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1 MyCatalog October Düsseldorf, Germany International Trade Fair No. 1 for Plastics and Rubber Worldwide makes the difference

2 Personal guide for: Product category: 04 - Services for the plastics and rubber industrie Search Criteria: Company Figures Company Profile Contact Persons Exhibitors with address and hall location Hall map for each exhibitor News / Product News Product groups with descriptions and illustrations main_prod_no Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Postfach Düsseldorf Germany Tel. +49 (0)221 / Fax +49 (0)221 / Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 4

3 Contents 1 Exhibitors ADD-CHEM Germany GmbH AIMPLAS AISAPACK SA Applied Market Information Ltd Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Assocomaplast- Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Moulds Manufacturers Association AST Technology AVEP - FETRAPLAST AVEP - FETRAPLAST BARNET EUROPE W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG Bayern Innovativ GmbH BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG Bodycote Wärmebehandlung GmbH Chemir - EAG ChemSite Initiative China Economic News Service (CENS.com) (Taiwan Machinery Magazine) Comexi Group Compuplast International Inc CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie e.v Elastocon AB Euromap c/o VDMA European Bioplastics e.v Europlasma N.V GABLER Thermoform GmbH & Co. KG GABO QUALIMETER Testanlagen GmbH GAUDLITZ GmbH godding + dressler GmbH Herding GmbH Filtertechnik Herotron E-Beam Service GmbH HOS-Technik Vertriebs-und Produktions-GmbH ICIS Impact Solutions INCLUDIS Automation Systems Inc Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam Institut für Kunststofftechnik, Universität Stuttgart Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) in Industrie und Handwerk an der RWTH Aachen JB TECNICS SAS Kunststoff Information Verlagsgesellschaft mbh KUNSTSTOFF-PROFI Verlag GmbH & Co. KG Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig ggmbh Kunststoffverbund Brandenburg Berlin Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.v Listgrove Limited M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH Messe Düsseldorf Japan Ltd MF SOFTWARE Sales & Service Group GmbH MHG Maschinenfabrik Hombak GmbH MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc Minger Kunstofftechnik AG Norner AS Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil und Kunststoffe mbh - OMPG mbh Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG PCN Plastics Consultancy Network PlasticsEurope PLATTS PRM-Taiwan (Polaris Creative Corp.) Region Köln/Bonn e.v Ringier Trade Media Ltd Sayers Publishing Group Ltd. Plastics in Packaging Schneider Prototyping GmbH SHS plus GmbH SIGMA Engineering GmbH SKZ Das Kunststoff-Zentrum Special Coatings GmbH & Co. KG Sukano AG Sulzer Metaplas GmbH SWISSMEM Systech Instruments Ltd Technische Universität Dresden Institut für Leichtbau und Kunststofftechnik TecPart Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e. V Thüringisches Institut f. Textil- u. Kunststoff-Forschung e.v Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Lehrstuhl für Kunststofftechnik van Baal GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 6

4 1.76 Vollack GmbH & Co. KG WIPAG SÜD GmbH & Co. KG WVIB Wirtschaftsverband industrieller Unternehmen Baden e.v Zeppelin Systems GmbH ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH Fairground Map Hall Maps Hall EN Hall EN Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall 07a Hall Hall Hall Hall 08b Hall 08a Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Exhibitors ADD-CHEM Germany GmbH Address Hasselbachstr Langenselbold Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@add-chem.de Stand Hall 07.1, B55 (Page 284) Company News Neue ADD-Chem Vertretung für IRE / UK Die ADD-Chem Germany GmbH ist ab dem mit einer Vertretung in Großbritannien vertreten. Herr Dr. Sean Cockett wird den englischen Markt von Newcastle aus betreuen. Wir wünschen Ihm viel Erfolg bei seinem Wirken. ADD-CHEM Germany GmbH 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 8

5 Polyvinyl chloride plasticised (PVC-P) Polyvinyl chloride rigid (PVC-U) Reclaimed material Impact modifier Additives, other Ca/Zn-Stabilisers Chloroparaffins Epoxy plasticiser ADD-CHEM Germany GmbH Stabilizers Stearates Ultramarine pigments UV stabilizer Processing auxiliaries Waxes Plasticiser Calcium carbonate Science and consulting Flow auxiliaries Product Details ADD-CHEM Germany GmbH Lubricants Light stabilisers (s. UV stabilizers) Optical brighteners Phthalate plasticisers Foaming agents Foamstabilisers Impact modifiers Science and consulting Energy Management Energiemanagement Energy Management & Energy Controlling help your company to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs. We advise and assist you in building an effective energy controlling and in the introduction of energy management systems. First we analyze together with our partners of energy management qualitatively and quantitatively all forms of energy which are used by you. On this basis we create a plan with organizational, structural and technical measures targeted to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. In the next step we implement the measures that are matched to you in your company The target tracking and effectiveness of the measures are continuously monitored by a specially performance measure developed to your business key figure 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 10

6 system. All of our consulting activities are adjusted to the DIN ISO for energy management systems, so that the requirements for certification of your business are fulfilled. AIMPLAS Address C/ Gustave Eiffel, 4 - Valencia Parque Paterna / Valencia Spain Raw materials and formulation development Services and Products Raw materials and formulation development Development of customer-and application specific material formulations with high cost and power efficiency Free testing of the recipes for your products and production equipments Optimisation of existing material formulations in terms of performance, cost and quality of processing Selection of suitable raw materials for your technical and economic requirements Technisches Consulting Technisches Consulting Beratung und Projektleitung für neue Produktionseinheiten oder für die Erweiterung bestehender Produktionseinheiten der Mischerei, Extrusion. Des Recyclings und der Kaschinierung / Laminierung sowie der Betriebs- und Anlagentechnik. Analyse von Potentialen in Ihren technischen Prozesse, der Verfahrenstechnik und den Produktionsabläufen. Erstellung von Recyclingkonzepten mit hoher Wertschöpfung. Erstellung von technischen Konzepten unter Berücksichtigung Ihrer wirtschaftlichen und technischen Vorgaben zur Optimierung von Produktionseinheiten bezüglich Performance, Prozesssicherheit, Produktivität und Kosteneffizienz. Erstellung von organisatorischen und technischen Maßnahmenplänen zur Steigerung der Produktionseffizienz. Bewertung von Risiken im technischen Bereich im Rahmen eines Risikomanagements. Phone Fax Internet address info@aimplas.es Stand Hall 08a, C32-3 (Page 290) Company News AIMPLAS 06/28/2013 Development of a new generation of more ecological fire-resistant plastics Thanks to nanotechnology, the European project PHOENIX allows the substitution of fire-resistant halogenated additives for substances that are more respectful of human health and of the environment. The technology developed in the project makes it possible to reduce the presence of additives down to 15%, against the 30% or 60% currently needed to incorporate in the case of other non-halogenated additives. PHOENIX, a Collaborative project from the 7th Framework Programme, aims to develop a new generation of fire-resistant plastics refraining from the traditional halogenated additives. PHOENIX, with a 4 years duration and coordinated by AIMPLAS in Spain, is composed of 15 partners from 8 European countries. Currently, fire-resistant halogenated additives are used in a wide range of commercial items such as electrical and electronic equipment, low-voltage cables or electrical appliances. The elimination of such additives from the composition of these products is important because they are substances hazardous to public health and to the environment and, in fact, its use and recycling are addressed by several European directives such as WEEE and RoHS. The limitation with non-halogenated ad Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 12

7 ditives, currently used in the market as an alternative to the traditional ones, is that they are far less efficient. This means that polymers should contain between 30% and 60% of flame-retardant substances to achieve a better fire performance, while the halogenated polymers are efficient when containing only 15% of additives. However, by incorporating such high filler content in the polymer matrix, the processability and final product properties are significantly reduced whilst the cost of the parts is considerably increased. This severely limiting the range of applications and hindering non-halogenated flame retardant market introduction to replace dangerous halogenated flame retardants. Maximum efficiency thanks to nanotechnology PHOENIX aims to develop highly efficient flame-retardant non-halogenated additives that display an excellent fire performance while at the same time maintaining a low amount of additives in the final product (15%). For this, nanostructured materials will be developed based on the combination of different types of nanoparticles, among each other or in combination with biobased additives, so that each will provide functionality to the whole. Graphene, modified lignins, nanohydroxides and encapsulated phosphorus based flame retardants in hollow particles, will be combined and united by the self-assembling technology. All flame retarders will be produced with sustainable methods of production from the viewpoint of safety at work, consumer safety and environmental impact. Addiional information: The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/ ) under Grant Agreement nº products. Nowadays, this type of packaging is only manufactured with high density polyethylene due to the requirements of the manufacturing process and the characteristics of the product. From now, biodegradable materials can be used in these packages, preserving the properties of the product contained, and adding value from the environmental point of view. The bottles obtained in BIO P FARM, after use and under appropriate conditions, are decomposed into carbon dioxide, water, salts and biomass within 45 days and four months. Advantages also for packaging manufacturers But the project has not only been a success in extending biodegradable materials to new applications. BIO P FARM has also been a major innovation in the adaptation of the production process. The new packaging is not only easily processable in conventional equipment, but also the production process has been made even saving costs due to lower energy consumption. This is an important aspect in order to introduce this product into the market. Nowadays there are 1,300 blowing industry companies in Europe and the biodegradable packaging demand is expected to rise up to two million tonnes on the horizon The P BIO FARM project has been funded by the CDTI and cofinanced by FEDER and had a duration of 24 months. 09/19/2013 First biodegradable bottle for drugstore and healthcare products The new packaging, with capacity between 150 and 500 ml, preserves the properties of creams, gels, shampoos or mouthwash, and after use (within 45 days and four months) is decomposed into water, carbon dioxide, salts and biomass. The first biodegradable bottle for drugstore and healthcare products has been successfully developed through BIO P FARM project. The Spanish companies ALMUPLAS, Talleres Rubla and Talleres Pena and AIMPLAS as technological partner, have developed a new biodegradable packaging with capacity between 150 and 500 ml intended to contain drugstore and pharmacy products such as gels, shampoos, creams and mouthwashes. The project has achieved for the first time a biodegradable packaging for drugstore and healthcare products, although according to researchers who have worked on the project could also be used in the food industry and some cleaning Bioplastics, Renewable based Electrically conductive plastics Parts from high performance thermoplastics Compounds/Recyclates Science and consulting AIMPLAS 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 14

8 AISAPACK SA Address Rue de la Praise Vouvry Switzerland Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 04, A35 (Page 274) Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Aisacan AISAPACK SA AISAPACK SA Aisacan is an innovative panel-less hot fill, re-closable and aesthetically pleasing beverage container. It is constructed of a special patented high-barrier «hot fill laminate» body affixed to a moulded neck, cap and base. Aisacan is ideal for all types of on-the-go beverages. Visually appealing, flexible, shatterproof and conveniently re-closable, Aisacan has an ergonomic feel that can really differentiate your product. Bacomex Developed by Aisapack; Bacomex, a multi-layer compression moulded barrier process has many potential applications. Our long term vision for this high barrier technology is to replace glass and metal packaging with multilayer high barrier thin wall plastic packaging in the food and OTC pharmaceutical sectors. Value added and modern consumer products, which require enhanced barrier protection will benefit from this breakthrough technology. There may also be specific technical part requirements including hollow moulded parts where a multi-layer structure is desired. Have a product which needs barrier? Ask us how Bacomex cost effective barrier process can help safe guard your products quality today. Barrier characterization Characterizing and quantifying permeation and migration in packaging Product and Package interaction are essential elements in the development process of all types of products packaged today. At Aisapack we have developed in house tools and methodologies to measure and characterize the critical permeation of various aromatic compounds from the product through the package structure. This mass transfer phenomenon many times causes product degradation resulting in flavor and vitamin loss. As a secondary offering Aisapack can also quantify flavor scalping, or absorption of organic compounds from the product into the package wall. Inspiration High-end, à la mode, elegant, simplistic, consumer friendly, lightweight, sexy and fun! The Inspiration packaging system is ideally situated for premium single serve wine and spirits. This hybrid package consists of a highly decorated aluminum or all plastic laminated film plus rigid moulded neck and bottom, upscale metal or plastic cap, and tamper evident shrink sleeve. This eco-friendly low carbon footprint alternative wine package is shatterproof. The Inspiration is perfectly adapted for on-trade venues where glass is not allowed such as: Sporting, festivals & leisure events Out-side terraces of pubs and clubs Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 16

9 R&D Machine Concept Development Aisapack SA is in the position to offer a comprehensive industrial machine concept from A to Z. We welcome mandates or partnerships involving innovative projects which fit our know-how and commercial interests. Potential projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Our services include the development of the industrial production process and related machine concept from pilot phase to industrial scale. Applied Market Information Ltd. Address AMI House, Stokes Croft BS1 3QP Bristol Great Britain / Northern Ireland Phone Fax Internet address mjw@amiplastics.com Stand Hall 07, C11 (Page 282) Trade directories Applied Market Information Ltd. Product Details Trade directories AMI Digital Magazines Welcome to AMI Digital Magazines Applied Market Information Ltd. AMI publishes digital magazines focused on specific areas of the plastics industry. They are distributed freeof-charge globally on the internet and via apps for tablet computers and smartphones. Click on the logos below to read the latest issues, take out a free subscription, download an app, or find out about our cost-effective advertisement packages Technical books Plastics Information Direct Welcome to Plastics Information Direct We publish technical books devoted to the science, technology and business of manufacturing plastics materials and products. We also sell plastics-related books selected from large and small publishers around the world. We believe that we offer the most comprehensive, up-to-date and competitively priced range of technical books devoted entirely to plastics, through this secure website and attendance at key industry events. Browse our well-organised range or contact us if you require recommendations or further information on a particular title. Check out our special offer section regularly for great savings on many titles Technical books Professional periodicals 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 18

10 Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Product Details Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Address Flat-10, Swawalambi C.H.S., Sector-4, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra India Science and consulting Message Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 12, C32-5 (Page 298) Company News 10/11/2013 THE OBJECTIVE COMMERCIALIZATION OF TECHNOLOGIES INNO- VATED BY ME IS THE MAIN OBJECTIVE HERE 10/11/2013 THE MOTIVE NOT THE PLASTICS ONLY THE PRINCIPAL AIM OF MY RESEARCHES AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOP- MENTS ARE TO REPOSE THE EARTH AND ENVI- RONMENT FROM SUCH IMPERATIVE POLLUTION CAUSED BY LAMINATED PACKAGING INDUSTRIAL WASTE! Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay With certain reputed as well as well skilled patent attorneys, based on Delhi, I have made an assessment over the physical value of my intellectual property right in India as well as the FTO, that is, the Freedom to Operate of the technology for the Indian 1st Patent alone. FTO Report for commercialization in India observed that, there are no patents blocking the technology and commercialization of the process covered by concern patent per se. The intractable concern Gordian Knot of laminated packaging waste management is solved by a bold singular struggle by the Individual Indian Inventor here itself e-contrario! With deep pain I have encountered a good amount of apathy to recycle the waste by keeping conventional management practices of disposal of materials to vendors despite my appeal for recycle under my patented process. I wonder how long should be enjoy the complacence by sweeping a giraffe under the carpet! I dream no Laminated Packaging Industrial Refuse should intervene the content of Earth & Environment and should go for respective recycle to earn additional revenue!! In my website I have used the picture of INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, a picture from NASA website. My objective is to give message that should we now use this station for dumpping of the laminated waste of packaging materials rather than progrees for further space researches for which exactly it is used. So... CURSUM PERFICIO! GAUDEAMUS IGITUR! PATENTED TECHNOLOGIES ON DE-LAMINATION AND RECYCLE Dealmination is possible now in a mechanized manner including the waste of Barcode TTR waste in both Roll forms and in fragments forms Science and consulting 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 20

11 Protected with international Patents De-lamination technologies are protected with international Patents Product Details Trade associations Assocomaplast- Italian Plastics and Rubber... ASSOCOMAPLAST Technologies of De-laminations TTR Barcode Recycle (Patent pending in India) Assocomaplast- Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Moulds Manufacturers Association Address Phone Fax Internet address Centro Direzionale Milanofiori, Palazzo Assago / MI Italy From ASSOCOMAPLAST s web site it is possible to get orientative information about the plastics and rubber machinery sector and news about the Association s activity, the MACPLAS magazine, the Center for training and technical assistance CESAP, the international exhibition PLAST etc.. In the members area - reserved to the 159 Effective and Associated Members and, partially, to 4 Collective ones that join ASSOCOMAPLAST through CON- FINDUSTRIA - detailed information and statistical data about 80 foreign markets, flash about request of machines and equipments, updating about the promotional and exhibiting sectoral activity are available. For any further information about and/or for ASSOCOMAPLAST s Secretariat, please dial AST Technology Address Sophienstr Herford Germany info@assocomaplast.org Phone Stand Hall 16, A56 (Page 304) Fax Trade associations Assocomaplast- Italian Plastics and Rubber... Internet address contact@ast-tech.de Stand Hall 01, E36 (Page 270) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 22

