MCPP 3DPerformance Polymers
Manufactures high-quality polymer filaments and develops innovative materials for 3D printing using FDM and FGF technologies, serving as one of the world's largest polymer-based 3D filament producers.
- CEO / Founder
- Manabu Chikumoto
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Subsidiary
Technology & Products
Key Products
Thermoplastic filaments for FDM/FGF; Thermoplastic elastomers (TEFABLOC™); Silane crosslinkable polyolefins (LINKLON™); Flexible PVC compounds (SUNPRENE™); Vinyl chloride resin compounds (VINIKA™); Specialty medical resins (ZELAS™)
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: One of the world's largest polymer-based 3D filament manufacturers with focus on OEM-quality materials. Defensible through Mitsubishi Chemical's extensive patent portfolio and global production capabilities. Replicable advantage: Established global supply chain and technical support network.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides specialized thermoplastic elastomers, adhesive resins, and performance polymers optimized for 3D printing, enabling customers to achieve application-specific material properties with global technical support and R&D capabilities.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on high-OEM quality filaments and development of new innovative materials for FDM/FGF 3D printing, backed by Mitsubishi Chemical's global polymer expertise and manufacturing scale, unlike broader chemical competitors with more diversified product lines.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEM manufacturers requiring high-performance thermoplastic materials for additive manufacturing applications
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Automotive; Medical Devices; Electronics; Aerospace; Consumer Goods
Competitors
BASF (performance chemicals and 3D printing materials); Covestro (high-performance polymers for AM); SABIC (engineering plastics and filaments); Evonik (specialty polymers for additive manufacturing)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
One of the world's largest polymer-based 3D filament manufacturers with several production facilities globally
Major Milestones
Acquisition of Dutch Filaments B.V. (European 3D printing filament manufacturer); Establishment of Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. in Singapore (2018); Partnership with Solvay for polymer recycling in medical applications (2022); Acquisition of AdvanSource Biomaterials assets for $7.25 million (2019)
Notable Customers
Automotive industry (e.g., airbag covers, seals)