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Xenia launches Xecarb PA12-CF-ST 3D printing filament

Carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 material delivers reliable performance and precision for functional 3D printed components.

Grace Nehls
Edited by:  Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and Products Finishing

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An exhaust manifold, achieved through use of Xecarb PA12-CF-ST. Source | Xenia Srl

(Vicenza, Italy) is introducing Xecarb PA12-CF-ST, a novel carbon fiber- reinforced thermoplastic filament for fused filament fabrication (FFF)/ fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing.

Developed with a PA12 (Nylon 12) matrix, delivers high strength, optimal abrasion resistance and low moisture absorption, while the 15% carbon fiber reinforcement enables high mechanical performances, lightness and dimensional stability.

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Xenia’s proprietary Super Tough (ST) upgrade is reported to significantly enhances impact resistance and elongation at break, allowing the material to withstand shocks and mechanical stress without compromising its lightweight nature. With a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 150°C, the filament also ensures reliable performance and precision for functional components, making it ideal for demanding structural 3D printing applications.

Xecarb PA12-CF-ST is suited for automotive, aerospace, industrial and consumer goods applications requiring structural capability, fatigue resistance and long-term durability in demanding environments.

This filament further extends Xenia’s 3DF Materials portfolio of filaments developed for high-performance additive manufacturing, which currently includes:

  • Xecarb PA11-CF-SL: Bio-based PA11 reinforced with 15% carbon fibers, designed for lightweight (density of 0.99 g/cm3) and high-performing applications.
  • Xelight PEBA: Ultralight PEBA-based filament, offering high flexibility and energy absorption for weight-sensitive applications.
  • Xecarb PVDF-CF: sSructurally-modified PVDF reinforced with 10% carbon fibers, engineered for chemical resistance and electrical conductivity.
  • Xegreen PETG-CF: Based on recycled PETG and reinforced with 20% recycled carbon fibers, combining mechanical strength, low density and sustainability.

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