12 Company News 06/21/2013 AST Technology Releases OnDemand v New Reporting Capability Added for More Effective Mould Monitoring AST Technology Herford, Germany, and Oldham, UK AST Technology has completed development of OnDemand version and this updated version of the software, which works with AST s CVe Monitor System to provide comprehensive reports of a mould s activity, is available for download at: OnDemand version now provides the number of cycles, the activity percentage and the average cycle time run by a mould during the timeframe since the last report was generated. In other words, if a report of a mould s activity is run now, and another report needs to be generated 10 hours from now, that latest report will show how many parts were moulded, the cycle time and the activity percentage for the latest 10 hours of production. This new feature provides users with the ability to create reports that will show any issues encountered in mould production due to a cycle change, for example, or performance issues due to poor mould management during a particular shift. OnDemand v will conveniently install over the user s existing OnDemand software. It will not be necessary to re-enter passwords and previous data will not be impacted. For more information about AST Technology, its OnDemand software and the CVe Monitor System, please visit and visit the AST website at AST Technology is a PCIC Group Company. 10/10/2013 AST Technology Takes Mould Program Management Herford, Germany AST Technology, a PCIC Group Company specializing in comprehensive OEM support services, has advanced the capabilities of its Program Watch system to make knowing the status of any tooling program easier and more comprehensive than ever. First introduced by AST at NPE2012, Program Watch provides OEMs with tooling information and metrics to ensure that a program is hitting its intended targets. Subscribers to this unique service will now have a more developed dashboard to view, at a glance, the status of a program even if the tools being monitored are located at multiple plants, explains AST s System Monitoring Development Engineer Tom Knight. Additionally, one can now drill down to obtain data from any one tool or even from a particular plant where a mould is running. Program Watch incorporates the use of AST s CVe Monitor System in tandem with its Spec Implementation program and OnDemand software to seamlessly back up all data and reports generated by each supplier. This information is then compiled monthly by an AST engineer who s a monthly snapshot of the tools to the OEM. With the newly expanded capabilities, customers can easily access a complete, top-level report of any tooling program, Knight adds. This is especially advantageous when preparing for production meetings and will benefit companies with a multi-engineering forum. Program Watch keeps everyone on the same page with up-to-the-minute snapshots of their tooling programs. For more information about AST Technology, its products and services, visit AST Technology is a PCIC Group Company. 10/10/2013 Roehr Tool Corporation Expands in Europe, US Hudson, MA, USA Roehr Tool Corporation recently expanded its business footprint into Europe by welcoming a new Technical Sales Manager there. The Company also has a new General Manager. European Technical Sales Manager Carlos Saboga will be based out of Marinha Grande, Portugal, and will work both independently and with Roehr distributors to promote and build sales in the EU of the Company s full line of mould components including the Dove Tail Collapsible Core, Expandable Cavities, Minicores and more. Saboga joins the Roehr team after having worked since 1994 within the plastics industry, selling and supporting hot runner systems and components sales throughout Europe and Africa. He also managed the procurement and quality auditing of suppliers in Asia and participated at many exhibitions. He speaks fluent Spanish, English and French. Contact Carlos by ing him at Carlos.Saboga@roehrtool.com. Keith LaPorte recently joined Roehr as the Company s new General Manager. LaPorte s career has been focused entirely on the custom mould manufacturing industry and he has held several leadership positions. He is based out of Roehr s headquarters in Hudson, Massachusetts, where he directs a dynamic team of designers, engineers and machinists. Keith at Keith.LaPorte@roehrtool.com Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 24

13 In addition to welcoming Keith LaPorte, Roehr has brought other new team members on board in the past year. They include Application Engineers Larry McGee and Steve Salame, both of whom work at Roehr s headquarters in Massachusetts. Visit Roehr Tool Corporation online at to learn more about its products and services. About Roehr Tool Corporation: Since 1965, Roehr Tool Corporation has been manufacturing and selling the patented Collapsible Core, which is known by those who use the technology for reducing cycle times, simplifying mould designs, part design flexibility and space savings in that it eliminates bulky rack and gear systems and maximizes mould cavitation. The Company also manufactures Expandable Cavities and Minicores. Roehr is a business unit within the PCIC Group of companies. Visit Roehr online at and Science and consulting AVEP - FETRAPLAST Address Avda. Barón de Cárcer 38, 1-2ª Valencia Spain Phone Fax AST Technology 10/10/2013 New CVe Live Remote Monitoring System Internet address AST Technology, a PCIC Group Company specializing in comprehensive OEM support services, introduces the new CVe Live, a system giving users the ability to view mould activity in real time. Using a website interface, the CVe Monitor enables tool owners to view information such as cycle times, quantity of cycles, and maintenance for tools running around the globe. CVe Live provides users with the added ability to: See alerts if maintenance is due or overdue Generate real-time graphs and reports on the activity of a specific tool or group of tools View a comparison of the graphs and reports from specific tooling programs using the Program Watch module. These new features provide supply chain/logistics personnel with up-to-theminute information on the inventory levels in the supply chain. In addition, AST will soon make available an upgraded version of the CVe Monitor device that incorporates more new features including tamper evidence and maintenance countdowns, enabling more robust reporting within OnDemand, the system monitoring software. For more information about AST Technology, its products and services, visit cmonge@avep.es Stand Hall 08a, C32-1 (Page 290) Trade associations Product Details Trade associations Rel. Institucionales AVEP - FETRAPLAST AVEP - FETRAPLAST A.V.E.P está afiliada corporativamente a los Organismos e Instituciones que se relacionan a continuación. Mediante estas afiliaciones recibimos en nuestra Secretaría información periódica y suficiente de todas las gestiones realizadas ante los Poderes Públicos y Entidades Sindicales por los máximos organismos de la representación empresarial Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 26

14 A.V.E.P. está representada por miembros de la Junta de Gobierno en los Organismos e Instituciones siguientes: CÁMARA DE INDUSTRIA Comisión de Medio Ambiente e Industria Comisiones de Comercio Exterior y Relaciones Internacionales CEV.-CONFEDERACIÓN EMPRESARIAL VALENCIANA CEPYMEV.- CONFEDERACIÓN EMPRESAR- IAL DE LA PEQUEÑA Y MEDIANA EMPRESA VALENCIANA. FETRAPLAST.- FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE TRANSFORMADORES Y MANIPULADORES DE PLÁSTICO. AIMPLAS.- INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE INVESTIGACIÓN DE MATERIALES PLÁSTICOS. ITENE.- INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DEL EN- VASE, EMBALAJE Y TRANSPORTE. AVEP - FETRAPLAST Address Avda. Barón de Cárcer 38, 1-2ª Valencia Spain Phone Fax Internet address cmonge@avep.es Stand Hall 08a, C32-1 (Page 290) Secretaría información periódica y suficiente de todas las gestiones realizadas ante los Poderes Públicos y Entidades Sindicales por los máximos organismos de la representación empresarial. A.V.E.P. está representada por miembros de la Junta de Gobierno en los Organismos e Instituciones siguientes: CÁMARA DE INDUSTRIA Comisión de Medio Ambiente e Industria Comisiones de Comercio Exterior y Relaciones Internacionales CEV.-CONFEDERACIÓN EMPRESARIAL VALENCIANA CEPYMEV.- CONFEDERACIÓN EMPRESAR- IAL DE LA PEQUEÑA Y MEDIANA EMPRESA VALENCIANA. FETRAPLAST.- FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE TRANSFORMADORES Y MANIPULADORES DE PLÁSTICO. AIMPLAS.- INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE INVESTIGACIÓN DE MATERIALES PLÁSTICOS. ITENE.- INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DEL EN- VASE, EMBALAJE Y TRANSPORTE. BARNET EUROPE W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG Address Eisenbahnweg Aachen Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@barnet-europe.com Trade associations AVEP - FETRAPLAST Stand Hall 08a, H20 (Page 290) Product Details AVEP - FETRAPLAST Trade associations Rel. Institucionales A.V.E.P está afiliada corporativamente a los Organismos e Instituciones que se relacionan a continuación. Mediante estas afiliaciones recibimos en nuestra 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 28

15 Polyamide Polyesters Granulates Polyamide PA Polyamide PA Reclaimed material Subcontracting BARNET EUROPE W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG Bayern Innovativ GmbH Address Gewerbemuseumsplatz Nürnberg Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@bayern-innovativ.de Stand Hall 12, B49 (Page 298) Product Details BARNET EUROPE W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG Subcontracting CONTRACT MANUFACTURING & SERVICES Trade associations Product Details Bayern Innovativ GmbH Bayern Innovativ GmbH Each of Barnet s production processes is also offered as a contract manufacturing service. It is our aim to offer the best service and highest standards in order to meet our customers requirements. Our careful attention to every process detail, regular inspections and on time delivery allows us to offer you consistent reliable quality, quick deliveries and competitive pricing. Barnet is experienced in all offered processes and services, and the range is constantly changing and expanding to meet customer needs and requirements. Other services offered include Residue Management, Warehouse Management and Cops Cleaning. Please choose your area of interest from the list on the left for detailed information Trade associations Aufgaben Die Bayern Innovativ GmbH wurde 1995 von der Bayerischen Staatsregierung als Gesellschaft für Innovation und Wissenstransfer mit Sitz in Nürnberg gegründet. Aufgabe ist es, Innovationsimpulse in der mittelständischen Wirtschaft zu setzen. Über Branchen und Fachdisziplinen hinweg werden Technologiekooperationen mit der Wissenschaft, aber auch innerhalb der Wirtschaft initiiert um neue Aufträge, neue Geschäftsfelder und neue Märkte zu erschließen und um neue Produkte und Verfahren zu entwickeln. Darüber hinaus wird Wissen und Information aus Markt und Technologien akquiriert und aufbereitet und über Newsletter, E-Letter, Kongress-TV und klassische Kommunikationsschienen bereitgestellt. Konzipierung von Technologietransfer-Plattformen für Unternehmen, Hochschulen und außeruniversitäre Forschungseinrichtungen für die Präsentation von neuestem 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 30

16 Wissen und zur Initiierung neuer Kooperation für zukünftige Innovationsvorhaben Übernahme der fachlichen Trägerschaft für strategische Wissens- und Technologietransferprojekte wie landesweite Projektinitiativen und internationale Kongresse sowie der Geschäftsbesorgung für Foren mit eigener Rechtsform, wie z. B. das Forum MedTech Pharma e.v. Aufbau und kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung von Technologie und Branchen übergreifenden Kooperationsnetzwerken für an Wertschöpfungsketten beteiligte Partner zur schnellen und effizienten Realisierung von Innovationen Information zu EU-Förderprogrammen für Forschung und technologische Entwicklung; Unterstützung von Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft beim Transfer von Innovationen und Forschungsergebnissen auf europäischer Ebene > EU-Kooperationsbüro - Partner im Enterprise Europe Network Intensivierung des direkten Technologietransfers zwischen Hochschule und Wirtschaft; Projektmanagement für Kooperationen von Professoren mit Unternehmen; Weiterbildung, Beratung, Entwicklung > BayTech Die Bayern Innovativ GmbH ist eine Non-Profit-Organisation. Die jährlich zur Verfügung gestellten sowie die selbst generierten Finanzmittel werden effizient und möglichst vollständig in innovative Dienstleistungen umgesetzt. BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG Address Fritz-Kotz-Str Wiehl Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@bgs.eu Stand Hall 08a, D47 (Page 290) Subcontracting BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG Product Details Subcontracting BGS: your specialist for radiation crosslinking What we do, we do with energy Under this slogan, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG has been irradiating a wide range of products for more than 30 years now, as a service to industry. BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG By using the energy from beta or gamma rays, we improve the material properties of plastic parts (radiation crosslinking) and/or destroy any microorganisms that may be present on the product (radiation sterilization). Enhancing Polymer Properties by Radiation Crosslinking Radiation crosslinking gives mass-produced plastics and technical plastics the mechanical, thermal, tribological and chemical properties of high-performance plastics. The main polymers to undergo crosslinking are polyethylenes, polyamides and special thermoplastic elastomers. For all articles, irradiation always takes place independently, after the moulding process (e. g. injection/extrusion/blow moulding/rotational moulding) has been completed. Sectors that rely on BGS for radiation crosslinking include: Electrical industry (Fuse systems, housings, plugs, coilformers, MIDs, cables/wires, shrinkable products) Automotive industry (Components exposed to high temperatures and chemical influences, e.g. in engine compartments and exhaust systems) Heating/ plumbing (Underfloor heating pipes, pipes for drinking water supply, fittings) Other sectors (Mechanical engineering components, foils, semi-finished products, fibre-reinforced composites, packaging materials such as e.g. closures) Radiation sterilization: Medical products sector (Implants, wound management systems, dialysis systems, infusion products, catheters) Biotechnology sector (In vitro diagnostics, blood sampling systems, disposable syringes, cell culture vessels, bioreactors, pipettes, Petri dishes) Packaging materials (Closures, tubs, tubes, bottles, bagin-box systems, primary packaging materials for the pharmaceutical industry) Miscellaneous (Raw materials, foods, animal feeds, archives and much more) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 32

17 All processes are certified for compliance with ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO and EN ISO Bodycote Wärmebehandlung GmbH Rolls Nozzles Machine blades Address Holzener Str Menden Germany Phone Fax Subcontracting Product Details Subcontracting HIP supporting services Bodycote Wärmebehandlung GmbH Internet address Stand Hall 11, D75 (Page 296) Bodycote Wärmebehandlung GmbH Anticorrosive effect Parts for pumps Extruders, single screw type Extruders, twin screw type Other extruders Screws Barrels Bodycote offers global technical support for customers by providing HIP-related laboratory services and powder metallurgy near net shape (PM NNS) product design and development. Our in-house metallurgical laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art systems for powder characterisation, metallography and microscopy including density and porosity measurement, argon content, and SEM/EDS (scanning electron microscope/energy dispersive spectrometer) analysis. Some examples of laboratory services include: As cast versus post HIP microstructures to prove the benefits of HIP Documenting material behaviour at HIP bonded interfaces Argon analysis as a valuable quality control tool to assure the integrity of encapsulated HIP PM Bodycote s near net shape solutions are supported by our vast experience in designing complex and challenging products for the PM HIP process. Design engineers collaborate with the customer to cover all requirements and inputs and to maximize the benefits of this approach. We offer tailor-made solutions to create cost effective products, minimizing material usage, machining and welding. The PM HIP route enables our designers to offer solutions not possible with conventional manufacturing methods. Bodycote utilizes state-of-the-art computer modeling and software for simulation and analysis created exclusively for the HIP process. CAD creates 3D models illustrating the desired geometry to be delivered. The main focus is to add value by exploiting the unique attributes of the PM HIP technique, and close collaboration with the customer is critical Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 34

18 The follow-on design stage consists of creating manufacturing models. Virtual iterative trials are performed using finite element analysis (FEA) software run in a high-performance computer cluster, utilizing materials properties input and historical data from the real life PM HIP process. Manufacturing models and drawings are optimized to ensure product delivery as agreed to and in accordance with customer requirements. Our design engineers can demonstrate solutions that you may not know are possible! Bodycote can elevate your product design, economy and throughput to give you an edge on the competition. Chemir - EAG Address 2672 Metro Blvd Maryland Heights USA Phone Fax Internet address nbianchi@eaglabs.com Stand Hall 07.1, A55 (Page 284) Company News 08/15/2013 CHEMIR Presents IDES Plastic Industry Webinar Chemir - EAG June 2013, Maryland Heights, MO Join Christopher Andren, Technical Specialist of CHEMIR for a presentation of case studies and tips for analytical investigations of plastics and polymers. Entitled Material Identification and Failure Analysis Case Studies: Using an Analytical Lab to Troubleshoot and Rectify Problems, the webinar is archived IDES, go to Chris presents four case studies of investigations concerning polymer and plastic materials. By applying multiple analytical techniques, CHEMIR s scientists help resolve product failures, contamination issues, identification of unknown materials and extractable/leachable challenges. The presentation will detail examples of polymer problem solving and analysis, including data interpretation and conclusions. Information also includes when and why to involve a third party analytical lab. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. Christopher Andren specializes in polymer formulations, including their identification, characterization and quantification. He is CHEMIR s key specialist in plastics, polymers and packaging investigations. Christopher Andren began his career at AlliedSignal Research and Technology as a research and development chemist; and more recently served as a Staff Scientist in Research and Development at BASF Corporation, supervising a commercial development team in custom product formulations. About Chemir A Division of Evans Analytical Group Chemir provides scientific solutions with analytical services, product development and litigation support services. Since 1959 this independent laboratory has solved thousands of issues involving deformulation (reverse engineering), contaminant and impurity identification, failure analysis, analytical method development, product development, custom synthesis, patent, intellectual property, and other legal challenges for over 7000 clients. The scientific staff of 35, including 8 Ph.D. level chemists, uses state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and expert interpretations to assist such industries as polymers, plastics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, packaging, coatings, food and beverages, personal care products, consumer products, specialty chemicals, industrial products and more. For more information, visit 08/15/2013 CHEMIR Expands Polymer Characterization Capabilities July, 2013, Maryland Heights, MO - CHEMIR recently acquired new Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) instrumentation, as the company continues to expand their capabilities for problem solving of plastic and polymers. These techniques are applied to failure analysis, product comparisons, contamination issues and other investigations. DMA is a sensitive method used for measuring the physical characteristics of polymers and determining elastic recovery and stiffness, resistance to permanent deformation, polymer transitions, thermoset cure, end use properties and stress/strain response at programmed temperatures. CHEMIR applies DMA analysis to polymer films, sheets, composites, thermosets, foams, elastomers, adhesives, fibers and more. CHEMIR s new GPC allows for polymer molecular weight (MW) characteriza Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 36

