2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide

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Download nowPMMA is a transparent thermoplastic widely used as a lightweight and shatter-resistant alternative to glass. Suitable for a variety of applications due to its transparency, durability, and weather resistance.
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PMMA, also known as Polymethyl methacrylate and often referred to as acrylic, is a transparent thermoplastic that is widely used as a lightweight and shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It is a versatile material that has a variety of applications due to its transparency, durability, and weather resistance.
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PMMA's glass-like clarity and UV resistance make it an ideal material for applications that are exposed to sunlight for extended periods. Additionally, PMMA is shatter-resistant, which further increases its durability and suitability for use in outdoor settings.
PMMA is a suitable material for incubator lids due to its transparency, durability, and shatter resistance. The high light transmission and optical clarity of PMMA allows for clear viewing of the contents of the incubator, while the weather resistance and shatter resistance make it a durable choice for use in a laboratory setting.
PMMA is a material that is tough, shatterproof, weather-resistant, and very flexible. It is also optically clear and can be treated to reduce glare and improve vision in sunny conditions. Additionally, it can be treated with special coatings to make it anti-fog and hydrophobic. PMMA can also be tinted to enhance contrast and depth perception in low-light conditions.
PMMA is used to produce transparent electronic housings due to its high light transmission and optical clarity. These properties make it an ideal material for applications such as screens, displays, and touch panels. Additionally, PMMA is shatter-resistant and weather-resistant, which increases its durability.
High resistance to UV light
High light transmission
Weather resistance
Shatter-resistant
Glass-like clarity
Lightweight
Easy to fabricate
Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Choosing the right 3D printer doesn't have to be difficult. Find the perfect printer for your application. This in-depth guide covers pricing, materials, dimensional accuracy, and more.
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