Fulfilling customer wishes, thinking ahead, or even exceeding customer requirements: with this aspiration, ALTANA offers innovative 3D printing materials for additive manufacturing in industry.
We are setting new standards for industrial 3D printing. As one of the leading international specialty chemicals companies, ALTANA offers you highly innovative UV-curable resins and inks for DLP, LCD, SLA and material jetting 3D printing technologies. We address industrial relevant properties, such as reduced environmental ageing, flame-retardancy, heat resistance, impact strength, true elasticity and ESD capability. When it comes to material jetting, sets of compatible inks specially designed for multimaterial 3D printing are available including a broad range of properties, colors and the relevant water-soluble or water-breakable support materials.
Cubic Ink®
Mold 2000 VP
Easy to remove mold materials
The Cubic Ink® mold family is the choice for printing casts and molds designed for a plethora of geometries and filling materials, e.g. low-melting metal and alloys as well as 2K components, such as epoxides and polyurethanes. Its water-soluble or water-breakable nature allows hands-free and automated de-molding. Depending on application requirements, important properties such as hardness, elasticity and processability can be customized including a broad compatibility with the respective molding materials and a preferred regulatory profile.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Tensile Strength | 12 MP |
| Tensile Modulus | 322 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 46% |
| Shore Hardness | 53 D |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | transparent, on demand |
| Washing | IPA, Ethanol |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Cubic Ink® Rigid 300 VP
Rigid materials for functional prototyping
This class of materials is not only customizable in rigidity and hardness, but also allows maximum design freedom and delivers sharp details thanks to its low viscosity. It is
ideal for robust applications and has a good thermal long-term stability.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Tensile Strength | 57 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | 2,600 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 4.3% |
| Shore Hardness | 82 D |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | on demand |
| Washing | IPA |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Cubic Ink® Tough 1400 VP
Allround material with balanced properties
The Tough material family was designed as a general purpose solution with excellent definition, a balanced set of mechanical properties and can be easily colored. It is low viscous and allows fast and reliable printing with maximum design freedom.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Tensile Strength | 39 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus | 2,070 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 4.7% |
| Shore Hardness | 82 D |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP and LCD |
| Color | on demand |
| Washing | IPA |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Cubic Ink® Dental 501 VP
Dental model materials
Cubic Ink® Dental 501 VP is designed for fast and high-resolution printing. Fine-tuned mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties, application-specific color and scalable pricing make this material an excellent model material for the dental industry.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Flexural Strength | 77 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 1,800 MPa |
| Deflection at Fracture | 8% |
| Shore Hardness | 81 D |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | on demand |
| Washing | IPA |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Cubic Ink® Flexible 1400 VP
Very soft and flexible material
Cubic Ink® Flexible material family groups resins with adaptable hardness, elasticity and colors in the Shore A range. Flexible 1400 VP has a Shore A of 30 while being processable on both common open DLP and LCD printers.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Shore Hardness | 30 A |
| Compression Set-B | < 5% |
| Elongation at Break | 160% |
| Tensile Strength | 2.6 MPa |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | on demand |
| Washing | IPA |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Cubic Ink® Rigid 404 VP-Clear
Transparent and colorless materials
Cubic Ink® clear materials are designed for applications where a high transparency and clarity is needed. Other optical properties such as the refractive index along with the mechanical properties can be customized.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Tensile Strength | 55 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 4.4% |
| Transparency | Good |
| Refractive Index | on demand |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | colorless, on demand |
| Washing | IPA |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 1-202 VP
Thermal form stable materials
With thermal form stabilities over 190 °C these materials are designed for demanding applications at very high temperatures. Additionally, this material family maintains its strong character over a long period at elevated temperatures.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| HDT B | 195 °C |
| Flexural Strength | 130 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 3.5% |
| Flammability | HB |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | black, intrinsic |
| Washing | IPA |
| Post-Processing | UV + thermal post-cure |
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 2-900 VP
Chemical resistant materials
Chemical very resistant materials in various industrial fluids including a broad range of customizable mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties for final part production. The inherent decent viscosity and good pot-life allows fast printing and easy handling in the printing process.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Chemical Resistance | Superior |
| HDT B | 138 °C |
| Flexural Strength | 118 MPa |
| Dielectric Strength | 25 kV/mm |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | black, red, intrinsic |
| Washing | IPA |
| Post-Processing | UV + thermal post-cure |
Technical Details
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 2-1400 VP
Transparent allround material for Stereolithography
Cubic Ink® High Performance 2-1400 VP is a transparent material with a balanced set of mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties. It has a very low water-uptake, a good surface finish and low shrinkage. This material is especially designed to be used on stereolithography printers. A black version is also available.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Water Uptake | < 0.1 |
| Chemical Resistance | Very Good |
| Izod notched | 38 J/m |
| Shrinkage | Less |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | SLA |
| Color | transparent, on demand |
| Washing | PC/IPA |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Technical Details
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 3-1700 VP
Elastic and tear resistant material with a very low water uptake
Cubic Ink® High Performance 3-1700 VP is an elastic material with outstanding low water-uptake, a broad range of operating temperature, a competitive UV- and temperature ageing stability and a high tear strength. It comes in a moderate viscosity and has long-time pot-life even at elevated temperatures.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Tear Strength | 120 kN/m |
