New at Burms - 3D printing materials from Mechnano
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📕 The story of Mechnano:
Founded by Scott Gillette and Steven Lowder, Mechnano is an Arizona-based startup of scientists and entrepreneurs who have spent the past few years applying their patented CNT technology to AM polymers. The company is the first to manufacture parts with CNTs using material jetting and Vat photopolymerization systems. This has resulted in improvements in impact resistance, tear strength, tensile performance, and ESD.
Mechnano's technology is based on more than a decade of research and development, as well as over 120 granted and pending patents. The company is dedicated to exponentially improving AM materials and demonstrating the real-world benefits of CNTs across a wide range of material properties and additive manufacturing processes.
❓ What exactly are ESD materials?
Static electricity is caused by the accumulation of an electrical charge on the surface of an object. Electrostatic discharge occurs when two surfaces touch and electrons are transferred from one object to the other. ESD materials prevent discharge upon contact by allowing charges to flow in a controlled manner across their surface or volume toward ground. They are specially formulated to minimize the risk of flames or explosions while protecting miniature electronic components.
〽 Examples of applications of ESD materials:
· Electronic housings
· Electrical connections
· PCB carrier
· Soldering devices
· Masks for conformal coatings
ESD hand tools
❗ Advantages of ESD:
Isotropic and precise surface and volume resistivity
· Excellent surface quality
· High tolerance in manufacturing
· No abrasion of carbon particles
Advantages of manufacturing ESD components with AM (Additive Manufacturing):
· Freedom of design,
· Reduced costs and shorter lead times of NPD cycles
· more cost-effective and faster production runs
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