FELDKIRCHEN, Germany, Jan 21, 2015 – With the new Performance PLA, German RepRap has developed a filament for 3D printers with exceptional printing properties. Objects printed with this PLA filament come directly out of the 3D printer with a very optically smooth surface, looking like they’ve been refinished. Performance PLA requires a lower printing temperature, which reduces warping and offers better adhesion compared to the conventional PLA. The material is also less brittle. This makes the filament suitable not only for the most demanding home users, but also for industrial customers.

This PLA, developed by German RepRap specifically for 3D printers, has a special structure that provides good material properties. Conventional filaments often have structures with properties tailored to classic application areas, such as injection molding. However, the development of the Performance PLA’s material properties was specifically adapted to the additive object construction in 3D printing, thus ensuring optimum printing results.

The Performance PLA is available exclusively from German RepRap on 2.1 kg (Ø3 mm) and 750 g (Ø3 mm / Ø1.75 mm) spools from 27.99 EUR, online or directly from German RepRap sales partners world-wide (Australia, US, India, Switzerland, Russia) and retailers with German RepRap products. It can be used with all standard RepRap 3D printers that use manufacturer-independent filament.

About German RepRap

The German RepRap GmbH located in Feldkirchen near Munich, was originally established as German RepRap Foundation (GRRF) in 2010. Since then, the company develops and sells 3D printing solutions based on the RepRap technology (Fused Filament Fabrication) as well as 3D scanners, filament, software and accessories. With the X400, German RepRap is the first company in Germany to release a large-capacity 3D printer for professional users. The product line increases steadily, i.e. with the new real industrial size X1000, and consists of 3D printers for professional users in product development, prototyping, mold and model making, architecture and design, 3D printer DIY kits for prosumers and ready-assembled 3D printers for private users. The customers are leading industry companies, designers, architects, artists, model makers, universities and schools, handicraft enthusiasts and other private users and enterprises.

More information: www.germanreprap.com