CSIRO 3D Printed Silicone

[Music plays and an image appears of a researcher pouring a beaker of liquid into a glass receptacle on a machine and text appears: We’re paving the way for a new era of manufacturing with silicone]

[Image changes to show a close view of clear liquid being poured into a rectangular receptacle inside a clear tray and text appears: We’ve developed a unique silicone resin…]

[Image changes to show a silicone heart on a petri dish and text appears: … that can be used for 3D printing medical parts]

[Image changes to show a researcher picking up a green plastic box shaped lid from a machine and text appears: Currently, 3D printing with silicone is slow and relatively low resolution]

[Image changes to show a 3D printer in operation and text appears: And current resins can only be used on special printers, which is expensive.]

[Image changes to show a researcher pouring clear liquid from a beaker into a receptacle on a machine and text appears: But our researchers have found a way to solve this.]

[Image changes to show a close view of a researcher looking at a 3D printed silicone heart and text appears: They’ve made a resin that prints complex designs in high resolution and faster build times.]

[Image changes to show a 3D printer in operation and text appears: And it can be used with off-the-shelf printers!]

[Image changes to show a close view liquid heating below a glass receptacle on a machine and text appears: The special resin can be tailored to suit different applications…]

[Image changes to show liquid being poured from a beaker into a glass receptacle and text appears: … and produces parts that are super elastic and soft.]

[Image changes to show a hand in a yellow glove on the right and a 3D resin printed hand next to it on the left and text appears: The resin is biocompatible, making it perfect for 3D printing customised biomedical parts…]

[Image changes to show a resin printed copy of a jaw and teeth and text appears: … like hearing aids, dental appliances, prosthetics ad other patient-specific devices]

[Image changes to show a close view of liquid being poured from a beaker into a receptable on a machine and text appears: Plus, it also has super glue properties, making it a great adhesive for glass and metal]

[Image changes to show a screw top jar of yellow coloured resin and text appears: We’ve patented this unique resin…]

[Image changes to show a close view of a researcher looking at the jar of resin and tilting it gently backwards and forwards and text appears: … and we’re on the lookout for commercial partners]

[New text appears: Get in touch to find out more!]

[Image changes to show the CSIRO logo and text appears: CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency]