Henkel's 3D printing team began the journey towards ISO 13485 certification early in 2020. At that time global supply chains for medical supplies including COVID test swabs were highly constrained. Working with a consortium of OEM 3D printer manufacturers and others, Henkel helped develop a 3D printing process. Like most other medical devices, consistency and product safety were key factors.
Henkel's team leveraged many resources to reach certification. Technology played an important role. Henkel's quality management system (QMS) is used to provide design, process and production controls. Albert, Henkel's proprietary intelligence engine, provides data generation and batch level traceability for all components, from raw materials to finished parts.
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"Henkel took the step to obtain the ISO 13485 certification to assure our customers that our products are designed and manufactured to a high standard, reducing the risks associated with launching a product in the healthcare market," added Clemons.
With the ISO 13485 certification, Henkel is well positioned to support medical device manufacturers. Customers in that industry can benefit from additive manufacturing and have peace of mind knowing Loctite's portfolio of products and validated workflows are designed, developed and manufactured with quality in mind.
About Henkel
Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market – across all industry segments worldwide. In its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. In 2020, Henkel reported sales of more than 19 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of about 2.6 billion euros. Henkel employs about 53,000 people globally – a passionate and highly diverse team, united by a strong company culture and shared values. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international indices and rankings. Henkel's preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. For more information, please visit www.henkel.com.
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