- In October 2023, Evonik Industries AG, a specialty chemicals company, introduced its latest carbon-fiber-reinforced PEEK filaments—VESTAKEEP iC4620 3DF and VESTAKEEP iC4612 3DF—designed for long-term 3D-printed medical implants, enhancing the company’s role in advanced additive manufacturing for healthcare applications
- In March 2023, Victrex PLC launched a new implantable PEEK-OPTIMA polymer specifically developed for additive manufacturing techniques such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) and fused filament fabrication (FFF), broadening the company's presence in medical-grade PEEK applications
- In February 2023, Victrex PLC announced its investment in expanding its medical division, Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, including the development of a new product innovation facility in Leeds, U.K., strengthening its commitment to R&D and medical device innovation
- In July 2022, Solvay introduced a new grade of KetaSpire PEEK, KT-850 SCF 30, which is engineered for use in precision brake systems and e-mobility pump components, reinforcing its position in the automotive and e-mobility sectors
- In March 2021, Evonik Industries unveiled INFINAM PEEK, a new ready-to-use 3D printable filament aimed at replacing metals in industrial applications, expanding its portfolio in high-performance polymers for industrial 3D printing
