XENIA EXPANDS ITS 3DF MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH FILAMENT2PRINT
Xenia Materials is expanding its distribution network by partnering with a new distributor for its 3DF Materials range of filaments, developed for FFF/FDM 3D printing applications.
The XECARB PA11-CF-SL, XECARB PA12-CF-ST e XELIGHT PEBA filaments are now available through Filament2Print, an e-commerce platform specializing in professional 3D printing materials and solutions, serving customers worldwide.
THREE MATERIALS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS
The collaboration includes three filaments designed for industries where mechanical performance, lightweight design and reliability are key requirements.
XECARB® PA11-CF-SL
A filament based on 100% bio-based Nylon 11 and reinforced with 15% carbon fibre.
Thanks to Xenia’s SuperLight technology, this material combines high mechanical performance with a density of just 0.99 g/cm³, making it ideal for the production of lightweight, stiff and strong parts.
XECARB® PA12-CF-ST
A technical filament based on PA12 and reinforced with 15% carbon fibre. Developed using Xenia’s proprietary Super Tough Upgrade technology, it delivers an outstanding combination of stiffness, mechanical strength and toughness, while maintaining low density.
It is suitable to produce functional components and structural parts for high-performance applications.
XELIGHT® PEBA
A technical PEBA-based filament developed for applications requiring high elastic recovery, flexibility and impact resistance, while maintaining an extremely low density of 0.87 g/cm³.
It is suitable to produce lightweight components for the aerospace, sports and industrial sectors.
XENIA & FILAMENT2PRINT
The partnership with Filament2Print expands Xenia’s presence in the European market and further increases access to the 3DF Materials range for users who rely on FFF/FDM technology to develop functional components and advanced applications.
Customers can now choose to purchase the filaments through Filament2Print or continue to order directly from Xenia.
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XEGLASS®: GLASS FIBER-REINFORCED MATERIALS FOR SPORTS FOOTWEAR
In sports footwear, materials play a fundamental role in ensuring
Every phase of movement, from ground impact through to push-off, generates complex stresses that require structural materials capable of delivering consistent performance.
Among the most advanced solutions, glass-fibre reinforced engineering thermoplastics stand out for their excellent balance between structural support, mechanical reliability and creep resistance, contributing to enhanced stability and control during athletic performance.
Characterized by the ability to achieve customized finishes and colorations, Xenia glass-fibre reinforced compounds redefine the concept of performance, enabling the development of technical, durable and aesthetically refined components for winter sports applications such as alpine and Nordic skiing, as well as running and cycling.
XEGLASS®
GLASS-FIBRE REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES
XEGLASS is the range of thermoplastic composites based on long-chain polyamides highly reinforced with glass fibre (up to 65%), developed for applications requiring high stiffness, impact resistance, and reliability.
Compared to conventional short-chain polyamides, long-chain polyamides offer superior dimensional stability thanks to lower moisture absorption, maintaining mechanical properties, geometric precision, and weight even under critical environmental conditions. They also ensure excellent impact resistance and consistent performance across a wide temperature range.
These characteristics make XEGLASS an ideal solution for high-performance structural components where precision and durability are essential requirements.
PROPERTIES
Impact Resistance
The use of long-chain polyamides, characterized by high toughness, combined with glass-fibre reinforcement, provides the material with excellent impact resistance, even at low temperatures.
Stiffness
The high glass fibre content delivers structural rigidity, essential for ensuring control in technical footwear components and supporting motion efficiency.
Reliability
XEGLASS guarantees long-term dimensional stability, with excellent wear resistance even under continuous load conditions.
Colourability
The compound structure allows for coloration, enabling full integration of the material into footwear design without compromising technical performance.
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
MECHANICAL RESISTANCE
In sports footwear, the ability of materials to withstand continuous and repeated stress is essential to ensure long-term durability and reliability. A higher breaking load enables the material to better absorb the forces generated during movement, helping to preserve the integrity of the component over time.
