Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries Unite to Showcase Next-Gen Medical Wearables with Printed Electronics at MEDICA

Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries Unite to Showcase Next-Gen Medical Wearables with Printed Electronics at MEDICA

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries have joined forces to drive innovation in healthcare wearables through advanced printed electronics. This partnership, showcased at MEDICA, will present a new ECG patch for continuous monitoring, leveraging Henkel’s inks, Covestro’s TPU substrates, and Quad Industries’ expertise in manufacturing.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 9-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries have announced a strategic partnership in printed electronics to advance healthcare applications through innovative medical wearables. This collaboration, set to be showcased at the MEDICA trade show in Düsseldorf from November 11-14, combines Henkel’s expertise in functional inks, Covestro’s high-performance TPU substrates, and Quad Industries’ capabilities in designing and manufacturing printed electronics. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the development of stretchable, wearable healthcare devices, such as a new ECG patch designed for continuous heart monitoring.

Henkel, with its Loctite line of conductive, resistive, and dielectric inks, will highlight its extensive portfolio and partnerships that support innovation in medical wearables, diagnostics, and hygiene applications. Covestro, known for its Platilon® TPU films, contributes skin-friendly, soft, and breathable substrates optimized for printed electronics. Quad Industries, a leader in integrating printed electronics for healthcare and other sectors, brings manufacturing expertise to transform these advanced materials into functional wearable devices.

Attendees at MEDICA can explore these advancements at Henkel’s booth, where the ECG patch demonstrator will be on display, exemplifying the potential of printed electronics in healthcare. Representatives will be available to discuss the benefits of these collaborative solutions for faster innovation cycles and improved time-to-market for medical wearables.

Media Contact:

Sebastian Hinz
Adhesive Technologies
Media Relations
+49-211-797-8594
press@henkel.com

SOURCE: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

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