Mitsubishi Chemical

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation is a leading Japanese chemical company focused on sustainable innovation. It develops advanced materials, including bioplastics like Durabio and biomass-derived PBS, for various industrial applications. The company emphasizes reducing environmental impact through eco-friendly alternatives to traditional petrochemical products.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation are the largest chemical corporation based in Japan. They manufacture a range of materials, including polymers, resins, and more; they also sell materials for 3D printing. IDTechEx interviewed Shigeyuki Furomoto, Global Technology Manager — Polymers, for updates on their 3D printing activities.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation is the largest chemical corporation based in Japan. Established in April 2017, the company is the result of a merger between Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsubishi Plastics and Mitsubishi Rayon. It manufactures a range of materials, including polymers, resins and more. The applications of these products are varied and wide, ranging from healthcare to automotive to agriculture. This profile focuses on Mitsubishi Chemical's 3D printing materials technology. The company launched its 3D printing activities through the purchase of the company Dutch Filaments in March 2018.

Mitsubishi Chemical have gone through many restructurings but have a Carbon Fibers & Composite Materials division and remain as one of the main players in the carbon fiber world. They are vertically integrated with both PAN and pitch-based variants (Pyrofil and DIALEAD as respective brand names).