Jason Vagnozzi, Braskem Commercial Director of Additive Manufacturing, stated, "As the U.S. polypropylene market leader, we are proud to launch our new carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament for 3D printing, offering our industrial clients as well as consumers unparalleled new production capabilities for high strength and light weight additive manufacturing. Regardless if you are a start-up, university, equipment manufacturer, converter, compounder, or brand owner, Braskem's carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament is breaking new ground in terms of pushing the boundaries of 3D printing design and engineering possibilities. This latest 3D printing product launch reflects Braskem's ongoing commitment to bringing powerful new solutions to the 3D printing sector, all leveraging our dedicated additive manufacturing lab within Braskem's North American Innovation & Technology (I&T) Center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania."

Braskem Polypropylene 3D Printing Filament Reinforced with Carbon Fiber - Key Attributes:

Braskem's new carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament spools are designed to be used for both industrial as well as personal 3D printing applications making them a great choice for rapid prototyping, custom product design, lightweighting, optimizing geometries, and designing spare parts. Braskem's carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filaments are available in both 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameters to fit a wide range of 3D printer applications and are available for online purchase through M. Holland's eStore at www.mholland3d.com/products/braskem-cf-pp .   

For more information about Braskem's additive manufacturing portfolio including filaments, powders for fused filament fabrication (FFF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and high-speed pellet extrusion, please visit https://www.braskem.com/usa/3d-printing .