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We have two materials to chose from: | We have two materials to chose from: | ||
# [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polylactic_acid PLA], a bioplastic based on corn starch or sugarcanes. This is our material of choice because of its biodegradability. Currently we have white/ivory, translucent and green PLA available. | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polylactic_acid PLA], a bioplastic based on corn starch or sugarcanes. This is our material of choice because of its biodegradability. Currently we have white/ivory, translucent and green PLA available. | ||
# [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylonitrile_butadiene_styrene ABS], a conventional oil based polymer which is available in virtually any color. Currently we have white and black ABS available. | # [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylonitrile_butadiene_styrene ABS], a conventional crude oil based polymer which is available in virtually any color. Currently we have white and black ABS available. | ||
Approx. real printing costs are 0.05€ per cubic centimetre of extruded material. If you need to have something printed contact [[Matthias Breuer]]. | Approx. real printing costs are 0.05€ per cubic centimetre of extruded material. If you need to have something printed contact [[Matthias Breuer]]. | ||