Inside the Mix – Understanding additives in 3D printed concrete
3D printed concrete offers the potential for quick sustainable construction
This year, Lawrence Industries will be making our first appearance at Advanced Engineering on Stand X134 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Date: 29th - 30th October, 2025
Location: NEC, Birmingham, UK
Stand: X134
Key Industry: Composites, Thermoplastics and Thermosets
Key Products: 3M™ Glass Bubbles
Advanced Engineering is the place to be for the UK manufacturing industry. Spanning two halls at the NEC, all the biggest names in Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Biotech and Composites Engineering will be there sharing the latest innovations and progress in their field.
With our long-time partners, 3M, we will be there launching the newest innovation in Glass Bubbles, the perfect high-strength, low-weight additive for composites and polymers. Dr Friedrich Wolff from 3M will be joining our very own Dr Koen Nickmans and Dr Jennifer Hughes to provide his expertise on bubbles, how to use them and how to choose the right grade for your system. We will also have some demonstrations to show the benefits that can be achieved with bubbles.
Should you have any other polymer concerns, the team will also be able to talk you through the rest of our portfolio of additives for polymers, including speciality pigments, biosed additives, additives for reinforcement, conductivity and for improving recycled plastics.
It promises to be a really exciting show, and we hope you are able to join us there. Register for free here and come and see us at stand X134.
3D printed concrete offers the potential for quick sustainable construction
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