Arkema will implement by 2026 a new, patented purification technology at its production site in Carling, France, to improve the site’s operational efficiency and environmental footprint toward the highest standard. This investment will enable reduced CO2 emissions at the site by 20%, thus contributing to the group’s ambitious climate plan validated by SBTi on a […]
Arkema and Raplas advance 3D printing and sustainable production
Arkema announced a partnership with industrial 3D printer manufacturer Raplas to jointly develop a range of high-performance N3xtDimension custom formulations for use in Raplas’ large format stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers. The collaboration will benefit from Arkema’s extensive material expertise for application-specific needs and new market trends. These materials will be offered for use on Raplas […]
Arkema introduces FluorX filament for parts needing extreme performance
Arkema has joined the Ultimaker Material Alliance Program, bringing a high performance polymer to the program. The new PVDF-based filament, FluorX, is for printing highly technical 3D parts that require extreme performance. Ultimaker’s Marketplace lets users easily install print profiles that ensure high-quality 3D print results. The FluorX filament print profile is available to users […]
Copolymer makes it easier to create multilayer catheter shafts
Fluoropolymers are commonly used in catheter constructions that require excellent flexibility and low friction. However some fluoropolymers, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), are not easy to melt in assembly processes and often require manual assembly of components to create multilayer catheter shafts. The Kynar Rx 752 polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) copolymer was specifically developed for medical catheter…