ALTANA Launches New Resin-Based Cubic Ink 3D Printing Materials

Cubic Ink is strengthening its position as an innovative supplier in additive manufacturing with the introduction of new resin-based 3D printing materials, the presentation of its innovative technology partnership with SK Industriemodell, and the successful scaling of UV-curing resins production in the U.S.

“We are meeting our claim ‘We give shape to ideas’ by continuously expanding our product portfolio through the targeted, further development of existing materials and the introduction of new, application-specific 3D printing solutions,” explains Dr. Max Röttger, head of Cubic Ink. “Today, we already supply customers worldwide with highly specialized photopolymers, offering maximum performance and are specifically tailored to industrial requirements. As an innovative technology leader, Cubic Ink is leading the way to the next level of industrial-scale additive manufacturing.”

As a leading manufacturer-independent and open-system material supplier for DLP, LCD, and SLA applications, the Cubic Ink portfolio is divided into product families of resins for casting and tool manufacturing as well as functional prototyping, for applications in the high-performance and high-temperature range. In addition, their inks for material jetting are being offered.

One of the highlights include Cubic Ink Mold 3100 VP for creating mechanically easy-to-break silicone molds on all commercially available DLP, LCD, and mSLA printers. The material can be used in audiology application, for example.

For functional prototyping, Cubic Ink Dental 3000 VP presents another highlight: This easy-to-process material (in customizable colors) produces high-contrast, detailed impression molds for the manufacture of aligners using thermoforming.

Offering excellent impact strength and heat resistance, another new product for orthotics is Cubic Ink High Performance 4-4800 VP EU, which has passed the cytotoxicity test. Both materials are making resin-based printing an interesting application for orthopedics as well.

In addition, Cubic Ink is presenting its technology partnership with Aachen-based industry expert SK Industriemodell, a leading provider of turnkey solutions for 3D-printed tool inserts in injection molding. Together, the companies enable the production of prototypes and small series with original series materials – quickly, flexibly, and economically.

Using an innovative “Print & Inject” technology, Cubic Ink molding materials are used to create injection molds directly in 3D printing. The reusable or water-breakable molds allow the processing of high-performance engineering plastics such as PA66 GF, PPS, or PEEK.

These technological milestones are completed by the successful Cubic Ink scaling of production of UV-curing resins for industrial additive manufacturing in serial production in the U.S.

Here, large-volume batches for use in medical technology have been produced in collaboration with ALTANA’s ACTEGA division since spring 2025. This scaling opens up new perspectives for Cubic Ink customers in the U.S. and, in the future, in Europe.