BASF (Forward AM) is a multinational chemical company based in Germany. Its many lines of business include the production of materials for the three main additive manufacturing technologies: FDM, SLA and SLS.

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A story of success

BASF (Forward AM), established in Baden in 1865 as a colorant manufacturer, has evolved over 150 years into the globe's largest multinational chemical enterprise. Its expansive reach spans various industries, emblematic of its diverse portfolio. Renowned as a pivotal figure in the plastics sector, BASF (Forward AM) holds a prime position as a producer of a myriad of plastics, including engineering plastics, polyurethanes, foams, nylons, and biodegradable variants. Branching into industrial chemicals, BASF (Forward AM) provides compounds integral to detergents, paints, papers, textiles, among other applications. Its functional solutions encompass adhesives, paints, coatings, and catalysts, reflecting its widespread impact across multiple sectors. With a robust presence in agriculture, BASF (Forward AM) offers a range of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers. Collaborating with Monsanto, BASF (Forward AM) delves into biotechnological advancements, contributing to genetic editing tools. Additionally, its petrochemical endeavors, conducted via subsidiary Wintershall Dea and in partnership with Gazprom, involve gas and oil extraction across Central and Eastern Europe.

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Within BASF's (Forward AM) comprehensive material portfolio lies a triad of notable product lines for additive manufacturing: Ultrafuse, Ultracur, and Ultrasint. The Ultrafuse filament line stands as a testament to innovation, encompassing an extensive array of materials, from PLA, ABS, ASA, PA, PP, PC-ABS, PET, flexibles, and support materials to recycled compositions, filaments reinforced with metals or fibers, and high-speed variants. The Ultracur resin line showcases specialized materials, including medical resins, engineering resins tailored with specific properties, and daylight resins. Meanwhile, the Ultrasint powder line offers materials like nylon and flexible variations. Augmenting its 3D printing arsenal, BASF (Forward AM) supplements its material offerings with an assortment of post-processing products such as resin cleaners, adhesion promoters, hardening coatings, and colorants designed specifically for enhancing 3D printed components.