3D Printing for Consumer Goods

Lubrizol presents an innovative 3D printing approach that empowers individuals to personalize the design, shape, and features of various consumer goods. This bespoke customization enables consumers to obtain products tailored precisely to their individual needs and preferences. Companies can now cater to these needs by using this solution that contributes to a higher degree of freedom in refining designs before mass production, all within a significantly shorter timeframe compared to traditional manufacturing methods.

Utilizing ESTANE^® 3D TPU, Lubrizol facilitates the creation of diverse prototypes to evaluate and validate designs, functionality, and user experience across a wide array of applications. Our proficient team of engineers adeptly handles complex geometries, ensuring that no design is too intricate for our end-to-end solutions. Moreover, our printed parts seamlessly transition into final large volume production.

The latest generation of flexible polymers stands out for its durability, providing consumer goods that exhibit resilience over time without compromising on flexibility or strength. Additive manufacturing not only enables the efficient production of consumer goods but also mitigates large-scale inventory and storage costs, allowing for on-demand manufacturing and reducing waste.

Consumer Good Applications for Additive Manufacturing include:

• Bike saddles
• Shoes and grips
• Ski goggles
• VR goggles
• Protective helmets
• Electronics, e.g. drones
• Jewelry and accessories
• Fashion and apparel