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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Raise3D to introduce 32 industrial filaments for E2CF 3D printer
Raise3D, a provider of additive manufacturing solutions for SMEs and LSEs, is introducing 32 new industrial filaments for the E2CF 3D printer. The new filaments have in common a high strength-to-weight ratio and consistent high performance during long-term operations, which makes them particularly suitable for industries like automotive, aerospace and…
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M. Holland’s expands portfolio of Braskem PE and PP filament
M. Holland Company, a leading international distributor of thermoplastic resins and ancillary materials, expanded its offer to 3D printing filaments from Braskem, a global chemical and petrochemical company. M. Holland’s 3D Printing clients now have access to polyethylene (PE) and glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) filaments. The new FL300PE and…
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Filaret recyles cigarette butts into 3D printing filament
Last week, Filaret, a Tallinn-based company that collects cigarette butts and recycles them into useful cellulose acetate-based bioplastic material that can be 3D printed, installed special litter bins on the beaches of the Põhja-Tallinn district, in Estonia, to prevent cigarette butts from ending up in the sea. The material collected…
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Stratasys acquires Covestro Additive Manufacturing Business
Global AM market leader Stratasys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Covestro Additive Manufacturing Business. For Covestro, the selling price amounts to approximately €43 million. In addition, there is a potential earn-out of up to €37 million, which is subject to the achievement of various performance metrics. With…
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igus releases new igumid P190 3D printing filament
Motion plastics specialist, igus, has recently developed igumid P190 – a new filament for 3D printing that is highly rigid and durable thanks to its reinforced carbon fiber. The material is suitable for structural components and connecting elements for cable carriers, as well as for 2-component 3D printing in combination…
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Infinite Materials Solutions releases new general purpose printing material
Infinite Materials Solutions, an innovator in material design for additive manufacturing, has launched AquaSys General Purpose (GP), a water-soluble support material compatible with most polyesters. It is a direct replacement for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and showcases outstanding performance and print fidelity with standard polylactic acid (PLA)-type build materials. Its creators…
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First Tunisian filament producer Nipovas launches new products
Sfax-based Nipovas, the first local 3D printing filament manufacturer to emerge in Tunisia and, quite possibly, in all of Northern Africa, has officially launched its operations with a selection of new filament products. The company now offers a broad range of materials, from PLA to ABS, ASA, PET, TPU and…
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EPFL researchers develop PET-like plastic from waste biomass
EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food packaging. Due to its structure, the new plastic can also be chemically…
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Infinite Material Solutions launches AquaSys GP support material
Support material specialist Infinite Materials Solutions is launching AquaSys GP at the Rapid+TCT in Detroit. The latest in its line of water-soluble support filament, it is intended as a superior alternative to PVA. Designed to help users print more parts in less time, it dissolves in room temperature tap water—…
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Drywise, by Thought3D, officially released in the US
Thought3D is set to release its new in-line filament dryer for FFF 3D printers, Drywise (previously only available in Europe), in the US. Drywise ‘unlocks the true potential’ of printing with engineering materials as it eliminates the guesswork of 3D printing with hygroscopic materials. The patent-pending, active, in-line drying technology…
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