Asahi Kasei and Aquafil Collaborate on Cellulose Nanofiber and Regenerated ECONYL® Polymer for 3D Printing Applications
Asahi Kasei, a Japanese technology company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aquafil S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of polyamide 6 (PA6), to develop a novel material for 3D printing applications. The collaboration aims to combine Aquafil's ECONYL® Polymer, a chemically recycled PA6, with Asahi Kasei's cellulose nanofiber (CNF).
The resulting compound, in the form of pellets or filaments, offers superior formability and strength, making it suitable for automotive and aeronautical applications. ITOCHU , which has invested in Aquafil, is supporting this initiative. Asahi Kasei plans to begin trial sales of the new compound material's filament in Q3 2025 across the EU, US, and Japan markets.
The innovative material will be showcased at upcoming industry events, including Fakuma, Sustainable Material Expo, and Formnext.
Asahi Kasei, un'azienda tecnologica giapponese, ha firmato un memorandum d'intesa (MOU) con Aquafil S.p.A., un produttore italiano di poliammide 6 (PA6), per sviluppare un materiale innovativo per applicazioni di stampa 3D. La collaborazione mira a combinare l'ECONYL® Polymer di Aquafil, un PA6 riciclato chimicamente, con la nanofibra di cellulosa (CNF) di Asahi Kasei.
Il composto risultante, sotto forma di pellet o filamenti, offre una superiorità in termini di lavorabilità e resistenza, rendendolo idoneo per applicazioni automobilistiche e aeronautiche. ITOCHU, che ha investito in Aquafil, sta sostenendo questa iniziativa. Asahi Kasei prevede di avviare le vendite di prova del filamento del nuovo materiale composta nel terzo trimestre del 2025 nei mercati dell'UE, degli Stati Uniti e del Giappone.
Il materiale innovativo sarà presentato in occasione dei prossimi eventi del settore, tra cui Fakuma, Sustainable Material Expo e Formnext.
Asahi Kasei, una empresa de tecnología japonesa, ha firmado un memorandum de entendimiento (MOU) con Aquafil S.p.A., un fabricante italiano de poliamida 6 (PA6), para desarrollar un material novedoso para aplicaciones de impresión 3D. La colaboración tiene como objetivo combinar el ECONYL® Polymer de Aquafil, un PA6 reciclado químicamente, con la nanofibra de celulosa (CNF) de Asahi Kasei.
El compuesto resultante, en forma de pellets o filamentos, ofrece superioridad en formabilidad y resistencia, lo que lo hace adecuado para aplicaciones automotrices y aeronáuticas. ITOCHU, que ha invertido en Aquafil, está apoyando esta iniciativa. Asahi Kasei planea comenzar las ventas de prueba del filamento del nuevo material compuesto en el tercer trimestre de 2025 en los mercados de la UE, EE. UU. y Japón.
El material innovador se presentará en próximos eventos de la industria, incluyendo Fakuma, Sustainable Material Expo y Formnext.
일본의 기술 회사인 아사히 카세이(Asahi Kasei)가 이탈리아의 폴리아미드 6(PA6) 제조업체인 아쿠아필(Aquafil S.p.A.)과 3D 프린팅 응용을 위한 혁신적인 소재 개발을 위한 양해각서(MOU)를 체결했습니다. 이 협력은 아쿠아필의 ECONYL® 폴리머, 화학적으로 재활용된 PA6와 아사히 카세이의 셀룰로오스 나노파이버(CNF)를 결합하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
펠릿 또는 필라멘트 형태로 생산되는 결과물은 우수한 가공성과 강도를 제공하여 자동차 및 항공 응용 분야에 적합합니다. 아쿠아필에 투자한 이토추(ITOCHU)가 이 이니셔티브를 지원하고 있습니다. 아사히 카세이는 2025년 3분기부터 유럽연합, 미국, 일본 시장에서 새로운 복합소재의 필라멘트 시판을 시작할 계획입니다.
