Domo and RPD Join Forces to Advance 3D Printing with Innovative PA6 Materials

Domo’s Sinterline PA6 powders combined with RPD’s SLS printer.

Domo Chemicals has partnered with Rapid Product Development GmbH, an Austrian 3D‑printing specialist, to supply advanced materials that meet the growing demand for high‑performance functional parts in automotive and other demanding sectors.

The surge in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) for near‑series and small‑batch production has highlighted the need for materials that bridge the gap between conventional injection molding and additive manufacturing. By offering a growing line of dedicated Sinterline PA6 SLS powders—available in both unfilled and glass‑filled grades—Domo and RPD are accelerating the production cycle and providing a full suite of support services.

RPD brings world‑class expertise in application development and SLS process optimization, while Domo delivers its unique Sinterline product family and a comprehensive range of services, from material selection to rigorous physical testing.

“As our Sinterline Technyl PA6 powders continue to set new standards in functional 3D‑printed applications, we are delighted to join forces with RPD,” says Dominique Giannotta, Sinterline program leader at Domo Chemicals. “This partnership opens up new opportunities for SLS customers in near‑to‑small‑series automotive and other high‑volume application areas beyond prototyping.”

“Together, we will help designers and manufacturers maximize the benefits of our combined material and process expertise for enhanced product differentiation, faster time‑to‑market, and greater development cost efficiency in this game‑changing business,” Giannotta adds.

Domo’s Sinterline portfolio now includes a new PA6‑based powder specifically engineered for functional wear‑and‑friction components, further expanding the range of high‑performance materials available to the 3D‑printing community.

“Sinterline has pioneered the use of high‑performance PA6 in 3D printing, allowing us to leverage the same polymer base that has proven successful in many injection‑molding applications,” says Wolfgang Kraschitzer, general manager and plastics‑processing leader at RPD. “Backed by our joint application‑development services, even highly stressed automotive components can now be 3D‑printed in PA6 to near‑series and fully functional quality standards.”