# 3D Printing Materials Platforms Braskem Launched the 'Braskem3D' E-Commerce Platform for Materials By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-17 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braskem3d References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/293354/braskem-launches-3d-printing-materials-e-commerce-platform-via-xenon-arc/)  'Braskem,' a Latin America-based 3D printing materials company, announced the launch of a new dedicated e-commerce platform titled 'Braskem3D.' Braskem3D was created through a collaboration between Braskem and 'Xenon,' a company that offers [e-commerce management solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-distribution) and convenient tools for platform creation that it titles 'directibility.' The Braskem3D platform uses a direct-to-consumer model whereby customers are able to purchase 3D printing materials for individual use, for small businesses, or for medium-sized businesses. However, the company will not engage in wholesaling to larger businesses. The Braskem3D platform has a customized storefront that is intuitive to navigate, as well as full back-end management such as inventory tracking, order support, customer service, and more. With the launch of Braskem3D, Braskem is solidifying itself as one of the largest players in the [3D printing materials space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3) in Latin America, taking advantage of technologies used by some of the largest 3D printing materials companies around the world. Image Credit: Braskem, Xenon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Direct-to-consumer 3D Printing Materials:** Companies could create their own e-commerce platform for selling directly to customers, bypassing wholesalers - **Customized Storefronts for Materials:** Creating a more intuitive storefront that matches the unique needs of the 3D printing community may be a disruptive innovation opportunity - **Backend Management Solutions for E-commerce Platforms:** Developing and providing backend support that integrates with e-commerce platforms could be a lucrative and complementary business opportunity for more players in the industry ### Who This Affects Most - **3D Printing Materials:** Companies in this space could benefit from creating an e-commerce platform similar to Braskem3D in order to adopt a direct-to-consumer model - **E-commerce:** New e-commerce platforms can be created for other industries that will help them to reach consumers more directly as well - **Supply Chain Management:** Solutions for manufacturing and industrial supply chains that incorporate e-commerce technologies can disrupt traditional wholesaling models ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [Digital Customer Engagement Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastribution.md) - [3D Printing Resource Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printlab.md) - [Latin E-Commerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecommerce-procurement.md) - [Bespoke On-Demand Fashion Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-studio.md) - [Additive Manufacturing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildplatez.md) - [Efficiency-Focused Ecommerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecommerce-platforms.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratham-x.md) - [Personal Manufacturing 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d.md)