| Thermal Stability | Over broad temp. range |
| Chemical Resistance | Very Good |
| Rebound | 30% |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | black, grey, green, intrinsic |
| Washing | DPM/IPA |
| Post-Processing | Thermal post-cure |
Technical Details
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 4-300 VP
Technical allround material with a HDT B up to 100 °C
Cubic Ink® High Performance 4-300 VP shows a good balance between temperature form-stability and toughness for final part production including passing horizontal-burning tests. Its low viscosity allows fast and accurate printing while maintain a high degree of customization depending on customer's needs.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| HDT B | 104 °C |
| Elongation at Break | 4.6% |
| Flammability | HB |
| Viscosity | Very Low |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | black, grey, intrinsic, on demand |
| Washing | Water |
| Post-Processing | UV and/or thermal post-cure |
Technical Details
Cubic Ink® High Performance
4-2800 VP-ESD black
ESD material with excellent processability and low viscosity
Cubic Ink®´s ESD materials are designed to meet the customer´s ESD requirements. Thanks to their low viscosity a very good processability is given. The tough yet customizable range of properties of these materials makes them a good choice for a broad range of applications.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Volume Resistivity | 1.8 x 107 Ωcm |
| HDT B | 94 °C |
| Elongation at Break | 4% |
| Chemical Resistance | Very Good |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | black |
| Washing | Water |
| Post-Processing | UV and/or thermal post-cure |
Technical Details
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 4-2100 VP
Technical allround material with excellent impact strength
Cubic Ink® High Performance 4-2100 VP was designed for applications where a high impact strength is crucial. Its low viscosity allows fast and accurate printing while maintain a high degree of customization depending on customer's needs.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Izod notched | 67 J/m |
| Elongation at Break | 37% |
| HDT B | 76 °C |
| Flammability | HB |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | on demand |
| Washing | Water |
| Post-Processing | UV and/or thermal post-cure |
Technical Details
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 4-3800 VP
Technical allround material with a HDT B of 75 °C
Cubic Ink® High Performance 4-3800 VP was designed for applications where a combination of a good impact strength and thermal form-stability is needed. Its low viscosity allows fast and accurate printing while maintain a high degree of customization depending on customer's needs. Additionally, its chemistry shows a preferred regulatory profile in respect to cytotoxicity and other related tests.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Cytotoxicity | on request |
| Izod notched | 34 J/m |
| UV- and thermal stability | Good |
| Flammability | HB |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | on demand |
| Washing | Water |
| Post-Processing | UV and/or thermal post-cure |
Technical Details
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 4-1000 VP-V0
UL 94 V0-certified material
Cubic Ink@ HP 4-1000 VP-V0 is a flame retardant material with high rigidity. It is V-0 according to UL 94 and its low viscosity results in very good processability and maximal design freedom.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Flammability | V-0 |
| Viscosity | Low |
| HDT B | 123 °C |
| Tensile Strength | 97 MPa |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | DLP, LCD and SLA |
| Color | black, grey, intrinsic |
| Washing | Water |
| Post-Processing | UV + thermal post-cure |
Technical Details
Support materials
Cubic Ink® Support materials are water-soluble or water-breakable. They can be removed automatically in a water bath without chemical solvents or manually with low force. These materials are designed to give a high resolution and ease of process. The hardness and the dissolution times are adjustable.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Dissolution Time | variable |
| Viscosity | 10 – 1,000 mPas |
| Shore Hardness | 30 A – 60 D |
Processing Guide
| Dissolution time - Support 3800 | 2 hours |
| Dissolution time - Support 1201 | 5 hours |
| Dissolution time - Support 2700 | 15 hours |
| Dissolution time - Support 2701 | 50 hours |
Cubic Ink® Rigid 700
Rigid materials for functional prototyping
This class of materials is not only customizable in rigidity and hardness, but also allows maximal design freedom and delivers sharp details. It is ideal for robust applications and has a good thermal long-term stability.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Tensile Strength | 55 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 4.4% |
| Shore Hardness | 85 D |
| Viscosity | 38 mPas |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | Material Jetting |
| Color | on demand |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Technical Details
Cubic Ink® Flexible 1201
Very soft and flexible materials
Multimaterial-printing materials with a variable flexibility for additive manufacturing. These materials are ideal for pliable and stretchable objects where various degrees of hardness are required.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Shore Hardness | 30 A |
| Elongation at Break | 350% |
| Compression Set-B | < 2% |
| Tear Strength | 82 kN/m |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | Material Jetting |
| Color | on demand |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Cubic Ink® Clear 502
Transparent and colorless materials
Cubic Ink® clear materials are designed for applications where a high transparency and clearness is needed. Other optical properties such as the refractive index along with the mechanical properties can be highly customized.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Tensile Modulus | 1,200 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 10% |
| Shore Hardness | 78 D |
| Transparency | Very Good |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | Material Jetting |
| Color | on demand |
| Post-Processing | UV post-cure |
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 2-301
Chemical resistant materials with high HDT
This material family shows a broad chemical resistance in various industrial fluids including a broad range of customizable mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties for final part production. The inherent decent viscosity and good pot-life allows fast printing and easy handling in the printing process.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| Chemical Resistance | Superior |
| HDT B | 150 °C |
| Flexural Strength | 110 MPa |
| Thermal Ageing | Good |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | Material Jetting |
| Color | intrinsic, on demand |
| Post-Processing | UV + thermal post-cure |
Cubic Ink®
High Performance 4-1203
Technical allround material with a HDT B up to 100 °C
Cubic Ink® High Performance 4-1203 shows a good balance between temperature form-stability and toughness for final part production including passing horizontal-burning tests.
