Arkema, a leader in specialty materials, will be presenting innovative solutions for additive manufacturing at Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt. From November 19-22 in Hall 12.1, Stand C129, the company will showcase technologies and materials designed to drive both performance and sustainability in 3D printing. With a broad offering ranging from industrial applications to medical and dental technology and consumer goods, Arkema will be showcasing the future of additive manufacturing.
The presentation will focus on materials such as UV-curing liquid resins, thermoplastic powders for the powder bed process and thermoplastic pellets for extrusion. The company places particular emphasis on sustainable innovations. New bio-attributed resins, produced in ISCC+-certified plants, reduce the carbon footprint by up to 40%. Bio-based UV resins, such as Sarbio 7407 with 84% USDA-certified bio-based content, are also being introduced. These materials offer high elasticity and stability for demanding applications.
Another highlight is the development of polyamide 11 (PA11) with a carbon footprint of just 1.3 kg CO₂e/kg, based on ISO standards. The Virtucycle program also promotes the recycling of used polyamide powders and parts. Arkema cooperates with industry giants such as EOS and HP to establish circular processes.
“Arkema is exploring every possible channel to improve the performance and sustainability of 3D printed materials,” Brad Rosen, Global Business Director for 3D printing at Arkema, said. “We look forward to meeting with partners and others in the industry at Formnext to showcase and discuss what the future holds for this industry.”
Through partnerships with leading technology companies such as Stratasys and Rapid Shape, Arkema is expanding its choice of materials for different printing platforms. New resins such as N3D-FR512 offer flame retardancy, while N3D-HT511 ensures high temperature resistance. This opens up new possibilities, particularly in the field of transportation and electronics applications.
Arkema’s goal is to make additive manufacturing more efficient, sustainable and versatile. The presentation at Formnext offers trade visitors the opportunity to gain deeper insights into the latest materials and partnerships.
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