INNOVATION

There is a reason why Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business is the global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings: 
developing new technologies and solutions for the future is one of our core priorities.

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We translate know-how and technology expertise into impactful innovations.

Our Adhesives Technologies business cooperates with external partners around the world – large corporations, start-ups, or partners from our ecosystem – to develop and drive ideas forward together, to inspire each other, and provide mutual support.

INNOVATION

WITH CUSTOMERS

Continued investment in our state-of-the-art global R&D infrastructure supports close collaboration with our customers in more than 800 industry segments. Together, we improve the efficiency of research and development and provide customized solutions that enhance products and business models. This happens in our Innovation Centers around the world.

INNOVATION

WITH STARTUPS

At Henkel Adhesive Technologies, we are not just envisioning the future – we are pioneering it. As part of our open innovation approach, we drive transformative growth by advancing our core portfolio through cutting-edge innovation, pioneering new material solutions, and embracing dynamic digital business models built on Henkel’s leading expertise. By scouting best-in-class opportunities, including startups, and fostering strategic partnerships, we unlock new potential and shape solutions that lead the way to an innovative future.

INNOVATION APPROACH

In addition to our materials, applications and engineering expertise, we offer access to our global innovation network, automation and digitalization, such as artificial intelligence ‏(AI) or modeling and simulation, to accelerate innovation processes and create new, sustainable business solutions.

GLOBAL EXPERTISE COLLABORATION DIGITALIZATION
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GLOBAL EXPERTISE

Providing cutting-edge expertise in chemistry, formulation and applied engineering.

Our leading technologies and world-class services are available in more than 150 countries, with global R&D and manufacturing facilities on every continent, to ensure solutions that meet your specific needs, wherever you are. Leverage our materials innovation expertise in the areas of ideal chemistry selection, smart formulation design, material design, sustainable raw materials, tailored performance, and added functionality. We also offer mechanical testing and automated formulation and testing.

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COLLABORATION

Bringing together the best expertise through collaboration & partner ecosystems.

Developing breakthrough solutions in so many different areas cannot be done alone. That is why we create them together with our technology & services business accelerators 3D Printing, Printed Electronics, Automation Solutions, NBD Nano and external partners in an open innovation approach: Our partners are leading experts from applied science institutes, research institutes, equipment companies, customers, suppliers and start-ups.

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DIGITALIZATION

Formulating better products at reduced time-to-market through automation & digitalization. 

Automation and digitalization speed up our processes, enabling us to formulate better products with reduced time-to-market. Accelerate your innovation with our automated labs and our digital end-to-end lab data platform connecting 61 innovation locations in 30 countries. Leverage our digital expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence ‏(AI), statistical DoE in formulation design and the power of modeling & simulation.

EXPLORE HOW

WE DRIVE INNOVATION

Our success stories highlight how we develop and drive ideas forward. Read more about the megatrends that inspire us and discover how we make a positive impact across industries and applications.

URBANI­ZATION

MOBILITY

CONNECTI­VITY

DIGITALI­ZATION

SUSTAIN­ABILITY

EXPLORE HOW

WE MAKE IT HAPPEN

Discover more about how we drive innovation and sustainability and explore even more success stories on the megatrends that inspire us.

MORE ABOUT

HENKEL ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Discover the brand portfolio of Henkel's Adhesive Technologies business 
and learn more about the industries we operate in.