Royal DSM, a renowned science-based purpose-led  corporation active in health, sustainable living, and nutrition industries, has reportedly signed a new acquisition agreement with Clariant, an innovative, sustainable, and focused specialty chemical firm, to takeover a part of its 3D printing business portfolio.

This contract enables DSM to provide its customers with rapid product development iterations for pellets and filaments based on application requirements. As the additive manufacturing (AM) technology is being increasingly adopted for several industrial manufacturing processes, numerous customers are searching for materials that match their current product portfolio and manufacturing procedures.

The integration of DSM’s pellet and filament capabilities as well as Clariant’s former 3D printing activities would be able to serve those demands, bringing consumers rapid tweaking of high-performance pellets and filaments as per market demands. This new integration would now enable DSM to consolidate its engineering grade powder, filament, and pellet portfolio.

Vice President of Additive Manufacturing in DSM, Hugo da Silva stated that the company is thrilled to welcome the new team members as well as the expertise they would bring to expand its service offerings.

da Silva further added that both companies share the same focus towards consumer demands and have complementary portfolio and expertise. Jointly the companies can satisfy market demands quicker and with a wider material toolbox, and further realize the overall potential of AM to the manufacturing sector.

Head of Sustainability Transformation, Clariant, Richard Haldimann stated that after a thorough strategic review, the company decided that its 3D printing materials division was no longer aligning with its main strategic focus.    

Haldimann further added that while the company would continue to cater to the 3D printing industry with its high-quality flame retardants and additives, it is confident that Royal DSM is the ideal new home for its tailored 3D printing materials unit. The company is looking forward to see the business grow rapidly.

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