Amolen, a supplies producer identified for its specialty 3D printing filaments, unveiled two new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) merchandise at RAPID + TCT 2025 in Detroit: the Glow-in-the-Darkish Sequence and the Clear Sequence. Each filaments are a part of Amolen’s increasing S-Sequence, first launched in 2022.
The brand new Glow-in-the-Darkish TPU materials is formulated with a non-toxic compound that absorbs ultraviolet gentle from pure daylight or synthetic UV sources. After publicity, it emits seen gentle in darkish circumstances. In line with Amolen, the fabric has undergone security evaluations at its Asia-based R&D lab and is meant for purposeful and visible functions resembling protecting gear, sports activities equipment, wearable gadgets, cellphone circumstances, and toys. No phosphorescent components past the UV-reactive formulation have been disclosed.
Alongside the luminescent variant, Amolen additionally launched a Clear TPU sequence that includes excessive optical readability and abrasion resistance. This filament is designed for versatile parts resembling gentle diffusers, delicate seals, protecting casings, and lampshades. Product documentation cites enhanced sturdiness and elasticity underneath repeated mechanical stress. Security testing was additionally carried out on the firm’s analysis facility.
Each filaments are produced utilizing virgin uncooked supplies that exclude recycled plastic. Amolen states that the supplies meet REACH, RoHS, and EN71 security and environmental requirements, that are generally used to validate shopper security and chemical compliance in supplies for European and international markets. The corporate’s manufacturing coverage emphasizes consistency in materials efficiency throughout batches.
Based in 2017, Amolen develops high-performance 3D printing filaments for skilled and inventive customers. The corporate’s catalog consists of polylactic acid (PLA), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), and a variety of specialty filaments that reply to gentle, temperature, or produce iridescent results. Amolen’s S-Sequence has been emulated by different filament manufacturers, with some adopting comparable naming conventions, highlighting its position in shaping present traits in shopper filament design.
Each new TPU filaments can be found for buy by Amolen’s official on-line retailer. No third-party retail partnerships or distribution expansions have been introduced in reference to the launch.
Evolving 3D Printing Filament Methods and Versatile Materials Growth
The filament phase of the 3D printing business continues to expertise important change, highlighted by Airtech Superior Supplies Group‘s current acquisition of the Kimya filament enterprise from France’s Armor Group. This deal brings Kimya’s technical filaments, manufacturing infrastructure, and mental property underneath Airtech’s umbrella, integrating these assets with present pellet and filament manufacturing at Airtech Europe in Luxembourg. Kimya’s earlier deal with specialty thermoplastics, resembling carbon-fiber-reinforced and railway-certified PEKK filaments, expanded the fabric choices obtainable to gear producers like Stratasys, Ultimaker, and AON3D. The combination goals to strengthen provide reliability and technical help for industrial prospects in search of high-performance polymers for large-format additive manufacturing.
On the {hardware} and value entrance, Bambu Lab’s newest beta firmware replace for its X1 Sequence and X1 Carbon desktop 3D printers has sparked vast dialogue throughout group boards. The replace, which introduces a brand new interface and extra options, led to combined consumer suggestions. Some reported issue with nozzle settings, surprising default adjustments, and inconsistent performance in fan controls and file administration. Others famous challenges in accessing or downgrading the beta launch as a result of staged rollout and lack of official documentation. Within the absence of official documentation, customers relied on discussion board posts to determine and resolve points.
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Featured picture showcase Amolen’s new Glow-in-the-Darkish TPU filament emits seen gentle after UV publicity. Photograph by way of Amolen.
