Braskem
Braskem develops and manufactures a portfolio of polyolefin-based and other polymer materials for additive manufacturing, including filaments, SLS powders, and pellets for various 3D printing technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Roberto Prisco Paraiso Ramos
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Polypropylene (PP) Filaments (including Carbon Fiber and Glass Fiber Reinforced)","Polyethylene (PE) Filaments (including a bio-based 'I'm green' version)","Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Filaments","Recycled Polymer Filaments","Polypropylene (PP) Powders for SLS","Pellets for large format pellet extrusion","Nylon, recycled PETG, and PET filaments (via taulman3D acquisition)"]
Technological Advantage
Significant advantages in production scale, quality control, global supply chain, and material science R&D. Their ability to offer materials like polypropylene, a widely used and cost-effective industrial plastic, gives them a strong position. The acquisition of taulman3D expanded their portfolio into engineering filaments.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Providing a reliable supply of high-performance, sustainable, and cost-effective polymer materials for additive manufacturing, backed by the scale and material science expertise of a global petrochemical leader.
How They Differentiate
Braskem differentiates through its strong focus on polyolefins (especially polypropylene), which are less common in AM than other polymers but widely used in mass manufacturing, offering a bridge for industrial-scale adoption. Their emphasis on sustainable materials, including bio-based polyethylene and recycled filaments, is also a key differentiator.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, service bureaus, and product designers using polymer-based additive manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Aerospace/Defense","Consumer Goods","Industrial","Packaging","Medical"]
Competitors
BASF 3D Printing Solutions; Evonik; SABIC
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Information not publicly available.
Major Milestones
["2016: Partnered with Made In Space to send Green PE to the International Space Station.","2020: Launched its dedicated additive manufacturing materials division.","2020: Completed a $10 million expansion of its Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, including a new dedicated AM lab.","2023: Acquired taulman3D, a specialized filament manufacturer.","2023: Spun off its 3D printing business unit into a new entity called Xtellar.","2024: Shut down the Xtellar 3D printing business line."]
Notable Customers
NASA (via Made In Space partnership); Various clients in automotive and industrial sectors through partnerships and direct sales.