19 tion at high and low temperatures on most polymer / solvent combinations. The instrument includes a powerful trio of detection systems - refractive index, viscometry and dual-angle light scattering. These detectors allow determination of a polymer s absolute molecular weights as well as details associated with polymer branching. We are excited to have these new tools for polymer characterization, says Christopher Andren, Technical Specialist of Chemir. This continues to expand our ability to help companies answer challenging questions regarding their polymeric materials. The purchase of these instruments is in line with the laboratory s 2013 growth plan, which includes a newly renovated synthesis laboratory, extensive building improvements, and additional scientific staff. 08/22/2013 CHEMIR Premieres at K Show August 2013, Maryland Heights, MO - CHEMIR is proud to be a first time exhibitor at the K Show, the International Trade Fair for Plastics, October in Dusseldorf Germany. As an independent laboratory, the company will be featuring its unique customized analytical testing services for solving difficult problems with plastic materials. CHEMIR is a division of Evans Analytical Group (EAG), a worldwide network of testing laboratories. Both CHEMIR and EAG scientists will be available to answer questions and describe examples of plastic problems solved in their analytical testing laboratories. Clients come to CHEMIR for a variety of reasons. Some are looking to deformulate, or reverse engineer a plastic or polymeric material in order to better understand a competitor s product. Others seek to identify a specific material in a product or identify a possible contaminant. Clients also call on CHEMIR to determine the root cause of plastic failure, in order to investigate changes in product chemistry that could be causing degradation, contamination or breakage. CHEMIR s scientists investigate these issues by using multiple methods on analysis, including spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis. CHEMIR also supports research and development, by characterizing materials, confirming product composition or assisting with material selection. Attendees of the upcoming K Show,, will have the opportunity to speak with the plastic testing experts from CHEMIR in Hall 7, Level 1, Booth A55. We re excited to be showcasing our services at the K Show for the first time says Aaron Cassely, Senior Director of CHEMIR, I invite attendees to visit our booth to discuss their analytical challenges. Preshow appointments may also be ar- ranged by visiting or by contacting Nick Bianchi at or nbianchi@eag.com. About CHEMIR A Division of Evans Analytical Group Chemir provides scientific solutions with analytical services, product development and litigation support services. Since 1959 this independent laboratory has solved thousands of issues involving deformulation (reverse engineering), contaminant and impurity identification, failure analysis, analytical method development, product development, custom synthesis, patent, intellectual property, and other legal challenges for over 7000 clients. The scientific staff of 35, including 8 Ph.D. level chemists, uses state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and expert interpretations to assist such industries as polymers, plastics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, packaging, coatings, food and beverages, personal care products, consumer products, specialty chemicals, industrial products and more. For more information, visit Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Laboratory Testing Services Chemir - EAG Chemir - EAG Chemir Analytical Services has been providing expert analytical support for the polymer industry for over 50 years. Our independent testing laboratory s investigative services are customized to offer chemical analysis, detailed materials characterization, contaminant identification, failure analysis, equivalency and extractable studies, competitive product analysis, reverse engineering, and litigation support. State-of-the-art instrumentation includes spectroscopy (FT-IR, NMR, EDS, ICP), chromatography (GC, LC, GPC, IC), spectrometry (MS), and thermal (TGA, DSC, m-dsc, TMA). Chemir s expert services provide proven value in many industries including medical device, pharmaceutical, packaging, food/beverage, consumer products, toys and industrial chemicals. Our facility is FDA Registered and ISO 9001:2008 certified Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 38

20 ChemSite Initiative Address Paul-Baumann-Str Marl Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@chemsite.de Stand Hall 06, D76 (Page 278) polypropylene, polyamide, PVC, poly-styrene, specialties and high performance polymers rapid and cost-efficient execution of investment projects scientific and innovative environment due to the close ties to universities and technology centers cooperation possibilities and innovative networking between companies as well as universities, research or technical centers highly trained and motivated employees China Economic News Service (CENS.com) (Taiwan Machinery Magazine) Address No. 369, Sec. 1, Datong Rd., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City Taiwan Phone ChemSite Initiative Fax Science and consulting Internet address Product Details ChemSite Initiative karicens@cens.com Science and consulting ChemSite ChemSite is a leading chemical and polymer cluster in Europe. The initiative is lo-cated in the Ruhr Region/Germany, close to the Dutch and Belgium border. ChemSite offers: access to a huge European consumer market for polymer products. Within a one day truck tour you can nearly reach 50 percent of the about 500 million EU inhabitants opportunities along the value chain, e.g. more than potential customers of the automotive, packaging, construction and logistic industry are in close vicinity excellent industrial sites for polymer production, polymer processing, recy-cling and R&D with more than 200 hectares (495 acres) of land available for investors tailor-made services and state of the art infrastructure with connections to the European transportation network by highway, rail, waterway and pipeline comprehensive materials flow system for polymer production and processing like ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, Stand Hall 12, F02 (Page 298) Company News China Economic News Service (CENS.com) (Taiwan... 02/20/2013 Taiwan Machinery &Plastic & Rubber Machinery Taiwan Machinery carries in-depth reports on the latest developments in machinery product lines in Taiwan, with detailed information on suppliers and their products. The product category includes machine tools, iron & steel, processing machines, industrial machinery and so on Trade directories China Economic News Service (CENS.com) (Taiwan Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 40

21 Comexi Group Address Phone Fax Internet address Avinguda Mas Pins, Poligon Riudellots de la Selva Spain comexi@comexigroup.com Stand Hall 04, B21 (Page 274) Slitter rewinders Comexi Group Printing equipment for plastic and rubber products Laminating plant Coating plant Handling devices Science and consulting Company News Comexi Group Compuplast International Inc. 07/30/2013 Comexi Group starts up the new Technology Centre Manel Xifra Boada Recently, the Technology Centre Manel Xifra Boada (CTec) was inaugurated. The CTec aims to become a benchmark in the flexible packaging sector as a key driver of knowledge. With an investment of 7 million, the CTec bases its activity on four main axes: training and academic activities, consultancy, innovation and the development of a 2.200m² industrial laboratory. 07/30/2013 Inauguration of the MasJoals Mechatronic Unit This new plant of Comexi Group, with a 1.350m² area, has been designed for the assembly of flexo printing systems machinery. The production of these standardized equipments will allow the company to provide a faster, more efficient and profitable service to the customer. The MasJoals Mechatronic Unit will have the capacity to produce 100 printing units per year. Address Svat. Cecha Zlin Czech Republic Phone Fax Internet address info@compuplast.com Stand Hall 13, A12 (Page 300) Company News 10/02/2013 New VEL(TM) 6.8 version introduction! Compuplast International Inc. COMPUPLAST, K-Show 2013 News 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 42

22 COMPUPLAST Virtual Extrusion Laboratory version 6.8 beta During the K2013 show COMPUPLAST will introduce version 6.8 (beta) of the popular Virtual Extrusion Laboratory Suite of CAE tools which should be available for customer testing in the first quarter of VEL 6.8 is a fully 64bit application! All modules included in VEL 6.8 will be 64bit with the ability to take advantage of more PC memory and solve larger projects much more efficiently. Also, each module was improved for NEW version! For more information you are welcome in our booth 13 A12! 03/29/2013 News for K VEL 6.7 In New 6.7 version of COMPUPLAST Virtual Extrusion Laboratory were done significant improvements which increase capability of the programs and also the comfort for the user. There was incorporated a full 3D Solution for some mixing elements in the Extruder module. Chill Roll and Multi-Layer modulse were converted to the new environment. This gives the programs many new features and provides a higher comfort for the user. The Spiral Die and Flat Spiral Die modules have a capability of full 3D Solution with a possibility to see results in very easily understable way or in full 3D mode (by new 3D Visualization option). The Cooling module contains new variable shrinkage indicating the tendency of the product for deformation or bending. Especially for the K 2013 the Profile Die program is converted into the new environment. This reduces the necessary number of clicks and generally makes the program operation easier Computer software services Science and consulting Compuplast International Inc. Product Details Computer software services Virtual Extrusion Laboratory COMPUPLAST products and services are being used by many of the world s leading plastics extrusion equipment manufacturers as a part of their daily design procedures. The software can be also used for troubleshooting, equipment evaluation and for finding proper process conditions. Compuplast International Inc. The COMPUPLAST VEL consists of several modules; each focused on a specific extrusion component. This makes each module much easier to learn and use. The modules can then be combined into packages that can be used to simulate the common extrusion processes: Sheet/Flat Product Extrusion Cast Film Extrusion Extrusion Coating Blown Film Extrusion Profile Extrusion Pipe Extrusion Cable Extrusion Extrusion Blow Molding Rubber TPE Extrusion Medical Applications We can provide to the customer information about whole process - from the Extruder, through the Extrusion Equipment (melt distribution systems, extrusion dies etc.) to the Cooling systems Science and consulting Consulting services, Seminars, In-house seminars COMPUPLAST provides also services - we can analyze behavior of your currently use equipment, suggest modifications based on the simulation results. By this it is possible to improve the quality of the product and optimize the process Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 44

23 We can also help you with desing of the new extrusion tools. CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) Address 8F-2, No. 32, Taiyuan St. 302 Chupei City Taiwan Phone Fax Internet address mail@moldex3d.com Stand Hall 13, A94 (Page 300) Company News CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) 06/19/2013 New Release of Moldex3D edesignsync Unveils Enhanced CAD-CAE Platform for PTC Creo Users Hsinchu, Taiwan Jun 10, 2013 CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), the globally leading provider of True 3D injection molding simulation solution, announces enhancements to the newest version of Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 for PTC Creo design software to deliver a fully integrated CAD/CAE solution comprising all-in-one seamless workflow going from design, to simulation and analysis all within a PTC Creo environment. The latest release of Moldex3D edesignsync for PTC Creo makes it easier for PTC Creo designers to directly evaluate the analysis result in a familiar CAD environment and get real-time manufacturability insights to optimize the part geometry. Expanding its professional plastic troubleshooting capabilities from injection molding simulation to design field, Moldex3D has been dedicated to developing a more accessible and easy-to-use injection molding solution. With Moldex3D edesignsync, designers can synchronize design changes to quickly and di- rectly evaluate the manufacturability in the familiar environment; more than 80% of potential molding issues can be predicted and addressed upfront. We consider the ability to solve critical molding issues in the early phase of design as one of the key factors for success in current global marketplace, said Venny Yang, President of Moldex3D. Moldex3D edesignsync for PTC Creo is developed to help designers solve design bottlenecks associated with plastics more efficiently and more cost-effectively. Building upon the capabilities from the previous releases while adding more innovations, Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 will upgrade the interface for a more seamless integration with PTC Creo and comprise more advising features. In the new release, users can complete the simulation workflows from component modeling to result, displaying in a single environment, reducing time and enhancing streamlined integration. Through the newly-added slicing and clipping functions, users can visualize analysis results in various dimensions and better realize the variations of injection molded plastics. Additionally, the advisers for cooling time, sink mark, L/t and gate location will guide users to perform early design optimization to avoid repeating the analysis workflow. Users will benefit from the new offerings that deliver better user experience and higher work efficiency. The new release of Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 for PTC Creo fully integrates CAE insights early into the design phase to maximize manufacturability and accelerate design process. The upgraded interface ensures a seamless design-analysis environment, significantly improving cross functional collaboration, said Michael Campbell, Executive Vice President, CAD segment, PTC. Press Contact Carolyhn Ren CoreTech System (Moldex3D) carolyhnren@moldex3d.com ext /26/2013 Moldex3D edesignsync Brings Better Work Experience and Efficiency for NX Users Hsinchu, Taiwan August 16, 2013 CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), the global leading provider of True 3D injection molding simulation solutions, has released the latest version of its NX-integrated design validation product, Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 for NX. In order to make the workflow easier for designers to quickly check the manufacturability of their designs, Moldex3D offers intuitive and easy-to-use all-in-one analysis tools built into the NX design environment. Since the first release of Moldex3D edesign- SYNC in 2008, the market demands for this professional design-to-simulation product have been constantly growing every year Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 46

24 The integration between design and simulation creates a high-performance design platform that allows designers the ability to examine, optimize and seamlessly create mold designs. It will enhance product quality and reduce costs through each phase of the design-to-manufacturing process, said Dr. Venny Yang, President of CoreTech System. Faced with growing competition in global plastic markets, many enterprises have been enforcing their ability to solve critical design bottlenecks and molding issues in the earliest phase of the product development cycle. Using Moldex3D edesignsync, 80% of potential molding issues can be predicted and addressed upfront. Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 improves product quality in form, fit and function, to better satisfy the users demands and lower manufacturing costs. In addition to expanding the solver capabilities on injection molding simulation and visualization, several significant enhancements have been made to the interface, product functionalities and a better user experience in Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0. Users can complete the simulation workflow from component modeling to result displaying in a single window, reducing time and enhancing streamlined integration between Moldex3D and NX. With the newly-added support for slicing and clipping functions, users can visualize analysis results in various directions and better realize quality variations of injection molded plastics. Also, the advisers for cooling time, sink mark, length-to-thickness (L/t) and gate location will guide users to perform early design optimization more efficiently. Users will benefit from the new offerings that deliver better work performance and efficiency. Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 for NX is now available. For pricing and more detailed product information, please contact your local resellers or Moldex3D sales team at mail@moldex3d.com. About Moldex3D CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed worldwide. Committed to provide the advanced technologies and solutions for industrial demands, CoreTech System has extended its worldwide sales and service network to provide local, immediate, and professional service. Nowadays, CoreTech System presents the innovation technology, which helps customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-tomarket, and maximize product return on investment (ROI). More information can be found at 02/06/2013 Moldex3D for Your Industry Moldex3D offers a suitable solution package for our customers. Customers can choose from a wide range of professional simulation tools for plastics injection molded parts which help users verify part and mold designs and predict potential blemishes. We offer various solution options including providing a basic quick check on filling analysis solely, automated mesh-generation technology, a full analysis from filling, packing, cooling, to warpage, and advanced simulation modules, such as MuCell Application, IC Encapsulation, Conformal Cooling, Optical Molding, just to name a few. Moldex3D is widely used in diverse industries, including automotive, electronics, medical devices, electro-optical, and consumer products. In addition, with the leading parallel computing technology, Moldex3D enhances computational performance significantly. The technology supports for both multiprocessor PC and PC cluster. By using a standard, quad-core processor, the analysis speed can accelerate up to 250%. Moldex3D cooperates with mainstream PLM suppliers for CAD/CAE integration, enabling users to synchronize design changes and evaluate manufacturability directly in their family design environments. Moldex3D also cooperates with structural analysis software suppliers to provide customers with a complete structure optimization solution. 10/02/2013 LMT Mercer Group Selects Moldex3D as a Solution Partner for Product Development Process Optimization September 26, 2013 CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., the True 3D injection molding CAE simulation solution innovator, Concept2Production, one of CoreTech System s Valued Added Reseller in U.S. market and LMT Mercer Group Inc., the largest manufacturer of vinyl fence, deck and railing accessories in the US and Canada, today announced that LMT has selected Moldex3D as a solution partner for their product development process optimization. LMT Mercer Group, headquartered in Lawrenceville NJ, operates manufacturing plants in New Jersey and Ohio. With several distribution centers around the US, LMT Mercer Group supplies the vinyl and wood composite fence and deck industry a broad range of products to meet the needs of a diverse and demanding customer base, and uses automatic high-cavitation tooling to sustain its competitive edge. It operates 33 state-of-the-art injection molding machines equipped with servo-robotics and nitrogen gas-assist capabilities. After a serious and conscientious apple to apple comparison of couple CAE simulation software, we found the user interface and workflow much easier to use in Moldex3D. What we need is simply providing the information needed step 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 48

