Germany Henkel Invests Tender

Henkel Adhesive Technologies strengthens its capabilities for innovative electronics solutions by investing in ioTech a UK-based start-up with an RD footprint in Israel. ioTech has developed a disruptive Continuous Laser Assisted Deposition C.L.A.D. technology that enables the further miniaturization of a variety of applications in the electronics industry. With the investment Henkel aims to drive synergies between its customer demands and its material solutions laser jetted with ioTechs disruptive technology.Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a leading materials supplier for the electronics assembly and semi-conductor packaging industries. The advanced formulations include a range of products that facilitate electrical interconnect provide structural integrity offer critical protection and transfer heat for reliable performance. Leading customers around the globe rely on Henkel technologies for consumer electronics such as smartphones for industrial applications ranging from cars to solar modules and medical applications as well as for infrastructural innovations such as 5G networks.We are scouting for novel and scalable technologies complementing our existing portfolio in adhesives sealants and functional coatings explains Paolo Bavaj Head of Corporate Venturing Adhesive Technologies. Electronics is among our core markets where we are supporting our broad customer base to strive with innovative solutions enabling higher performances new functionalities and improved efficiency. We are convinced that ioTechs technology will perfectly complement our existing materials portfolio drive the further miniaturization in the industry and provide value to our customers. We also aim in collaboration with ioTech to unlock further opportunities for innovative mass-manufacturing applications across Henkels large customer base. Founded in 2016 ioTech has developed an extremely fast precise and unique non-contact deposition technology for almost any material as an open system. The nozzle-free laser jetting system enables high-resolution printing for up to six different materials at the same time including polymers metals ceramics and bio-based materials. The speed and capacity of the technology allow for mass-manufacturing applications such as semi-conductor packaging and printed circuit boards manufacturing and assembly. Being an additive manufacturing technology it creates an eco-friendly alternative to many traditional electronic manufacturing methods.ioTech is thrilled to get Henkels vote of confidence says Herv Javice ioTech co-founder CEO. Together with Henkel we have identified multiple applications in electronics manufacturing where ioTechs system will enable new product developments and add significant value in terms of design flexibility and throughput. We highly appreciate Henkels active support in introducing our cutting-edge technology successfully to key accounts. We view Henkels investment in ioTech as a technology and commercial validation of our mission. We look forward to a successful and fruitful collaboration.