Würth Additive Group, Raise3D, and Henkel's Establish Venture

During the Rapid + TCT additive manufacturing event, Würth Additive Group (WAG), an innovator in digital supply chain solutions and part of the global Würth Group in fasteners, maintenance repair organization, safety, and physical inventory solutions—announced a strategic partnership with Raise3D, a 3D printing hardware and consumables manufacturer, and Henkel, known for adhesives and Loctite additive resin materials. This collaboration is intended to signifies the start of a customer-focused mission to bring 3D printing to everyday applications.

Since Würth Additive announced Digital Inventory Services (DIS) at the AMUG Conference in March 2024, they have initiated a new era of inventory management solutions. Würth Additive, Raise3D, and Henkel Loctite's 3D Teams have synchronized their equipment, inventory platform, and materials, including Loctite's tested resins. This collaboration has resulted in tailored and simplified product applications for one of the first DIS beta-users, IMS Verbindungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, makers of fasteners crafted from plastic, metal, and spring steel.

This collaboration marks a shift from conventional 3D printing partnerships, enhancing standard additive manufacturing relationships among original equipment manufacturers, product innovators, industrial application engineers and 3D printing end users. Instead of limiting printing options, these three organizations work together to integrate additive manufacturing for customer applications.

Raise3D products will be sold through Würth channels and be directly integrated with Digital Inventory Services, utilizing Loctite's tested resins for automated workflows and quality control. This collaboration focuses on enhancing the end user's customer experience with productive 3D-printed parts in distributed manufacturing. Würth Additive Group, Raise3D, and Henkel are committed to continuously improving and meeting customer needs, and they plan to include more collaborators in the future.

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"Raise3D is not just a partner; they are a powerhouse of experience and expertise, prioritizing the end user's experience," says AJ Strandquist, CEO of Würth Additive Group. "Their printers, operating in an internal service bureau and producing hundreds of thousands of parts, demonstrate their understanding of bringing additive applications into production. Their experience has led to the development of some of the most advanced 3D systems on the market. Integrating our Digital Inventory Services (DIS) IoT Edge Device into their equipment and hardware systems opens up a world of possibilities, giving our customers complete control over their production. With Henkel strategically joining this miss as well, we can offer customers more choices with no loss in the ease of use for our automated workflows." 

Adds Edward Feng, CEO of Raise3D, "Würth Additive is the ideal partner as we look into future growth. Their DIS platform enhances the utility of our products and ensures they meet the application's needs. As a machine manufacturer and solutions provider, I'm well aware of the complexities of 3D printing. The good news is that we can simplify this complexity through a user-friendly experience and controlled workflows. Combining our core competencies, we prioritize putting the customer first and providing exceptional value to AM users." 

In a strategic move that signifies a major shift from traditional to digital supply chains, Sam Bail, director of Sales at Henkel Loctite, shared his perspective, "We are pleased to be a part of the DIS program with Würth Additive and Raise3D. Developing validated material workflows through this partnership ensures additively manufactured parts meet the customers' standards transitioning from digital to physical parts." 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.