Total Corbion Develops Next-Generation Lightweight PLA Foamed High-Temperature Material
Recently, colorFabb launched a new generation of lightweight PLA high temperature 3D printing filament (LW-PLA-HT), jointly developed by TotalEnergies Corbion and colorFabb, which can print lighter weight and better withstand high temperature.
The new product will meet the needs of remotely controlled (RC) aircraft enthusiasts who can use the material to design and produce 3D aircraft that can withstand the temperatures of sunlight.
The TotalEnergies Corbion R&D laboratory has facilitated the rapid optimization of new formulations, providing high heat resistance while still delivering excellent 3D printability and low weight. While thermal exposure still needs to be controlled, better thermal stability keeps the plane from deforming as quickly as the original LW-PLA.
LW-PLA uses temperature-triggered active foaming technology to achieve a lightweight, low-density material. At around 230°C, the material will begin to foam, and at its peak, it can expand up to nearly 3 times its volume.
