Multi-jet fusion

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is a type of 3D printing technology developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP). It works by depositing powder in layers, spraying it with a binder and release agent, and then bonding it together with heat for each layer pass. Similar to other types of 3D printing, the technology is particularly suitable for prototyping in product development, small-scale production, or parts that need to be customized.[1]

MJF is marketed as having strength comparable to injection molding.[2] The most common material in MJF is nylon (PA12 and PA11), but the technology can be used with many other thermoplastic materials, including elastomers[3][4][5] ("rubber materials") and fibre-reinforced composites.[6][7] The technology is claimed to be more cost-effective at large scale compared to other types of 3D printing.[8]

  1. ^ "Current Status and Prospects of Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) Based 3D Printing Technology | November 2021, DOI:10.1115/IMECE2021-73547, Conference: ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition". 2021.
  2. ^ "Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) | 3D Printing Technology | Materialise".
  3. ^ Davies, Sam (2020-10-27). "HP & Evonik unveil thermoplastic elastomer for Jet Fusion 3D printing technology".
  4. ^ i-SOLIDS (2024-03-20). "Flexible Materials with HP Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) Technology".
  5. ^ "Evonik and HP develop 3D-printable thermoplastic elastomer to enable breakthrough applications for HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology".
  6. ^ "Design and development of glass-reinforced polymeric composites using multi jet fusion process". 2023. doi:10.32657/10356/173286. hdl:10356/173286. Retrieved 2025-02-01. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. ^ "Investigation of the mechanical properties of polyimide fiber/polyamide 12 composites printed by Multi Jet Fusion, DOI:10.1080/17452759.2023.2246032, License: CC BY-NC 4.0". 2023.
  8. ^ "Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D Printing Technology Overview".

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