Fortify software simplifies material development for 3-D printing

Flux Fortify’s Flux line of digital light processing 3-D printers can handle additives and fiber-filled resins, as well as highly viscous resins.

What’s new? Flux Developer software, which Fortify developed in response to requests from customers. It gives owners of Fortify’s printers access to the same tools the company uses in its labs. This includes a robust design of experiments toolkit that can test multiple variables simultaneously. The software allows users to take advantage of the processing parameters and machine controls they need to more easily develop and test their own materials in Flux printers.

Benefits Quicker, easier material development. Flux Developer software allows users to control variables such as light exposure time and intensity, material flow, material temperature, mixing energy and build plate mechanics. Flux Developer also includes standard tests, what Fortify calls onboarding experiments, to facilitate easy material onboarding. One such experiment allows users to vary both dose and intensity in a single print to automate depth-of-cure analysis. Fortify offers customers training on how to use the software, and can provide consulting services featuring the expertise of its process engineers and material specialists for customers seeking a custom solution.

3DFortify Inc., Boston, 857-274-0483, [email protected], www.3dfortify.com