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Polyplastics invests in NEMATX to advance 3D printing of liquid crystal polymers
Japanese engineering materials company Polyplastics Co. Ltd recently invested in Switzerland-based startup NEMATX AG, a spin-out from ETH Zurich that specializes in industrial material extrusion 3D printing. This strategic investment will enable the companies to develop and bring to market high-performance polymer grades that will expand end-use additive manufacturing applications in industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, semiconductor, medical and more.
Through the investment, Polyplastics will leverage NEMATX’s 3D printing solution, while NEMATX will incorporate the Japan-based firm’s experience in LCP processing in its own product development. The partnership will also ultimately support the adoption of NEMATX’s NEX 01 platform in specialized markets around the globe, including the electrical and semiconductor industries, which can benefit from the ability to print precision components from LCPs like connector housings for PCBs and thin-film components for printed electronics.