Talking Additive

Igus discuss motion plastics filaments, and how they enhance 3D printed moving functional parts.

Show Notes

Niklas Eutebach is Development Engineer for Igus. Over the years, Igus has developed a unique line of ‘motion plastics’ – parts that are self-lubricating, wear-resistant, low coefficient of friction, and tailored for functional use. In 2014, they launched a range of 3D printing materials, using a blend of polymers to provide better motion functionality. This gave businesses across the world the ability to develop their own customized parts with ‘tribologically optimized’ features. This week, Niklas talks about the role of additive manufacturing at Igus, and how their motion plastic filaments encourage design innovation for functional parts and mechanisms.  

What is Talking Additive?

On Talking Additive, we sit down with business leaders, innovators, and allies to discuss the impact of adopting 3D printing in their businesses. How does adopting additive manufacturing positively benefit a business today, how is the role of 3D printing evolving within design, manufacturing, education, and our lives, and what will be possible in the future?