Materials can be used in
Performance Indicators
| HDT B | 100 °C |
| Elongation at Break | 6% |
| Flammability | HB |
| Flexural Strength | 118 MPa |
Processing Guide
| Printing Technology | Material Jetting |
| Color | black, intrinsic, on demand |
| Post-Processing | UV and/or thermal post-cure |
Dr. Marc Moselage from ALTANA New Technologies GmbH - Cubic Ink talks about 3D printed molds for injection molding applications.
We are looking forward to presenting our innovations and enhanced material solutions to current and future partners and customers. If you want to know more about the Cubic Ink® material portfolio, contact us directly or come and see us at the planned events.
- Tech Talks Make Additive Webinar online webinar
October 16th, 17:30 CET - formnext 2024 in Frankfurt (Germany)
November 19-22, 2024
Cooperation of competencies
ALTANA's Cubic Ink® team consists of employees with diverse experience not only in chemistry, but also in printing technology and application. Cubic Ink® 3D printing materials are created in close cooperation with partners and customers in additive manufacturing. Cubic Ink® benefits not only from existing structures of the ALTANA group, but also from the broad chemistry knowledge of all business units including Scale-Up, Production, Regulatory, Logistics, Legal and Marketing.
Service and process know-how
As a pioneer in material development, ALTANA focuses on industrial application and customer added value. This also means that materials can be adapted to specific customers and applications. Our printing and process know-how as well as our machinery consisting of state-of-the-art DLP, LCD, SLA and material jetting 3D printers enable processing on all common printing systems. Cubic Ink® materials are not only tested internally in the important process steps such as washing and post-exposure/post-curing, but also comprehensively and extensively characterized with regard to all important performance indicators.
High-performance materials and industrial mindset
With Cubic Ink®, ALTANA offers a steadily growing resin and ink portfolio for use in all common UV curing-based 3D printing technologies: DLP, LCD, SLA and Material Jetting. These are materials that stand out in your property profile in the market. Some of our focus topics are reduced ageing, chemical resistance and elasticity. In material jetting, various material systems with mutlimaterial capability are available for a wide range of inkjet systems.
ALTANA's Cubic Ink® team consists of employees with diverse experience not only in chemistry, but also in printing technology and application. Cubic Ink® 3D printing materials are created in close cooperation with partners and customers in additive manufacturing. Cubic Ink® benefits not only from existing structures of the ALTANA group, but also from the broad chemistry knowledge of all business units including Scale-Up, Production, Regulatory, Logistics, Legal and Marketing.
As a pioneer in material development, ALTANA focuses on industrial application and customer added value. This also means that materials can be adapted to specific customers and applications. Our printing and process know-how as well as our machinery consisting of state-of-the-art DLP, LCD, SLA and material jetting 3D printers enable processing on all common printing systems. Cubic Ink® materials are not only tested internally in the important process steps such as washing and post-exposure/post-curing, but also comprehensively and extensively characterized with regard to all important performance indicators.
With Cubic Ink®, ALTANA offers a steadily growing resin and ink portfolio for use in all common UV curing-based 3D printing technologies: DLP, LCD, SLA and Material Jetting. These are materials that stand out in your property profile in the market. Some of our focus topics are reduced ageing, chemical resistance and elasticity. In material jetting, various material systems with mutlimaterial capability are available for a wide range of inkjet systems.
Do you have any questions? We are here to assist you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any help or information. You can contact us at cubic.ink@altana.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon and providing the support you need.