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Synthene

MaterialsPont-Sainte-Maxence, FranceFounded 1958· One of 970 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

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