SLCOM technology allows for the building of composite parts using layer-by-layer laminated thermoplastic composite fabric sheets from a roll. The SLCOM 1 will be capable of building objects up to 24″ x 30″ with a 24″ height. Composites in the SLCOM 1 can be tailored for exceptional toughness, environmental resistance, vibration dampening, low flammability characteristics, high wear resistance and high strength to weight ratio.
“It is exciting to consider the extensive range of new applications that the SLCOM 3D printing technology will open up. EnvisionTEC has long been a pioneer in 3D printing innovations and we believe that this entry into the composites space will propel industrial 3D printing to a host of new applications,” said Siblani.
SLCOM 1 is not the first time EnvisionTEC has introduced the first-of-type product to the market. Back in 2002, the company developed and commercialized the first digital light processing (DLP) 3D printer.
