First announced at Rapid TCT 2024, we are thrilled to announce the latest product line from Polymaker...... meet Fiberon.

What is Fiberon?

Developed and manufactured by Polymaker; Fiberon is a new product range focused on developing cutting-edge composite filaments with both high performance and excellent printability. Manufactured in 1.75mm filament diameter and backed by extensive technical data, the Fiberon portfolio spans ulta performance, high performance, general engineering and specialized composite 3D printing filaments to suit a wide range of customer needs.

With Polymakers ever expanding portfolio of materials for functional or aesthetic application, the new Fiberon portfolio helps streamline product discovery for engineering and production customers looking for stiff carbon-fiber materials with properties such as durability, heat resistance, flame retardance, chemical resistance, ESD-safety or low-moisture sensitivity. To launch this new product line, Polymaker have announced three brand new composite 3D printing materials; PPS-CF10, PET-CF17 and PETG-rCF08. These products are expected to launch in Australia late Q3 / early Q4.

Fiberon PPS-CF10 (NEW)
•    An ultra-performance filament with heat deflection temperature over 250°C (@0.45Mpa)
•    Metal like stiffness
•    Chemical resistance to a wide range of acids, alkalines, fuels and solvents.
•    Naturally flame retardant (can meet UL94 V0 standard)
•    PPS-CF is dimensionally stable, insensitive to moisture and compatible with or without a print enclosure, displaying unrivaled cost/performance properties on the market.

Fiberon PET-CF17 (NEW)
•    Tuned for high-speed composite prototyping with superior surface texture and stiffness.
•    PET-CF17, delivers strength, low shrinkage, dimensional accuracy without moisture sensitivity concerns. 
•    Heat deflection temperature up to 148°C (@0.45Mpa) to suit a wide range of practical applications.
•    Combining the best of strength, speed, and surface finish into one highly compatible composite filament.

Fiberon PETG-rCF08 (NEW)
•    Entry-level composite filament featuring recycled carbon fibers billed as the PLA of engineering materials.
•    PETG-rCF08 utilizes carbon fibers from end-of-life wind turbine blades, these fibers are certified to the Global Recycled Standard by TÜV Rheinland.
•    Inheriting the printability and performance of PETG, while gaining enhanced stiffness from the carbon fiber reinforcement.
•    Print high-speed, moisture-insensitive, and low-creep prototypes with exceptional dimensional accuracy. PETG-rCF08 strikes the perfect balance between affordability and functionality, empowering users to quickly create durable, accurate prototypes.

These materials join our existing composite filaments (PA6-GF25, PA6CF20, PA612-CF15, PA12-CF10 and PETG-ESD), providing industrial-grade composite performance for desktop 3D printing.

Fiberon PA6-GF25
(Currently available as PolyMide PA6-GF)
​•    Reinforced with 25% glass fiber, PA6-GF25 delivers outstanding durability and the best cost-performance ratio for fiber-reinforced nylon filament.
​•    Reinforced to deliver excellent thermal and mechanical properties without sacrificing layer adhesion or printability.
•    Heat deflection temperature up to 191°C (@0.45Mpa) to suit a wide range of practical applications.
•    Excellent dimensional stability during printing thanks to Warp-Free™️ technology, compatible with a wide-range of 3D printers, including open-frame designs.

Fiberon PA6-CF20
(Currently available as PolyMide PA6-CF)
•    Extreme heat resistance, durability, strength and rigidity for dry-state applications.
•    Outstanding heat resistance with a heat deflection temperature up to 215°C (@0.45Mpa)
​•    Reinforced to deliver excellent thermal and mechanical properties without sacrificing layer adhesion or printability.
•    Excellent dimensional stability during printing thanks to Warp-Free™️ technology, compatible with a wide-range of 3D printers, including open-frame designs.
•    This material lends itself perfectly to jigs and fixtures or functioning automotive applications where a combination of heat resistance and mechanical properties are required.

Fiberon PA612-CF15
​(Currently available as PolyMide PA612-CF)
•    Based on a copolymer of Nylon 6 and Nylon 12; best all-rounder to combine the outstanding mechanical properties and price point of Nylon 6, with low moisture sensitivity of Nylon 12.
​•    Reinforced to deliver excellent thermal and mechanical properties without sacrificing layer adhesion or printability.
•    Heat deflection temperature up to 175°C (@0.45Mpa) to suit a wide range of practical applications.
•    Excellent dimensional stability during printing thanks to Warp-Free™️ technology, compatible with a wide-range of 3D printers, including open-frame designs.
•    Lower moisture sensitivity makes it an ideal and cost-effective alternative to Fiberon™ PA12-C10 for parts which may be subject to high humidity. 

Fiberon PA12-CF10
​(Currently available as PolyMide PA12-CF)
•    Extremely low moisture sensititivty compared to other Nylon filaments (Polyamides), delivering the most predictable mechanical properties within real world application (wet vs dry state). Similar to Markforged Onyx®.
•    Reinforced to deliver excellent thermal and mechanical properties without sacrificing layer adhesion or printability.
•    Heat deflection temperature up to 131°C (@0.45Mpa) to suit a wide range of practical applications.
•    Excellent dimensional stability during printing thanks to Warp-Free™️ technology, compatible with a wide-range of 3D printers, including open-frame designs.
•    Low moisture sensitivity means the smallest shift in characterists from dry to wet states; best suited for research, prototyping or manufacturing applications requiring a a nylon filament which could be exposed to humidity or water.

Fiberon PETG-ESD
​(Currently available as PolyMax PETG-ESD)
•    Compounded with carbon nanotubes to deliver ESD-safe material for manufacturing and electronics industry.
•    Toughness enhanced to improve impact strength and durability.
•    Heat deflection temperature up to 76°C (@0.45Mpa) to suit a wide range of practical applications.
•    High fluidity for high speed 3D printing application.
•    This Industrial PETG ESD filament is ideal for uses such as housings, casings, jigs and fixtures where toughness and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is required. 

When will Fiberon be available in Australia?

Fiberon PA6-GF25, PA6-CF20, PA612-CF15, PA12-CF10 and PETG-ESD are in-stock and available to purchase under the previous product name (PolyMide / PolyMax). Manufacture of these products under the new Fiberon brand will begin later in Q3 and during Q4 2024 packaging of these products will start to slowly transition within the AU market.

Fiberon PPS-CF10, PET-CF17 and PETG-rCF08 are brand new filaments which will begin manufacture in the near future with Australian launch expected late Q3 / early Q4 2024. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and efficient introduction to the Australian and New Zealand market, and we will provide further updates as the launch date approaches.