KCL has announced a strategic partnership with CEAD, a global leader in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technology, to accelerate sustainable production in 3D printing. KCL s Formi biocomposite materials have been successfully tested on CEAD s hybrid LFAM systems, confirming full compatibility and unlocking new opportunities for bio-based, circular manufacturing.

KCL Formi replaces traditional carbon and glass fibers with patented cellulose pulp fiber compositions combined with thermoplastics, delivering durability, recyclability, and safer processing. Key benefits include eco-efficiency, outdoor durability, low shrinkage for faster printing, and easy post-processing.

According to Eve Saarikoski, Development Manager at KCL, By replacing traditional reinforcement fibers with cellulose, we re enabling a new class of materials that are strong, durable, recyclable, and safer to process.

Bob Leutscher, Sales Area Manager at CEAD, added, KCL s biocomposite materials bring exciting new possibilities to large-format 3D printing, aligning perfectly with the demand for sustainable manufacturing.

Source: kcl.fi