Advanced silicone and polyurethane 3D printing solutions now available in the DACH region
Hamburg, March 2026 – Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, announces the start of a new cooperation with manufacturer of industrial 3D printers and global leader in elastomer 3D printing Lynxter in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with immediate effect. In Norway, the collaboration has already been successfully established since 2024.
With this partnership, Biesterfeld strengthens and expands its additive manufacturing activities in the DACH region, introducing a new class of industrial liquid elastomer 3D printing solutions to strategically important industries such as defence, medical technology, industrial tooling and rapid prototyping.
Innovative liquid elastomer 3D printing technology
At the center of the cooperation is the Lynxter S300X – LIQ21 | LIQ11, an industrial IDEX 3D printing platform designed for continuous, application-grade manufacturing in demanding environments. The S300X – LIQ21 | LIQ11 configuration enables the processing of real RTV2 and LSR silicones and polyurethane systems, setting new standards in precision and material performance.
The system offers:
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Printing of medical and industrial LSR and RTV2 silicones (5–40 ShA medical; 45–70 ShA industrial)
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Polyurethane processing 50–85 ShA for functional elastomeric prototypes
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High precision with layer thicknesses from 50 µm
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Water-soluble support materials enabling complex geometries
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Industrial build volume of approx. 300 × 250 × 200 mm
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Heated and filtered chamber, automatic calibration and high-precision IDEX dual extrusion for enhanced productivity
Applications range from medical models, soft robotics and customized cushioning solutions to masks, seals and industrial functional components. Comparable solutions for printing real RTV2 and LSR silicones in this industrial context are currently not available from other providers.
“The cooperation with Lynxter marks an important milestone in expanding our additive manufacturing portfolio with cutting-edge silicone and PU 3D printing technologies. By combining Lynxter’s unique platform with Biesterfeld’s materials expertise and market access, we strengthen our ability to deliver advanced, application-driven solutions to customers across highly regulated and innovation-focused industries,” says Dr. Johannes Martin, Market Manager Composites & Tooling at Biesterfeld.
Live demonstrations at upcoming industry events
Visitors can experience the Lynxter S300X live at:
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JEC World 2026, Paris (10–12 March 2026), Biesterfeld Booth 6M15
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AM Village, Albacete (16–20 March 2026)
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NCAM 2026, Stavanger (16–18 March 2026)
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About Biesterfeld SE
Biesterfeld SE is the holding company of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients. Founded in 1906 in Hamburg, Germany, today the group has more than 1100 employees across more than 50 locations in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa and generates an annual revenue of 1.29 billion EUR (FY 2024). The fully family-owned company focuses on specialized market know-how, application-based technical advice and services and offers comprehensive product portfolios across numerous industries in the business units Standard Polymers, Engineered Polymers, Performance Polymers, HealthCare, Consumer, Industrial and Rubber.
