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USA: Research Collaboration Lanxess and University of Massachusetts Amherst Extend Scope of Cooperation

Editor: Alexander Stark

Lanxess’ Urethane Systems business unit (URE) decided to prolong and extend its collaboration with the Center for U-Mass/Industry Research on Polymers (Cumirp) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA.

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The collaboration of Lanxess Urethane Systems business unit with the Center for U-Mass/Industry Research on Polymers (Cumirp) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA, focuses on additive manufacturing technology innovation and next-generation 3D printing formulations.
The collaboration of Lanxess Urethane Systems business unit with the Center for U-Mass/Industry Research on Polymers (Cumirp) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA, focuses on additive manufacturing technology innovation and next-generation 3D printing formulations.
(Source: Lanxess)

Cologne/Germany — From October 2018 onwards URE will additionally participate in Research Cluster M on Mechanics & Advanced Manufacturing of Polymers and Composites.

One of the cluster research areas is additive manufacturing technology innovation and next-generation 3D printing formulations. The focus in these efforts is to generate resins that have superior interfacial strength and enhanced sintering or reaction kinetics. Additive manufacturing is in the strategic focus of the company's Urethane Systems.

The Cumirp Cluster M mainly works on understanding structure-process-property relationships of next-generation materials together with the development of new process methods or additives that simultaneously improve processability, and engineering properties. In the last few years the cluster has focused on applying this know-how to development of novel materials for additive manufacturing.

By joining this cluster, URE will have access to the most recent technological developments in the field of 3D printing and additive manufacturing as well as to unique testing equipment targeted to screen materials for additive manufacturing and be part of a broader industrial community in this field, Dr. Polina Ware, head of Global Research and Development at URE pointed out.

The speciality chemicals company expects cost savings from the collaboration through sophisticated, highly efficient solutions as well as benefits in business competition by using progressive technologies and the recruiting of qualified specialists. Furthermore, access to other companies who could be potential partners and/or customers will be provided.

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