3D Printing Solutions by Arkema

Today, Design engineers are no longer satisfied with standard products and are now demanding more personalized solutions – “faster”, “stronger”, “more sustainable”, “more renewable”, “smarter”. They demand materials that can be processed easily and demonstrate outstanding performance.
Arkema brings a step change in the possibilities of additive manufacturing. Beyond offering an industry leading portfolio of materials, Arkema is committed to unlocking new opportunities by bringing comprehensive solutions and expertise to the client, from identifying their needs to industrialization.

A market leading product portfolio

Liquid resins

Radiation curing

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Thermoplastic powders

Powder bed fusion

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Thermoplastic pellets

Filament extrusion

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A better use of material properties

We provide support to choose the right material and the right printing technology based on your applications. We offer high-performance materials for 3D printing for highly demanding applications.

Check our materials for chemical resistance, transparency, impact resistance, dielectric properties, heat resistance or energy return applications.

Chemical resistance - Kepstan^® PEKK

In this video, we tested the reaction of Kepstan^® PEKK and PEI to MEK. After 8 hours of exposure to MEK, we observe how PEI printed piece has changed in color, while PEKK remains the same.

High-Performance Materials for FFF 3D printed Kepstan^® PEKK withstands aggressive chemicals and suits extreme applications.

High Toughness and Impact resistance - N3xtDimension^® liquid resin

UV/LED liquid resins are the top choice if you are looking to achieve tough, transparent and highly detailed parts.

Impact resistance - Rilsan^® PA11

In this video, we tested SLS printed Rilsan^® PA11 with PA12 for impact resistance.

Using the vertically installed tube and falling steel ball test, we can see that the PA12 piece has broken while PA11 withstand the impact with the steel ball and the piece remains intact. SLS printed Rilsan^® PA11 shows superior impact resistance event -30 °C low temperatures.

Dielectric resin - N3xtDimension^® liquid resin

Our N3xtDimension^® UV/LED liquid resins with dielectric properties are the material of choice for radio frequency technology applications.

Ductility – Rilsan^® PA11

In this video, we compared 3D-printed pieces of PA11 and PA12 for ductility. After repetitive manipulations like folding and unfolding, we see how the PA11 piece remains tough and flexible without breaking.

Use Rilsan ^® PA11 powder when you need ductility, rigidity and strength for your 3D printing application.

Heat resistance - N3xtDimension^® liquid resin

N3xtDimension^® heat resistant UV/LED curing resins can resist up to 150°C without compromising on mechanical properties.

Energy return – Pebax^® TPE

Pebax^® TPE is an energetic elastomer that is perfect for applications requiring lightweight, flexibility and energy return.

High energy return means a high percentage of the energy put into flexing the polymer (i.e. the step of an athlete) is returned during rebound. Compared to TPU polymers, Pebax^® elastomers exhibit much lower energy loss, even at very low temperatures.

Save time during design phase

Our advanced R&D labs specialized in UV-curable liquid resins provide Arkema and its partners a collaborative space to perform innovative material research and develop custom resins designed for high performance end-applications.

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Thermoplastics 3D Printing Partnerships

Our team collaborates with material formulators, machine manufacturers, simulation and post-processing experts to drive further adoption of additive manufacturing.

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Collaborative Development

We partner with our customers to develop custom materials and resins for their unique end-use applications. With our dedicated team of scientists and our three global centers of excellence, for each of the printing technologies, we have enabled the success for our customers in numerous markets.

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Brochure: 3D printing unlocking the next revolution

How does additive manufacturing contribute to sustainability?
A leading portfolio of innovative solutions for each of the major 3D printing technologies
- Liquid resins for energy curing
- Thermoplastic powders for bed fusion
- Thermoplastic pellets for filaments extrusion

Arkema is a materials company driving innovation for a more sustainable world. 3D printing is the technology that aims at high-efficiency in manufacturing through freedom of design, light weighting, rational material consumption and on-demand local production. The high-performance materials for 3D printing are evolving in tandem with advancement of additive manufacturing technology.

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