SYNNEX Corporation and Lubrizol Announce Partnership

SYNNEX Corporation, a leading business process services company, has entered into an agreement with Lubrizol. Under this agreement, SYNNEX Corporation will distribute innovative powder thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) suitable for 3D printing for skin contact end-use applications of Lubrizol. ESTANE® 3D TPU M95A, manufactured by Lubrizol, passed skin sensitivity and cytotoxicity tests according to ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10, making it a valuable material solution for product designers exploring 3D printing capabilities in skin contact applications. The material is the only TPU approved for use in the HP Jet Fusion 4200 series 3D printing solution. SYNNEX is the sole distributor of HP's 3D product series in the United States and Canada. ESTANE® 3D TPU M95A TPU can be used in personal protective equipment applications in the healthcare sector. Skin contact capability also provides benefits for applications in footwear, wearable electronics, prosthetics and orthotic devices. David Dennis, Vice President of Product Management at SYNNEX Corporation, stated: "When ESTANE® 3D TPU M95A TPU's versatility, durability and barrier properties are combined with HP's leading 3D printing technology, it provides exceptional value in these critical applications." David Pascual, Marketing Manager for Lubrizol in the 3D printing field, said: "ESTANE® 3D TPU M95A TPU will benefit product designers developing skin contact applications, including personal protective equipment." Marc Mariano, AMS 3D Product Manager at HP, said HP is pleased to collaborate with SYNNEX and Lubrizol on this solution. Mariano stated: "We believe in the benefits of thermoplastic polyurethane for creating innovative and lightweight parts. Our partnership helps this be realized by our customers around the world."