25 by step. Most importantly, the result from Moldex3D was correspondent with the actual parts which gave us complete satisfaction and confidence to select Moldex3D as our exclusive solution partner for product development process optimization. said Bryan Heestand, Product Engineer of LMT. We are very pleased and excited to partner with LMT Mercer Group who is the industry leader in the manufacturing of vinyl vaps, accessories and kit products. said Prabhakar Vallury, Vice President of Moldex3D Northern America. Continually delivering innovative product with superior quality has been the main factor to achieve success in building material industry. Moldex3D with high accuracy and performance can not only help designers and manufacturers assure high product quality but also speed up the pace of innovation. I strongly believe that the diversity of our capabilities, the breadth of our experience and the depth of our professional support will empower LMT Mercer Group boost competitive advantage in no time. About Moldex3D CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd. has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed worldwide. Moldex3D presents the innovation technology, which helps customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-to-market, and maximize product ROI. For more information, please visit About Concept2Production, Inc. Concept2Production (C2P) is a company dedicated to providing manufacturing companies with a single resource for complete product development solutions. Our Engineering Consulting firm has become a VAR for multiple leading Engineering software companies. Being an application and design engineering specialist firm enables us to use the software we support daily. Our engineering capabilities include: Project Management (for 350 projects to date), Finite Element Analysis, Mold Simulation Analysis, Solid and Surface Modeling, Animation, Product Data Management, and Design. For more information, please visit About LMT Mercer Group, Inc. LMT Mercer Group, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of accessories for fence, deck and railing accessories in the industry with more than 1500 products. LMT also provides other industries with custom injection molding and distribution services. Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, they operate manufacturing plants and distribution facilities in New Jersey, Ohio, and Nevada. For more information, please visit 07/15/2013 Users of Moldex3D s FEA Interface with Abaqus Now Can Transfer the Complete Material Property Data to Abaqus for a More Precise Structural Analysis Hsinchu, Taiwan, July 11, 2013 CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), the true 3D CAE simulation solution innovator for plastic injection molding, announced today the release of an enhanced version of Moldex3D FEA Interface with Abaqus. Users of Moldex3D s FEA Interface with Abaqus now can transfer the complete material property data without performing material reduction to Abaqus for a more precise structural analysis. This powerful enhanced tool not only empowers users of Moldex3D and Abaqus to experience a stronger and further improved integration between the two leading programs, but also helps accelerate work efficiency and provides precise, accurate simulation results. Due to the memory and CPU computing time limitation, users of FEA Interface with Abaqus would need to reduce the number of material properties prior to transferring molding simulation data into Abaqus in the past. As a result, the simulation results in Abaqus might be compromised since the data transmitted only reflected molding analysis results partially. With the enhanced FEA Interface in Moldex3D R12, users can now take the complete anisotropic material properties of a plastic injection molded part into full account for Abaqus stress analysis. Consequently, users no longer need to overcompensate for the accuracy in simulation results caused by material data reduction. They can transfer the complete data that reflects the complete material properties of a part into Abaqus with ease in order to obtain the most precise and accurate simulation results. Additionally, the enhanced FEA Interface helps create a more efficient and productive workflow by saving CPU computing time and memory usage enormously. For instance, it would take more than 20 hours for Abaqus to finish importing and computing a complex model which consists of about 1 million elements of complete fiber orientation information. In contrast, with the Moldex3D enhanced FEA interface, it can obtain results in merely 30 minutes. That is to say, in the same given period of time, this acceleration enables Moldex3D and Abaqus joint users to perform more analysis iterations for predicting potential issues and optimizing product design. Dennis Corain, Director of SIMULIA Alliances said We fully support Moldex3D s endeavor in improving efficiency and productivity of transferring process-induced properties, such as fiber orientation and residual stress, into Abaqus for optimizing the structural reliability of injection-molded plastic parts. 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26 Dr Venny Yang, President of CoreTech System (Moldex3D) stated, With our collaboration with SIMULIA, we were able to achieve a tremendous breakthrough in Moldex3D FEA Interface with Abaqus by reducing computing time and lowering memory usage needed for performing integrated analyses. Now, we are also able to provide a mean to transfer the complete material properties of the injection-molded parts into Abaqus to make a full structural analysis feasible. Ultimately, we re addressing two major challenges in today s competitive business environment: product quality and time-to-market. We strive to help our users deliver high quality products and speed up products time-to-market as we know these are two crucial factors to achieve the ultimate success. About CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd. CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd. has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed worldwide. Committed to provide the advanced technologies and solutions for industrial demands, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) has extended the worldwide sales and service network to provide local, immediate and professional service. Nowadays, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) presents the innovation technology, which helps customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-to-market, and maximize product ROI. For more information about CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., please visit or write to mail@moldex3d.com. About Simulia SIMULIA is the Dassault Systèmes brand that delivers a scalable portfolio of Realistic Simulation solutions including the Abaqus product suite for Unified Finite Element Analysis, multiphysics solutions for insight into challenging engineering problems, and lifecycle management solutions for managing simulation data, processes, and intellectual property. By building on established technology, respected quality, and superior customer service, SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an integral business practice that improves product performance, reduces physical prototypes, and drives innovation. Headquartered in Providence, RI, USA, with R&D centers in Providence and in Suresnes, France, SIMULIA provides sales, services, and support through a global network of over 30 regional offices and distributors. 03/27/2013 CoreTech System Announced the Official Release of Moldex3D R12.0 Hsinchu, Taiwan Mar. 08, 2013 CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), the globally leading True 3D CAE simulation solution innovator, announced the official release of Moldex3D R12.0, the plastic design validation and optimization software for injection molding simulation. This release brings several significant enhancements on troubleshooting capabilities, analysis accuracy, user friendliness, and calculation efficiency. Moldex3D helps part designers and mold makers make best plastic molding decisions to manufacture higher quality products in form, fit and function at lower costs and shorten time-to-market. Moldex3D has been plastic simulation standard in many industries, including automotive, digital electronics, medical, consumer product, etc. To prevent defects or warpage on plastics, Moldex3D enables our customers to visualize the melt flow behavior injected into a mold cavity and predicts potential molding problems upfront. It helps users make and validate design changes to reach the optimal plastic design or process conditions more efficiently, highly reducing time and money inputs to repeated cost-wasting mold trials and fixes. With the professional support of Moldex3D material and machine databank, more effective mold revision and optimization can be successfully achieved in the earliest phase of the plastic injection molding process. Furthermore, Moldex3D helps users solve design bottlenecks and overcome increasingly competitive industrial challenges, such as cost down, lightweight design, energy saving, or environment protection. We have been assisting our customers in boosting troubleshooting capabilities and adding higher value to the plastic design-to-manufacturing process. In addition to expanding comprehensive industrial molding solutions, this release emphasizes on how Moldex3D helps users enhance current work performance and efficiency. We have improved the solver kernels to create more accurate mold visualization and validation, which enables users to diagnose molding problems more efficiently. Simultaneously, the enhancements on the computing speed will help them get plastic insights and make right decisions much faster than their competitors, said Dr. Venny Yang, President of CoreTech System. Building upon the previous releases and the powerful simulation capabilities, Moldex3D R12.0 provides new features and enhancements including: Enhanced Modeling Performance and Efficiency Moldex3D R12.0 supports more special shaped gates, runners, and runner ends, such as cashew gate with arc geometry, tapered ejector pins, or lock pin design. The enhancements on mesh quality and density allow users to build more realistic 3D mesh of complicated runner systems, further increasing the accuracy of plastic modeling and simulation. Moldex3D R12.0 also supports the auto re-meshing capability when a gate location changes. Making design changes on gate locations will become much easier for users to avoid repeated re-meshing work on cavity. Additionally, users now can directly import a CAD model in Parasolid format. Integrated Geometry Healing Capability for Mesh Optimization Moldex3D R12.0 introduces the industrial leading geometry healing technology developed by Ely Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 52

27 sium. This powerful tool, Moldex3D CADdoctor, enables multi-cad data exchange, geometry simplification and verification, quality check, etc. When users generate Boundary Layer Mesh (BLM), they can automatically check and fix poor-quality geometry. It will highly enhance mesh quality and analysis accuracy. Accelerated Computing Efficiency of Analysis Results Moldex3D R12.0 brings up to 80% increase in the computing speed of the filling analysis*. The computation time for a model with one million elements will be shortened by nearly 50%. With the support of multi-core, multi-cpu, and multi-pc parallel processing capabilities, users can accelerate analyzing high-precision or large-size models generally with millions of elements by scheduling and assigning jobs to multiple remote computing farms. Moldex3D enables users to create better plastic parts without having to worry about failing to meet time-to-market. Expanded Plastics Insights to Meet Market Demands Moldex3D R12.0 reinforces its troubleshooting capabilities in the solver kernels, such as flow behavior visualization, cooling optimization, fiber orientation, stress evaluation, injection compression molding simulation, encapsulation molding simulation, etc. The advancements will result in more accurate simulations of standard or special plastics injection molding processes. Users can predict potential manufacturing problems and eliminate them much more effectively. Moldex3D R12.0 also supports advanced venting analysis, fiber breakage prediction, and annealing analysis. The venting analysis provides trapped air temperature and pressure results to help users maintain mechanical strength and evaluate the quality of welding lines. In the fiber analysis, users can quickly check if high shear stress inside the cavity or near the gates will cause fiber breakage and damage the strength of a part. Users also can simulate the post-molding annealing process in order to prevent deformation and stress cracking on a part. Furthermore, Moldex3D R12.0 has developed three specific industrial molding simulation solutions, including Compression Molding, Powder Injection Molding, and Bi-injection molding. More part designers in these process related industries can be benefited. Optimized Result Display and Interpretation Capabilities The Report Wizard in Moldex3D R12.0 allows fully-customized reports. Users can select analysis result items and export them into PPT, PDF, or HTML format. It will be more convenient for users to display and share their reports. Moreover, Moldex3D R12.0 Online Help provides a detailed guide on process and computation. Users can simply press F1 when viewing results to get more assistances or interpretations. Moldex3D R12.0 is available now. For pricing and more detailed product information, please contact your local sales representatives or resellers. Further information about Moldex3D R12.0 also can be found at About Moldex3D CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed and supported worldwide. Committed to provide the advanced technologies and solutions for industrial demands, CoreTech System has extended its worldwide sales and service network to provide local, immediate, and professional service. CoreTech System provides the innovative simulation software to help customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-to-market, and maximize product return on investment (ROI). More information about Moldex3D can be found at *Note: The computing enhancement on the filling analysis is only applicable for BLM or edesign Mesh Level 5. 09/17/2013 CoreTech System Wins Best Paper at 2013 SPE ACCE Northville, MI September 11, 2013 CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), the leader in 3D CAE simulation solutions for plastic injection molding industry, is delighted to announce its paper has won Best Paper Award at 2013 SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) for research into a newly proposed iard-rpr model to improve the accuracy of fiber orientation predictions for injection-molded thermoplastics. CoreTech System (Moldex3D) is honored with the award out of 90 contenders by conference peer reviewers and was recognized with the award during the opening ceremonies on Wednesday, September 11th at the Diamond Banquet & Conference Center in Novi, Michigan. The paper entitled Three Dimensional Predictions of Fiber Orientation for Injection Molding of Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics was authored by Dr. Ivor Huan-Chang Tseng (pictured), program manager in the R&D Division of CoreTech System (Moldex3D). Using 40 wt% glass-fiber immersed in a polypropylene matrix that was injection molded in a center-gated disk to predict the fiber orientation distribution, the work has demonstrated a good correlation between the new fiber orientation prediction model and the experimental observations. It s a great honor to receive this recognition from SPE ACCE, said Dr. Tseng. We ve been working in various research areas of simulation technology for plastic injection molding, looking for ways to enhance accuracy of CAE software prediction capabilities, and the new fiber orientation model is one of our achievements, which can be used in a wide range of industries and applications, to help users obtain real-life molding results. 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28 Held annually in suburban Detroit, the SPE ACCE draws over 700 speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees and provides an environment dedicated solely to discussion and networking about advances in the transportation composites. Its global appeal is evident in the diversity of exhibitors, speakers, and attendees who come to the conference from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia / Pacific as well as North America. Fully one-third of attendees indicate they work for automotive and light truck, agriculture, truck & bus, heavy truck, or aviation OEM, and another 25% representing tier suppliers. Attendees also represent composite materials, processing equipment, additives, or reinforcement suppliers; trade associations, consultants, university and government labs; media; and investment bankers. The show has been jointly sponsored by the SPE Automotive and Composites Divisions since For more information about the SPE Automotive Composites Conference, see About CoreTech System (Moldex3D) CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed worldwide. Committed to provide the advanced technologies and solutions for industrial demands, CoreTech System has extended its worldwide sales and service network to provide local, immediate, and professional service. Nowadays, CoreTech System presents the innovation technology, which helps customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-tomarket, and maximize product return on investment (ROI). More information can be found at 06/19/2013 Moldex3D and PME fluidtec Enter into a Joint Development Agreement for Fluid Injection Molding Process Productivity Enhancement Hsinchu, Taiwan May. 23, 2013 CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., the leading true 3D CAE simulation solution innovator, and PME fluidtec, a worldwide leading manufacturer for fluid injection technology, announced their new partnership with each other. PME fluidtec is an experienced specialist precision engineering company in the field of fluid injection (Water Injection Technology/Gas Injection Technology), dedicating to the development, process support and production of components and installations for fluid assisted injection molding using water or gas cavity pressure technology for over 10 years. Fluid injection molding technologies have received extensive attention in recent years as it enables greater freedom of design, faster cycle time, material savings, weight reduction, and cost savings, said Friedrich Westphal, President of PME fluidtec. We firmly believe CAE simulation technology for fluid-assisted injection molding can help our customers avoid undesirable developments at the product and mold design stages, reduce development time and cost, as well as optimize the process and mold design by visualizing 3D flow behavior. We are very pleased about this collaboration with CoreTech System (Moldex3D) to develop a truly representative CAE simulation tool for fluid injection molding process. Dr. Venny Yang, President of CoreTech System (Moldex3D) noted We are excited to be working with our new partner in fluid injection molding filed for further enhancing fluid injection molding process predictability and productivity. We firmly believe that a precise 3D CAE simulation tool can allow our users investigate the real production process and increase manufacturability. CoreTech System (Moldex3D) and PME fluidtec are jointly establishing a detailed plan and specifications for following development and validations. The enhanced capabilities are expected to be available soon. About CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd. CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd. has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed worldwide. Committed to provide the advanced technologies and solutions for industrial demands, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) has extended the worldwide sales and service network to provide local, immediate and professional service. Nowadays, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) presents the innovation technology, which helps customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-to-market, and maximize product ROI. For more information about CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., please visit or write to mail@moldex3d.com. About PME fluidtec PME fluidtec is considered as a pioneer in the area of the fluid injection technology, delivering hardware components, like process and injection units, and offering a customer application technology services up to the start of mass production. The manufacturer s project management can support at the tool design stage, with filling simulation, choice of material and automation. As well as continual high quality standards, environment protection practices always play a central role at PME. PME was founded in 2001 and originally established to provide automation solutions, today with a decade of success in the field of fluid injection (WIT/GIT) PME is undoubtedly an experienced specialist precision engineering company. Find more information at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 56

29 02/26/2013 Mold-Masters Adopts Moldex3D to be the Global Standards for Their Hot Runner Technology January 15, 2013 CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., the True 3D injection molding CAE simulation solution innovator, and Mold-Masters, a global leader in hot runner technology, today announced that Mold-Masters has selected Moldex3D software to be the global CAE analysis standards for design verification and optimization of hot runner system. Mold-Masters, the leading solutions provider of hot runner systems and controls technology, is ranked 7th among 2500 of the world s top technology firms for patent innovation. With over 900 granted and pending patents, Mold- Masters has created many technology breakthroughs and enabled countless new ways of molding a part with hot runners. In order to keep the organization with the strong technical leadership in today s demanding global climate, Mold- Masters invested in a comprehensive product management project to set global CAD/CAM/CAE standards for the organization to accommodate the growing demands in hot runner business. Responsible for the project is the Global Engineering Team which leads Mold-Masters worldwide engineering offices in Germany, Canada, India and support China. After serious evaluation and benchmarking, Mold-Masters decided to globally adopt Moldex3D to build the CAE analysis standard for the design verification and optimization of hot runner system. In our 50 years in business, it has never been the plan for Mold-Masters to take the easy path in product development and engineering specification. We make the best, not the easiest. said Hans Hagelstein, the president of Mold-Masters Global Engineering. At Mold-Masters, we are continually looking to have the best-in-class engineering analysis software to help us to deliver the ultimate in melt delivery and control systems. We selected Moldex3D because its unique technologies are what we would absolutely look for. Moldex3D not only offers more realistic mold filling simulation results for building the organization standard for hot runner design analysis, but also provides more advanced 3D features to help us on the deep investigation. We are very excited to be working with Mold-Masters which is the world leading supplier of hot runner technology. said Dr. Venny Yang, the president of Moldex3D. Hot runner system plays more and more important role in achieving an effective injection molding. Moldex3D not only offers the advanced coupled flow and thermal analysis for hot runner system, but also develops the private cloud solution for helping customer to build their own high performance computing platform. I firmly believe that Moldex3D unique capabilities will provide greater value to Mold-Masters for strengthening company competitiveness. About Moldex3D CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd. has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed worldwide. Moldex3D presents the innovation technology, which helps customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-to-market, and maximize product ROI. For more information, please visit About Mold-Masters Limited Mold-Masters Limited is the global leader in hot runner technology. The company has invested heavily in research and development with more than 900 granted and pending international patents. Mold-Masters designs and manufactures the plastic industry s most advanced hot runner systems, temperature controllers and complete hot-half solutions. Its support network spans more than 40 countries, with facilities in North America, South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. For more information, please visit 09/17/2013 CoreTech System Dedicates Moldex3D Injection Molding Simulation Software to University of Akron Northville, MI September 01, 2013 CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., the True 3D injection molding CAE simulation solution innovator, is pleased to announce a $2 million worth of Moldex3D injection Molding Simulation Software donation to University of Akron. It will be used by The Akron Polymer Training Center, the training division of the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering at University of Akron, to provide education and training for students and professionals in injection molding simulation technology. It is known that The Akron Polymer Training Center, the nation s No. 2 polymer science program, offers courses and trainings designed to enhance on-the-job effectiveness for all professionals working in the polymer field and strives to be the world s leading provider of effective workforce development and training. As the world s largest independent injection molding simulation software provider, we believe it is our responsibility to assist University of Akron in keeping up with the goal. We are pleased for the opportunity to partner with University of Akron to bring students more practical industrial hands-on computer aided engineering experiences and help them stay on the cutting edge of the technology, said Prabhakar Vallury, Vice President of Moldex3D Northern America. Moldex3D, using 3D computational technology, will give students hands-on experience in the simulation of the flow of polymer materials into complicated mold 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 58

