Becoming a big market, 3D world develops even more with new collaborations. Grabbing attention with its rich service range, Prodways made a collaboration with material manufacturer A. Schulman. The companies are stated to announce this partnership officially at Formnext.
Addressing the sector with CAD design, reverse engineering as well as 3D scanning, SLS, SLA and FDM printing services, Prodways made a partnership with A. Schulman for new projects. Planning to announce this partnership at Formnext, the firm aims to strengthen its laser sintering materials range.
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, A. Schulman is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and composites which are used as raw materials in a broad variety of markets. The company’s principal product lines consist of proprietary and custom-formulated, engineered plastic compounds, composites, masterbatch solutions, color concentrates and additives that improve the performance and appearance of plastics in a number of specialized applications.
Alban D’Halluin, Prodways Technology CEO explains: “A. Schulman’s broad understanding of plastics, special technical and manufacturing expertise, and deep experience with all powder additives and modifiers helps optimize the performance, appearance and processability of polymers to meet the most demanding application requirements. By partnering with A. Schulman, Prodways will access state-of-the-art compounding know-how to develop materials which are economical, reliable and whose mechanical properties are not yet reachable with 3D printing.“
By joining in this partnership, Prodways and A. Schulman seek to work with industrial and
high-value companies to develop customized solutions for their needs in a wide range of markets. Both Prodways and A.Schulman include R&D teams and market specialists who constantly look for technical solutions, identify best manufacturing processes and propose materials that will enhance industrial growth.
This partnership marks another step forward in the innovation strategy of Prodways; to promote the development of new applications for industrial markets and become a key provider of laser sintering complete solutions.