Erpro 3D Factory has reached a significant milestone by developing an integrated supply chain in Europe to produce custom parts made from Arkema’s innovative bio-based elastomers by selective laser sintering (SLS) Technology.
Arkema’s Pebax® Rnew® elastomers, which are produced partially from renewable castor beans, are known worldwide for their use in demanding applications such as high-performance sports shoes, consumer electronics, and medical devices. Parts made from these innovative elastomers are typically specified for their combination of lightweight and outstanding energy return and are most commonly manufactured by injection and extrusion processes. The ability to now custom manufacture 3D printed parts from these materials at a large scale opens up new possibilities for our customers and is a milestone for both Erpro 3D Factory and Arkema.
“We are delighted to announce this exciting new launch which further strengthens our unique range of advanced bio-based 3D printing solutions,” said Adrien Lapeyre, Arkema 3D Printing Program Director. “By working hand in hand with Erpro 3D Factory, we were able to develop this innovative elastomeric powder optimized for advanced laser sintering and we look forward to working with our customers to soon bring exciting new applications to the market enabled by 3D printing.”
Cyrille Vue, CEO of the Erpro group, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating "By partnering with Arkema, we are introducing a ground-breaking improvement over TPU materials. Pebax® elastomers take our offer up to a whole new level – both in terms of performance, and use of renewable resources.”
To streamline the ordering process, parts printed from the new Pebax® Rnew® powder will be soon available on the EASY3D platform. This user-friendly platform allows customers to instantly receive quotes and place orders for their desired parts.
“We are delighted to announce this exciting new launch which further strengthens our unique range of advanced bio-based 3D printing solutions,” said Adrien Lapeyre, Arkema 3D Printing Program Director. “By working hand in hand with Erpro 3D Factory, we were able to develop this innovative elastomeric powder optimized for advanced laser sintering and we look forward to working with our customers to soon bring exciting new applications to the market enabled by 3D printing.”
Cyrille Vue, CEO of the Erpro group, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating "By partnering with Arkema, we are introducing a ground-breaking improvement over TPU materials. Pebax® elastomers take our offer up to a whole new level – both in terms of performance, and use of renewable resources.”
To streamline the ordering process, parts printed from the new Pebax® Rnew® powder will be soon available on the EASY3D platform. This user-friendly platform allows customers to instantly receive quotes and place orders for their desired parts.