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Henkel and Linxens today have announced a collaboration to drive the integration of advanced technologies for medical wearables based on printed electronics. As part of the collaboration the companies have developed a proof of concept to integrate self-regulating heating elements into medical wearable devices which significantly enhance the wear comfort for patients. The partners aim to launch this innovative proof of concept in the healthcare market and will showcase demonstrations at the upcoming MEDICA trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 11-14 at the Henkel booth ‏(C59) in hall 13.

Henkel, Covestro and Quad Industries today have announced a partnership in the field of printed electronics. By joining forces and combining their different areas of expertise the companies aim to accelerate customer developments for advanced medical wearables and to further drive the adoption of innovative printed electronics solutions especially for stretchable materials in healthcare applications. The partners will demonstrate their capabilities and showcase demonstrators at the upcoming MEDICA trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 11-14 at the Henkel booth ‏(C59) in hall 13.

In line with its ambitions for sustainability within its agenda for purposeful growth, Henkel has defined a net-zero roadmap, substantially extending its targets for emissions reduction along the value chain. To achieve net-zero, the company has set the following targets: