Innovation from Thüringen: High-tech foam protects sensitive optics

A 3D-printable foam for protecting sensitive lenses – this development is being realized by kcd additive in Erfurt with ERDF funding. The company specializes in additives for plastics that specifically improve materials. The new foam provides a customized solution for the optical industry.

The material combines maximum protection with efficient manufacturing: thanks to 3D printing, it can be flexibly adapted to various lens shapes – a crucial advantage for manufacturers of high-quality optics. This ERDF-funded innovation demonstrates how Thuringian companies are advancing the plastics industry with new materials.