As shown in the graph, the material reinforced with 50% glass fiber achieves particularly high breaking load values, providing superior structural strength and greater footwear reliability, even during the most demanding and dynamic sporting activities.
IMPACT RESISTANCE
As shown in the graphs, impact resistance improves as the glass fiber content increases, indicating that the higher stiffness does not lead to a reduction in the compound’s toughness. The result is a material well suited for sports applications requiring structural stability and resistance to dynamic loads, with the ability to absorb and dissipate the energy generated by impacts.
This makes it possible to develop components that provide more effective support during propulsion phases, changes of direction, and high-intensity movements, delivering benefits in terms of stability, precision, and long-term durability.
APPLICATIONS
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XENIA PRESENTS NEW THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES FOR LARGE SCALE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (LSAM)
Xenia announces the launch of its new range of Materials for Tooling Applications.
Specifically engineered for Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM), the portfolio introduces reinforced pellet-based materials designed to meet the growing demand for heat resisting, durable and lightweight tooling solutions.
Developed for pellet extrusion 3D printing systems, Xenia’s compounds enable the production of tooling such as jigs, lamination masters, thermoforming moulds and master models, offering a reliable alternative to traditional manufacturing processes.
Xenia’s LSAM materials are designed to perform across service temperatures ranging from room temperature up to 260°C, minimizing thermal distortion during both printing and autoclave conditions.
By combining low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), high stiffness, and structural stability, this new range ensures excellent dimensional accuracy even on large-format components.
APPLICATIONS
The portfolio is designed to serve a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive & motorsport, defense, marine, construction, energy and transport, for large-format tooling and structural components applications.
“We developed this specific range of thermoplastic compounds to address the key challenges of LSAM tooling, from thermal stability to dimensional control. Through a combination of advanced material engineering and process optimization, we enable manufacturers to produce large-scale tools more efficiently and with greater consistency.”
– said Alfio Agostini, Account Manager of Xenia’s 3DP Materials division.
With its range of materials engineered for tooling production, Xenia offers solutions developed to meet the requirements of large-scale 3D printing, including thermal stability, structural performance and process reliability.
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XENIA LAUNCHES NEW CARBON FIBRE-REINFORCED PPA FILAMENT
Xenia announces the launch of XECARB® PPA-CF, a new 3D printing filament for FFF/FDM processes based on PPA and reinforced with 20% carbon fibre.
Developed on a bio-based PPA matrix, the material is engineered for demanding technical applications requiring superior mechanical performance, exceptional stiffness, dimensional stability and resistance to high temperatures.
Its outstanding chemical resistance also allows contact with solvents, oils and greases, a stringent requirement in industries where chemical compatibility is essential.
XECARB PPA-CF
XECARB PPA-CF features a density of 1.21 g/cm³ and a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of up to 235°C.
The carbon fibre reinforcement also reduces shrinkage and warpage, enhancing process repeatability and ensuring high dimensional accuracy of the final component.
Mechanical performance
Chemical resistance
Bio-sourced
Thermal resistance
APPLICATIONS
These characteristics enable the production of lightweight, high-performance structural parts, well suited for applications in the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors, where reliability under mechanical load and high-temperature resistance are essential.
“XECARB PPA-CF delivers high mechanical, thermal and dimensional performance, which are key requirements for the production of structural components via FFF 3D printing.
The material is used in production tools and fixtures such as jigs, assembly masks, drilling guides and robotic gripping systems, as well as in technical components for high-stress industrial environments where resistance and operational reliability are critical”
– said Stefano Azzolin, Account Manager of Xenia’s 3DF Materials division.
With the introduction of XECARB PPA-CF, Xenia expands its 3DF Materials portfolio, which includes the following 3D printing filaments:
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XECARB® ST FOR SNOWBOARD BINDINGS BY UNION BINDING COMPANY
CARBON FIBRE REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SNOWBOARD BINDINGS
Union Binding chooses XECARB ST, Xenia’s carbon fiber-reinforced material, to produce lighter and higher-performance snowboard bindings.
In modern snowboard equipment, performance is defined by the ability to combine precision, responsiveness and lightweight design.
