Synthene
Formulates high-performance polyurethane and vacuum casting resins for industrial rapid prototyping and 3D printing applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Pavel Sehnal
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Plastisols; Polyurethanes; Vacuum casting resins; 2-component castable PU resins for 3D printing; Industrial detergents; Lightweight earthworks materials
Technological Advantage
Operates an independent R&D lab for custom formulations; maintains a global distribution network ensuring REACH compliance and high-performance material standards.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers mechanically resistant and REACH-compliant PU resins for prototyping, enabling high-durability parts with specialized properties like wear resistance and transparency.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on high-performance, REACH-compliant 2-component castable PU resins specifically adapted for 3D printing and vacuum casting.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors requiring high-performance synthetic materials.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Construction; Medical; Aerospace; Prototyping
Competitors
Sika Advanced Resins (Axson); Huntsman Advanced Materials; Henkel (Loctite 3D)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual revenue estimated at €12.5M (2022); maintains a workforce of approximately 45 employees; expanded from traditional vacuum casting into dedicated 3D printing resin lines (DLP/LCD) in 2023.
Major Milestones
1958: Founded with plastisol PVC activity; 1970s: Acquired PU license and developed PU materials; Early 2000s: Specialized in rapid prototyping and vacuum casting resins; Ongoing: R&D for advanced PU and 3D printing resins
Notable Customers
Initial (Prodways Group); Poli-Design; Stellantis; Renault Group