System filters out toxic gas

Nov. 17, 2015
These three new fume-extraction systems from BOFA International Ltd., Poole, England, capture and filter out toxic gases and particulates from 3-D printers.

3D PrintPRO range These three new fume-extraction systems from BOFA International Ltd., Poole, England, capture and filter out toxic gases and particulates from 3-D printers. The systems work without causing the filament deposition to prematurely cool. The filters, which have an efficiency of 99.997 percent at 0.3 microns, are available from BOFA Americas.

What's new? The systems, which were released in October.

Benefits Health and safety protection, as well as prevention of residue buildup on the printer and parts, which could cause maintenance issues.

BOFA Americas Inc., Staunton, Ill., 618-205-5007, www.bofaamericas.com