Stratasys Ltd.
3D PRINTING OF CATALYTIC FORMULATION FOR SELECTIVE METAL DEPOSITION

Abstract:

Described herein is a method of additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object having an agent which promotes electroless metal deposition dispersed therein in a configured pattern. The method utilizes modeling material formulation(s) which comprise and/or are capable of generating such an agent. Further described is a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional object having an electrically-conductive material dispersed in a configured pattern. The method utilizes an object having an agent which promotes electroless metal deposition dispersed therein in a configured pattern and manufactured by the aforementioned method, and proceeds by contacting the three-dimensional object with an electroless deposition solution so as to effect the electroless deposition onto the configured pattern. Further described are kits for use in additive manufacturing as described herein; as well as three-dimensional objects which may be manufactured as described herein.