Feeling trapped by proprietary filaments?
Many industrial 3D printers lock you into proprietary materials. You pay premium prices, wait for imported stock and compromise on experimentation. It’s like buying a high‑end camera but being forced to use only one brand of film.
The real cost of closed systems
Closed material ecosystems drive up running costs and slow innovation. Each kilogram of branded filament can cost ₹400–₹1,000 more than equivalent open brands . When you print large parts, this premium multiplies quickly. Worse, you can’t adjust formulations for specific needs—heat resistance, flexibility or strength—because you’re limited to the vendor’s catalogue.
How DBZ’s open‑material philosophy saves you lakhs
Divide By Zero’s printers flip the script. Quantum Pro 500, Aion NX and Aion 500 MK2 support a vast range of materials—PLA‑CF, ABS‑CF, PETG‑CF, ASA‑CF, PP‑CF and Nylon‑CF —with the flexibility to source from local or global suppliers.
Here’s why that matters:
- Cost savings:
Use affordable Indian filaments for non‑critical parts and switch to premium carbon‑fiber blends when strength matters. Over a year, saving ₹400–₹1,000 per kg translates into lakhs, especially for continuous production . - Innovation freedom:
Experiment with new materials without waiting for OEM approval. Need a high‑temp polymer for aerospace brackets? Swap in a new filament and print. DBZ’s extruders handle temperatures up to 350 °C (upgradeable to 550 °C) and heated beds up to 150 °C , accommodating diverse polymers. - Supply‑chain resilience:
When global supply chains falter, you aren’t tied to a single vendor. Open materials enable you to source locally and keep production moving. This resilience has kept more than 1,100 DBZ customers ahead during turbulent times .
Break free and print on your terms
Ready to escape vendor lock‑in? Our engineers can recommend the right filament blends for your application and show you how open‑material printing works in practice. Contact the DBZ team to explore material freedom and start saving.