TECHNOLOGY CENTER MUMBAI

Henkel and Linxens today have announced a collaboration to drive the integration of advanced technologies for medical wearables based on printed electronics. As part of the collaboration the companies have developed a proof of concept to integrate self-regulating heating elements into medical wearable devices which significantly enhance the wear comfort for patients. The partners aim to launch this innovative proof of concept in the healthcare market and will showcase demonstrations at the upcoming MEDICA trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 11-14 at the Henkel booth ‏(C59) in hall 13.

Henkel, Covestro and Quad Industries today have announced a partnership in the field of printed electronics. By joining forces and combining their different areas of expertise the companies aim to accelerate customer developments for advanced medical wearables and to further drive the adoption of innovative printed electronics solutions especially for stretchable materials in healthcare applications. The partners will demonstrate their capabilities and showcase demonstrators at the upcoming MEDICA trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 11-14 at the Henkel booth ‏(C59) in hall 13.

At Formnext 2024, Henkel will introduce its latest innovation in 3D printing materials. This year, the company unveils a high-performance resin and highlights a recent addition to its medical portfolio. These new solutions are engineered to meet the diverse needs of industrial and medical sectors, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in additive manufacturing.

Henkel and Teca-Print today have announced a partnership in the pad printing field of printed electronics. The collaboration aims to further drive the adoption of pad printing solutions in emerging technologies such as antenna, digital healthcare, 3D electronics, and smart mobility by supporting customers in accelerating their projects. Based on the partners combined expertise Henkel and Teca-Print will offer seamless product recommendations from R&D to final production processes as well as joint trial possibilities and feasibility studies.

Henkel presents an innovative solution for more efficiency and sustainability in alkaline etching of aluminum for architectural applications: Bonderite C-AK 24600 can save energy or increase etching performance, depending on the system configuration. Specifically, the user can either increase the etching rate while maintaining the same application temperature, or reduce the temperature while maintaining the same etching performance.

Sustainable operations across the entire value chain: Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ polyurethane production at its Düsseldorf site has recently received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification ‏(ISCC) PLUS certification. Following in the footsteps of Drogenbos, Belgium, and Bopfingen, Germany, this is the adhesive manufacturer’s third European site to obtain ISCC PLUS certification for its polyurethane production. Henkel is thus fulfilling a growing customer requirement to use bio-based raw materials and therefore ensure product traceability which are important competitive advantages on the market. 

To protect dry foods from the environment, they are often packaged in multiple layers. An outer layer, a barrier layer, and an inner layer are standard for many types of packaging. Depending on the specific requirements for barrier properties and shelf life of the product, two to five layers may be used, resulting in an enormous amount of waste. Together with Panverta CPP, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed films with an improved oxygen barrier layer that make it possible to reduce the number of packaging layers – a major step forward in terms of sustainability. From October 23 to 25, packaging manufacturers and brand owners can see the results of this collaboration for themselves at Henkel's booth 1C17 at Tokyo Pack 2024.

The packaging industry is changing: rising CO₂ emissions, stricter regulations and increased consumer expectations require innovative answers. Bio-based materials and low-temperature adhesives are setting new standards for sustainable packaging. Henkel Adhesive Technologies now combines both technologies for the first time: The hot melt Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool is a bio-based product that combines 49 percent directly bio-based raw materials with 30 percent ISSC-certified mass-balanced material. It bonds folding cartons, trays and wrap-around packaging at a processing temperature that is up to 40 degrees Celsius lower.

Battery and Battery Electric Vehicle manufacturers across the automotive industry have significant carbon reduction targets in place, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality or even carbon negativity in the coming years. Meeting those targets means reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions put in place by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.