3D printing service bureaus Forecast 3D, FKM, Hasenauer & Hesser, and RapidCenter have integrated DyeMansion’s Powerfuse S vapor smoothing technology into their operations, signalling a shift across the 3D printing industry toward environmentally friendly practices.
By moving away from traditional PFAS-based solvents in favor of green alternatives, these companies are aligning high-quality production standards with an increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility. Describing Powerfuse S as a “scalable, eco-friendly solution,” RapidCenter’s Managing Director, Floris Stam, highlighted how the technology aligns with their goals for innovation and sustainability.
Compared to conventional solvents, green alternatives reduce both safety infrastructure needs and regulatory burdens, streamlining operations while lowering emissions and the costs associated with specialized extraction systems. This shift brings both logistical and environmental advantages.
A shift toward sustainable vapor smoothing
Introduced by DyeMansion in 2019, Powerfuse S marked a major development in vapor smoothing by adopting a closed-loop …