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Graphmatech launches the world's most conductive processable composite

The award-winning Swedish startup Graphmatech succeeded in launching a new world record material in just 22 months and less than 1 million euros since the company was founded. On average, this process takes seven years and tens of millions of euros. Graphmatech recently presented the new product for the first time at the NanoForum in Malmö, where the company received the Nanotechnology Company of the Year award in the Nordic region last year.

ECONAMID® AIR carbon fiber reinforced PA compounds showcased at AEROCAR in Spain where automotive and aerospace industries gather to grow technology transfer

With a focus on the use of composites and new materials in the aeronautic and automotive sectors, Domo Engineering Plastics will be presenting its portfolio of ECONAMID® polyamide (PA) polymers based on valuable post-production feedstock, at the AEROCAR Final Event in Spain this month.

ELIX ABS-3D materials added to Ultimaker Marketplace

ELIX Polymers, a leading specialist in high-performance ABS materials, has added two new grades to the Ultimaker Marketplace for 3D printing equipment FDM applications. The move was made together with three partner companies producing filament from ELIX ABS: 3R3D, based in Spain; Filoalfa brand owner Ciceri de Mondel (Italy); and Print-me (Poland). The companies in the partnership cooperated within the Ultimaker Material Alliance Program.

Plasma technology in 3D printing

Bonding individual parts with significantly improved adhesion

Henkel opens new European hub for high-performing aerospace solutions

Expanding global capacities for the aerospace industry: Inauguration and ramp-up of sustainable production facility in Montornès del Vallès, Spain

MakerBot Expands METHOD Materials Offering with Durable and Chemical-Resistant PETG

The first material for the MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer in the Specialty Material line, PETG brings superior part durability and chemical resistance to engineers who demand higher performance

DSM and Adaptive3D partner to commercialize world’s softest tough photopolymer

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living today announced a partnership with Adaptive3D, the premium additive manufacturing polymer resin supplier. DSM will help produce, distribute and sell Adaptive3D’s newest product, Soft ToughRubber™, a new 3D printable photopolymer. The exciting new material allows manufacturers to explore applications in medical models and consumer products such as audio earbuds and footwear. The partnership will guarantee the availability of the new material in production volumes worldwide.

Henkel and EnvisionTEC collaborate to drive the next level of additive manufacturing

To further drive the adoption of 3D Printing technologies beyond prototyping to final parts production, Henkel is partnering with EnvisionTEC, Dearborn, MI, a leading global provider of professional-grade 3D printing solutions. The companies will collaborate to align Henkel´s materials expertise with EnvisionTEC´s printer technology. The partners will showcase selected 3D printed parts for the medical and manufacturing sectors during the upcoming Rapid + TCT conference from May 21 to 23.