The two companies will develop sustainable materials solutions based on CJ Biomaterials’ PHACT™ PHA and NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ PLA technologies
The two companies will develop sustainable materials solutions based on CJ Biomaterials’ PHACT™ PHA and NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ PLA technologies
To make 3D printing more sustainable, LEHVOSS Group, a global material compounder operating on high-performance materials for 3D printing under the brand name LUVOCOM® 3F, Drywise a branded product of Thougth3D, also known in 3D printing for its Magigoo branded products, and UltiMaker, the global leader in professional 3D printing have partnered up with Aquafil, an Italian pioneer of the circular economy. The aim of this partnership is to bring to the market a circular PA6 material, that is manufactured from ECONYL® and renewable resources and that can itself be recycled at the end of its useful life into new raw material.
Under the theme of “Silicon for a Zero-Carbon Future”, Elkem, a technology leader with over seven decades of expertise in the silicone industry, showcases four segments “Life Science”, “Consumer Goods”, “Smart City” and “Inno-Life” at the Consumer Goods Exhibition Area of the 5th China International Import Expo (Booth B1-01, Hall 5.1) from November 5 to 10, 2022.
Evonik wants to align its INFINAM® polyamide 12 (PA12) powders along improved overall eco-balances.
INFINAM® Polyamide 12 powder with nearly 50 percent less CO2
Consistent material properties
Further sustainable products in the pipeline
By joining the United Nations backed Science Based Targets initiative, Sandvik has formally committed to cutting its CO2 emissions to net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. This is a historic commitment that everyone who works for Sandvik can be proud of. It is also a commitment that makes good business sense.
Achieving additive manufactured parts that are nearly indistinguishable from injection molded plastic with lower overall production costs has never been easier. 3D Systems is excited to introduce a black powder version of a novel nylon copolymer that features high elongation at break in any direction, high impact resistance, and high recyclability.
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Leuven is a hotbed for innovation, renowned for its world-famous university and scientific and research-based institutions. The city is also prominent for its drive towards sustainability, gaining accolades such as the European Green Leaf Award (EGLA) and the title of European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) in the last few years.
Henkel has joined the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) to promote the environmental benefits of Additive Manufacturing (AM) throughout all stages of the ecosystem. The membership of the company´s Loctite 3D Printing business underlines the commitment to sustainability initiatives and aims to open up discussions on the environmental benefits of additive design and foster the adoption of (AM) in the future.
Sustainability is ingrained within our company mission. It’s not only our goal to use more sustainable processes within our own facilities but also to ensure that we’re providing our customers with sustainable choices as well. The enabling factor behind these choices has remained the same over the years: research.