Whether riding aggressive freeride lines or tackling demanding backcountry tours, snowboard bindings must ensure efficient power transfer, structural reliability and reduced weight, allowing riders to maintain control and precision in constantly changing mountain conditions.
For manufacturers, this translates into stringent material requirements.
Structural components such as baseplates must combine:
HIGH RIGIDITY
IMPACT RESISTANCE
LOW DENSITY
RELIABILITY AT LOW TEMPERATURE
These performance targets are pushing the winter sports industry toward advanced composite materials, particularly carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastics, which allow engineers to achieve high performance traditionally associated with metal components, while enabling lightweight and complex geometries through injection moulding.
Union Binding chooses Xenia Materials for high-performance snowboard bindings
Union Binding Company has selected one of Xenia’s XECARB ST polyamide solutions for the baseplate frame of two high-performance snowboard binding models:
Union Source FC
Union Source FC
Union Charger FC
Union Charger FC
When developing these bindings, engineers were seeking a high-strength polyamide material capable of matching the mechanical performance of traditional glass fibre reinforced materials, while enabling significant weight reduction.
Reduced weight, enhanced performance
Among the materials evaluated, XECARB ST delivered the most effective balance between structural performance and weight optimisation.
The result was a 30% reduction in the weight of the final baseplate component, compared with the reference glass fibre reinforced solution, while maintaining mechanical properties very close to the target requirements.
*The indicated percentage represents an average value.
Carbon fibre reinforcement also enhances stiffness and load distribution, improving power transfer and responsiveness. It reduces shrinkage and thermal expansion, ensuring greater dimensional stability and consistent performance in variable conditions, while contributing to improved fatigue resistance under cyclic loads.
“We continuously focus on improving performance, comfort and overall riding feel with every new product we develop. Our approach is centred on exploring and implementing new technologies that enhance these key attributes, ensuring that each new binding delivers measurable improvements on snow. During our material evaluation process, Xenia’s XECARB ST delivered the best overall performance, offering significant weight savings while maintaining mechanical properties very close to our reference material.”
– Said Riley Goodwin, Union Binding’s Global Marketing Manager.
XECARB® ST: carbon fibre reinforced polyamide engineered for toughness and lightweight design
XECARB ST is Xenia’s family of carbon fibre reinforced materials enhanced with the Super Tough Upgrade technology.
The XECARB ST portfolio is based on advanced polyamide matrices, including both short-chain and long-chain polyamides, designed to deliver a tailored balance between stiffness, toughness and environmental resistance, while maintaining low weight.
The Super Tough (ST) Upgrade is designed to significantly enhance the impact resistance and durability of carbon fibre reinforced composites without compromising their intrinsic stiffness and lightweight characteristics.
*The indicated percentage represents an average value.
Through the combination of the ST Upgrade, carbon fibre reinforcement and optimised polymer architectures, these materials achieve high structural performance with enhanced impact resistance, making them ideal for components exposed to dynamic loads and repeated stresses.
For manufacturers operating in performance-driven sectors such as the sports industry, optimising the balance between strength, stiffness and weight has become a key competitive factor, with advanced thermoplastic compounds playing a central role in driving this evolution.
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XENIA® INTRODUCES THE HM UPGRADE: ENHANCED PERFORMANCE FOR CARBON FIBRE-REINFORCED MATERIALS
Xenia introduces the HM Upgrade: a technology developed to enhance stiffness and structural response of carbon fibre reinforced materials through the use of high modulus fibres.
Reinforced thermoplastic composites are a well-established solution for applications requiring high mechanical strength and structural stability. However, in high-stress scenarios or where dimensional precision and deformation control are critical, these materials may not meet the necessary performance requirements.
HM UPGRADE
HIGH-MODULUS UPGRADE
By incorporating high-modulus carbon fibers, these materials deliver an average 15% increase in tensile modulus, enhancing stiffness while maintaining the compound’s inherent lightweight characteristics.
