERS

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What are elastomers?

Elastomer Materials

Key difference between elastomers and rigid

polymers - RESILIENCE – the ability to stretch or

compress greatly and not lose its shape

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer

TPU is a type of elastomer material – a polymer

with the property of elasticity

Broad range of TPUs, from soft to rigid

TPU is renowned for:

High elongation, superior toughness, extreme

durability

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Traditional ManufacturingMolding, casting

Non-FDM Technologies Additive ManufacturingSLS, CLIP, MJP

Low-priced FFF Additive Manufacturing

Not ideal

Current elastomer prototyping options

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Elastomer prototyping technologies available today

Traditional MethodsHigh cost and limited geometries with molded / cast partsTypically one week and $1K minimumCan’t create complex geometries

Non-FDM AMLimited build size with CLIP, limited material properties with SLS / JettingHigher total part costInternal or external service bureau queues

Low-Priced FFFManual support removal can be labor intensive and result in poor support

interface surfacesLimited part complexity and build sizePrinter price may be low, but TCO is high

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Imagine… Quick turn around

Get elastomer parts in hand in a matter of hours versus days

Large build size

Produce the size you need - larger prototype capabilities

Complex designs

Create complex geometries not possible with other additive

manufacturing options

Reliable

Highly functional elastomer material that reliably produces

complex and accurate prototypes

Cost effective

Build all prototypes (elastomer and other thermoplastics) on a

single system with fast, easy material changeovers

Easy to use

User-friendly software with quick learning curve - no dedicated

operator needed

Elastomer prototyping that delivers

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Engineers need fast, large, accurate, functional, & complex elastomer parts- quickly & easily

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Introducing

FDM TPU 92A Elastomer on the Stratasys F123 Series™ Printer

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Now possible only from Stratasys

The only elastomer material with REAL soluble support on the easiest to use rapid

prototyping 3D printer

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Large and complexelastomer parts on the easiest-to-useprototyping solution

FDM TPU 92A

Elastomer

Material

Stratasys F123 Series

Adding greater value to our newest product line

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Build the parts you

need, and not just the

parts your prototyping

system makes

Build large

elastomer parts

Competitors’ subpar

support makes their

part production cost

1.8X MORE

FDM TPU 92AMaking the complex easy…with Stratasys soluble support

Stratasys’ hands-

free soluble support

decreases labor

costs by 76%

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Large and

complex parts

Consistent and

reliable accuracy

Complex geometries

Exceptionally resilient

material with very high

elongation

FDM TPU 92ALarge and complex parts, consistently and reliably built

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Quote from beta customer

“Build quality was much better than elastomers on alternate FDM/FFF platforms. Build success rate was also 100%. The parts printed right the first time.”

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Automotive applicationsSample Parts

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Beta customer quotes

“Parts are virtually indestructible”

“Everyone is excited about this material, especially in the manufacturing groups.”

“Used to have to find work-arounds for elastomer parts, now can design for it.”

“We didn’t know how badly we needed this material until we started using it!”

“Being able to print parts quick and easy in-house. Our customers are very impressed with our new capabilities.”

“Best elastomer I have experienced.”

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F123 Series printer options

Stratasys F170

Includes: PLA Kit

Optional: Elastomer Extrusion Kit

Stratasys F370

Includes: Elastomer Extrusion Kit

Optional: PLA Kit

Stratasys F270

Includes: PLA Kit

Optional: Elastomer Extrusion Kit

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F123 Series extrusion heads

Standard Extrusion HeadPN: 123-00300Black Housing

Standard on F170, F270, 370

PLA Extrusion HeadPN: 123-00307Gray Housing

Standard on F170, F270

Elastomer Extrusion HeadPN: 123-00320-S

Blue Housing

Standard on F370

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FDM TPU 92A

Properties

▪ FDM elastomer material

▪ Flexible and tear resistant material –

▪ Elongation of 500%

▪ Tear strength 84 Kn/m (480 lbF/in)

▪ Industries –automotive, industrial, consumer products, sporting goods

▪ Available on the F123 Series Printers

Top User Applications

• Hoses / tubes / air ducts

• Console liners / cup holders

• Seals / gaskets / grommets

• Grips / surface protection covers

• Bellows

• Door and window trim / seals

• Body panel seals / gap hiders

FDM TPU 92A™ is an FDM elastomer which is a highly sought-after material used in the auto industry, as well as other industries requiring flexible plastic parts used during the prototype and design phases.

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“Appendix

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Competitive Comparison StudyComparison of

• Three different parts

• Three different levels of complexity

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Competitive Elastomer AM Study3 parts with different levels of complexity were evaluated

Low Complexity

High Complexity

Medium Complexity

• Fairly simple design• Small to medium size• Limited support required

• Multiple curved surfaces• Internal and external

support required

• Large size• Internal cavities• Complex geometries• Requires soluble support

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Compared printers

Printers:

• Carbon

• EOS

• Lulzbot

• Ultimaker (III & S5)

• Cubicon

Materials:

• Ninjaflex & Polyflex (makers)

• Duraform (SLS)

• Carbon TPU (DLS)

Carbon (DLS)

Lulzbot (FFF)

Ultimaker (FFF)

EOS (SLS)

Cubicon (FFF)What we compared:

• Material Costs

• Labor Costs

• Total Costs

• Equipment Cost

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Material costsMaterial costs are only part of the story

• SLS costs are even lower than FDM makers

• Use of soluble support drives F123 material costs up

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F123 SLS TPU Carbon TPU All Makers

Part Material Costs

Low Complexity Med Complexity High Complexity

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Labor costsF123 hands-free soluble support key to low labor costs

F123 labor costs average

76% Lowerthan competitors

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F123 SLS TPU Carbon TPU All Makers

Labor Costs

Low Complexity Med Complexity High Complexity

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Total part costsF123 part and labor costs deliver lowesttotal part cost

F123 labor and material costs average

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F123 SLS TPU Carbon TPU All Makers

Total Part Costs with Labor & Material

Low Complexity Med Complexity High Complexity

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F123 wins on equipment costs over time

F123 is 1/6 price of SLS and 1/8 price of Carbon

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Makers* F170 F270 F370 SLS Carbon**

Equipment costs per yearPrinter and Post-processing

78-93% Lower Equipment Cost Per Year

Than SLS and Carbon

*With high volume use, maker printers would need to be replaced yearly** Based on yearly subscription fees

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Elastomer Extrusion Kit

Contents:

• Custom elastomer extrusion head (blue).

• 1 spool TPU 92A filament, black, 60 ci

• 2 Upper Y-block parts

• Brochure with install instructions

• Web address to download the FDM TPU 92A Best Practices document

The kit can be installed by customers