More and more companies are looking to take advantage of the benefits of 3D printing of pellets. As some of the biggest challenges facing companies are the material limitations associated with producing filaments, interest in using granules instead has grown in recent years. As a result, new materials specially designed for 3D printing of pellets have been designed, such as polypropylene.

Polypropylene is the most widely used polymer in industry; yet it is rarely used in additive manufacturing. Indeed, it is a difficult material to use in FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) or FGF (Fused Granular Fabrication). This is due in particular to poor adhesion between the layers and the tendency of the material to deform. However, these can be overcome with the development of a ecosystem form by some products especially designed at be used in 3D impression as well as print parameter optimization and technical support to help printers achieve the best print results while minimizing time and effort.

In our next webinar, “Printing with polypropylene pellets: advantages and applications,” attendees will be able to discover this ecosystem and new trends related to PP in 3D printing. Join us on June 22 at 11 a.m. CEST to hear experts from Repsol, IT3D and Lowpoly discuss the development of polypropylene materials for pellet printing. We’ll cover everything you need to know about printing pellets with PP, including features, applications, printing tips and success stories. Free registration.

Agenda (CEST):

• 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. – Welcoming of participants, survey and introduction
• 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. – 3D printing materials for 3D printing pellets and their advantages
• 11:25-11:45 a.m. – Case studies and success stories with polypropylene
• 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PM – Questions and answers

Speakers

Eva Garcia Biosca is a consulting engineer at Repsol Química SA. She graduated in chemical engineering from the Instituto Quimico de Sarrià in Barcelona and has more than 20 years of experience in research and development projects at Repsol. His areas of expertise include the process and optimization of polymers, innovation and the development of new products.

Dr Toni Iborra graduated in Chemistry from the University of Valencia (UVEG), with stays at the University of Manchester (UK) and at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA). He holds an MBA in International Finance and Investments from the University of North Carolina. He began his research career at the University of Southampton, where he obtained his doctorate in chemistry for his research based on materials with photocatalytic properties and where he also carried out teaching activities. He has presented his work at national and international congresses (Oxford University, E-MRS Strasbourg), as well as published peer-reviewed articles in top quartile scientific journals. He is a lecturer at Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV) and professor of chemistry at Florida State University (FSU) teaching Chemistry I/II and Experimental Laboratory. Since 2021, he has been leading the commercial strategy and positioning of the NovaSpider project at IT3D GROUP.

Gianluca Pugliese is a specialist in 3D printing. In 2018 he founded LOWPOLY in Madrid, a company dedicated to sustainability in the field of large format 3D printing, researching and developing new technologies and sustainable materials. He specializes in retail, decoration and interior design projects for various international brands. In addition, he is a professor of 3D printing and digital crafts at IED Madrid, LCI Barcelona and IE Business School. In 2014 he exhibited at the Venice Biennale In 2018 he was a consultant for UNESCO Mexico. In 2020 he co-wrote with Diego Cuevas the book “Advanced 3D printing with Grasshopper. And finally, in 2022 he was named Ambassador of Italian Design.

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