PHILADELPHIA and TEMPLE,
Texas, Nov. 19, 2019
/PRNewswire/ -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE:
BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the
Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, and
Advanced Laser Materials (ALM), an EOS Company, and leader in
materials development for industrial 3D printing and additive
manufacturing (AM), today announced their joint partnership for the
development of advanced polyolefins for AM.
With initial collaboration between Braskem and
ALM beginning in 2018, the partnership focuses on the
development of innovative polyolefin-based powders for Selective
Laser Sintering (SLS) powder-bed 3D printing. Braskem and ALM
expect to introduce their first product collaboration in the first
half of 2020 -- a new polypropylene (PP) powder for SLS.
Development research activities have proven the new PP powder will
bring enhanced benefits to the SLS AM process including
lightweighting, moisture resistance, durable living hinge
capabilities, improved recyclability, enhanced processing stability
as well as the elongation at break and flexibility that will match
injection molding PP grades.
"More and more we see the future success of AM being defined not
by single products like printers or materials, but in understanding
how to marry printers, processes, materials, and design with
customer applications – providing an end-to-end solution," said
Donnie Vanelli, President of ALM.
"This approach requires developing broad partnerships, especially
between printer OEMs and chemical companies. That is
precisely what we have achieved in developing our relationship with
Braskem, with their deep basic knowledge of polyolefins and their
large portfolio of materials. We believe the result will not just
be one material product, but a whole family of solutions being
launched."
Fabio Lamon, Braskem Additive
Manufacturing Technology Leader commented, "We are extremely proud
to announce our partnership with ALM for the development of
innovative polyolefins-based powders to support the growing
opportunity we see for the additive manufacturing markets
worldwide. Building on our positon as a global leader in
polyolefins production, and our growing portfolio of bio-based
polymers, we were excited to align efforts with ALM to bring our
customers new solutions to help fuel their advanced manufacturing
strategies as well as support innovative new product development
roadmaps."
The upcoming introduction of this first generation polypropylene
powder builds upon joint research and development over the past
year. It also represents the first product
deployment between Braskem and ALM as they aim to expand the
range of offerings available for laser powder bed fusion over time
to include additional polyolefins as well as bio-based marterial
offerings. Polypropylene features high toughness and
excellent chemical resistance at good cost.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing
process that utilizes laser and thermal energy to sinter polymer
powder to produce three-dimensional, solid geometries. SLS
technologies are utilized in industrial applications for a broad
array of manufacturing segments such as automotive, aerospace,
packaging and more.
For those attending Formnext, the leading global exhibition and
conference on additive manufacturing and the next generation of
intelligent industrial production, being held in Frankfurt, Germany from November 19th to 22nd,
2019, please visit the EOS team at Booth #D31 in Hall 11.1. ALM
will be available to discuss the new Braskem partnership.
ABOUT ALM
Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) specializes in material research,
development and consultation for industrial 3D printing and
additive manufacturing. Founded in 2004, ALM remains focused on
providing customers with application-specific, quality-tested
materials and engineering support to meet the most complex product
specifications and production requirements. ALM offers the largest
selection of laser sintering solutions with onsite capabilities to
produce standard and specialized materials in varying quantities.
Based in Temple, Texas, ALM is a
wholly owned subsidiary of EOS Group. For more information, visit
www.alm-llc.com.
ABOUT EOS
EOS is the world's leading technology supplier in the field of
industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers. Formed in 1989, the
independent company is pioneer and innovator for comprehensive
solutions in additive manufacturing. Its product portfolio of EOS
systems, materials, and process parameters gives customers crucial
competitive advantages in terms of product quality and the
long-term economic sustainability of their manufacturing processes.
Furthermore, EOS customers benefit from deep technical expertise in
global service, applications engineering and consultancy. For more
information, visit www.eos.info/en.
ABOUT BRASKEM
Every day, Braskem's 8,000 team members work to improve people's
lives through sustainable solutions in chemistry and plastics and
engage with partners throughout the value chain to advance the
circular economy. With 41 industrial units in Brazil, United
States, Mexico and
Germany, net revenue of
R$58 billion (US$15.8 billion) and exports to around 100
countries, Braskem produces annually over 20 million tons of
plastic resins and chemical products. For more information, visit
www.braskem.com.
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