Albis Plastic has acquired the rights to distribute Eastman Chemical's Amphora 3D Polymer AM1800 in Europe
The low-odor, styrene-free material for 3D printing applications has high dimensional stability, low shrinkage and resistance to hydrolysis, according to Albis.
The material can be processed in most filament 3D printers and has a high layer-to-layer adhesion so that it can be used for functional parts as well as prototyping.
The material is also in conformity with the food contact and medical product regulations of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as the equivalent food product regulations in the EU.
Heinz Wessendorf, director BL distribution advanced polymers at Albis Plastic, said: “3D printing offers us an expanded field of application possibilities thanks to the great freedom of design it provides and makes an outstanding addition to conventional processing technologies.
“We are pleased to be able to distribute these types for Eastman in Europe. To do so, we are expanding our Eastman portfolio and also offering a plastic solution which was specifically developed for this processing method for the first time.”
Thomas Steinbrecher, group leader technology EMEA for Eastman Chemical Specialty Plastics, said: “Eastman Chemical was early to invest in the development of functional, harmless to health polymers for professional 3D printing.
“Our cooperation with Albis Plastic enables us to competently serve our customers in the growing 3D printing market on a nationwide level,” notes.