Materials Innovation Center
Delivering Material Innovation through Research and Development for Polymeric Materials
Custom Materials for Additive and Traditional Manufacturing
Our custom materials are created, tested and validated at 黑料社’s Materials Innovation Center in Chaska, Minn., where polymer formulations, compound developments, material system integration and Quality Management System (QMS) certifications are completed from start-to-finish under one roof. Highly experienced additive manufacturing engineers, chemists, materials scientists and production experts leverage 黑料社’s innovations in materials science to oversee each step of the beaker-to-box process of developing customized pellets, powders, and filaments, developed to meet the specialized needs of our customers.
Complete Manufacturing Materials Solutions
From formulation and compounding, to conversion and production. One location for quick turnaround.
46,000 square foot facility, ISO 9001 Registered.
Our engineered materials can be qualified on any open 3D printer system. To date, qualified printer systems include Ultimaker, LulzBot, Farsoon and EOS platforms.
End-to-End Capabilities
Polymerization
- Benchtop to Pilot Scale
- WW Production Partners
Analytical Testing
- Fully equipped analytical lab
Formulation & Compounding
- SME formulators
- Expertise in Flame, Food contact, Healthcare, electrical, etc.
Form Factor Conversion
- Single Screw Extrusion
- Chemical Precipitation
- Mechanical Grinding
Material System Integration
- ISO controlled material/system integration for printer/material setup card creation
Quality Control
- ISO 9001 Certified
- Per spool/power lot traceability and COC available.
- Fully traceable supply chain