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Asahi Kasei to debut innovative 3D printing filaments and sustainable materials at NPE
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At the upcoming NPE 2024, Asahi Kasei Plastics North America (Apna) will showcase new technologies such as its 3D printing filament at booth S14012.The Asaclean Group — a product line of purging compounds from Apna — will be located in the West Hall at booth W2181. The group will be demonstrating its streamlined process for customers to meet their manufacturing needs without the need for multiple suppliers.
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Asahi Kasei Plastics North America’s most recent announcement was the launch of a new 3D printing product. At NPE, Apna will showcase for the first time multiple filaments from its award-winning resins. These products meet the needs of customers in an industry that has become increasingly important in industrial, aerospace and automotive manufacturing processes.
The first range of new filaments is made from Xyron, Apna’s modified polyphenylene ether resin (m-PPE), known for its excellent balance of heat resistance and impact strength. This material replaces polycarbonate acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC-ABS) and polyetherimide (PEI) alternatives in various applications. The second range is made from Thermylene Polypropylene (PP) resin and offers high strength and stiffness, does not require drying and has lower warpage compared to traditional unfilled polypropylene alternatives.
Apna will also unveil a dedicated sustainability kiosk on its stand, showcasing the diversity of its feed streams and new range of recycled grades. Thermylon R polypropylene compounds are the first in the series, which aim to reduce the carbon footprint while offering lower density, chemical resistance and superior strength. Thermylon R polyamide compounds are also designed to reduce carbon footprint and offer benefits such as high temperature use and stiffness for metal replacement applications. Both lines aim to meet the growing sustainability needs of industry, so experts will be available to discuss post-industrial or post-consumer recycled options to support circular feed-stream initiatives.
By merging Asaclean Purging Compounds, Apna has created a streamlined process for buyers to purchase pellets and purging compounds in one place – improving the purchasing experience and increasing efficiency. To provide a relevant user experience and a live demo area, the Asaclean brand will have a dedicated stand at the show showcasing its Plus Grade purging concentrate.Plus Grade is a high performance, recyclable purging concentrate that is designed to blend seamlessly with processors’ production resins.
Linking to the diversity of plastics technology, the Asahi Kasei TPS Elastomer Division will be showcasing the latest developments in state-of-the-art S.O.E. products at the Apna stand. Asahi Kasei’s TPS Elastomer Division will be showcasing the latest advancements in its state-of-the-art S.O.E. products at Apna’s booth, introducing a new line that aims to offer unparalleled processability, abrasion resistance, improved damping properties and improved adhesiveness by enhancing the properties of S.O.E. This addition will expand the industries for which this product can be used, broadening the overall applications while providing key benefits derived from an advanced TPS structure.
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