Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Inc. will highlight new technologies, such as its 3D printing filament line, at booth S14012. The Asaclean group - a purging compound product line of APNA - will be in the West Hall at booth W2181. APNA will showcase its streamlined process for customers to meet manufacturing needs without requiring multiple vendors.

The latest announcement from APNA involved the launch of a new 3D printing product. At NPE, APNA will showcase multiple filaments from their award-winning resins for the first time. These products meet customers' needs in an industry that has become increasingly prominent within industrial, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing processes.

The first line of the new filaments is made from XYRON??, APNA's modified polyphenylene ether resin (m-PPE), known for its excellent balance of heat resistance and impact strength. This material replaces polycarbonate-acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC-ABS), and polyetherimide (PEI) alternatives in various applications. The second line is made from Thermylene®?

polypropylene (PP) resin and offers high strength and stiffness, does not require drying, and has lower warpage compared to traditional unfilled polypropylene alternatives. APNA will also unveil a dedicated sustainability kiosk at its booth, showcasing its feed stream diversity and new recycled grade series. Through the Asaclean Purging Compounds merger, APNA has created a streamlined process for purchasers to acquire pellets and purging compounds in one place-- improving the purchasing experience and increasing efficiency.

For relevant user experience and a live demo space, the Asaclean brand will have a separate booth showcasing its PLUS Grade purging concentrate at the show. PLUS Grade is a high-performance, recyclable purging concentrate that addresses the solution of blending seamlessly with processors' production resins. Tying in plastic technology diversity, the Asaclean TPS Elastomer Division will display the latest advancements in S.O.E. products within APNA's booth.

This group will introduce a new line that aims to offer unparalleled processibility, abrasion resistance, enhanced damping properties, and improved effectiveness by enhancing the features of S.O.E. The addition will expand the industries for which this product can be used, broadening the overall applications while providing key benefits derived from an advanced TPS structure. Attendees are invited to visit the APNA and Asaclean booths at NPE 2024 to explore new products, witness live demands, and find out about the company's latest developments, including APNA's recognition as a Best Place to Work for the 10th consecutive year. Learn more about APNA's 3D printing filament line and Asaclean, along with Asahi Kasei's broader commitment to creating for tomorrow.