30 cavities, which will help local industry, says Dr. Mukerrem Cakmak, Harold A. Morton chair and distinguished professor of polymer engineering. Plastic injection molding is used in various industries, including automotive, electronics, medical, electro-optical, and consumer products. The behavior of polymers in the melt state or the batter depends upon a number of factors, including the pressure, temperature, velocity and viscosity of the injected material, adding that the difference between polymers can be as drastic as that between lava and water. We are excited to have this unique opportunity to cooperate with CoreTech System (Moldex3D) to educate polymer engineering students and professionals with the latest and advanced simulation technology. The donation ceremony was held at Advanced Processes Innovation Day: Molding Innovation, a one-day seminar on August 8th at the National Polymer Innovation Center, University of Akron and focuses on the technologies and innovations that are changing the face of manufacturing. About Moldex3D CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd. has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed worldwide. Committed to providing advanced technologies and solutions for industrial demands, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) has extended the worldwide sales and service network to provide local, immediate, and professional service. Nowadays, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) presents the innovation technology, which helps customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-to-market, and maximize product ROI. For more information about CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., please visit About The College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering At The University of Akron The University of Akron s College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, has a long and eventful history, with over 1700 graduates at the master s and PhD level. With seven endowed professorships, a distinguished faculty of 34, and over 300 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, the College represents one of the largest concentrations of academic polymer expertise to be found anywhere. There is a baccalaureate degree program in Mechanical/Polymer Engineering offered in cooperation with the College of Engineering, and a 2- year Associate Degree program in Polymer Technology. In addition, there is a Training Center, managed by the College, which provides a wide variety of non-credit plastics and rubber courses for workers at all levels. The College offers extensive programming in polymer education and research. For more information about the University of Akron, please visit 07/30/2013 Moldex3D Has Announced the Official Release of edesignsync R12.0 for SolidWorks Hsinchu, Taiwan July 24, 2013 CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), the global leading provider of True 3D injection molding simulation solutions, has released the latest version of its SolidWorks-integrated design validation product, Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 for SolidWorks. In order to make the workflow easier for designers to quickly check the manufacturability of their designs, Moldex3D offers intuitive and easy-to-use all-in-one analysis tools built into the SolidWorks design environment. Since the first release of Moldex3D edesignsync in 2008, the market demands for this professional design-to-simulation product have been constantly growing every year. The integration between design and simulation creates a high-performance design platform that allows designers the ability to examine, optimize and seamlessly create mold designs. It will enhance product quality and reduce costs through each phase of the design-to-manufacturing process, said Dr. Venny Yang, President of CoreTech System. Faced with growing competition in global plastic markets, many enterprises have been enforcing their ability to solve critical design bottlenecks and molding issues in the earliest phase of the product development cycle. Using Moldex3D edesignsync, 80% of potential molding issues can be predicted and addressed upfront. Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 improves product quality in form, fit and function, to better satisfy the users demands and lower manufacturing costs. In addition to expanding the solver capabilities on injection molding simulation and visualization, several significant enhancements have been made to the interface, product functionalities and a better user experience in Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0. Users can complete the simulation workflow from component modeling to result displaying in a single window, reducing time and enhancing streamlined integration between Moldex3D and SolidWorks. With the newly-added support for slicing and clipping functions, users can visualize analysis results in various directions and better realize quality variations of injection molded plastics. Also, the advisers for cooling time, sink mark, length-tothickness (L/t) and gate location will guide users to perform early design optimization more efficiently. Users will benefit from the new offerings that deliver better work performance and efficiency. Moldex3D edesignsync R12.0 for SolidWorks is now available. 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31 About Moldex3D CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) has been providing the professional CAE analysis solution Moldex series for the plastic injection molding industry since 1995, and the current product Moldex3D is marketed worldwide. Committed to provide the advanced technologies and solutions for industrial demands, CoreTech System has extended its worldwide sales and service network to provide local, immediate, and professional service. Nowadays, CoreTech System presents the innovation technology, which helps customers troubleshoot from product design to development, optimize design patterns, shorten time-tomarket, and maximize product return on investment (ROI). More information can be found at 07/30/ Moldex3D Global Innovation Talent Award Contest Showing Your Talent; Molding Your Innovation Hsinchu, Taiwan July 23, 2013 CoreTech System (Moldex3D) is pleased to announce our 2013 Moldex3D Innovation Talent Award Contest. In order to foster innovation and encourage new development for plastics industry, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) holds the contest to discover the talents mastering Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) for product design and development. The contest is divided into two categories, for professionals and for students, and open to industries, organizations, or students around the world. Just share practical application cases of Moldex3D, you will have a chance to win great prize, enjoy global exposure and recognition, and show potential customers and strategic partners your value and capabilities. According to research findings, total consumption of plastics in the world is estimated at over 200 million tons annually and projected to grow by 2% each year. Everywhere you look, you will find plastics. You will find plastics in the house we live in, the office we work in, the cars we travel in, the toys we play with, the television we watch, etc. This trend brings a huge growing potential of plastics industry and demand for top product and mold designers. As CAE is currently an essential tool for product design and development, it is also an important technique for any engineer to stand out among others. Based on this, CoreTech System (Moldex3D), a dedicated engineering CAE company, hosts 2013 Moldex3D Global Innovation Talent Award Contest to discover and encourage CAE talents to create higher value for the industry. The submitted entry needs to be real cases with any module of Moldex3D simulation software for design verification and optimization. Content shown could be one detailed analysis of product application, or the integrated application of a series of products. Judging would occur in two rounds. During the initial judging, only the Concept Introduction Forms will be evaluated. Then, judges will use four criteria, creative expression, tool application, practical value, and overall performance, to evaluate all aspects of the entries. Registration deadline is October 11, 2013, and semi-finalists and final winners will be announced on October 18, 2013, and December 16, 2013, respectively. We cordially invite you to participate this special opportunity to show the world your innovation talent of mastering CAE simulation tool, with unlimited possibility. For complete contest rules, please visit event page. 08/26/2013 Cimatron and Moldex3D to Introduce Innovative Cooling Simulation New Simulation to Support Traditional / 3D-Printed Cooling Systems Givat Shmuel, Israel August 7, 2013 Cimatron Limited (NASDAQ: CIMT) and CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) together announced today an agreement to deliver an integrated cooling simulation tool within CimatronE to address the growing design needs for more efficient cooling systems in the plastics industry. It is well-known the conventional cooling design with drilled straight channels cannot cool down complex plastic parts evenly and efficiently, often resulting in poor part quality and extended cycle time problems. With the introduction of laser sintering technology, mold cores and inserts manufactured by 3D printing can keep the cooling channels close to the core/cavity surface as much as possible so as to achieve even and efficient cooling. The new integration will provide CimatronE users a convenient and powerful tool to evaluate the benefits and return-on-investment (ROI) of conformal cooling approach. The cooling analysis capabilities will be delivered as an optional add-on in the next release of Moldex3D explorer for Cimatron. It will extend the power of Cimatron users from performing mold filling analysis to optimizing cooling channel layout. Designers can design in Cimatron environment mold cores and inserts with conventional channels, baffles and bubbles, and/or incorporate complex conformal cooling channels to enhance cooling in critical regions. With Moldex3D proprietary auto-mesh technology, complex cooling channel mesh models can be automatically constructed for analysis. Based on the 3D cooling analysis results from Moldex3D, users can accurately identify hot or cold spots, mold temperature, required cooling time, and cooling efficiency of a mold before cutting or printing the steel, and promptly revise the design in CimatronE to improve the cooling performance Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 62

32 The new cooling analysis integration with Moldex3D will help our customers to design higher quality molds with improved cooling and shorter cycle times using advanced 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) technologies as well as traditional milling and drilling technologies. said Ira Bareket, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Cimatron. The ability to support analysis of conformal cooling will place our customers at the forefront of mold production technology. It is our pleasure to extend the integration with Cimatron. stated Venny Yang, President of CoreTech System (Moldex3D). Moldex3D is dedicated to develop with the idea and insistence upon molding innovation to deliver users easy-touse yet most accurate molding solutions. We are glad to provide Cimatron the full support on cooling design and advanced conformal cooling analysis capability to leverage 3D printing technology. The new capabilities will be available to end users with the next CimatronE release. About Cimatron With more than 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM software solutions for mold, tool and die makers, as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and ultimately shorten product delivery time. The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions for mold design, die design, electrodes design, 2.5 to 5 axes milling, wire EDM, turn, mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron s subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries worldwide. Cimatron s shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CIMT. For more information, visit About CoreTech System Co., Ltd. & Moldex3D CoreTech System Co., Ltd is the company that develops and markets Moldex3D CAE software. Founded in 1995, CoreTech s mission is to provide software, services, and solutions to the injection molding industry. Moldex3D is the world leading CAE product for the plastics injection molding industry. With the best-in-class true 3D analysis technology, Moldex3D can help plastic part and mold designers to in-depth simulate the widest application range of injection molding processes to optimize product design and manufacturability, shorten time-to-market, and maximize product return-on-investment. In 20 years of the development, CoreTech has successfully won the support of hundreds of customers through more than 4,000 case studies. Commit- ted to provide the advanced technologies and solution for industrial demands, CoreTech has extended the worldwide sales and service network to provide local, immediate, and professional service. For the latest news and information, please visit our website at Computer software services Product Details Computer software services Moldex3D CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) Moldex3D is a world-leading CAE software company that specializes in developing top-notch innovative simulation applications and providing professional simulation support for companies with plastic products across a wide spectrum of industries. Our mission is to not only to help you excel your competitors but also stay ahead and be an innovative leader in your industry! For more information about Moldex3D and our product, please visit our website at or contact our support team at support.eu@moldex3d.com Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 64

33 Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie e.v. Address Eupener Str Hannover Germany Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 06, C54-7 (Page 278) Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie e.v Measuring and test equipment for rheological properties Trade associations Science and consulting Product Details Trade associations DIK Research Focal Points 1) Characterization Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie e.v. Dynamic-mechanical characteristics up to high frequencies Broadband dielectric spectroscopy Ultrasonic spectroscopy Microscopy (TEM,SEM, AFM)Nano-technological methods Fracture mechanics Rheology and mixing control Dielectric analysis under shear stress Characterization of fillers (morphology, activity) Filler distribution in rubber compounds and vulcanizates Leachables and extractables from polymer materials Emissions and environmental exposure of elastomers Investigation of local deformations (3D photogrammetry) Nondestructive component analysis with computer tomography 2) Modeling and Simulation FE simulations of elastomer components Continuum mechanical description of inelastic effects Concept for representation of spatial directions Material models for FE simulations Theory of filler-based reinforcement Modeling of polymer networks Mechanisms of cross-linking (vulcanization) Molecular-dynamic simulations Theory of rubber friction Molecular rheology 3) New Materials Evaluation of new raw materials for rubber technology Modification of fillers and polymers Elastomer nano-composites (synthetic and biobased) New kinds of reinforced elastomers wit nanoscale fillers Thermoplastic elastomers (dynamic vulcanization) Functional and adaptive elastomers Magnetorheological elastomers for sensor technology and adaptronics Customized acoustics, damping and frictional characteristics 4) Innovative Manufacturing Processes Nano-technology Atmospheric pressure plasma techniques Continuous mixing in twin-screw extruder Optimization and monitoring of compounding process Blister-free calendering and extrusion Two component injection molding (thermoplastic / elastomer) Microwave heating 5) Aging and Wear Physical and chemical aging mechanisms Elucidation of mechanisms relevant to fatigue and damage Prediction of service life of dynamically stressed components Extended predictions of relaxation and creep on the basis of accelerated testing Characterization of aging phenomena of the filler network Fracture mechanics and fatigue Friction and wear mechanisms 6) Surfaces and Interfaces Surface modification of elastomers (atmospheric pressure plasma) Contact mechanics and friction Interphase dynamics of filled elastomers and blends Polymerfiller and filler-filler interaction 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 66

34 Elastocon AB Address Tvinnargatan Brämhult Sweden Phone Fax Measuring and test equipment for rheological properties Thickness gauges Elastocon AB Internet address Other measuring and test equipment for mechanical or dynamic properties Stand Hall 11, G42 (Page 296) Company News 09/24/2013 Stress Relaxation System Elastocon AB A complete System for testing Stress Relaxation consisting of a Cell ovens with four cells (Elastocon can also supply cell ovens with up to six different temperatures or with temperature cycling). Special designed rigs for relaxation test, either in compression (ISO 3384) or tension (ISO 6914). The software EC 05 is userfriendly, it is easy to start a test and to define F0. Easy switching between graphic presentation in N or F/F0, switching between absolute time or relative time. All information can be open in the same window. Automatic calculation of mean value, calculation of relaxation at predefined times,automatic increase in log intervals etc. As an option containers for testing in liquids are available. Elastocon will also demonstrate our System for Low Temperature Compression set, a system where you never have to open the freezer or touch the samples during the test period. Our system fulfils the new ISO standard Besides the above we will also bring our System for test piece preparation and run our new product videos where you can see how the instruments are used. Tips! Visit our website and see how some of our instruments are used! Other measuring and test equipment for thermal properties Measuring and test equipment for electrical properties Accelerated weathering equipment Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Consulting and Test on commission on polymer materials Elastocon AB In our Lab/ Demo room we have the possibility to help customers with testing and evaluation on mainly polymer materials. Stress Relaxation test, LTC Low Temperature Compression set, Tensile test, hardness measuring, ageing for example. Please contact us for more information and prices. Ann-Cathrine Magnå is responible for our testing lab. Contact details: ann-cathrine.magna@elastocon.se or Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 68

35 Euromap c/o VDMA Address Lyoner Str Frankfurt am Main Germany Phone Fax European Bioplastics e.v. Address Marienstr. 19/ Berlin Germany Phone Fax Internet address Internet address Stand Hall 16, F42 (Page 304) Stand Hall 07a, B10 (Page 280) Euromap c/o VDMA Company News European Bioplastics e.v Trade associations 09/26/2013 Discover the world of bioplastics Product Details Euromap c/o VDMA Register for the 8th European Bioplastics Conference Trade associations Exhibitions The overall events schedule of the plastics and rubber industry is wide-ranging and does not always meet the requirements of both exhibitors and visitors. As a result, EUROMAP supports a number of major national and international exhibitions with an excellent track record in the European machinery industry. For further information please contact the organizers directly. 03/14/2013 Bioplastic Business Breakfast During K 2013 all facets of the bioplastics industry will be showcased and discussed at the European Bioplastics booth (7aB10) as well as during the Bioplastics Business Breakfast organised by the voice of the industry - the Bioplastics Magazine. Do not miss this opportunity to meet the leaders of the European Bioplastics industry! More information is available here: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 70

36 03/14/2013 News on Bioplastics - the Bioplastics Blulletin European Bioplastics offers a bi-monthly newsletter - the Bioplastics Bulletin - which provides updates on all facets of the bioplastics industry. Check out the latest issue here: 03/14/2013 EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS ANNOUNCES 8TH EUROPEAN BIOPLASTICS CONFERENCE Berlin, 27 February European Bioplastics, the association of the bioplastics industry in Europe, announces the 8th European Bioplastics Conference to take place on 10 and 11 December 2013 at the InterContinental Hotel in Berlin. Bioplastics are part of a biobased future in Europe. This year s European Bioplastics Conference will demonstrate and showcase the industry s enormous potential, comments European Bioplastics Chairman Andy Sweetman. Making bioplastics increasingly tangible for business contacts and the end consumer that is our challenge now that bioplastics are stepping out of the niche and mass products can be experienced by everybody. The 8th European Bioplastics Conference is the pre-eminent international industry event in Europe offering a unique information platform for industry trends and innovations in material and application development. With the view on individual needs and interests, participants can expect a diversified conference format with up to date presentations and interactive features, aimed at stimulating the engagement of the participants. Excellent networking opportunities and a comprehensive product exhibition: The 8th Conference will introduce a new online partnering tool and special meeting areas in order to facilitate networking. The online partnering service will be activated for all registered participants a few months prior to the conference. In 2012, over 400 experts from around the globe came together at the 7th conference and impressively showcased the conference s tremendous effectiveness in networking and information exchange. For this year s event, registration opens in April The call for papers will be published soon European Bioplastics is the European association representing the interests of the industry along the complete bioplastics value chain. Its members produce, refine and distribute bioplastics i.e. plastics that are either biobased, compostable, or both. More information is available at or at the conference website Press contact: Kristy-Barbara Lange, Head Communication, European Bioplastics, Marienstr. 19/20, Berlin, phone +49 (0) , Fax +49 (0) , presse@european-bioplastics.org LINK: 09/26/2013 8th European Bioplastics Conference - building a biobased future for Europe Latest performance trends, material innovations, as well as experiences from beyond Europe will be discussed on 10/11 December 2013 at the 8th European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin the leading industry event in Europe. Keynotes this year will be held by Dr. Pipat Weerathaworn (Thai Bioplastic Industry Association, PTT Global Chemical Company Ltd), who will give an overview of the development of the Thai bioplastics industry, and Professor Matthias Finkbeiner (Technische Universität Berlin), who will present options for sustainability assessment of biobased applications. The programme features presentations with latest updates on bioplastics materials, bioplastics in the automotive industry, bioplastics for brands, end-of-life, and sustainability of bioplastics. Highlights are among others the annual market data update of European Bioplastics, which will be presented by the Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover, Germany). API will discuss its cooperation with PUMA on their already commercially available fully biodegradable basketball shoe. Uhde Inventa-Fischer will present new data on the development of PLA in the fibres market. And a panel of industry and NGO experts will discuss sus Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 72

37 tainability aspects of bioplastics, including the choice of sustainable feedstock, as well as existing and upcoming assessment schemes. What s new? A digital partnering tool will facilitate networking opportunities during the conference days. The partnering tool will be available for all registered participants approximately six weeks prior to the conference. Comprehensive product exhibition With 40 exhibitors last year, the 8th Conference is set to offer even more exhibition space. It s the ideal platform to showcase products and services, increase brand awareness, build new business relationships and gain instant market feedback. For detailed information about the exhibition, sponsorship opportunities, and the registration process, please visit our conference website Trade associations Europlasma N.V. Address De Bruwaan 5d 9700 Oudenaarde Belgium Phone Fax Internet address sales@europlasma.be Stand Hall 10, C09 (Page 294) European Bioplastics e.v. Company News Europlasma N.V. 02/19/2013 A patent for plasma primer on fibre reinforced plastics. The patent for invention number EP is a low pressure plasma process for improving the adhesion of fibre reinforced composites prior to applying lacquer or ink. This latest patent makes claims in connection with our technology to make the lackering process easier, faster, cheaper and more environmental friendly as for example spray painting expensive primers become unnecessary. Also the final result is much better, said Filip Legein, Managing Director of Europlasma. It grows the number of our patents related to low pressure plasma processes for nano-scaled activation, cleaning or coating of fibre reinforced composite plastics, which adds confirmation to Europlasma s leadership in developing low pressure plasma systems and technology. For more information about Europlasma s technology, you can have a meeting at the K fair where our brand ambassadors are available for you! 08/12/2013 Launch of PFOA- & PFOS-free nanocoatings for technical textiles under brand name Nanofics 110. Belgium based Europlasma, a world leader in low pressure plasma technology, is happy to announce the launch a new family of nanocoatings under the Nanofics 110 brand name. Nanofics refers to nanoscaled functionalization into the core of complex shaped materials and products. It is Europlasma s patented and patent pending nanocoating technology platform, first applied on industrial scale in The Nanofics 110 coatings are highly water repellent (water contact angle of 110 degrees according to ASTM D5964) and highly oil repellent (oil repellency level 6 according to ISO 14419) fluoropolymer type of nanocoatings deposited by low pressure plasma technology. The unique aspect of these coatings is that they are completely free from PFOA and PFOS. The Nanofics 110 coating technology is patented and patent pending by Europlasma. Traditional nanocoatings with high levels of water and oil repellency are derived from long molecular chains which contain traces of PFOA and PFOS. There is a general trend to move away from these chemistries for health reasons Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 74

