Material cleanliness is an integral part of quality systems in cleanroom technology. Such high-end technology sectors are characterized by a high variety of individual components and a low quantity of parts required – actually ideal conditions for additive manufacturing processes. However, disadvantages of FDM, as well as other printing processes for cleanroom use, include high surface roughness, which represents a major source of particle generation. Because material cleanliness generally cannot be guaranteed, and because the printing results are not sufficiently clean, the method has so far not become established despite its great potential.
To close this technological gap in the field of cleanroom technology, the project aims to develop an innovative, low-outgassing high-performance filament for 3D printing for use in cleanrooms, as well as a printing process for producing molded parts. Furthermore, ISM is developing a smoothing method for the component surfaces in order to reduce particle generation.
Duration: 01.06.2025 - 31.05.2027
Responsible employee: Burhan Umur Avci
Funding programme: This project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) based on a resolution passed by the German Federal Parliament. FKZ: KK5570405EB4.
Project manager: Allianz für Industrie und Forschung - AIF e.V.
Project partner: Materiales GmbH
