Leveraging alternative feedstocks in 3D printing with new bio-based formulations
With rising interest in environmental impacts and sustainability, the 3D printing industry faces a crucial challenge to align innovation practices with sustainable goals. While UV-curable 3D printing formulations have significantly advanced in terms of quality and efficiency, there is an opportunity to improve the environmental footprint.
The challenge lies in transitioning towards a more sustainable, bio-based alternative that can offer the same high-performance output, thus bridging the gap between innovation and sustainability. Arkema is committed to supporting the industry transition to a more circular model, where we work together to significantly reduce the environmental impact of 3D printing without compromising on performance.
Bio-based offering
Introducing our line of N3xtDimension® bio-based formulations
Arkema's leading material offering for UV-curable 3D printing, N3xtDimension® resins, now offers a bio-based line of 3D formulations. These formulations are an embodimenent of our commitment to a more sustainable future - where we not only envision a greener future, but we actively create it.
N3D-PR184-BIO
Key Features
- 53% bio-renewable carbon verified by ASTM D6866
- Reliable, accurate, high resolution printing on DLP printers
- First in a family of high BRC formulations
| Viscosity @ 25°C | 750 cPs | Brookfield SP #31 |
| Flexural strength | 75 MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural modulus | 2,000 MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile strength | 39 MPa | ASTM D638-14 |
| Tensile modulus | 2,300 MPa | ASTM D638-14 |
| Elongation at break | 6% | ASTM D638-14 |
| Notched Izod Impact | 39 J/m | ASTM D256 |
| HDT @ 0.45 MPa | 59°C | ASTM D648 |
| Tg | 80 °C | ASTM D4065 |
3D Custom Formulations brochure
- High temperature
- Dental modeling
- Casting
- Toughness
- High strength
