The Arkema Group will showcase its offer of advanced materials and new solutions for increasingly effective composites at JEC World 2020 (3-5 March).
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Arkema bringing high-performance composites to JEC World 2020
These innovations were developed through strategic partnerships to meet changing 3D production technologies and keep up with increasing demand for advanced composites in the construction, transportation, wind and sport sectors.
Rapid digital development is substantially changing the way in which products are designed and manufactured in many sectors. Arkema works with leaders in 3D creation and design to enrich its offer of high-performance materials, 3D printing solutions, and new supply chain development.
Arkema recently announced two new partnerships and is contributing to the development of completely integrated digital manufacturing platforms, due to strengthened collaboration in cutting-edge materials and innovative solutions.
Arkema offers a unique range of thermoplastic matrices and photocure resins with exceptional properties that accelerate composite development. The Group also has additives to improve the performance of thermoset composites and adhesives for composite part assembly.
The flagship product from its range of thermoplastic matrices, Elium resin – a liquid thermoplastic resin for making recyclable composite parts – uses the same conventional thermosetting resin transformation technologies with one major advantage: it can be transformed at room temperature.
The mechanical properties of the parts obtained are comparable to thermosets.
At JEC World 2020, Arkema is launching its new Elium C445 resin for solid-surface applications. A liquid acrylic resin specifically adapted for room temperature casting of large objects, C445 is formulated to receive high mineral filler rates while maintaining high water, thermal shock and scratch resistance.
The first achievements will be presented at Arkema’s booth (Hall 5A, Booth V39).