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At Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, Henkel will present the latest updates from its Loctite 3D Printing portfolio. At hall 11.1, booth B31, the company will feature new medical materials and advances in industrial photopolymers. This year, Henkel will lay a special focus on the expansion of its medical line with Loctite 3D MED414 Red and Loctite 3D MED414 Clear, joining the established MED414 Blue. These additions maintain the same proven mechanical performance and biocompatibility while providing greater flexibility for visual differentiation and functional use in medical and device applications.  

In today’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle market, OEMs and suppliers face growing pressure to reduce costs, enhance performance, and optimize component designs. A key strategy gaining momentum is component integration – often referred to as ‘x-in-1 integration’ – in which multiple powertrain components, such as the e-motor, inverter, on-board charger, and DC-DC converter, are combined into a single compact unit. This approach delivers significant benefits in terms of system efficiency, weight reduction, and space optimization. However, it also presents new engineering challenges, particularly in managing heat dissipation and ensuring long-term reliability at higher power densities.

Tackling the thermal control demands of cutting-edge AI data center optical components, Henkel today announced the commercialization of Loctite TCF 14001, a high thermal conductivity silicone liquid thermal interface material ‏(TIM). Designed for 800G and 1.6T transceiver technologies, the 14.5 W/m-K gap filler is among the highest thermally conductive liquid materials on the market, enabling elevated transceiver performance through robust heat management.