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3D Printing Filaments
Although it started almost as a game, today 3D printing filaments manufacturing for both industrial and low-cost 3D printers is an industry.
So much so that even giants such as SABIC, Verbatim (Mitsubishi) and others have begun to target it. Other large companies such as Covestro (Bayer) and Eastman Chemical partnered directly with companies operating in the low-cost 3D printing arena. NatureWorks, the largest producer of PLA in the world, has begun focusing specifically on 3D printing.
As 3D printing expands it also evolves more and more into a true industrial production newer companies continue to evolve their offer and technological capabilities. Each company focuses on specific material and specific customer segments (Industrial, Professional, Consumers, Makers and Education) and all agree that explosive growth is on the horizon.
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Latest 3D printing filament news:
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BASF Forward AM grows by 39% in H1 2023
Forward AM, the BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, is reporting an overall revenue growth of 39% in H1 2023 compared to the corresponding period of FY…
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Essentium and 3D-Fuel simplify 3D printing filament sourcing
Essentium, a leader in industrial additive manufacturing, has entered a strategic partnership with 3D-Fuel, a functional 3D printing filament manufacturer. The partnership – via “3D-Fuel powered by Essentium” – aims…
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UltiMaker adds PET CF to portfolio of high-performance materials
UltiMaker has added PET Carbon Fiber (CF), an easy-to-use and versatile composite material, to its portfolio of high-performance materials for S series 3D printers. UltiMaker PET CF offers superior strength,…
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New Polystruder GR PRO introduces AI to plastic shredding
Polystruder unveiled the Polystruder GR PRO, a plastic shredder that leverages AI technology to revolutionize plastic shredding for additive manufacturing, providing efficient and effective solutions for industrial and personal use.…
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Filamentive releases UK-made recycled Economy PLA filament
UK filament brand Filamentive just released Economy PLA, a UK-made, PLA 3D printing filament, featuring up to 99.99% recycled material. With 99% of the market being non-recycled filament in an…
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Braskem launches Xtellar business for filaments and pellets
As one of the world’s largest producers of polyolefins, Braskem offers solutions for many of the primary 3D printing technologies, including as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS),…
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Essentium launches Altitude filament with extreme cold resistance
Essentium, a leader in industrial additive manufacturing, has launched its new material, Essentium Altitude – the first in its series of filaments designed for outdoor use. This polycarbonate material is…
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Nanovia launches Flex B4C filament for neutron shielding
French advanced 3D printing filaments manufacturer Nanovia is introducing the new Flex B4C, a new boron carbide enriched filament that can be used in the nuclear energy industry for neuron…
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Invibio launches implantable PEEK filament
Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, part of Victrex plc, a pioneer in the development of PEEK biomaterial solutions, has launched PEEK-OPTIMA AM Filament, an implantable PEEK polymer that is optimized for additive…
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KIMYA publishes Life Cycle Analysis for its 3D filaments
In order to provide users with even more transparency, KIMYA, an ARMOR GROUP company, published the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for its 3D PETG filaments, in February 2023. The conclusion:…
