Arkema continues its journey toward more sustainable materials
Arkema, a leader in specialty materials and a pioneer in high-performance materials for 3D printing, will exhibit at AMUG 2023, and showcase its innovative and more sustainable new material solutions for all major 3D printing technologies.
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Lower carbon footprint and Bio-based materials
At the beginning of 2023, Arkema signed a long-term agreement with ENGIE for the supply of 300 GWh/year of renewable biomethane in France. With the renewable biomethane supply and ongoing energy efficiency projects, Arkema will further significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the flagship 3D printing materials: bio-based high performance Rilsan® polyamide 11 and Pebax® elastomers.
Within its N3xtDimension® liquid resins for UV curing product line, Arkema will introduce N3D-PR184-BIO, a new high-performance industrial and consumer prototyping resin with 53% bio-renewable content (BRC). This formulation is the first in the N3xtDimension® bio-based offering and complements the Sartomer® bio-based offering of SARBIO resins that combine increased BRC content with technical performance in end-use applications.
Recycling program for a more circular world
HP, leading provider of industrial 3D printing solutions worldwide, now offers interested customers Arkema’s Virtucycle® program, the Arkema recycling solution of 3D used powders and printed parts. Launched in 2019, the Virtucycle® program offers three axis of support to Arkema’s high performance polymers customers and downstream users: Eco-design expertise, recyclability and recycling guarantee as well as recycled high-performance polymers.
At AMUG, in Chicago, IL, on March 19-23, Arkema and its partners will feature 3D printed parts designed for major markets: Healthcare/dental, Industry, Consumer goods, and Transportation.
