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Technology at IMTS 2026 Keeps Production Moving
3DChimera (IMTS booth #237633) demonstrated that 3D printed production tooling can be stronger and more practical than it looks. Its Soft Jaws, made from glass-fiber-reinforced nylon filament, provide stiffness and strength approaching those of 3000 series aluminum while creating a nonmarring surface. An outsourced aluminum jaw may take five to 15 days, while 3DChimera can produce a printed version in two to three days. A shop with a suitable printer can make one from a supplied file the same day. The expertise lies in matching design, material, equipment, and print parameters to the application.
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