Stereolithography materials, production and plasma-postprocessing for durable automotive applications - SYMPA

Project summary

Project SYMPA aims at developing new raw materials and post-processing technologies for durable Stereolithography (SLA) products with a focus on automotive applications. By overcoming the weaknesses of current SLA materials such as low mechanical properties and UV stability, this AM technology enables the production of individualized products specifically designed for customer needs. The innovation objectives include the development of a new photosensitive polymer with increased thermal and mechanical properties, the fibre reinforcement of the polymer and surface modification technologies to further improve the environmental resistance of products. The German/Austrian project consortium is set up along the entire value chain of SLA technology including material developers, machine producers, research institutes and end users. All developed technologies will be demonstrated on the basis of real automotive structures considering the requirements on industrial production processes.