DSM
New glass-filled PP optimised for 3D printing
 The new material can be used in infrastructure applications, such as manholes (Photo: DSM) |
Engineering plastics specialist DSM (Heerlen / The Netherlands; www.dsm.com) launched “Arnilene AM6001 GF”, a glass-filled polypropylene pellet material developed for demanding structural and lightweight applications using fused granulate fabrication 3D printing technology. The company said the characteristics of the PP base material are preserved throughout the modification.
The new product is suitable for automotive, industrial and infrastructure manufacturers looking to utilise PP in their additive manufacturing processes for low volume or decentralised production. According to DSM, the elimination of tools in these cases decreases the cost of production.
Recently, DSM has announced an agreement to take over certain activities of Clariant’s (Muttenz / Switzerland; www.clariant.com) 3D printing business (see Plasteurope.com of 03.07.2020). The engineering plastics specialist is also partnering with other companies on additive manufacturing.
The new product is suitable for automotive, industrial and infrastructure manufacturers looking to utilise PP in their additive manufacturing processes for low volume or decentralised production. According to DSM, the elimination of tools in these cases decreases the cost of production.
Recently, DSM has announced an agreement to take over certain activities of Clariant’s (Muttenz / Switzerland; www.clariant.com) 3D printing business (see Plasteurope.com of 03.07.2020). The engineering plastics specialist is also partnering with other companies on additive manufacturing.
24.08.2020 Plasteurope.com [245762-0]
Published on 24.08.2020
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