Photothermal bleaching of nickel dithiolene for bright multi-colored 3D printed parts

Abstract

Most NIR radiation absorbers used in multi jet fusion 3D printing have an intrinsic dark color which prevents printing parts with variable colors. Here, the authors design an activating fusing agent containing a strong NIR absorbing dye that turns colorless after harvesting irradiation energy during the 3D printing process and provide a bright colored part when working with other color agents.