Tech-driven Business Models

From electromobility and 3D printing to the industrial internet of things (IIoT): Our technology-driven solutions and processes make us leaders in the markets of today and help us to shape the markets of tomorrow.

At Henkel we strive for the best technological solutions to develop innovative products and services for consumers, industry clients, and partners. We use digitalization to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes, production, and services. In this context, our applications take an active role in key areas of the digital revolution:

SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY

As industry and application experts in the manufacturing sector, we leverage our expertise worldwide to work together with industry clients and partners to develop future technologies. Read more about our technologies and innovations that drive transformation across industries.

NEXT-GENERATION INSTANT ADHESIVES
For medical device applications

As a leading manufacturer of advanced adhesive solutions for the medical industry, our portfolio offers an array of products formulated address the need for safe and effective medical device assemblies. For example, our next-generation cyanoacrylates-based instant adhesives Loctite 4011S and Loctite 4061S are formulated without CMR ‏(Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reproductively hazardous) and offer increased strength during and after heat cycling.

Sensor Inkxperience kit, ideation, prototyping and proof of concept engineering

SENSOR INKEPERIENCE KIT
For ideation, prototyping and proof of concept engineering

As a global leader in material technologies, we offer a broad portfolio of functional inks that allow to print functional electronics circuits on foil, creating flexible circuitry for various applications, including IOT sensors. IOT engineers can explore the possibilities offered by printed electronics thanks to our innovative Henkel Qhesive Solutions Sensor INKxperience Kit, which offers four different printed technologies that are pre-configured with hardware and software for prototyping and ideation.

expert in pad printing solutions for antenna technologies

PAD PRINTING ANTENNA TECHNOLOGIES
3D printing for smart surfaces

As industry-leading suppliers of printed electronics and material services, we address customer demands. Our highly conductive ink can be pad printed directly onto a 3D surface, responding to demands for further miniaturization and increasing functionalities, offering potentials in a variety of applications, like smart watches, semiconductor or automotive electronics.

woman applying a medical wearable medical device

MEDICAL WEARABLES
Innovation meets prevention and changes the healthcare industry.

The mission of wearable medical devices is to support the treatment of diseases and to improve the quality of life, especially for people with chronic diseases. Henkel Adhesive Technologies supports that mission by offering innovative solutions for almost every step in the medical device manufacturing process – from product assembly to skin-compatibility, to 3D printed parts and electronics.

SOLUTIONS FOR
PRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS

Henkel is using the digital technologies characteristic of Industry 4.0 to optimize processes. Thousands of sensors in multiple factories capture real-time information on sustainability, efficiency, quality, and safety, enabling cloud-based analysis for diagnostics, predictions, and optimization measures. Furthermore, the digitalization of our supply chain logistics helps to raise service levels, ensure better utilization of production facilities, improve material flows, and reduce our ecological footprint. Explore our contribution to transforming and optimizing production and logistics through innovative technologies.

Henkel has launched two novel additional solutions in its IIoT Loctite Pulse portfolio.

LOCTITE PULSE
For cutting edge digital MRO solutions

LOCTITE Pulse is redefining industrial reliability. From cutting-edge monitoring technology to trusted solutions for both static and rotating equipment, our Industrial Internet of Things Solutions are designed to help our customers stay ahead of plant failures, reduce downtime, and improve safety as well as sustainability. LOCTITE Pulse provides a plug-and-play, easy to implement solution that allows to monitor a wide range of critical equipment from a single, intuitive app.

An employee operating a production machine in the Henkel plant in Kruševac, Serbia

DIGITAL TWINS
Digital twins are paving the way for the factory of the future

A further essential building block for our transformation towards Industry 4.0 comes in the shape of Digital Twins. These are digital copies of many Henkel production sites. Sensors on the equipment in these factories capture key parameters, creating data points that can be used to further optimize processes and identify potential damage or faults at an early stage. We have already received several awards from the World Economic Forum for our digitalization activities in production, emphasizing us as pioneer for Industry 4.0.

DIGITAL BACKBONE
How digital tools and platforms are boosting quality, efficiency and sustainability

A key element of the digitalization of our global production network is the Digital Backbone – a cloud-based data platform that links many of our factories around the world in real time. The technology enables us to benchmark each site and provides valuable information on how we can increase quality and efficiency. We can also use the Digital Backbone system to help us achieve our sustainability goals, measuring energy and utilities consumption of each site in real time.

Tech-driven Business Models

SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY

NEXT-GENERATION INSTANT ADHESIVES
For medical device applications

SENSOR INKEPERIENCE KIT
For ideation, prototyping and proof of concept engineering

PAD PRINTING ANTENNA TECHNOLOGIES
3D printing for smart surfaces

MEDICAL WEARABLES
Innovation meets prevention and changes the healthcare industry.

SOLUTIONS FOR
PRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS

LOCTITE PULSE
For cutting edge digital MRO solutions

DIGITAL TWINS
Digital twins are paving the way for the factory of the future

DIGITAL BACKBONE
How digital tools and platforms are boosting quality, efficiency and sustainability

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Tech-driven Business Models

SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRY

NEXT-GENERATION INSTANT ADHESIVESFor medical device applications

SENSOR INKEPERIENCE KITFor ideation, prototyping and proof of concept engineering

PAD PRINTING ANTENNA TECHNOLOGIES3D printing for smart surfaces

MEDICAL WEARABLESInnovation meets prevention and changes the healthcare industry.

SOLUTIONS FORPRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS

LOCTITE PULSEFor cutting edge digital MRO solutions

DIGITAL TWINSDigital twins are paving the way for the factory of the future

DIGITAL BACKBONEHow digital tools and platforms are boosting quality, efficiency and sustainability

NEXT-GENERATION INSTANT ADHESIVES
For medical device applications

SENSOR INKEPERIENCE KIT
For ideation, prototyping and proof of concept engineering

PAD PRINTING ANTENNA TECHNOLOGIES
3D printing for smart surfaces

MEDICAL WEARABLES
Innovation meets prevention and changes the healthcare industry.

SOLUTIONS FOR
PRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS

LOCTITE PULSE
For cutting edge digital MRO solutions

DIGITAL TWINS
Digital twins are paving the way for the factory of the future

DIGITAL BACKBONE
How digital tools and platforms are boosting quality, efficiency and sustainability