At A Glance
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Electronics manufacturing often struggles with high costs, inefficiency, ESD-related failures, and weak material properties. The new IND3380 ESD material for the Stratasys Origin printer solves these issues by offering scalable, cost-effective production with superior isotropic mechanical properties, static dissipative performance, and high-resolution printability.
The Challenge
Let’s get into it. There are three common challenges we see in electronics manufacturing:
- Cost & Inefficiency
Machining ESD-safe materials requires expensive tooling, long lead times, and high minimum order quantities. This makes small-batch or custom production impractical, especially when speed and flexibility are critical. - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage
Sensitive electronic components are highly vulnerable to static discharge, which can result in costly failures, rework, and even large-scale product recalls. Many conventional materials do not provide consistent protection against damage. - Poor Material Properties
Weak anisotropic properties lead to reduced part strength. This creates reliability concerns.
The Solution
New LOCTITE 3D IND3380 ESD on the Stratasys Origin 3D printer is formulated to provide consistent and long-term ESD performance. Let’s see how it fixes these common electric manufacturing challenges.
- Affordable & Efficient
IND3380 ESD is designed to be both cost-effective and scalable, reducing waste and lead times. This makes small-batch and large-volume production practical. - ESD-Safe
Here’s why we’re so excited about it: IND3380 ESD has static dissipative properties, which makes ESD-safe tooling possible at a heat deflect temperature of 190°C. The superior isotropic mechanical properties offer consistent strength across all axes, eliminating Z-axis weakness (this is a common complaint across other technologies). - Strong Material Properties
Materials with isotropic properties provide consistent strength in every direction, delivering the durability that high-performance applications demand. IND3380 ESD provides high-resolution, smooth surfaces, and the resolution needed to produce complex geometries. No more long lead times, tooling costs, or high minimums of CNC machining and injection molding.
In short: IND3380 ESD is an advanced material that allows users to save time and money without worrying about ESD damage or reduced part strength. Its enhanced chemical resistance and strength retention, even after aging, make it an ideal choice for industrial and electronic applications.
So, what applications have we seen so far?
- PCB assembly jigs and fixtures
- High-temperature resistant electrical enclosures
- ESD-safe sensors and control housings
- Semiconductor packaging components
If you’re interested in the nitty-gritty of the technical data, check out the spec sheet. If you’re interested in seeing a sample of the material, reach out to our team. And if you just want to read more about 3D printing, check out the rest of our blog.
