“We are pleased to announce another milestone in ACEO®’s history with the launch of the Open Print Lab in Ann Arbor,” says Dr. Bernd Pachaly, Head of Project 3D Printing at WACKER SILICONES. “North America is one of the leading markets in additive manufacturing. Our new facility brings 3D printing with silicones much closer to potential customers in the region.” In 2017, WACKER set up its first ACEO®Open Print Lab in Burghausen. It helps customers understand how 3D printing with silicones matches their needs by offering first-hand experience.
WACKER introduced the world’s first 3D printing web shop in 2016, making ACEO®
technology and services available to customers worldwide. However, education about a pioneering technology such as ACEO® needs a local presence. “Our business partners in the region want to understand how their ideas and products can be brought to market with our support. WACKER’s Silicone R&D Center in Ann Arbor was designed to develop advanced and forward-looking solutions for silicones. With the new Open Print Lab we can significantly expand our local portfolio and contribute to the growing demand of the market,” says Ian Moore, Vice President WACKER SILICONES at Wacker Chemical Corporation in Adrian (MI).