Simultaneously, both tensile strength and flexural modulus see an average increase of 15%, further enhancing the structural stability of the components.
In addition to the significant increase in stiffness, these compounds also exhibit improved impact resistance, with average gains of up to 20% depending on the polymer matrix.
APPLICATIONS
The HM technology enables the development of high-performance applications across a wide range of sectors: from aerospace and motorsport, where lightweight, stiffness, and dimensional stability are key, to demanding industrial and sports applications requiring impact resistance, structural reliability, and consistent performance over time.
With the HM Upgrade, Xenia expands its portfolio of advanced technologies, providing engineers and designers with a solution to create structural components that are more efficient, lightweight, and reliable.
THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES FOR AODD PUMPS: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE WITH CARBON FIBRE-REINFORCED PP AND PVDF
AODD pumps: reliability and flexibility in process environments
AODD pumps operate through the alternating movement of two diaphragms driven by compressed air, generating continuous suction and discharge cycles.
Their pneumatic operation, combined with the absence of electrical components, makes AODD pumps inherently suitable for ATEX-classified environments, where minimizing ignition risks is critical.
This intrinsic safety, together with their operational versatility, has led to their widespread adoption across multiple process industries, including chemical and petrochemical processing, water and wastewater treatment, paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, and surface finishing applications.
To ensure consistent performance over time, materials used in pump construction must meet stringent requirements:
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY
CORROSION RESISTANCE
Carbon fibre-reinforced PP and PVDF
For AODD pumps, carbon-fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites offer a highly effective solution to meet demanding performance requirements.
Polypropylene (PP) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) are well-established materials in fluid handling systems due to their excellent resistance to aggressive chemicals and corrosion.
However, under continuous operating conditions and mechanical stress, unreinforced polymers may show limitations in stiffness and long-term dimensional stability.
Carbon fibre reinforcement transforms these materials into advanced structural composites, delivering enhanced performance in terms of:
Structural Stiffness
The increase in elastic modulus reduces deformation under pressure, helping preserve the internal geometry of the pump and ensuring consistent operating efficiency.
Dimensional Stability
A lower coefficient of thermal expansion allows tighter tolerances and improved stability under varying process conditions.
Creep Resistance
Improved resistance to long-term deformation under load ensures reliable performance throughout extended duty cycles.
Electrical Conductivity
The addition of carbon fibre reduces surface and volume resistivity, enabling controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges and supporting the use of these materials in ATEX environments.
THE MATERIALS
Leveraging this combination of properties, carbon-fibre reinforced PP and PVDF composites offer an ideal solution for AODD pump components like bodies, air chambers and manifolds, where high rigidity, dimensional stability and chemical resistance are essential to ensure reliable, long-lasting performance.
Reinforced PP
XECARB® 11-C10-HP
10% carbon fibre reinforced PP
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XECARB® 11-C20-HP
20% carbon fibre reinforced PP
Technical data sheet (PDF)
XECARB® 11-C30-HP
30% carbon fibre reinforced PP
Technical data sheet (PDF)
Reinforced PVDF
XECOND™ E 45-RS01
Conductive PVDF
XECARB® 45-C10-S
10% carbon fibre reinforced PVDF
XECARB® 45-C20-S
20% carbon fibre reinforced PVDF
XECARB® 45-C30-S
30% carbon fibre reinforced PVDF
Xenia develops engineered thermoplastic composites tailored for chemical process applications, supporting customers in optimizing material selection for high-performance fluid handling systems.
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XENIA UNVEILS XELAMID™, A NEW FAMILY OF IMPACT MODIFIED POLYAMIDES AT JEC WORLD 2026
Xenia Materials announces the launch of XELAMID™, a new family of impact-modified materials based on PA11 and PA12.
Developed to combine mechanical performance with low density, XELAMID consists of unfilled, impact-modified grades offering an optimized balance of stiffness, impact resistance and energy absorption.
Density
Impact resistance
Elongation at break
XELAMID™
The XELAMID material portfolio covers a wide range of properties.
