Introducing XSTRAND™ 3D, a new product range of reinforced filaments for 3D printing developed by Owens Corning, a world leader in composite solutions. Designed for functional prototyping and demanding industrial applications. Main benefits versus existing material (ABS) include higher mechanical, temperature and chemical resistance. Easy to print with Owens Corning recommended bed. Available in 1.75 and 2.85mm diameters. Contact: 3dprinting@owenscorning.com for more information.

1. XSTRAND™: High-performance composite filaments
for additive manufacturing
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Presenter : Emmanuel VAQUANT
Co-author : Vincent HUIN
JEC WORLD, Paris - March 6, 2018

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More than
500 researchers
in six R&D centers
A world leader in
glass fiber composites
2017 Sales
$6.4 billion
19,000 Employees
in 37 countries
28% of new
composite products
less than 3 years old
3D printing labs in
France and the USA
Core skills in glass/
size/binder science,
coating technologies
1143 active patents
in our portfolio
Owens Corning
Global company founded in 1938

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Source : Wohlers associate. 2017 report.
Additive Manufacturing
Global Market to quadruple within 6 years
2022
$26Bn
2016
$6Bn
3DP Material
Polymer and metal – 20 to 25% CAGR
2022
>$2Bn
Photopolymers
352
Metal
127
SLS
225
FFF
180
Others
2016
$900MM
Additive Manufacturing (AM)
A booming market
Materials

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Companies producing industrial AM machines
(above $5,000)
Desktop 3D printers
(below $5,000)
Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Astounding growth of 3D printers
31 33 34
49
62
97
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Sources: Wohlers associate. 2017 report; Gartner October 2014
24 36
87
162
284
424
1000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Est.2017
In thousands
of units sold
per year
Increasing demand for 3D printing materials

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•PLA
•ABS
•PA12
MAIN
CURRENT
MATERIALS
• Operational
Temperature
• Stiffness
• Strength
LIMITS
• Get materials close
to injection
molding properties
• Industrial polymers
NEEDS
Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Limited range of materials available today
Need for engineered materials enabling functional prototyping

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Source : Ipsos Business report
Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Main Technologies
SLA PJ FFF SLS
Stereolithography
Apparatus
Photopolymer
Jetting
Fused Filament
Fabrication
Selective Laser
Sintering
Photopolymerization Material jetting Material extrusion Powder bed diffusion
Liquid Liquid Filament Powder
Technology
Principle
Physical form
OC innovative offer for
thermoplastics composite materials
Commercially
available
Under
development

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How does FFF technology work ? FFF materials growth - $MM
Additive Manufacturing (AM)
FFF technology
180
550
2016 2022
CAGR 20%
Controlled
movable table
Nozzle ejecting
molten material
(plastic)
Deposited material
(modelled part)
Drawing by Zureks (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons

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Engineered reinforced plastics
XSTRAND™ GF30-PP
XSTRAND™ GF30-PA6
Materials designed for functional prototyping and industrial applications
Very stiff and strong materials
Large operational temperature range : -20°C to 120°C
Good chemical and UV resistance
Excellent layer adhesion and reduced warping effect compare to neat
materials
XSTRAND™ filaments
Reinforced materials enabling new performance

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Heat
Deflection
Temperature
at 1.8MPa (°C)
ISO 75
200 -
150 -
100 -
50 -
-
-
2000 4000 6000 80000
-
-
-
PEI
PC/ABS
ABS
Carbon
Fiber ABS
PA6
(Nylon)
XSTRAND™ filaments
Outperforming ABS and PA6 competition
Up to
+50%
in HDT *
Up to
+250%
in modulus *
*compared to ABS & PA6 competition.
Values based on Owens Corning’s internal tests
Tensile
Modulus MPa
ISO 527

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Owens Corning scientific approach
Full material characterization
Technical and Material Safety Datasheet available for industrial use

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All mechanical and thermal properties measured
on 3D Printed specimen according to ISO standards
Owens Corning scientific approach
Developing & characterizing composite solutions

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TRANSPORTATION
SMALL APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS
INDUSTRY & TOOLING
SPORT & LEISURE
XSTRAND™ filaments
Ability to reduce time to market in many industries

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Owens Corning's new-
generation materials
mean we can make
functional prototypes of
our products.
‘‘
Nicolas Puget
Advanced Research Manager,
Rossignol group
‘‘
XSTRAND™ fastens new ski development

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Jérémy PLACE
Composite technician SEAIR
Without XSTRAND™ material, it would have been impossible
to produce final parts so quickly.‘‘ ‘‘
XSTRAND™ enables boats to fly

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XSTRAND™ filaments
Reinforced materials enabling new performance
BLACK 30% GF
1.75mm
2.85mm
550g
2200g

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