• Axtra3D, a 3D printer manufacturer, introduced TrueSil-X50, a pure silicone material designed for use with its Lumia X1 3D printer. The material leverages the company's proprietary Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology and is aimed at healthcare and industrial applications.

• TrueSil-X50 features durable mechanical properties, high tear strength, and high resolution. When combined with Lumia X1's HPS technology, it can be used to produce isotropic parts ranging from micro-sized components to thin walls and geometry.

• The company claims TrueSil-X50 can be used for printing various parts including sealants, gaskets, keypads, anatomical models, baby care items, cosmetic applicators, wearable devices, custom-fit headphones, and hearing aids. It also reportedly eliminates design constraints and waste associated with traditional mold-based manufacturing, making it suitable for low- to mid-volume production.

Analyst QuickTake: This news coincides with the company's raising USD 4.5 million in Series A funding to broaden its product portfolio. This move is also in line with Axtra3D's recent interest in expanding the range of compatible materials for its Lumia X1 printer, which uses patented hybrid photosynthesis (HPS) technology. Most recently, the company announced the qualification of Loctite 3D IND3380 from Henkel for this printer.