Resistant to external influences with a beautiful carbon finishAfter analyzing the feedback from its filament users, Spectrum Filaments decided to expand the range of outdoor materials where they are increasingly exposed to UV radiation, temperature and humidity. ASA, a well-known polymer that is a weather-resistant alternative to ABS, has been the basis for another composite material, Spectrum ASA-X CF10.The overall goal was to develop a material that guarantees the printed models consistently high mechanical properties, particularly in terms of hardness and stiffness, even when used outdoors for a long period of time. The result is Spectrum ASA-X CF10, a composite material based on a carefully selected ASA grade with carbon fiber filling.The Spectrum Filament ASA-X CF10 has an elasticity module of more than 7.5 GPA and a thermal resistance of 101°C that is resistant to external influences such as sunlight (UV) and moisture (hydrolysis). At the same time, Spectrum ASA-X CF10 is characterized by low shrinkage and - unusual for technical materials with comparable properties - easy printing. All this, combined with a matte carbon surface that effectively covers the layers of printed models, has made Spectrum ASA-X CF10 a very popular choice in the 3D printing community.This text is machine translated.