Benoit Stoeux, CEO at Kimya
"As the CEO of Kimya, I'm thrilled to witness the remarkable evolution of our collaboration with UltiMaker, a journey that started in 2021 and has since transformed the landscape of additive manufacturing. With Factor 4, we have brought about a significant shift by integrating advanced materials like Kimya ABS-ESD and Kimya PEKK-A. Engineered for excellence, these materials offer superior performance in electronics, transportation, and defense industries. In our goal of "first time right" when printing, we have achieved that with Factor 4. The combination of Factor 4 and PEKK-A have allowed us to achieve a print success rate of above 95%. Compared to other polymers, PEKK-A exhibits higher mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance. We have, for the first time, a high performance and high temperature material available on a temperature-control chamber machine. This is a huge change in the market. Together, we are setting a new standard, offering precision, reliability, and innovation to the forefront of the industry."

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¹ 95% print success rate and dimensional accuracy of ± 0.2 mm or ± 0.2% were tested using UltiMaker PLA, Tough PLA, PETG, PET CF, and PPS CF.

² Internal testing shows a 50% increase in productivity when printing with UltiMaker-branded materials PET-CF and nylon, compared to printing on the UltiMaker S7.

SOURCE Ultimaker