Henkel Opens European Hub for 3D Printing Technology
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Henkel has opened an Innovation and Interaction Center (IIC) for 3D printing at its Tallaght site near Dublin, Ireland. The IIC, which is the first in a new generation of global industrial customer centers, will become Henkel’s European regional hub for technology presentations, demonstrations, training and testing, as well as customer service for 3D printing solutions. During the official inauguration, Henkel welcomed the Irish Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English, representatives from governmental organizations in Ireland, and customers and senior management of its ecosystem partners Carbon and HP.
Henkel aims to drive adoption in the rapidly growing market for additive manufacturing beyond prototyping to final parts production. Based on strategic partnerships with technology leaders, the Adhesive Technologies business unit offers end-to-end solutions for 3D printing to its customers, including novel materials, specialized equipment and a broad portfolio of customized post-processing solutions.