Article: Revolutionizing Eyewear Production with 3D Printing
Published by 3D Printing Industry, March 25, 2024
Spectra Additive, a company leveraging DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology from Austrian manufacturer GENERA, has embarked on a mission to produce high-quality eyewear frames. Partnering with material specialists Henkel, Spectra Additive employs Henkel’s Loctite® 3D MED9851 resin, which Florian Fischer, founder and CEO of Spectra Additive, describes as “close to perfection.” This partnership has enabled the company to achieve industrial-scale production of glasses frames with unparalleled quality and repeatability.
Whitepaper: Electrostatic Discharge Properties in Resin 3D Printing
Published by 3D Printing Industry, June 12, 2024
A new study demonstrating the electrostatic discharge properties for applications contains valuable insights for the high-tech semiconductor industry, and beyond.
Led by researchers Brian Martin, Vinoth Nathan, Enrique Tovar, and Daniel Rothfuss, PhD, the study is titled “Electrostatic Discharge Properties in Resin 3D Printing.” This research focuses on the need of circuit board manufacturers for cost-effective and rapid production of jigs and fixtures with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) properties using 3D printing technology, specifically utilizing Loctite 3D IND3380 resin.
How the ECA’s reclassification of TPO photoinitiator is impacting AM
by Sam Davies, Group Content Manager, TCT, November 1, 2024
Last October 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) reclassified TPO, a key component in photopolymer materials for Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing, as a substance of very high concern due to its reproductive and skin sensitization risks. This raised critical questions about the future of DLP materials and their safety.
One year later, TCT Magazine (Sam Davies, Group Content Manager) consulted industry experts, including Henkel, to explore the ongoing impact of this reclassification. What steps are material suppliers taking to ensure compliance and safety? Are there alternatives being developed?
Download the full article to learn more about the evolving landscape of DLP materials and how the industry is adapting.
Whitepaper: UV Cured Resins Offer Competitive Durability Performance
Published by 3D Printing Industry, January 12, 2025
A recent study conducted by Henkel’s Loctite 3D Printing team has revealed that UV curing resins can compete with established engineering thermoplastics in many durability conditions relevant for industrial applications.
According to Henkel, additive manufacturing has transformed how functional plastic parts can be produced, providing superior design flexibility, complexity, and speed in production. As the range of materials expands, particularly UV curing resins, a growing need exists to evaluate their performance compared to traditional thermoplastics.
