The qualification confirms independently evaluated flame-retardant material performance to Axtra3D’s production-capable Hi-Speed SLA platform, expanding opportunities for functional end-use parts in electronics.
November 09, 2026, Charlotte, NC – Axtra3D and Arkema announced that Arkema’s N3xtDimension® N3D-FR512 flame retardant photopolymer has achieved UL Blue Card certification for printing on the Axtra3D Lumia X1 Hi-Speed SLA system.
The certification gives manufacturers independently evaluated material performance data for N3D-FR512 on the Lumia X1 and under defined processing conditions. It provides engineering and procurement teams with a documented reference when assessing materials and additive manufacturing suppliers.
N3D-FR512 delivers flame-retardant performance, high stiffness and heat resistance, with no intentionally added halogens. The material has a tensile modulus of 5,100 MPa, tensile strength of 42 MPa, elongation at break of 4.2%, and a heat deflection temperature of 170°C at 0.455 MPa. These properties support evaluation for rigid functional components in applications where flame retardancy and thermal performance are important.
Rajeev Kulkarni, CSO Axtra3D, indicates, “For manufacturers, the value is the ability to bring a material with independently evaluated flame-retardant performance onto a production-capable platform that can deliver fine features, smooth surfaces and throughput.
This opens opportunities for applications such as electrical connectors, circuit protection components, electronic enclosures, cable management systems, automotive electrical components and industrial control housings. These parts often require precise geometries, reliable flame-retardant performance and consistent manufacturing quality.”
This creates a credible path to producing specialized electrical, electronic and industrial components, without the cost and lead time of dedicated tooling. It also gives product teams more freedom to consolidate components, develop application-specific geometries and address replacement-part needs.
The opportunity is to qualify the right parts for real operating environments and add a practical production option where conventional manufacturing is difficult to justify.”
The Lumia X1 uses Axtra3D’s patented Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology, which combines a precision laser and DLP projector operating simultaneously. This approach is designed to deliver fine-feature reproduction, smooth surface quality, high throughput and mechanical performance.
“The Lumia X1 brings an exceptional level of feature resolution, surface quality and production capability to photopolymer additive manufacturing,” said Neil Cramer, Global Business Development Leader at Arkema.
“Paired with N3xtDimension® N3D-FR512, it gives manufacturers the opportunity to produce high-fidelity parts with the fine details and smooth surfaces associated with quality injection-molded components, while retaining the design freedom of additive manufacturing.
We see strong potential in electrical connectors and terminal components, insulation structures, electronic equipment housings and specialized electrical assemblies. The same combination can support flame-retardant enclosures, transportation equipment components, custom brackets and other application-specific parts.
These are areas where manufacturers often need precise, functional components in low volumes, customized configurations or as replacement parts, and where conventional tooling can be difficult to justify.”
UL Blue Card is part of UL’s Plastics for Additive Manufacturing Program. The program provides independent testing and certification information to support transparency and material evaluation. For engineering teams, the documented performance can provide a starting point for material selection and product development. Final part suitability remains dependent on the application, design, processing conditions and applicable qualification requirements.
About Axtra3D
Based in the US and Italy, Axtra3D is a global company specializing in Hi-Speed SLA systems that eliminates tradeoffs between print throughput, accuracy, feature resolution, and surface finish, typically found in traditional SLA or DLP systems.
The flagship Lumia X1 Hi-Speed SLA system by Axtra3D represents a significant advancement, combining its Hybrid PhotoSynthesis resin polymerization process with TruLayer, a layer separation technology. HPS utilizes both a laser and a DLP to image simultaneously, while TruLayer enables rapid detachment of the active print layer, resulting in a 20X throughput improvement while preserving the accuracy and fidelity of SLA parts.
Axtra Workflow™: An integrated software and hardware workflow connecting part preparation, print execution, and production management. It streamlines the process from digital design to finished part, helping customers optimize build preparation, manage print jobs, improve production efficiency, consistency, and traceability.
Axtra.insight™: A production intelligence platform providing visibility into printer performance, utilization, and operational data. It helps customers monitor equipment, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve uptime, resource utilization, and production reliability.
Axtra3D operates with two business models.
Axtra Solutions™: This model provides fully optimized, turnkey 3D printing solutions. Customers receive complete print profiles fine-tuned for maximum performance and reliability, supported by Axtra3D’s Applications team and quality material partners.
Axtra OpenAccess™: This model further builds on Axtra Solutions™ and allows customers the flexibility to experiment with new materials and applications. It supports innovation and adaptability, enabling added flexibility.
Learn more at https://axtra3d.com
About Arkema
Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and more sustainable materials. With the ambition to become a world leader in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials – Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions – accounting for some 85% of Group sales in 2025, and a Primary Materials segment regrouping well-positioned large scale industrials activities. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of around €9.1 billion in 2025 and operates in some 55 countries with 20, 700 employees worldwide.
Learn more at arkema.com
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Rajeev Kulkarni
Chief Strategy Officer
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Marketing Associate
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