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Henkel, a global leading provider of advanced materials and services for additive manufacturing, and Keystone (Keystone Industries), a leading manufacturer of dental products have integrated their strength by combining the KeyPrint and Loctite brands for dental parts. With this collaboration, Henkel adds dental applications to its 3D printing portfolio; Keystone, on the other hand, aims to further its success in the industry by partnering with a globally leading materials provider such as Henkel. The two companies will work together to develop opportunities, educate the marketplace, and market the 3D printing solutions globally.
This is not the first time that this collaboration brings the two companies together. Keystone has been partnering for many years with Molecule Corp. acquired by Henkel in 2019. In addition, the companies have established longstanding business relationships with leading OEM printer manufacturers. Now, the two companies are moving together, combining the KeyPrint and Localite brands. Henkel has been developing and commercialising novel solutions under its Loctite brand; enabling 3D printing applications in markets such as aerospace, automotive, engineering and consumer goods. With more than 100 years of experience in the dental industry the company offers an innovative line of customised 3D printing solutions under the KeyPrint brand.
As part of the extended collaboration Henkel and Keystone will further drive the penetration of the KeyPrint line; to help dental professionals and patients with customised 3D solutions. The companies will provide this through increased validations and partnerships with 3D printer companies and rapid innovation of new materials. The combination of the KeyPrint and Loctite brands will bring the integrated strengths of both companies to the dental consumers; and will enable the efficient manufacturing of dental parts, such as the unique KeySplint Soft night guard and splint resin.
Collaboration of Henkel and Keystone will provide new opportunities
Head of Innovation for 3D Printing at Henkel, Ken Kisner stated that they are very pleased to find such a natural partner as Keystone, and said; “The combination of their longstanding know-how in the dental space with our broad material science expertise and market access; will unlock new opportunities to develop and commercialise high-performance solutions for the dental markets”. Telling that their rapid innovation capabilities fit very well with this dynamic market; Kisner explained that Keystone’s long history of polymer and ISO-compliant medical device manufacturing adds tremendous value to them.
President at Keystone, Ira Rosenau noted that they are excited to partner with a global industry leader and its professional team. Stating that Henkel’s expertise and global presence would allow them to further bring their innovative 3D printing solutions to all corners of the dental market worldwide; Rosenau told that the collaboration is a mutual fit for both companies presenting opportunities for further growth.