Depending on the selected grade, performance levels can reach up to:
Elongation at break*
Impact resistance*
Flexural modulus
Tensile modulus
*Performance values are calculated relative to standard polyamides.
APPLICATIONS
Thanks to its balanced combination of high mechanical properties, lightness and design flexibility, XELAMID is well suited for applications in sports equipment, consumer goods and industrial sectors.
The modular nature of the portfolio provides versatile options for a variety of advanced applications, enabling designers and manufacturers to select grades tailored to specific functional and processing requirements.
Xenia expands its materials range with the launch of XELAMID™, going beyond its fiber-reinforced compounds and reaffirming its focus on high-performance solutions.
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XENIA® collaborates with Politecnico di Milano on the development of O.L.I.V.I.A., an innovative drone for humanitarian missions
Xenia Materials is proud to have partnered with Fly-Mi EUROAVIA Milano, the student association of the Politecnico di Milano, supporting the development of O.L.I.V.I.A., an autonomous drone designed to compete in the UAS Challenge 2025.
This partnership marks the second consecutive year of cooperation between Xenia and the Fly-Mi team, following the success of their previous project, NYX.
O.L.I.V.I.A.
Optimized Lightweight Intelligent Vehicle for Immediate Assistance
The UAS Challenge brings together university teams from around the world to design and fly unmanned aircraft for humanitarian scenarios. With O.L.I.V.I.A., the students demonstrated remarkable technical skill and teamwork, securing third place overall and gaining international recognition for their rigorous engineering approach.
O.L.I.V.I.A. is a fixed-wing drone with a V-tail and semi-elliptic high-wing configuration, capable of fully autonomous missions, from take-off to landing, while carrying up to 1.75 kg of payload.
Developed using advanced composites, it combines structural efficiency with lightweight construction and high aerodynamic performance. Its dual-battery system and redundant positioning and communication links also earned the team the Safety Award for system reliability.
O.L.I.V.I.A. TAKES FLY WITH XENIA MATERIALS
To achieve the precise aerodynamic and structural requirements of the high wing, the team needed high-quality moulds capable of withstanding autoclave lamination cycles.
For this purpose, the students relied on Xenia Materials’ XECARB® 40-C20-3DP, a high-performance 3D-printable polycarbonate reinforced with 20% carbon fibre. This material provided excellent machinability, dimensional stability and thermal resistance, enabling the production of smooth, precise moulds that ensured the wing’s aerodynamic efficiency.
Its lightweight design also facilitated handling and accurate positioning during lamination, while its mechanical integrity allowed the moulds to endure multiple autoclave cycles at 120°C and 2 bar without deformation, perfectly supporting the fabrication of the carbon fibre components that make O.L.I.V.I.A. both lightweight and robust.
“Xenia’s XECARB® 40-C20-3DP material allowed us to create moulds that were precise, strong and easy to work with during the autoclave lamination process” said the Fly-Mi EUROAVIA Milano team. “Having reliable moulds was crucial to achieving the aerodynamic performance and structural quality needed for O.L.I.V.I.A., and it played a major role in helping us secure third place in the competition.”
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SUPPORT PROGRAM
The collaboration took place within Xenia’s Academic & Research Support Program, which promotes innovation by encouraging the exchange of knowledge and experience between industry professionals and the academic world.
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XENIA PRESENTS NEW PA12 CARBON FIBRE REINFORCED FILAMENT
Xenia announces the launch of XECARB® PA12-CF-ST, a new carbon fibre reinforced filament for FFF/FDM 3D printing.
Impact Resistance
Lightness
Performance
XECARB® PA12-CF-ST
Developed on a PA12 (Nylon 12) matrix, XECARB® PA12-CF-ST delivers high strength, excellent abrasion resistance and low moisture absorption, while the 15% carbon fibre reinforcement allows it to achieve high mechanical performances, lightness and dimensional stability.
ST: Super Tough Technology
Xenia’s proprietary Super Tough (ST) Upgrade 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.
APPLICATIONS
Thanks to this combination of mechanical performance, lightness and processability, 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.