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3D printer manufacturerFarsoon Technologieshas expanded its open materials ecosystem to include three industrial polymer powders fromEOS’ subsidiaryAdvanced Laser Materials(ALM).
The ALM partnership adds three powders to the qualified lineup. HT-23 is a PEKK-based blend reinforced with carbon fiber, positioned as a direct replacement for Ultem in high-temperature applications. PA 850 Black is a bio-based polyamide with a melting temperature of approximately 185°C.
Additionally, FR-106 is a flame-retardant material with tensile strength of up to 44 MPa that passes the FAR 25.853 60-second vertical burn test, qualifying it for aerospace and rail interior applications where regulatory compliance governs material selection.
All three run on Farsoon’s 1001P, 601P, 403P, and 252P polymer systems, which span different build volumes and temperature capabilities.
In a separate announcement, the manufacturer unveiled a selective laser sintering (SLS) process for PEBA targeting robotics and footwear production.
Both developments were disclosed ahead ofTCT Asia 2026. The ALM partnership extends the range of qualified materials available on Farsoon’s PBF systems, while the PEBA process introduces a two-step production method combining SLS 3D printing with a post-print foaming step.
Where the ALM partnership adds qualified powders to an existing SLS workflow, the PEBA process introduces an entirely different production method: parts are first 3D printed via SLS, then subjected to a physical foaming step that restructures internal density.
PEBA’s base density sits at approximately 1.0 g/cm³, already around 20% lower than TPU or photopolymer resins. After foaming, that figure drops to between 0.3 and 0.5 g/cm³, with experimental results reaching 0.03 g/cm³.
Source: 3D Printing Industry
