Arkema Invests in Erpro 3D Factory
Arkema will acquire a 10% stake in the company to gain new expertise and accelerate the development of new applications for its polymers.
Arkema will acquire a 10% stake in Erpro 3D Factory (E3DF) to gain new expertise and accelerate the development of new applications for its polymers.
E3DF is a French company founded in 2017 that specializes in large-series additive manufacturing. Since its creation, E3DF has already produced more than 19 million parts, most of which have been made with 100% bio-based Polyamide 11 powder.
Arkema set up a close partnership with E3DF in 2018, in order to develop numerous projects in cosmetics, medical, automotive and eyewear applications using its unique range of bio-based and recyclable specialty polyamides, and its N3xtDimension advanced liquid UV-curable resins, which is for the 3D printing market.
With this investment of 10% in E3DF, Arkema will become a member of the strategic committee of the company and thus reinforce its existing partnership.
Since its creation, E3DF has already produced more than 19 million parts, most of which have been made with 100% bio-based Polyamide 11 powder.
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