Arkema at Formnext 2026: advanced materials and partnerships
- Arkema will exhibit at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 17–20, 2026 (Hall 12.1, Booth C119).
- Arkema and Carbon extend a 13+ year collaboration to advance next‑generation footwear and consumer products using UV‑curable materials and 3D printing.
- Next‑generation Orgasol® PA12 powders for SLS and MJF are designed for enhanced powder recyclability and can reduce material‑related variable costs by up to 50%.
- N3xtDimension® N3D‑FR512, a halogen‑free flame‑retardant resin, achieved UL Blue Card registration in collaboration with Axtra3D.
Presence at Formnext
Arkema will exhibit at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 17 to 20, 2026 (Hall 12.1, Booth C119), presenting its portfolio for additive manufacturing across consumer goods, healthcare, aerospace, electronics and transportation.
Strategic partnerships
Building on 13+ years with Carbon, Arkema combines UV‑curable materials with Carbon's resin development and 3D printing to advance next‑generation footwear and consumer products.
Digital material access
Arkema is expanding its offerings on iAM Marketplace to include N3xtDimension® UV‑curable photopolymer resins, broadening designer and manufacturer access to materials for multiple 3D printing technologies.
Material innovations
Highlights include N3D‑FR512, a halogen‑free flame‑retardant resin now registered with a UL Blue Card in collaboration with Axtra3D; N3D‑WS11, a water‑soluble resin that dissolves completely without swelling for removable tooling and supports; and Sartomer® UV‑curable urethane oligomers that enable formulators to tune flexibility, impact resistance, rigidity and water resistance.
Powder bed fusion and bio‑based options
Arkema will show next‑generation Orgasol® PA12 powders for SLS and MJF with claimed industry‑leading recyclability and up to 50% reduction in material‑related variable costs, and Rilsan® PA11 powders produced from castor beans that emphasize a 100% bio‑based origin, enhanced powder reusability and up to 40% reduction in material‑related operating costs, with HP 3D HR PA11 Gen2 already adopted on HP MJF platforms.
Source: Arkema