RIZE Inc., a next-generation innovative industrial 3D printing technology pioneer, announced its first full colour composite printer (XRIZE), material (printing filament RIZIUM™ ST) and inks (RIZIUM) to have received GREENGUARD certification. The certification is based on the ANSI/CAN/UL 2904, 'Standard Method for Testing and Assessing Particle and Chemical Emissions from 3D Printers', developed to permit manufacturers to exhibit that 3D printers can be utilized without adversely affecting indoor air quality, as the studies have demonstrated that the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles (UFPs) into the air by numerous 3D printers are realized well-being perils.

Andy Kalambi, CEO, RIZE Inc.,

XRIZE is the second product to be certified, followed by RIZE One™ which received the certification in September 2019. RIZIUM composite and inks also becomes the first 3D printing material and ink to be GREENGUARD certified. This printer's hybrid materials system combines a filament-based extrusion process with a functional ink-based jetting process to create 3D printed composite parts in full color. Its filaments are based on unique cyclic olefin-based materials, which do not decompose at high temperatures, and have extremely low moisture absorption.

“GREENGUARD Certification is rigorous for a reason – because indoor 3D printing use has long been an industry issue. As the first 3D printer, material and ink to earn GREENGUARD Certification, RIZE demonstrates its leadership and commitment to providing healthier indoor environments. We congratulate them on yet another sustainability and safety accomplishment,” commented Alberto Uggetti, VP and GM, UL’s environment & sustainability division.

“GREENGUARD Certification is the gold standard for 3D printing health and safety, and we’re delighted that RIZE’s materials-first approach to 3D printing is getting recognized by scientific leaders as well as major manufacturers," expressed Andy Kalambi, CEO, RIZE. “Our RIZIUM Alliance and continued commitment to materials innovation is enabling manufacturers, product designers and any 3D printing user to create adaptive workflows that drive safer, sustainable 3D printing and propel the next generation of advanced manufacturing.”

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