3D Printed PEEK: Additive Manufacturing Solutions

Overview

Unlocking the possibilities for 3D printing PEEK structures

We are at the fore of innovation, working with industry pioneers to meet unrealised needs

press release

A new implantable PEEK polymer form optimized for 3D printing

Invibio launches PEEK-OPTIMA™ AM filament, making available the trusted implantable-grade polymer in a form specifically developed for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) additive manufacturing processes.

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Webinar

Additive manufacturing with PEEK polymers

This webinar, hosted by Orthopedics This Week, explores additive manufacturing's role with PEEK polymers, innovation for medical devices, recent pre-clinical fusion study data, and Invibio’s leadership in shaping this technology.

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video

Collaboration with Bond3D to develop implants of the future

Bond 3D technology enables additive manufacture of functional parts with isotropic strength using existing PEEK-OPTIMA^TM Natural producing parts that retain excellent mechanical characteristics.

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ARTICLE

The molecular makeup of PAEK, PEKK and PEEK polymers

Chief Scientist John Grasmeder explains the unique physical properties of PAEK at the molecular level.

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Benefits

The potential benefits of using our PEEK polymer for 3D printing

Improved technologies for 3D printing of PEEK-OPTIMA™ -based polymers can open up a range of possibilities for design engineers. Potential benefits include:

3D printing of VICTREX™ PEEK and PAEK-based polymer

Greater design freedom

enabling the production of highly complex, customised components

Accelerated speed to market

with digital design and fabrication of PEEK parts for rapid prototyping.

Improved economics

from reduced machining waste, assembly steps, and capital intensity.

High performance

All the benefits of high-performance PEEK polymer combined with the benefits of additive manufacturing.

Stronger parts

New advanced machine technology to make strong, functional parts.

Biocompatibilty

Implantable polymers backed by a Masterfile of data to support regulatory submissions.

A new implantable PEEK polymer form optimized for 3D printing

Let’s push design to the limit - for industrial manufacturing of medical devices and point-of-care custom implants

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AM with PEEK

Is additive manufacturing with PEEK polymer right for you?

Do you have parts in the ideal range?

What we offer

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Working together to solve the toughest 3D printing and additive manufacturing challenges.

Invibio has developed new forms of PEEK materials that have been optimized for additive manufacturing, including filament fusion (FF), fused deposition modelling (FDM) and laser sintering (LS). Medical device designers can benefit from easier manufacturing combined with the demonstrable clinical and mechanical benefits of PEEK-OPTIMA polymers.

Successfully printing parts requires an eco-system of solutions including the right materials, a capable machine, design, and additive manufacturing process know-how. We are working to establish a more complete set of solutions for 3D printing of PEEK components and parts. We would like to hear about the parts that you need to make, and explore how we might help you with our current or future 3DP capabilities.

We are working with industry leaders to create new solutions for additive manufacturing of PEEK. For example, we are currently collaborating with the University of Exeter on R&D in pursuit of the full potential of high-performance additive manufacturing polymers. We are also collaborating with machine makers and customers to accelerate our collective progress.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SOLUTION NETWORK

A complete eco-system to support customer innovation of 3DP functional PEEK & PAEK parts

PARTS MADE FROM VICTREX PEEK

Invibio is combining our expertise in advanced material science with Bond3D's printing knowledge to pioneer the next generation of 3D printed porous structured medical parts.

Bond 3D

RESEARCH

Victrex & Exeter CALM (Centre of Additive Layer Manufacturing) are strategic partners collaborating to introduce next-generation PAEK polymers and composites while improving the performance of the underlying AM processes.

CALM Exeter University

Processing

Optimising high-performance thermoplastics for 3D printing

Our PEEK polymers are capable of being processed in a number of additive manufacturing processes and are available in a number of product forms including granules, powder, filament, and composite prepreg.

FILAMENT FUSION

Filament is fed into a print head within a heated chamber that melts and deposits the polymer on the print surface.

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3D MELT EXTRUSION

As part of our AM Solutions Network, Bond High Performance 3D Technologies has developed an advanced melt extrusion process using a new rod intermediate form and advanced process control that results in near injection moulded strengths in the z direction.

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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING COMPOSITES

Emerging technologies promise to merge the benefits of additive manufacturing with PAEK thermoplastic composites. Victrex is a leader in PAEK composite technology, providing new PAEK polymers optimised for composites, aerospace grade UD tape prepregs, and parts fabrication from TXV composites.

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resources

Find out more about our additive manufacturing solutions

Video

Why 3D printing polyketones is hard - and how we are making it easier

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Improved technologies to enable 3D printing of VICTREX™ PEEK parts

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