Technology Transfer

Technology transfer services address the structured transfer of chemical know-how related to material synthesis and formulation, outside the scope of commercial 3D printing resins.

These services are focused on two-dimensional material systems, including resins for coatings, inks, paints and adhesives, and are delivered under appropriate contractual, confidentiality and compliance frameworks.

Technology transfer projects are designed to bridge the gap between laboratory-scale development and industrial implementation, ensuring that synthesis routes, formulations and processing methods are robust, reproducible and scalable.

Scope of technology transfer

3Dresyns provides technology transfer services covering:

Synthesis routes for solvent-based, water-based, UV-curable and EB-curable resin systems
Formulation strategies for inks, coatings, paints and functional layers
Adaptation of laboratory formulations to industrial raw materials and equipment
Stabilization of formulations for manufacturing, storage and application

These services do not involve proprietary 3D printing resin platforms and are independent from black-box additive manufacturing systems.

Synthesis and formulation expertise

Technology transfer projects may involve:

Design and optimization of polymerization routes
Selection and qualification of monomers, oligomers, binders and additives
Control of molecular weight, rheology, solids content and dispersion quality
Adjustment of curing, drying or crosslinking mechanisms

The objective is to ensure that formulations are chemically sound, processable and industrially viable.

Application domains

Technology transfer services are commonly applied to:

Printing inks for graphic arts and functional printing
Overprint varnishes and protective coatings
Water-based and solvent-based paints
UV, EB and hybrid curable coating systems
Adhesives and laminating systems

Projects may target performance, regulatory compliance, processing constraints or a combination of these factors.

Scale-up and industrial implementation

A core element of technology transfer is scale-up readiness.

3Dresyns supports customers in:

Transferring formulations from lab-scale to pilot and production volumes
Adapting synthesis and mixing processes to industrial equipment
Identifying critical process parameters and control points
Documenting reproducible manufacturing procedures

The goal is to ensure that formulations behave consistently beyond the laboratory environment.

Documentation and knowledge transfer

Technology transfer includes structured knowledge handover, such as:

Formulation guidelines and processing windows
Critical raw material specifications
Manufacturing and quality control recommendations
Troubleshooting guidance for production environments

This enables internal teams to operate independently after project completion.

Confidentiality and compliance

All technology transfer activities are conducted under:

Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
Defined intellectual property boundaries
Regulatory and safety awareness appropriate to the target market

Additional information on organizational structure, ethics and compliance is available in the About 3Dresyns and Quality & Compliance sections.

Who this service is for

Technology transfer services are typically used by:

Chemical manufacturers
Ink, coating and adhesive producers
Industrial R&D departments
Start-ups transitioning from development to manufacturing
Companies internalizing previously outsourced formulations

Engagements may range from targeted formulation transfer to long-term technical collaboration.

Final note

Successful technology transfer requires more than sharing a formulation recipe. It requires understanding chemistry, processing, raw material variability and industrial constraints.

3Dresyns provides technology transfer services focused on delivering formulations that work not only in the laboratory, but also in real manufacturing environments.