Braskem’s carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene for 3D printing launches in the Ultimaker marketplace

Philadelphia, PA – Braskem announces its carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) filament (CF-PP) (FL900PP-CF) for 3D printing and additive manufacturing is now available in the Ultimaker marketplace .

“We are pleased to welcome Braskem to the Ultimaker Material Alliance. The addition of Braskem’s carbon fiber reinforced PP filament print profile in the Ultimaker marketplace brings an engineering grade composite (100 percent recycled carbon fiber is used) with a truly compelling slate of product attributes that is also very easy to print. By having Braskem’s FL900PP-CF on our marketplace platform we unlock applications such as functional prototypes, tooling and end-use parts that require heightened dimensional stability under operating conditions, while maintaining the inherent chemical resistance, low density, toughness and watertight ability of PP.  Braskem’s carbon fiber reinforced PP filament is a unique and a genuinely valuable addition to our impressive material partner program,” says Andrea Gasperini, partner and ecosystem development manager at Ultimaker.

Jason Vagnozzi, Braskem commercial director of additive manufacturing, stated, “We are excited to have Braskem’s carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament featured in the Ultimaker marketplace. This is a testament to the innovation, exceptional product attributes and high-quality of our polypropylene for 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.” Braskem’s 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.