Henkel developing new 3D printing solutions

Modern 3D printing technology is used with increased frequency for new design and quicker product marketing in nearly all industries. The Adhesive Technologies sector of Henkel is looking to utilize its technical expertise in material development and its wide knowledge of implementation in order to produce new materials with unique characteristics. Components produced by 3D printing are used to produce functional prototypes, whereas in certain cases the 3D-printed structure is a part of the final product, which is considered to be additive production, Henkel says.

The company is a renowned supplier of materials such as acrylic, silicone, epoxide and high performance polyurethane adhesives used in medical and electronic devices, as well as for the construction of transport vehicles.

– Henkel plans to expand its broad product range by introducing novel light cure resins. The materials are to be deployed in SLA/DLP printing and will be commercialized in 2017 – says the press release.

Henkel’s hotmelt adhesives have already been used in the 3D-printing of functional applications such as furniture and elements for buildings. Henkel is focusing development in this area on providing novel filament and powder materials for us in SLS and FDM printers.

– Thanks to our broad material portfolio and our large customer base across different industries, we have the access and ability to enable 3D printed solutions for all kinds of functional applications – said Mike Olosky, Corporate Senior Vice President and Global Head of Innovation and New Business Development at Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

Henkel Srbija d.o.o. Beograd

Henkel

Adhesive Technologies Henkel

3D printing

acrylic

silicone

epoxide

polyurethane adhesives

hotmelt adhesives

filaments

powder materials for printing

laser synthesizing

SLS

Mike Olosky

additive production