38 Europlasma s Product Manager Peter Martens comments: In wet chemical DWR (durable water repellent) coating of technical textiles the switch from longer to shorter molecules is already well advanced. It is only a matter of time until the same switch will take place in the nanocoating market. Europlasma is now the first to offer PFOA- and PFOS-free nanocoatings for technical textiles. And we are able to apply these coatings on an industrial scale, with coaters such as in below picture able to handle rolls with widths up to 1,5 meter, and diameters up to 0,6 meter. The Nanofics 110 coatings are an addition to the existing Nanofics 120 family of nanocoatings and other custom designed coating systems. The Europlasma low pressure plasma machines have the flexibility to use both the Nanofics 110 and Nanofics 120 nanocoating systems. This gives to the Europlasma customers the freedom to switch from one to another chemistry when they think their products or their markets require different coating specifications. Europlasma s Managing Director Filip Legein adds: Europlasma was the first company to put an industrial nanocoater in the field in This low pressure plasma machine was already capable of depositing different types of fluoropolymer nanocoatings to repel water and oil. In 2003 Europlasma was the first company to deposit these nanocoatings on complex three dimensional structures instead of flat substrates, an invention that was patented by Europlasma. Since 2003 Europlasma has brought many other patented and patent pending innovations to this market. Now Europlasma is the first company to realize the transition from longer to shorter chained chemistries in the nanocoating market. I am proud that our team of engineers and scientists confirm Europlasma s role as a true pioneer and innovator in this emerging industry. 02/19/2013 Nanofics, the leading nanocoating technology platform to waterproof electronic devices. Belgium based Europlasma, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of low pressure plasma equipment since 1993, is happy to announce the expansion of its global network of Nanofics licensees, opening more than 25 coating centers worldwide to waterproof electronic devices. Nanofics refers to nanoscaled functionalization into the core of complex shaped materials and products. It is Europlasma s patented and patent pending nanocoating technology platform, first developed by Europlasma and applied on industrial scale in During CES 2013 Europlasma will be demonstrating the Nanofics technology at the Mirage Penthouse Suites. Europlasma is also excited to participate in the launch of the new brand Dry- Wired ( at CES 2013, LVCC South Hall 2, booth The DryWired brand will be used by Europlasma s retail partners in Latin America (LATAM), with coating centers for hand held electronic devices opening in the region soon. Europlasma s partners in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) have recently installed coating centers in Beirut and Dubai to launch the technology under the Aquacoat brand name ( In China the business of Europlasma partner Hydrowarriors ( is growing rapidly with the installation of fifteen coating centers in some of the main Chinese cities, including Dongguan, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Qindao, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Fujiang, Xian, Hangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau. Also in Europe the use of the Nanofics platform is increasing rapidly, with two coating centers for handheld electronic devices opening within the coming weeks, one for Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxemburg (Benelux), and another one for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). Europlasma s Managing Director Filip Legein comments: as the true pioneer in nanocoating technology, we are happy to see that 15 years of intensive R&D by the Europlasma team has resulted in a growing number of markets and applications, such as air filtration products, functional textiles, medical devices, and now electronic devices. In electronic devices it has become clear that the end customer is willing to pay for additional protection against water damage. It is interesting to see how the retail market is also driving the manufacturers to adopt the technology on a wider scale. This has created a steep growth in demand which Europlasma is able to meet with a reliable technology platform, running on industrial scale of equipment. Europlasma is looking to further expand its network in North-America, Asia, and other regions. If you would like to become a licensee for the Nanofics technology for an available territory or field of use, please contact Filip Legein Surface pretreatment equipment Subcontracting Europlasma N.V Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 76

39 GABLER Thermoform GmbH & Co. KG Address Niels-Bohr-Ring 5A Lübeck Germany Prozess Monitoring macht den Prozess sichtbar. Eine übersichtliche Navigation, durchdachte Diagnosemöglichkeiten und einige Software-Features mehr, bringen dem Anwender enorme Vorteile. Alle Funktionen wurden in die einfache Bedienbarkeit integriert und erhöhen die Verfügbarkeit der M98. Phone Fax Pelletizers GABLER Thermoform GmbH & Co. KG Internet address Thermoforming machines Punching and perforating machines Stand Hall 03, D35 (Page 272) Company News GABLER Thermoform GmbH & Co. KG Top-selling Kippmaschine M98 auf der K 2013 Auf der diesjährigen K 2013 präsentiert GABLER erstmals seine optimierte top-selling Kippmaschine, die M98, dem Fachpublikum. Produziert werden PP- Wasserbecher mit Siegelrand mit einem Durchmesser von 73,5 mm in einem 60 Kavitäten Werkzeug. Bei der M98 ist alles darauf abgestimmt, damit Sie die perfekten Trinkbecher herstellen können: So wurde der Formprozess in Bezug auf Produktqualität, Prozessgeschwindigkeit und Energie-Effizienz durch den einzigartigen Einsatz von voreilendem Vorstrecker und Formluft optimiert. Dies und der Einsatz von Hochleistungs-Motoren in der Formstation steigern die Ausstoßleistung merklich. Des Weiteren wurde ein Hauptaugenmerk auf die Prozesssicherheit gelegt. Ein Beispiel hierfür ist der neu entwickelte Reverse Stacker. Für schwer stapelbare und insbesondere für dünnwandige Produkte gewährt dieser eine sehr produktschonende Entnahme aus dem Werkzeug und die anschließende Stapelbildung. Zudem benötigt der Reverse Stacker keine zusätzliche Entnahmezeit und auch keine Halteelemente, die den Artikel beschädigen könnten und wartungsintensiv sind. Ebenso wurde eine umfangreiche Sensorik integriert. Die Maschine und insbesondere die Maschinen-Peripherie werden ständig überwacht. Real time Other moulds Belt conveyors Mould changing systems Stacking devices Heating and cooling units Subcontracting 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 78

40 GABO QUALIMETER Testanlagen GmbH GABO QUALIMETER Testanlagen GmbH Address Schulstr Ahlden Germany Phone Fax Measuring and test equipment for rheological properties Other measuring and test equipment for mechanical or dynamic properties Other measuring and test equipment for thermal properties Internet address Science and consulting info@gabo.com Product Details GABO QUALIMETER Testanlagen GmbH Stand Hall 10, D20 (Page 294) Company News GABO QUALIMETER Testanlagen GmbH Jahre GABO Qualimeter Testanlagen GEMEINSAM STARK EINE ERFOLGSGESCHICHTE FÜR ALLE BETEILIGTEN Unberührt von den Einflüssen der Weltkonjunktur und den Finanzproblemen der Staaten, bereitet das mittelständische, eigentümergeführte Unternehmen GABO Qualimeter Testanlagen GmbH im niedersächsischen StädteDreieck gelegen zwischen Hannover-Hamburg-Bremen, ihren Kunden viel Freude.Wer sich mit GABO Produkten seine Wettbewerbsfähigkeit sichert und sich neue Märkte eröffnet, der spart anderweitig und macht doch Gewinn! Zu dieser Einsicht kamen seit 39 Jahren viele Kunden weltweit und veranlasste GABO zu einer Erweiterung der Betriebsstätte. Gabo entwickelt, forscht und fertigt, bietet Service und Schulungen an. Die GABO Spezialisten hören ihren Geschäftspartneren und Kunden genau zu! Dieses Verhalten, die entstehenden maßgeschneiderten Lösungen und die damit verbundenen Vorteile schätzen GABO Kunden besonders; GABO ist bereits in 25 Ländern vertreten und weiterhin auf innovativem Wege! Science and consulting EPLEXOR 6000/8000N High End During K 2010 in Düsseldorf, Gabo Qualimeter Ahlden /Germany presents the new dynamic material testing product line EPLXOR 6000/8000 high End. The new instrument line enables the user to apply forces up 6 KN (8 KN). A deformation range of up to 100 mm is available. The new EPLXOR 6000/8000 dynamic universal testing instrument is aimed for component as well as for material testing. Depending on the configuration of the new EPLXOR 6000/8000 series several test procedures like fatigue-test, heat build up and blow out tests, rolling resistance and much more can be performed. A wide range of accessoires like temperature chambers from -150 C up to C; humidity generators operatinge in a humidity range from 5% up to 90% are available. We invite you to visit us at our booth no. 10D20 in hall 10 were we present our new EPLEXOR! For more details, please, call us +49 (0) or contact us by info@gabo.com Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 80

41 GAUDLITZ GmbH Address Callenberger Str Coburg Germany Phone Parts made by compression moulding Parts made by injection moulding Embossing GAUDLITZ GmbH Fax Plastics products and parts for automotive Internet address Plastics products and parts for building applications Plastics products and parts for electrical engineering Stand Hall 05, A22 (Page 276) Company News 08/28/2013 The GAUDLITZ All-in-One Pen GAUDLITZ GmbH Plastics products and parts for data appliance Plastics products and parts for aviation Plastics products and parts for mechanical engineering We have extended our product range and developed an In vitro diagnostic all-in-one platform technology in pen format for conducting whole-blood-based rapid tests with sample dilution. The pen is characterized by an integrated sterile automatic lancet. The sample is precisely extracted by using an incorporated capillary tube and transferred to the buffer reservoir zone(s). There, an optimal sample mixing with the desired buffer/solvent occurs and, following this, the transfer to the actual test strip takes place. The platform technology offers a high degree of flexibility with regard to the buffer/solvent used, and can be adapted in accordance with customer requirements. In this way, the user profits from a product that can be easily, speedily and precisely handled, thus reducing errors, without having to make further contributions to the test Plastics products and parts for medical engineering Plastics products and parts for optics/precision engineering Parts from standard plastics Apparatus and parts Fastenings Data-processing equipement Film cameras, cameras - technical parts 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 82

42 Casings and cabinets Glass-fibre reinforced plastic parts (GRP) Laboratory equipment- technical parts Parts for measuring instruments Ventilator parts Valves Fibreglass-reinforced plastic parts Toothed wheels and racks Injection and compression moulds Subcontracting godding + dressler GmbH Address Heidestr Meckenheim Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@godding-dressler.de Stand Hall 08b, C63 (Page 288) Company News godding + dressler GmbH Dressler Innovation-Lab ermöglicht Pulver-Prototyping Meckenheim, 30. September 2013: Das neueröffnete Innovation-Lab der Dressler Group aus Meckenheim bietet ab sofort Kunden aus der Kunststoffund Pharma-Industrie völlig neue Möglichkeiten bei der Entwicklung neuer Basisstoffe. Getreu dem Motto: Dressler Group the grinding authority forscht und entwickelt die Gruppe für und mit ihren Kunden gezielt an Lösungen, um die Feinund Feinstmahlung von Kunststoffen in eine neue Dimension zu heben. Das Prototyping, so Jan Dressler, Mitinhaber der Lohnmahlunternehmen, ist für unsere Kunden das A und O bei der Entwicklung neuer Verfahren und Werkstoffe. In unserem Labor können wir die Produktionsverfahren 1:1 erarbeiten und in unserem Technikum mit nur geringen Rohstoffmengen praxistauglich testen. Wir arbeiten bereits mit Mengen ab einem Kilo an dem bestmöglichen Verfahren für das vom Kunden vorgegebene Ziel. Kurzfristig und effizient!. Neben neuen Cryo-Mahlverfahren arbeitet die Dressler Group zudem an der Erweiterung ihrer Service-Pakete, wie z. B. der Produktlagerung und innovativen Konfektionierungsangeboten. Die Dressler Group ist ein Verbund von führenden Lohnmahldienstleistern in Meckenheim bei Bonn. Die angegliederten Unternehmen haben sich auf unterschiedlichste Verfahrenstechniken für die Kunststoffmahlung und Pulverherstellung spezialisiert. Die innovationsgetriebenen Werke sind für ihre hohen Qualitätsstandards, insbesondere für ihre Produktionsanlagen unter Reinraumbedingungen, international anerkannt. Die angegliederten Unternehmen sind die Godding + Dressler GmbH, Linus GmbH sowie die Micro Powder System GmbH. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: Pressekontakt: dawin gmbh Belgische Allee 50 D Troisdorf Margit Rüfner-Bahne T: E: ruefner-bahne@dawin.de Über die Dressler Group: Die Dressler Group wurde im Jahr 2013 als Dachmarke für die Lohnmahlw Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 84

43 erke Godding + Dressler GmbH, Linus GmbH und Micro Powder System GmbH gegründet. Die innovativen Dienstleistungsunternehmen haben ihren Sitz in Meckenheim bei Bonn und sind auf das Kaltmahlen und Veredeln von chemisch-technischen Produkten, insbesondere auch unter Reinraumbedingungen, spezialisiert. Dressler Group Member sind: Godding + Dressler GmbH Heidestraße 3 D Meckenheim T: Info@godding-dressler.de Linus GmbH Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 3 D Meckenheim T: Info@linus-gmbh.de Micro Powder System GmbH Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 1 D Meckenheim T: info@micropowder.de Dressler Group erweitert Meckenheimer Standort um Meckenheim, : Mit dem Zukauf einer kompletten Hallenanlage auf einer Gesamtgrundstücksfläche von ca qm schafft der Lohnmahlungsverbund Dressler Group die nötige Voraussetzung für seine Expansionspläne. Die beiden Geschäftsführer, Axel und Jan Dressler, reagieren damit auf die gesteigerte Nachfrage nach den Serviceleistungen ihrer drei angegliederten Lohnmahlunternehmen für chemisch-technische Produkte. Wir sind Qualitäts- führer im Bereich Kaltmahlen und wollen diese Position durch die erweiterten Lager- und Produktionsflächen ausbauen, so Jan Dressler. Erst im April dieses Jahres feierte die Dressler Group Richtfest für eine neue Produktionshalle der angegliederten Linus GmbH. Die Erweiterung der Lagerkapazität ist nun ein weiterer konsequenter Schritt zum Full-Service- Dienstleister für Kunden aus der Großindustrie. Die Dressler Group ist ein Verbund von führenden Lohnmahldienstleistern in Meckenheim bei Bonn. Die drei angegliederten Unternehmen haben sich auf unterschiedlichste Verfahrenstechniken für die Kunststoffmahlung und Pulverherstellung spezialisiert. Mit ihren innovationsgetriebenen Werken sind sie für ihre hohen Qualitätsstandards, insbesondere für ihre Produktionsanlagen unter Reinraumbedingungen, international anerkannt. Im Verbund der Dressler Group angesiedelt sind die Godding + Dressler GmbH, Linus GmbH sowie die Micro Powder System GmbH. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: Pressekontakt: dawin gmbh Belgische Allee 50 D Troisdorf Margit Rüfner-Bahne T: E: ruefner-bahne@dawin.de Über die Dressler Group: Die Dressler Group wurde im Jahr 2013 als Dachmarke für die Lohnmahlwerke Godding + Dressler GmbH, Linus GmbH und Micro Powder System GmbH gegründet. Die innovativen Dienstleistungsunternehmen haben ihren Sitz in Meckenheim bei Bonn und sind auf das Kaltmahlen und Veredeln von chemisch-technischen Produkten, insbesondere auch unter Reinraumbedingungen, spezialisiert. Dressler Group Member sind: Godding + Dressler GmbH Heidestraße 3 D Meckenheim T: Info@godding-dressler.de 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 86

