New Squishy Plastic for 3D Printing

Jun-04-13 The new, extremely flexible Elasto Plastic for 3D printing could open the door to a whole new range of 3D printed objects, particularly shoes and other wearable items.

Debuted by Shapeways as an experimental option, Elasto Plastic is described as having a rough, grainy finish and can be very durable when printed with features thicker than 5 mm. Currently the material can only be used by people to print 3D models they’ve uploaded themselves, but if the product proves successful the company will offer it as a permanent option.

Shapeways is encouraging people to try the new plastic and then contact their materials manager to share their impression of the material.

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