Abstract: A 2-step processing method to form a partly cross-linked polyurethane (PU) comprising foam having densities below 600 kg/m3, preferably in the range 20-300 kg/m3, said method comprising: A first processing which comprises at least following steps: a) providing a reactive mixture comprising an isocyanate composition comprising at least one isocyanate compound, an isocyanate-reactive composition comprising at least one isocyanate reactive compound, a crosslinking agent and a blowing agent composition comprising at least a heat activatable blowing agent which is heat activatable to achieve blowing at an activation temperature Tactivate, and b) allowing the reactive mixture to polymerize, optionally using a shape or mold, at a process temperature Tprocess wherein Tprocess<Tactivate and Tprocess<Tmelt to form a polyurethane comprising material having a melting temperature Tmelt and which is solid at room temperature, and then A second processing which comprises at least following steps: c) placing the pol

Abstract: A reactive foam formulation and method for forming a polyurethane-polyurea comprising water blown foam having an apparent density in the range 30-700 kg/m3 measured according to ISO 845 and having a tensile strength (measured according to DIN 53504) over apparent density ratio of at least 10 kPa·m 3/kg. Furthermore, foams having elastomeric behaviour and significant improved mechanical properties such as tensile strength and ball rebound are disclosed. These foams are very suitable for use in footwear and automotive and more in particular in applications aiming for consumer comfort.

Abstract: A polyurethane-polyurea comprising water blown foam having an apparent density in the range 30-700 kg/m3 measured according to ISO 845 and having a tensile strength (measured according to DIN 53504) over apparent density ratio of at least 10 kPa·m3/kg. These foams are very suitable for use in footwear and automotive and more in particular in applications aiming for consumer comfort.

Abstract: A cross-linkable powder for use in a selective laser sintering (SLS) process for additive manufacturing is disclosed as well as a novel manufacturing process to form a 3D object using said cross-linkable powder. The manufacturing process makes it possible to create interlayer covalent bondings between deposited layers of cross-linkable powder such that 3D printed objects are achieved having improved mechanical strength, less object deformation and/or no warping.

Abstract: A liquid curable polyurethane based resin comprising a) polyurethane compounds which are functionalized with reactive ethylenically unsaturated moieties, b) at least one reactive diluent compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated functional group and c) at least one photo-initiator for making polymerized/cured polyurethane based materials having elongation at break values of >100%, preferably >125%, most preferably >150% and a tensile strength of >5 MPa, more preferably >7 MPa, most preferably >10 MPa (both measured according to DIN 53504 S2).

Abstract: A cross-linkable powder for use in a selective laser sintering (SLS) process for additive manufacturing is disclosed as well as a novel manufacturing process to form a 3D object using said cross-linkable powder. The manufacturing process makes it possible to create interlayer covalent bondings between deposited layers of cross-linkable powder such that 3D printed objects are achieved having improved mechanical strength, less object deformation and/or no warping.