44 Linus GmbH Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 3 D Meckenheim T: Info@linus-gmbh.de Micro Powder System GmbH Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 1 D Meckenheim T: info@micropowder.de The Grinding Authority die Dressler Group Meckenheim, 24. September 2013 : Zur Vorbereitung ihrer ehrgeizigen Expansionspläne haben sich die international anerkannten Lohnmahlwerke: Godding + Dressler GmbH, Linus GmbH sowie die Micro Powder System GmbH unter der Dachmarke Dressler Group zusammengeschlossen. Die neu gegründete Gruppe verfolgt das Ziel, die hohe Verfahrenskompetenz der drei Spezialdienstleister für Kaltmahlen, Mikronisieren und Cryo-Sprühen klarer im Markt zu kommunizieren. Zudem sollen die Synergie- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten sowie der Ausbau der Qualitätsführerschaft vorangetrieben werden. Wir erwarten mit dieser Kooperation viele neue Ansatzpunkte, um Kundenwünsche noch besser kanalisieren und in der Umsetzung perfektionieren zu können, so Jan Dressler, Mitinhaber der im Familienbesitz befindlichen Unternehmen. Die Gruppe plant zudem den Ausbau der Werkskapazitäten sowie die Erweiterung des Service- und Dienstleistungsspektrums. Ganz nach dem Motto: Dressler Group - the grinding authority. Die Dressler Group ist ein Verbund von führenden Lohnmahldienstleistern in Meckenheim bei Bonn. Die angegliederten Unternehmen haben sich auf unterschiedlichste Verfahrenstechniken für die Kunststoffmahlung und Pulverherstellung spezialisiert. Die innovationsgetriebenen Werke sind für ihre hohen Qualitätsstandards, insbesondere für ihre Produktionsanlagen unter Reinraumbedingungen international anerkannt und sind im Besitz der beiden Brüder Axel und Jan Dressler. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: Pressekontakt: dawin gmbh Belgische Allee 50 D Troisdorf Margit Rüfner-Bahne T: E: ruefner-bahne@dawin.de Über die Dressler Group: Die Dressler Group wurde im Jahr 2013 als Dachmarke für die Lohnmahlwerke Godding + Dressler GmbH, Linus GmbH und Micro Powder System GmbH gegründet. Die innovativen Dienstleistungsunternehmen haben ihren Sitz in Meckenheim bei Bonn und sind auf das Kaltmahlen und Veredeln von chemisch-technischen Produkten, insbesondere auch unter Reinraumbedingungen, spezialisiert. Dressler Group Member sind: Godding + Dressler GmbH, Heidestraße 3, D Meckenheim, T: , info@godding-dressler.de, Linus GmbH, Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 3, D Meckenheim, T: , info@linus-gmbh.de, Micro Powder System GmbH, Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 1, D Meckenheim, T: , info@micropowder.de, Subcontracting godding + dressler GmbH 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 88

45 Herding GmbH Filtertechnik Address August-Borsig-Str Amberg Germany Phone Fax suchsanlage vor OrtATEX- und BrandschutzkonzepteVerfahrenstechnische AuslegungDetailplanung Kundennutzen Sie haben einen kompetenten Ansprechpartner von der ersten Anfrage bis zur maßgeschneiderten Lösung für Ihre Filtrationsaufgabe. Besonderheiten Durch unsere eigene Entwicklungsarbeit (F&E) und die engen Kooperationen mit Hochschulen und Instituten sowie unserer über 30-jährigen Erfahrung sind wir in der Lage, auch anspruchsvolle Aufgaben im Bereich Filtertechnik zu lösen. Internet address info@herding.de Herotron E-Beam Service GmbH Stand Hall 12, B49 (Page 298) Herding GmbH Filtertechnik Filters and parts Compounding lines Dust and fume extraction systems Science and consulting Product Details Herding GmbH Filtertechnik Address Guardianstr Bitterfeld-Wolfen Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@herotron.com Stand Hall 08b, E61-10 (Page 288) Science and consulting Herding Engineering Produktbeschreibung Mit unserem Engineering entwickeln wir die maßgeschneiderte Lösung für die Filtrationsaufgabe, die sie uns stellen. Das Engineering für reine Produktivität umfasst: Beurteilung der StaubeigenschaftenBeurteilung der Stauberfassung vor Ort incl. StrömungssimulationStaubversuche in unserem Technikum oder in einer Ver Subcontracting Herotron E-Beam Service GmbH 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 90

46 Product Details Subcontracting Beta-Sterilisation von Medizinprodukten Elektronenstrahlsterilisation von Medizinprodukten und Pharmaverpackungen Herotron E-Beam Service GmbH Die Sterilisation von medizinischen Artikeln durch Elektronenbestrahlung ist eines der sichersten und effizientesten Verfahren, um jegliche Form mikrobiellen Lebens unwirksam zu machen. Angewandt wird die Elektronenstrahl-Sterilisation z. B. bei: Medizinprodukten, medizinischen Geräten und Implantaten Medikamenten und Fertigspritzen Lebensmittel- und pharmazeutischen Verpackungen Laborgeräte und Einwegverbrauchsmaterialien Reinigungsmaterialien für sterile Bereiche (Wischtücher, Reinigungstextilien) Die Strahlensterilisation bietet folgende Vorteile: Behandlung der Produkte in der Umverpackung Durchgehende Sterilisation des Produktes im Gegensatz zur Oberflächensterilisation bei chemischen Verfahren Kein Einsatz von toxischen Chemikalien (Ethylenoxid, Formaldehyd) Keine Verwendung radioaktiver Isotope (Cobalt-60) Behandlung thermolabiler oder gefrorener Produkte (minimalste Temperaturerhöhung) Zeitlich effizienteste Sterilisations-Methode (Sterilität in wenigen Sekunden gegenüber Stunden oder Tagen bei anderen Verfahren) der partiellen Vernetzung von Kunststoffen durch Abschirmung während der Bestrahlung, wodurch sich in einem Werkstoff unterschiedliche Materialeigenschaften erzeugen lassen. der Depolymerisation, Degradation und Ketten Aufspaltung im Bereich der Chemischen- bzw. RohstoffindustrieVersprödung (Degradation) von Kunststoffen, z.b. für Sollbruchstellen Sonstige Anwendungen sind z.b.: Farbveränderungen bei Edelsteinen, Gläsern und pigmentierten Kunststoffen. der Modifikation von Polymereigenschaften für Automotive-, Elektrotechnik-, Bau- und Verpackungsanwendungen der Vernetzung von Formteilen zur Steigerung der chemischen, mechanischen und thermischen Einsatzgrenzender Vernetzung nach der Formgebung (z.b. Spritzguss, Rotationsguss, Extrusion, u.a.) HOS-Technik Vertriebs-und Produktions-GmbH Address Obersteigerweg St. Stefan Austria Phone Fax Internet address Vernetzung von Kunststoffen hos@hos-technik.at Elektronenstrahlung zur Kunststoffoptimierung Kunstsoffvernetzung, durch die Behandlung mit beschleunigten Elektronen, verursacht erhebliche Eigenschaftsverbesserungen im Ausgangsmaterial, Im Detail: die vorhandenen Molekülketten verbinden sich chemisch durch das Einbringen von Energie. Diese Verbin-dung, auch Vernetzung, bedingt Änderungen der Eigenschaften im entsprechenden Produkt. Durch die Behandlung mit Elektronenstrahlung können preiswerte thermoplastische Kunst-stoffe die Eigenschaften von teuren Hochleistungs-Kunststoffen erreichen. z.b. in der Automobilindustrie, Photovoltaik, Luftfahrt, Elektroindustrie Die mechanischen, chemischen und thermischen Eigenschaften werden positiv beeinflusst. Angewandt wird die Elektronenstrahlvernetzung z.b. bei: Stand Hall 05, F30-13 (Page 276) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 92

47 Polybenzimidazoles Polybismaleimide Thermoset HOS-Technik Vertriebs-und Produktions-GmbH We are able to perform micro-fine grinding as well, using a modern turbo-mill. Cooling with nitrogen is possible during grinding if necessary. Screening with a separator (fabricate SWECO, screen diameter 1200 mm) can be carried out upon request. Research and development work, as well as quality control, are carried out in a well-equipped, modern laboratory. Our staff includes three highly-qualified polymer chemists, who also work very closely with various universities Polyimide resins ICIS Crosslinking agents Bismaleimide Address Quadrant House, The Quadrant SM2 5AS Sutton, Surrey Great Britain / Northern Ireland Catalysts Subcontracting Product Details Subcontracting Contract Manufacture HOS-Technik Vertriebs-und Produktions-GmbH To operate our equipment at full capacity, we offer our production facilities for contract manufacturing in the chemical industry. We can offer our customers three modern vacuum drying plants with paddletype dryers, each centred round a DRAIS-reactor (with capacities of 250, 5000 and 6000 litres respectively). Machine components coming into contact with the product are made of material no The double shells of the two reactors can be heated with steam or hot water, and also cooled again with water from the cooling tower if necessary. All reactors are equipped with knifeblade chopper mills for chopping and de-agglomerating. Both plants can be evacuated to 10 mbar using a two-stage vacuum pump stand. A process control system monitors the drying process. The material is emptied into Big-Bags or drums, however kg bags could also be used. For chemical contract synthesis our plant contains heated mixing tanks with a capacity of m³. At the customer s request we can perform solid-liquid separation using a pressure filter or a disc filter. Phone Fax Internet address kirsty.fleck@rbi.co.uk Stand Hall 08a, C20 (Page 290) Company News 08/02/2013 ICIS portfolio can provide you with independent pricing information for all major plastics commodities. The price assessments in our weekly reports will help ensure you have reliable prices for negotiations, and are used widely across the industry as benchmarks. As well as transactional prices and historical data, ICIS produces monthly forecast reports for plastics commodities giving details of prices, margins, capacity, supply and demand for the next 12 months. If you re looking for a longer term view, our data and analytics services can give you an in-depth insight into markets in order to help support your strategic ICIS 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 94

48 planning. Company News 10/01/2013 Expert Witness Services Impact Solutions Professional periodicals Product Details Professional periodicals ICIS ICIS is the world s largest petrochemical market information provider. Our aim is to give companies in global commodities markets a competitive advantage by delivering trusted pricing data, high-value news, analysis and independent consulting. We have over 30 years experience of providing market intelligence and consultancy to buyers, sellers and analysts. Impact Solutions Address 16 Abbotsinch Road Grangemouth Great Britain / Northern Ireland Phone Fax ICIS ICIS Based on a comprehensive understanding of polymers, its experience of the plastics industry and expertise in failure analysis, Impact are able to provide Expert Witness services to the legal and insurance industries. Our technical team comprises of materials scientist s, chemists and processing engineers with analytical work being undertaken in our UKAS accredited laboratory. For more information visit us in Hall 12 Stand D35 10/01/2013 Oil & Gas Services Impact Solutions has extensive experience in high performing polymers and composites operating at the temperatures, pressures and aggressive environments often found down hole and in the distribution of oil & gas. Some of Impact s recent technical programmes include: Condition assessment, lifetime assessment and failure analysis of Swage-lined crude oil pipe. Material evaluation program looking at the reduction of stress cracking of PVDF grades used in risers. Material selection for down hole cables and lifetime cost : benefit summary. Condition assessment of PE100 coupons in gas pipelines. Environmental resistance of material used in data cables. For further information, visit our stand in Hall 12, Stand D35. Internet address 10/01/2013 Training Solutions for the Petrochemical & Plastics Intustry Stand Hall 12, D35 (Page 298) Staff are a company s most valuable asset and having a well trained and motivated workforce will always be at the heart of a strong and successful company. Impact provides on-site specialist training courses to meet the demands of the international petrochemicals and plastics industry. Recent examples are: General technical and economic introduction to petrochemicals and plastics Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 96

49 Polyolefins manufacturing and product applications, including specialised pipe programs. Operational excellence in petrochemical, polymer plants & laboratories. Team working, project management and leadership. Change management, innovation management and problem solving. For further information visit us in Hall 12 Stand D35. 09/30/2013 Recycling Impact are technical experts for WRAP and Zero Waste Scotland and have undertaken extensive research on post-consumer plastic, fibre composites and plastic separation technologies. We also have extensive experience in adding value to low cost plastics and incorporating recycled mineral fillers into polymer systems. 10/01/2013 Operational Excellence & Organisational Development Programs Impact Solutions has extensive experience of Plant Optimisation and Operational Excellence programs including statistical process control (SPC) and the use of our own bespoke software PLANTHEALTH to monitor performance and track variable costs. APC implementation requires good lower level control and a thorough understanding of the influence of a broad range of process parameters upon key product attributes. Impact s independent experts can identify suitable opportunities - for more information visit our stand at Hall 12 Stand D35. 10/01/2013 Lab Design Impact Solutions technical team have extensive experience of the design, construction and commissioning of a wide range of analytical, physical, material processing and pilot plant laboratories. It undertakes a range of projects from design, layout, equipment selection and provides a range of support services such as optimisation using Impact s own bespoke software LABHEALTH. It also supports HSEQ audits and procedures as well as ISO implemen- tation support. In addition Impact delivers staff and customer training covering products, applications and key technology areas. For more information visit us in Hall 12 Stand D35. 10/01/2013 Storage Tank Testing Rotationally moulded PE tanks have become a common sight in many gardens and working areas throughout the rural regions of the UK and Ireland for storage of large quantities of heating fuel and chemicals. Impact has tested almost 300 models to a range of standards including BSEN13341:2005+A1:2011 OF- TEC OFST100 BSEN13575:2012 AS/NZS 4766:2006 and has also undertaken an extensive study on tanks that have failed in service. Impact s experts have therefore developed a unique understanding of the significant factors needed for ensuring tank longevitity. Impact are UKAS accredited and a European notified body for the testing of tanks, bunds and materials in accordance with EN13341, EN13575 and OFTEC OFST100. For more information visit us in Hall 12 Stand D35. 10/01/2013 Consumer Packaging Testing Failure of containers when transporting dangerous chemicals and other hazardous liquids has serious implications to people, property and/or the environment. Strict product safety and quality standards are in place against which such containers are tested to get UN approval. Impact Solutions is accredited to carry out a comprehensive range of UN Dangerous Good s testing for liquids & solids on plastic & metal drums & jerricans as well as composite packaging & fibreboard boxes. Impact is one of a handful of European test houses that can test with the full range of model liquids and the customer s own products. For further information visit us in Hall 12 Stand D Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 98

50 10/01/2013 Experts in Pipes Impact are accredited for ISO1167, ISO13479 & ISO9080 hydrostatic pressure testing of pipes and fittings. We also offer a wide range of other services including C- Ring, FNCT, cohesive/de-cohesive resistance as well as testing on electro-fusion & butt fusion joints to water industry standards. Impact offers an extensive range of technical services designed to serve the needs of the pipe producer, installer, utility and main contractor i.e. the complete supply chain, which include: Joint testing & failure analysis On-site technical support & training Other pipe testing Innovation e.g. Non destructive testing for use on electrofusion joints For further information visit us in Hall 12 Stand D Tanks Other fibre-reinforced plastic parts Computer software services Science and consulting Impact Solutions tions expertise and Impact s bespoke software PlantHealth. Impact has successfully designed and delivered customised product improvement programmes for clients around the globe, improving capabilities significantly. delivering $MM improvements in very short time periods. Working with a major manufacturer of polyolefin s in KSA, over 3 years has seen savings in the range of $5-$10 million per annum, with individual projects giving payback periods of under 1 year by: SPC Training: Making the language of SPC become part of company culture allows improvements to be tracked and future programs developed. Cp and Cpk values of under 1.0 are commonplace and Impact typically raises them to well above 1.0 across our customers grade slate without the use of APC. Using APC we have delivered values of 1.5 which compares well with the top quartile performers in the Industry. QC Laboratories: Delivering capability improvements and therefore confidence through training, process improvements, measuring capacity and supporting the implementation of ISO The QC lab must deliver reliable results consistently in order for the plant to produce the best quality products cost effectively. Supporting APC implementation: This requires good lower level control and a thorough understanding of the influence of a broad range of process parameters upon key product attributes. Impact s independent experts can identify suitable opportunities, the best APC partner and project manage the implementation to ensure delivery of the full value in the shortest period of time. Specific projects including: Cracker yield optimisation Polyolefin catalyst choice and optimisation Polyolefin product development (R&D, TS&D) QC/QA Performance Improvement (polymers, refining, olefins) Customised Training Programmes Product Details Computer software services Operational Excellence in Polyolefin Petrochemical plants Impact Solutions To learn more about how Impact Solutions can support you, please contact Kevin Ross on +44 (0) or kevin.ross@impact-solutions.co.uk Science and consulting Hydrostatic Pressure Pipe Testing Impact has extensive hands-on experience of most of the world-leading polyethylene and polypropylene manufacturing technologies and is highly qualified to lead Operational Excellence programs. Impact can audit and benchmark the quality and consistency of your products using proven Statistical Process Control techniques, coupled to strong opera- Impact Solution s accredited laboratories have been pressure testing plastic pipes to ISO 1167 and ISO since 1984, and have provided these services independently under the Impact banner since Over this c30 year period, Impact has served a broad portfolio of customers in the pipe sector covering the full 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 100

51 supply chain from resin manufacturers (Ineos, Borealis, Dow, et al), through pipe manufacturers (GPS, Uponor, Durapipe, Micropol, et al) to asset owners and users in a wide range of applications including gas, water, sewage and oil & gas. Impact has developed extensive product quality experience with all plastic pipe systems including HDPE, PP, PVC, ABS and more recently PVDF, Nylon and PEEK. Impact has also added the ISO 9080 pipe classification scheme to our scope of accreditation and can offer a comprehensive assessment package for pipe compounds including rapid evaluation tools for long term material performance such as the notched pipe test (ISO 13479) and the full notched creep test (ISO 16770). Not only does this service package come with the reliability and quality guarantees of the UKAS accreditation scheme, but Impact can also tailor the content to specific needs and deliver a bespoke service very cost effectively. Impact prides itself in our high standards of customer service, which include strong communication, regular testing updates (monthly or more frequent as required), and a pro-active stance to issues that may arise. Our record of customer feedback is second to none. Our involvement in resin/compound development over the past 30 years has enabled us to advise technically on resin design and formulation. Impact has been successful in directing such efforts for several emerging resin suppliers. Impact s extensive database has also been used to provide customers with global benchmarks for their products. Whether you are a resin producer, compounder, manufacturer, user or specifier of pipe, Impact can help you provide solutions to your challenges and problems. To learn more about how Impact Solutions can help you with your pressure pipe accreditation, please contact Gregg Falconer on +44 (0) or gregg.falconer@impact-solutions.co.uk. Impact s Expertise in Pipes Impact s staff have been testing pipes and joints since the early 80 s when, as part of BP Chemicals, they were part of the original team that developed some of the first PE80 s in the UK. Since then Impact has always been at the forefront of pipe design and testing across a wide range of materials including PE, PP, XLPE, Nylons, PVDF and PEEK. Impact offers an extensive range of technical services designed to serve the needs of the pipe producer, installer, utility and main contractor i.e. the complete supply chain, which include: Joint testing & failure analysis Impact is set up to carry out testing on electrofusion & butt fusion joints to water industry standard WIS and regularly carries out these tests as part of site quality checks on pipeline installations. Impact is often used as an independent expert in pipeline systems to determine quality of fittings/materials and installation practices to determine the cause of failure in the event of a dispute. On-site technical support & training Impact is able to provide a range of technical support on projects including training and project verification. Impact operates worldwide where high quality, safe installations are required. Often, the scope includes auditing and support across the whole supply chain from resin selections, pipe/fitment manufacture, testing, installation and quality assurance to best relevant standards in the region concerned. Other Pipe Testing, including: C-Ring testing of PVC and PE/PP including very large diameter pipes FNCT in a variety of chemical/ detergent/ temperature environments Cohesive/de-cohesive resistance and peel testing Integrity of structure testing Absorption/permeation and chemical compatibility Cement coupon testing including AC Composite pipes including carbon fibre reinforced systems Multi layer pipes operating up to 3,000 Bar Hydrostatic pressure testing of pipes and fittings including ISO 9080 Performance benchmarking of resins and compounds Bespoke testing design and results analysis as required by clients To learn more about how Impact Solutions can help you, please contact Gregg Falconer on +44 (0) or gregg.falconer@impact-solutions.co.uk. Operational Excellence in Polyolefin Petrochemical plants Impact has extensive hands-on experience of most of the world-leading polyethylene and polypropylene manufacturing technologies and is highly qualified to lead Operational Excellence programs. Impact can audit and benchmark the quality and consistency of your products using proven Statistical Process Control techniques, coupled to strong opera Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 102

