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Henkel has introduced a fire-resistant 3D printable photopolymer which has been developed for use on Origin One machines.
The companies entered into a partnership earlier this year which gave Henkel, and the Molecule business it acquired in May, access to Origin’s IP. Their first unveiling together comes at Formnext in the form of a photopolymer which meets UL’s 94V-0 fire safety standard and the aerospace 12 and 60 second burn tests.
Henkel’s latest material innovation adds to Origin’s comprehensive portfolio which, as of this spring, was said to include more than 50 validated materials. The Californian hardware vendor collaborates with around a dozen materials companies, including BASF and DSM, and came to market championing an open materials approach. Its Origin One platform is powered by programmable photopolymerisation (P3) which cures parts during the build and deploys inert gases to ensure the print bed pulls away from its resin vat with very little force. A thermo iteration of P3 has also been developed to tackle materials with higher viscosity.
Through its own open materials efforts, launched in May not long after partnering with Origin, Henkel has committed to a more inclusive way of working, directly involving OEM companies to facilitate the additive manufacture of new applications with the resulting materials products. Harnessing this approach, Henkel has been able to develop and commercialise its fire-resistant photopolymer within months. Both partners believe the material perfectly demonstrates the fruits of collaborations like theirs and are looking forward to seeing how customers use it.
Henkel and Origin’s partnership is the joining together of two companies who value an open materials approach to enable users to get the most out of additive manufacturing. They believe this material perfectly demonstrates the fruits of collaborations like theirs.
“The development of our new fire-resistant material is a real breakthrough innovation exceeding the properties of all currently available materials for DLP systems on the market,” commented Philipp Loosen, Head of 3D Printing at Henkel. “Our open materials platform was specifically designed to enable a wide range of our resin portfolio for use in additive mass production. Together with Origin, we have proven our capabilities to unlock the transformative power of 3D printing towards industrial manufacturing.”
“Since its inception, we have been committed to an open materials approach,” added Origin CEO Chris Prucha. “We were able to specifically programme the Origin One to meet the environmental conditions needed to cure the material in a way that activates Henkel’s innovative chemistry, creating 3D printed parts that set a new standard for fire resistance. It’s a perfect example of how open collaboration between technology providers and materials companies should work and we’re excited about the opportunities it creates for our clients and their end users.”
Henkel will showcase the new material at Formnext in Hall 12.1, Stand C41 between November 19 to 22.
Formnext takes place in Frankfurt on 19-22 November. Register for your showfloor ticket here and visit the TCT @ Formnext Conference website to register for your conference pass.
