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Arkema has acquired a 10 percent stake in French start-up Erpro 3D Factory, which specializes in high-volume additive manufacturing
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Arkema said the deal is fully in line with its strategy to develop specialty materials applications to address key sustainability challenges
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To explore the potential of material additive manufacturing technology, Arkema partnered with additive manufacturers for the first time in 2018
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Based on Arkema's range of bio-based and recyclable specialty polyamides and its N3xtDimension liquid UV-curable resins, the companies have developed projects in cosmetic, medical, automotive and eyewear applications that are proving well suited for rapid growth And the demanding 3D printing market
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Arkema said Erpro 3D Factory was founded in 2017 and has since produced more than 19 million parts, the majority of which came from 100% bio-based PA 11 powder
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Buying a stake in Erpro 3D Factory is a way to gain new expertise and accelerate the development of new applications for Arkema's performance polymers
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This also means that Arkema will be a member of the Erpro 3D Factory strategic committee, further strengthening the bond between the two companies
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