Braskem announced the release of three new sustainable 3D printing filament product offerings for the additive manufacturing market.  These first of their kind products include 3D printing filaments produced from bio-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) filament derived from raw sugarcane as well from recycled polyethylene and polypropylene (PE/PP) blended filaments with, or without, carbon fiber. These sustainable products will be displayed in conjunction with Braskem's upcoming presence at Rapid + TCT, being held at Huntington Place, in Detroit, Michigan from May 17 2022 to 19, 2022.  The RAPID + TCT 2022 conference brings together over 100 industry leaders focused on delivering solutions to the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industry. FL600EVA-BIO is a bio-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) filament, derived from raw sugar care, providing a more sustainable alternative to traditional flexible materials available on the market.

This low carbon footprint formulation delivers a unique combination of sustainability, flexibility, ductility, light-weighting, and moisture resistance for direct drive printing 3D printing systems. FL600EVA-BIO expands the availability of sustainable materials for use in 3D printing applications such as consumer, packaging, and industrial markets. Applications: Packaging, Shoes, Fashion, Consumer, and Industrial Applications; Rapid prototyping and mass-customization; Flexible parts; Lightweight parts & Compatible with direct drive system 3D printers. Features: Sustainability – Bio-based composition: Flexibility – 94 Shore A hardness, elongation at break > 500%; Low Density /lightweight; Excellent Surface Finish; Low Warpage and High Dimensional Stability; Available Colors: Natural and Available Diameters: 2.85mm, 1.75 mm.

Benefits: No Drying Required; High Chemical Resistance; Heated Chamber not Required and Excellent Bed Adhesion. Recycled Polyolefin Filament – FL600R. Braskem FL600R is a recycled filament designed for use in material extrusion-based Additive Manufacturing while maximizing sustainably sourced content.

Primarily sourced from recycled bottle caps, FL600R is a recycled PE/PP blend containing over 90% sustainably sourced material, providing a more sustainable solution without sacrificing printability. This environmentally friendly filament provides the same low density as well as water, chemical, and impact resistance inherent to virgin polyethylene and polypropylene-based materials. Applications:Automotive, Packaging, Consumer, and Industrial Applications; Rapid prototyping and mass-customization; Lightweight part design and Compatible with Ultimaker, Creality and similar equipment.

Features: > 90% Sustainably Sourced Content; High ductility; Low Density and lightweight; Excellent Surface Finish; Low Warpage and High Dimensional Stability; Available Colors: Black & Available Diameters: 2.85mm, 1.75 mm. Benefits: No Drying Required; High Chemical Resistance; Heated Chamber not Required; Excellent Bed Adhesion & Print Profiles Available on Ultimaker Cura Marketplace. Recycled Polyolefin Filament with Carbon Fiber – FL605R-CF.

Braskem FL605R-CF is an engineering-grade polymer for additive manufacturing, containing 90% recycled content. Primarily sourced from recycled bottle caps, FL605R-CF is a recycled PE/PP blend that incorporates the use of recycled carbon fiber for added strength and durability, providing a more sustainable solution without sacrificing printability and mechanical properties. This environmentally friendly filament provides the same low density as well as water, chemical, and impact resistance inherent to virgin polyethylene and polypropylene-based materials.

Applications: Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Consumer, and Industrial Applications; Rapid prototyping and mass-customization; Lightweight and rigid part design & Compatible with Ultimaker, Creality and similar equipment. Features: 90% Recycled content; High Strength and Stiffness; Low Density and lightweight; Excellent Surface Finish; Low Warpage and High Dimensional Stability; Available Colors:  Black & Available Diameters: 2.85mm, 1.75 mm. Benefits: No Drying Required; High Chemical Resistance; Heated Chamber not Required; Excellent Bed Adhesion & Print Profiles Available on Ultimaker Cura Marketplace.