3D-ADD AA1 Adhesive Additive for adhesion on difficult surfaces

Product description

3D-ADD AA1 is a hydrophilic adhesion-promoting additive designed for use in photopolymer resin systems for SLA, DLP and LCD 3D printing technologies.

The material is formulated to enhance adhesion on challenging substrates such as metals, glass and engineering plastics, improving first-layer bonding and reducing print failures related to poor surface interaction.

This low-viscosity additive enables easy incorporation into existing resin systems without significantly altering flow behavior or processing conditions.

Application framework

Designed for incorporation into vat photopolymerization systems (SLA, DLP and LCD) in professional and industrial environments requiring improved adhesion to build platforms and functional substrates.

Typical applications

• Improved adhesion on metal and glass build platforms
• Printing on difficult or low-reactivity surfaces
• General-purpose adhesion enhancement in standard 3D resins
• Process stabilization in challenging printing conditions

Measured physical properties

• Form: clear liquid additive
• Viscosity: <10 cps (very low viscosity)
• Appearance: transparent liquid

Formulation guidelines

• Recommended loading: 1–2 wt%
• Add directly to the base resin and mix thoroughly
• Suitable for most commercial SLA, DLP and LCD resin systems

Functional performance characteristics

• Promotes strong adhesion to metals, glass and plastics
• Improves wetting and interfacial interaction
• Reduces delamination and first-layer failure
• Maintains rigid, non-flexible material behavior

Processing and handling performance

• Compatible with SLA, DLP and LCD printing technologies
• Very low viscosity for easy blending and homogeneous dispersion
• Does not significantly alter standard printing workflows
• Suitable for use in open and material-adaptable systems

Chemical and safety characteristics

• Organo-tin free formulation
• Hydrophilic functional additive
• Corrosive liquid — handle according to safety guidelines

Testing & processing disclaimer

Performance depends on base resin composition, printer type, exposure conditions and surface characteristics. Adhesion improvement must be validated under the specific printing conditions and substrates used.

Disclaimer

This product is supplied as a formulation additive for professional use in photopolymer engineering and additive manufacturing workflows. It is not a standalone printable material. Final performance and suitability must be validated by the user according to the intended application.

Document reference: TDS-3DADD-AA1-EN | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: March 2026