BASF Forward AM  

1400 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detoit,  MI  48216

United States
734-558-6044
  • Booth: E8125

We dream about innovation and keep sustainability in mind. We solve problems, fight for new opportunities and create new solutions. We believe that AM will earn its spot in the industrial environment and prove its value.

Our Unique Position:

Strong Ties to BASF

  • Extensive R&D resourcesand know-how
  • Direct access to raw material

Tight Industry Network

  • Machine Manufacturers
  • Distributors
  • Service Bureaus
  • OEMs
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Material Portfolio
  • Largest offering in the industry
  • Holistic technology consultation
  • Deep expertise in Virtual Engineering & Simulation

Printing Services

  • Selection of preferred trusted partners
  • Delivering Proof of Concept
  • Internal Printing Service with Sculpteo

Most of all we are a one stop shop, enabling technology holistic approaches to AM

Check out our portfolio of products.


 Products

  • Ultrafuse PPSU
    Ultrafuse PPSU was specially developed for FFF printing based on BASF´s advanced Ultrason materials. The Ultrason resins are amorphous thermoplastics derived from polyethersulfone, polysulfone and polyphenylsulfone to ensure very high thermal resistance....

  • Ultrafuse® PPSU was specially developed for FFF printing based on BASF´s advanced Ultrason® materials. The Ultrason®
    resins are amorphous thermoplastics derived from polyethersulfone (PESU), polysulfone (PSU) and polyphenylsulfone
    (PPSU) and ensure very high thermal resistance. With its wide spectrum of material performance advantages, Ultrafuse®
    PPSU can be successfully used in applications where other plastics, e.g. polyamide, polycarbonate, polyoxymethylene and
    polyalkylene terephthalates, fail to meet the performance specifications. With its inherent flame-retardant properties, it is
    an especially suitable material for the aerospace industry.
    Ultrafuse® PPSU benefits at a glance:
    • Inherently flame retardant
    • Creep strength at high temperatures
    • Short-term temperature resistance up to 220 °C
    • Resistant to hot water and coolants
    • Resistant to long-term service temperatures up to 180 °C
    • Oil-resistant, even at temperatures up to 170 °C
    • High dimensional stability
    • Fuel and fluorine resistant
  • Ultrafuse 17-4 PH
    Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH is a filament for the production of metal components on standard Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printers....

  • Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH is a filament for the production of metal components on standard Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printers. Also referred to as Type 630, this chromium-copper martensitic precipitation hardened stainless steel it is both magnetic and fully heat treatable to high levels of strength and hardness. Maintaining its mechanical and corrosion resistance at temperatures up to 315 °C (600 °F), 17-4 PH parts are ideal for the Petrochemical, Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical industries. Parts printed with our metal-polymer composite Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH filament obtain their final full metal properties via an industrially proven catalytic debinding and sintering process developed for the metal injection molding industry.
    Benefits at a Glance:
    • Easy and affordable way of metal 3D printing
    • High mechanical strength and hardness
    • Good corrosion resistance
    • Fully hardened enables highest strength
    • Wide range of post-processing options for green parts
  • Ultrafuse PEI 9085
    The Ultrafuse PEI 9085 filament is made from ULTEM 9085 resin*. This amorphous thermoplastic is a Polyetherimide (PEI) blend....

  • The Ultrafuse PEI 9085 filament is made from ULTEM 9085 resin*. This amorphous thermoplastic is a Polyetherimide (PEI) blend, specifically developed for its higher flow properties, offering outstanding printing behaviour, high thermal resistance, broad chemical resistance, strength and stiffness. Due to the unique properties, this material is a great addition to our high performance portfolio. Ultrafuse PEI 9085 is developed for demanding applications and high-temperature environments like aerospace or automotive. Because of its inherent flame retardancy and low smoke emission, it is well suited for electronics and electrical appliances.

    Ultrafuse® PEI 9085 benefits at a glance:

    • Short-term temperature resistance up to 186°C
    • Excellent dimensional stability
    • Inherent flame retardancy with low smoke evolution
    • Good chemical resistance against automotive fluids halo
    • Long-term hydrolytic stability generated hydrocarbons, alcohols, and aqueous solutions

  • Ultrafuse PC/ABS FR Black
    Ultrafuse® PC/ABS FR Black is a V-0 flame retardant blend of Polycarbonate and ABS – two of the most used thermoplastics for engineering & electrical applications....

  • Ultrafuse® PC/ABS FR Black is a V-0 flame retardant blend of Polycarbonate and ABS – two of the most used thermoplastics for engineering & electrical applications. The combination of these two materials results in a premium material with a mix of the excellent mechanical properties of PC and the comparably low printing temperature of ABS. Combined with a halogen free flame retardant, parts printed with Ultrafuse® PC/ABS FR Black feature great tensile and impact strength, higher thermal resistance than ABS and can fulfill the requirements of the UL94 V-0 standard.

    Ultrafuse® PC/ABS benefits at a glance

    •Halogen free flame retardant with a flame class rating v0 according to UL 94 (@1.5mm & 3.0mm)
    •Glow wire test (GWEPT) 725°C @ 1.5mm and 960°C @ 3.0mm thickness
    •Outstanding aesthetics
    •Excellent mechanical properties
    •UV stabilized
    •Good printing performance on desktop printers
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