In the modern era of industrial manufacturing, 3D printing technology has revolutionized numerous industries. Among these, the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries have taken advantage of the incredible possibilities offered for the production of special components with detectable plastics.

A composite material is a combination of two or more simple materials, in order to take advantage of the qualities of the constituents and to improve their mechanical characteristics.

Fibers and matrix are combined: the MATRIX acts as a binder and as a support (in compressive stress) and the FIBERS act as a reinforcement (in tensile stress).

Ultrafuse^® 17-4 PH is the BASF-branded metal filament that joins the Ultrafuse 316L filament, which already at the beginning of last year made metal 3D printing accessible to anyone.