이 혁신적인 소재는 파쿠마(Fakuma), 지속 가능한 소재 엑스포(Sustainable Material Expo), 포름넥스트(Formnext) 등 다가오는 산업 행사에서 소개될 예정입니다.
Asahi Kasei, une entreprise technologique japonaise, a signé un protocole d'accord (MOU) avec Aquafil S.p.A., un fabricant italien de polyamide 6 (PA6), pour développer un matériau innovant pour des applications d'impression 3D. La collaboration vise à combiner le polymère ECONYL® d'Aquafil, un PA6 chimiquement recyclé, avec la nanofibre de cellulose (CNF) d'Asahi Kasei.
Le composé résultant, sous forme de granulés ou de filaments, offre une meilleure formabilité et résistance, ce qui le rend adapté aux applications automobiles et aéronautiques. ITOCHU, qui a investi dans Aquafil, soutient cette initiative. Asahi Kasei prévoit de commencer les ventes d'essai du fil de ce nouveau matériau composite au troisième trimestre 2025 sur les marchés de l'UE, des États-Unis et du Japon.
Le matériau innovant sera présenté lors des prochains événements de l'industrie, notamment Fakuma, le Salon des Matériaux Durables et Formnext.
Asahi Kasei, ein japanisches Technologieunternehmen, hat ein Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) mit Aquafil S.p.A., einem italienischen Hersteller von Polyamid 6 (PA6), unterzeichnet, um ein neuartiges Material für 3D-Druckanwendungen zu entwickeln. Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist es, das ECONYL® Polymer von Aquafil, ein chemisch recyceltes PA6, mit der Cellulose-Nanofaser (CNF) von Asahi Kasei zu kombinieren.
Der resultierende Verbund, in Form von Pellets oder Filamenten, bietet überlegene Verformbarkeit und Festigkeit, was ihn für automobil- und luftfahrttechnische Anwendungen geeignet macht. ITOCHU, das in Aquafil investiert hat, unterstützt diese Initiative. Asahi Kasei plant, im dritten Quartal 2025 mit dem Testverkauf des neuen Verbundmaterials in Form von Filamenten in den Märkten der EU, USA und Japan zu beginnen.
Das innovative Material wird auf kommenden Fachmessen präsentiert, einschließlich Fakuma, Sustainable Material Expo und Formnext.
- Development of a novel 3D printing material with superior formability and strength
- Potential applications in high-performance automotive and aeronautical fields
- Planned trial sales of the new compound material's filament in Q3 2025
- Showcasing the new material at major industry events
- None.
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3DP filament of CNF (Photo: Business Wire)
ECONYL® Polymer is a chemically recycled PA6 derived from post and pre-consumer waste. Utilizing polyamide waste such as used fishing nets, old carpets, industrial waste and so on, the material is first depolymerized into monomers, and then re-polymerized into ECONYL® Polymer chips.
Asahi Kasei’s CNF is made from cotton linter and features high heat resistance and network-forming ability. Furthermore, CNF has superior material recyclability compared to glass fiber. The new CNF/ECONYL® Polymer compound features excellent formability and strength especially in 3DP usage, and Asahi Kasei sees a great potential in high-performance applications mainly in the automotive and aeronautical fields.
Asahi Kasei plans to begin trial sales of filament of the new compound material in the EU, US, and
About Asahi Kasei
The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its founding in 1922 with ammonia and cellulose fiber businesses, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 49,000 employees worldwide, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. Its Material sector, comprised of Environmental Solutions, Mobility & Industrial, and Life Innovation, includes a wide array of products from battery separators and biodegradable textiles to engineering plastics and sound solutions. For more information, visit https://www.asahi-kasei.com/.
Asahi Kasei is also dedicated to sustainability initiatives and is contributing to reaching a carbon-neutral society by 2050. To learn more, visit https://www.asahi-kasei.com/sustainability/.
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Sebastian Schmidt
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Asahi Kasei America Inc.
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