Henkel strengthens 3D printing portfolio
Henkel acquires US-based additive manufacturing and industrial inkjet company.
Henkel (Düsseldorf, Germany) has announced the acquisition of Molecule Corp. (Concord, Calif., U.S.), a privately owned, technology-driven enterprise focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing.
Molecule Corp. provides advanced solutions for 3D printing applications — including medical device, aerospace, automotive and a wide variety of consumer goods — as well as industrial inkjet materials, impacting a wide variety of markets.
“Molecule’s strong 3D printing and inkjet resin technologies and digital development capabilities perfectly complement and strengthen our materials portfolio and build on our approach to offer a comprehensive range of customized additive manufacturing solutions,” says Philipp Loosen, head of 3D Printing at Henkel.
“Molecule's technology and engineering center in California also broadens our global 3D printing footprint. We now provide 3D printing support to our customers in all major regions around the world,” adds Michael Todd, head of Innovation at Henkel Adhesives Technologies.
“We are excited to join Henkel,” says Ken Kisner, founder and president of Molecule Corp. “Henkel’s customer centered approach along with our combined product portfolio will help key industries accelerate the speed of innovation and move 3D printing from prototyping to digital manufacturing.”
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