Ultra-high-temperature polymers
Superior mechanical strength. Extreme thermal resistance. Exceptional dielectric properties.
High-performance polymers such as PEEK, PEKK, ULTEM, and PPSU are designed for the most demanding engineering applications. Orion AM has worked rigorously with filament suppliers to validate our 3D printing process with their materials.
The tensile strength data shown below were independently provided by each material supplier and validated by a third-party accredited lab. The results prove that Orion AM's Thermal Radiation Heating process consistently achieves injection molding strength, irrespective of the grade or source of the material.
Open-Material Systems
Orion AM systems are all open-material by design. We're happy to advise on filament selection per application and your specific requirements.
Validation Testing Your Filament
We're always open to partner with filament producers. If you have a filament you'd like to test with us, reach out to us here.
Aerospace-Grade PEEK & Carbon-Fiber Composites
PEEK offers a lightweight substitute for mass reduction in aviation and space applications. It is resistant to harsh chemicals, and maintains excellent mechanical and thermal resistance up to 260°C.
Aerospace-grade PEEK Filaments
We have validated our systems with industry standards including Solvay KetaSpire® PEEK, Evonik INFINAM® 9359F, Victrex AM™450FIL, and LUVOCOM® 3F PEEK 9581 NT.
Carbon-Fiber PEEK 3D Printing
For extreme stiffness and dimensional stability, our systems are validated for composites like Solvay KetaSpire® PEEK CF, consistently delivering 167 MPa (XZ) and 90 MPa (ZX) tensile strengths.
Medical-Grade PEEK Materials
For patient-specific healthcare, biocompatible, X-ray-friendly polymers are actively being used to develop alternatives to titanium implants. Orion AM systems process these sensitive materials reliably, and have been validated with premium medical grade PEEK material, including:
- Invibio PEEK-OPTIMA® LT1
- Evonik VESTAKEEP® PEEK i4 3DF
- Ensinger TECAFIL PEEK VX MT
Industrial ULTEM & PPSU Additive Manufacturing
For applications requiring exceptional thermal stability and flame, smoke, and toxicity compliance, our systems excel with PEI and PPSU polymers.
Industrial ULTEM 3D Printing Materials
PEI (including ULTEM™ 9085 and 1010) offers excellent strength and a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 153°C, and meets FAR 25.853 and OSU 65/65 aviation standards.
PPSU Additive Manufacturing
Syensqo Radel® PPSU provides a highly durable, chemical-resistant, and lower-cost alternative to PEEK and ULTEM.