52 tions expertise and Impact s bespoke software PlantHealth. Impact has successfully designed and delivered customised product improvement programmes for clients around the globe, improving capabilities significantly. delivering $MM improvements in very short time periods. Working with a major manufacturer of polyolefin s in KSA, over 3 years has seen savings in the range of $5-$10 million per annum, with individual projects giving payback periods of under 1 year by: Impact has extensive hands-on experience of most of the world-leading polyethylene and polypropylene manufacturing technologies and is highly qualified to lead Operational Excellence programs. Impact can audit and benchmark the quality and consistency of your products using proven Statistical Process Control techniques, coupled to strong operations expertise and Impact s bespoke software PlantHealth. Impact has successfully designed and delivered customised product improvement programmes for clients around the globe, improving capabilities significantly. delivering $MM improvements in very short time periods. Working with a major manufacturer of polyolefin s in KSA, over 3 years has seen savings in the range of $5-$10 million per annum, with individual projects giving payback periods of under 1 year by: SPC Training Making the language of SPC become part of company culture allows improvements to be tracked and future programs developed. Cp and Cpk values of under 1.0 are commonplace and Impact typically raises them to well above 1.0 across our customers grade slate without the use of APC. Using APC we have delivered values of 1.5 which compares well with the top quartile performers in the Industry. QC Laboratories Delivering capability improvements and therefore confidence through training, process improvements, measuring capacity and supporting the implementation of ISO The QC lab must deliver reliable results consistently in order for the plant to produce the best quality products cost effectively. Supporting APC implementation This requires good lower level control and a thorough understanding of the influence of a broad range of process parameters upon key product attributes. Impact s independent experts can identify suitable opportunities, the best APC partner and project manage the implementation to ensure delivery of the full value in the shortest period of time. Specific projects including: Cracker yield optimisation Polyolefin catalyst choice and optimisation Polyolefin product development (R&D, TS&D) QC/QA Performance Improvement (polymers, refining, olefins) Customised Training Programmes Polymers for use in Oil & Gas Polymers used in the oil & gas industry experience some of the toughest conditions on the planet and must be fit for purpose to ensure 100% integrity throughout the products lifetime as the cost of failure is so damaging both financially and environmentally. Impact has over 30 years experience in the plastics industry, from high performance engineering polymers to standard, commodity polymers. With extensive experience of products for use in: Down Hole applications Flexible risers & Umbilical s Pipe liners & liquid/gas pipe systems Complex multi layer pipeline systems Cables for use in aggressive environment Some of Impact s recent technical programmes include: Condition assessment, lifetime assessment and failure analysis of Swage-lined crude oil pipe. Material evaluation program looking at the reduction of stress cracking of PVDF grades used in risers. Material selection for down hole cables and lifetime cost : benefit summary. Condition assessment of PE100 coupons in gas pipelines. Environmental resistance of material used in data cables. Impact s laboratory is accredited to ISO by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the testing and quality assurance of pipe, packaging, containers and polymers. To learn more about how Impact Solutions can help you with polymers for use in the oil & gas industry, please contact Kevin Ross on +44 (0) or kevin.ross@impact-solutions.co.uk. Training Solutions for the Petrochemical and Plastics Indust Staff are a company s most valuable asset and having a well trained and motivated workforce will always be at the heart of a strong and successful company. Ensuring products are of the highest quality and at the lowest cost and supplying them with the best service is the Impact focus on the basics Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 104

53 For over 5 years, Impact has provided on-site specialist training courses to meet the basic demands of the international petrochemicals and plastics industry to many of the biggest names in the industry. In addition to specialised courses in plastic applications, including plastics pipes where Impact is a recognised leader in the field, courses can be designed to meet client or supply chain needs. As a member of iesta, Impact can draw on the experience and expertise of a wide range of training organisations to deliver accredited training to the Petrochemical industry. Course topics include: Productivity: Basic SPC SPC 2 APC Control Systems Leadership Team Building Problem Solving Project Management Data mining Plant Diagnostics Technical & Innovation: Catalysis and Polymerisation Molecular Structure Crystal Structure Rheology Physical and Mechanical Properties Film Testing Pipe Testing Container Testing Extrusion Welding and Installation of Pipes Quality Management Strategic: Polymer Markets Polymer Production Technologies Economic Drivers in Polymers Applications & Markets Recycling and waste management Product development and introduction Change management Facilitation learn more about how Impact Solutions can help you training needs, please contact Kevin Ross on +44 (0) or kevin.ross@impact-solutions.co.uk. UN Consumer Packaging Testing Failure of containers when transporting dangerous chemicals and other hazardous liquids has serious implications to people, property and/or the environment. Strict product safety and quality standards are in place against which such containers are tested to get UN approval. Impact is accredited to carry out a comprehensive range of UN Dangerous Good s testing for liquids & solids on plastic & metal drums & jerricans as well as composite packaging & fibreboard boxes. Impact is one of a handful of European test houses and the only one in the UK that can test with the full range of model liquids and the customer s own products. Since 2002, Impact has tested 1,000 batches of containers from across the globe to be used for transportation of chemicals or other hazardous materials. These tests are the final approval that the container is safe to use. Surprisingly, Impact s results have shown that around 25% of these final tests have produced failures, requiring new product commercialisation to be stopped whilst the container is redesigned or reconfigured. Such unplanned failures delay product launches with the associated losses in sales revenue, whilst generating additional costs in redesign, prototype manufacture and re-testing. Impact s testing capabilities and support is therefore very cost effective versus cost of failures, particularly if the Brand value is threatened. Although UN testing of containers is stringent, it is possible to design and make products that pass every time. Impact s experience has shown that failure to 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 106

54 meet the test standards can arise from a variety of reasons, most commonly: Unsuitable resin selection Design flaws Poor manufacturing control Unsuitable or poor closures Changes in paper supply for Fibreboard Impact can advise and support customers at all stages of new product development and give quick and effective feedback on all testing work in order to maximise the value of the information gained. Impact is trusted to protect the brand of some of the worlds largest companies in consumer goods and chemical and related industries. In this way, the brand names are protected from highly costly and embarrassing product failures. Impact can be regarded as your long term specialist provider in UN packaging testing and can provide all the advice and support required to meet the regulatory standards and then remain fully compliant thereafter. Its all part of our dedicated service to the packaging sector. To learn more about how Impact Solutions can help you with your UN package testing, please contact Gregg Falconer on +44 (0) or gregg.falconer@impactsolutions.co.uk. Company News 09/27/2013 MES provider INCLUDIS Automation Systems Inc. INCLUDIS with its headquarter in Berlin, Germany and its subsidiary in Akron, USA has developed and distributed highly automated Manufacturing Execution systems (MES) since the year Relevant machine data and facilities are visualized, evaluated and integrated into IT system enviroments. INCLUDIS has positioned itself as a flexible, innovative and international provider of webbased real time production monitoring systems. INCLUDIS has customers in the whole world and builds on 25 years of automation experience gained from projects in Europe, USA and Asia. INCLUDIS Automation Systems Inc Software INCLUDIS Automation Systems Inc. Address Rosenstr Berlin Germany Phone Fax Internet address mail@includis.com Stand Hall 12, A22 (Page 298) Computer software services Product Details Computer software services INCLUDIS Real-time production and Process Monitoring INCLUDIS is the leading technology worldwide of web based Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for real-time production and process information. INCLUDIS Factory: schedules your production graphically with drag & drop monitors machine performance (24/7) sends /SMS alerts in case of deviations reduces setup time and optimize material supply INCLUDIS Automation Systems Inc Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 108

55 views machines, labor, material and energy to identify losses tracks scrap, downtime and machine utilization obtains reliable efficiency indicators (O.E.E.) The modules Production Scheduler, webbased Real-Time Production Monitoring and statistical Process Control are helping you to receive the best overview of your production and to cut costs. Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam Address Breite Str. 2 A-C Potsdam Germany Phone Fax Internet address jens.ullmann@potsdam.ihk.de Stand Hall 08b, E61-1 (Page 288) Company News Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam 10/14/2013 Plastics made in Berlin-Brandenburg at the world s largest International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber in Düsseldorf Plastics by tradition and future Made in Berlin-Brandenburg Hall 8B, Stand E 61 company, address, website contact person, phone, fax, company profile BK Kunststoffe Bernau GmbH Wandlitzer Chaussee 54 D Bernau Mr. Grünberg Manager Phone Fax c.gruenberg@bernauer-kunststoffe.de - Laminate manufacturing history in Bernau that goes back several decades - Solutions for thermosetting insolation materials in the fields of substrate materials and resin systems since Ideal provider for technical composites due to our material and application expertise - DIN ISO 9001 : 2008 Certification since more than 12 years - International Presence, regional Engagement foxiflex GmbH & Co.KG Rietzer Berg 11 D Kloster Lehnin, OT Rietz Ms Hiltrud Mütherich Phone: Fax: muetherich@foxiflex.com foxiflex the hose specialist production of highly abrasion resistant hoses for transport of plastic granuleshigh 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 110

56 temperature hoses up to C for dryersspecial gas hose for extrusion profilesspecial hoses for transport of glass fibre and PET granulesfrom dia 10 mm up to mmmore than products on stocksales network worldwide Fraunhofer Research Institution for Polymeric Materials and Composites PYCO Kantstrasse 55 D Teltow Torsten Lerz Phone: Fax: info@pyco.fraunhofer.de At Fraunhofer PYCO a team of scientists is developing highly crosslinked polymers (thermosets) for all applications with particular reference to aviation, as well as to opto- and microelectronics. Fraunhofer PYCO is developing polymer systems along the whole supply chain, beginning with monomers up to the finished part. Research topics: - Prepreg resins, prepregs, laminates, sandwiches - Adhesives (repairable, flame-retardant, debondable) - Infusion resins, FRPs out of carbon, glass and natural fibers - E-Beam curable resins, prepregs, laminates - Foams (acoustic, noise damping, flame-retardant, hard and soft, lightweight) - New core materials, e.g. nap core - Bistable displays for logistics Herotron E-Beam Service GmbH Guardianstrasse 6-10 D Bitterfeld-Wolfen OT Thalheim Yves Kaufhold Phone Fax info@herotron.com Reliable partner for Gemstone Color Enhancement, Crosslinking of Plastic, Curing of Composite Materials, Semiconductor Enhancements and Bio-reduction. Herotron operates two electron accelerators (10 MEV and 20 MEV), a one-of-akind sorting machine and a Hi-Res Gamma Spectrometer. Besides color enhancement of gemstones Herotron s capabilities also include other industrial applications such as: - polymer modification, like cross linking or degradation - enhancement of semiconductors and gemstones - radiation curing of high performance polymer compound materials - bioreduction and sterilization of medical devices and packing material hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH Im Biotechnologiepark D Luckenwalde Klaus Reiche Dr. Felix Reiche Phone Fax hesco@hesco.de - Development, design and production of thermoplastics - Assembly production, refining and finishing IHK Potsdam Breite Str. 2 a-c D Potsdam Jens Ullmann Phone Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 112

57 Fax The International department of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Potsdam is offering foreign trade support, commercial contacts, country information, fairs and exhibitions, foreign trade services, origin reports, Carnet A.T.A., certificates Innovative Kunststoffveredelungs GmbH GRISUTEN Str. 13 D Premnitz Petra Baumann Phone Fax We are manufacturers of black master-batches based on PET and PBT carriers in different commercial qualities. Our core product range is offering first grade materials which are above all suited for fine denier / dtex types of polyester fibres and for mono- and multi-filaments. We are also producing high quality standard types for less demanding applications. Knabe + Co. GmbH & Co. KG Lessingstraße 79 Gebäude C 5 D Berlin-Wilhelmsruh Dipl.-Kfm. Michael Krüger Manager Phone Fax michael.krueger@knabe-co.de Petra Fleischauer Executive-Assistant Phone Fax petra.fleischauer@knabe-co.de Since 1923 Firma Knabe + Co. stands for quality in the die-cutting industry for all types of plastic and other materials. We offer high-quality die-cutting tools, as well as the service of die-cutting and waterjet-cutting. Most important to us is having customers that are content with our service, quality, price and delivery times. If you are looking for a professional partner for your products, your quest has come to an end. Kunststoff-Verbund Brandenburg Berlin Schipkauerstr.1 D Schwarzheide Dr. Hubert Lerche Phone Fax info@kuvbb.de Networking organisation of plastic producers, processors of plastic and universities and institutes in the plastic area Mikroskop Technik Rathenow GmbH Grünauer Fenn 40 D Rathenow Mr. Ralf-Peter Lautenschläger Phone Fax info@askania.de Optics insight. Precision from Rathenow. The company Mikroskop Technik Rathenow GmbH is your partner at questions in the field of quality insurance as a manufacturer of modern epi-, stereo- and laboratory microscopes and their accessories. The modular design of the microscopes, a wide range of microscopic illuminations (LED, halogen, cold light devices or ringlight illuminators), camera adaptations (photo or tv), different variants of bases and stages and measuring software programs are characteristic for our product range Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 114

58 Customized and at project based special solutions are also part of the product range of the Mikroskop Technik Rathenow GmbH, as well also the maintenance and service of microscopes. We are authorized Zeiss partner and in this we can offer the consultant, sales and repair service for newer and older Zeiss microscopes. The high quality is the result of the long- time affiliation with the state combine VEB Carl Zeiss Jena and will be documented by the current ISO 9001:2008 certification. Motzener Kunststoff- und Gummiverarbeitung GmbH Mittenwalder Str. 79 D Mittenwalde Thomas König Phone Fax The Motzener Kunststoff- und Gummiverarbeitung GmbH is well known for high quality, technical injection molded parts and assembly groups manufactured out of thermoplastic materials and elastomers. Especially the production of injected O-Rings up to a diameter of mm and multi-component parts (plastic and rubber) are two of our major core competencies. Today we process: all reinforced and non-charged thermoplastics, different types of thermoelastics, all important elastomers as NBR, SBR, EPDM, FPM, Silicon and HNBR. Today we are equipped with: CAD/CAM work stations, tool shop with latest CNC equipment, department for parts finishing for additional inspection and assembly steps. We are successful certified according to ISO/TS 16949:2009, DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and EMAS III, DIN EN ISO 14001:2009. Projektron GmbH Charlottenstr. 68 D Berlin Berit Krüger Phone Fax info@projektron.de Project management software Projektron BCS - Planning - Analysis - Controlling - Reporting - Time recording - Documentation - Resource management RELUX Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG Sülzborn 4 D Magdeburg Norbert Koch Phone Fax info@relux-umwelt.de Relux is producer of recycled plastics made of HDPE, LDPE and PP. Repro pellets, regrind and agglomerates for applications like extrusion und injection moulding. RoweMed AG Medical 4 Life Juri-Gagarin-Ring 4 D Parchim Nadia Einnolf Business Development Manager Phone Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 116

59 Fax RoweMed AG is an innovative company specialized in developing and manufacturing medical devices, especially in the field of liquid management for special hospital departments like intensive care, neonatology, radiology and ambulatory departments. Schweriner Kunststoffkompetenz-zentrum im saz Ziegeleiweg 7 D Schwerin Gerd Poloski Phone Fax info@sazev.de The Plastics Competence Centre (skk) in Schwerin supports the Education and Profession qualifying Centre in Schwerin and companies from plastics, electronic and metal technology in terms of professional qualification, human resources and transfer of technology. Hearts of the professional qualification are offers of applied education in plastics, electronics and metal technology starting at re-education and finishing at career qualification (Meister [Foreman]) of IHK (German Chamber of Industry and Commerce). The skk (Plastics Competence Centre in Schwerin) offers customised products in education of plastics at modern machines. The range of education spreads from laminating to injection moulding and even the whole process from construction via machine operation till handling and quality management. Technamation Technical Europe GmbH Forster Straße 65 D Guben Patricia Idilbi Managing Director Phone Mobil: Fax : info@technamation.com Production and manufacture of Wood / Cellulose Plastic Composites (WPC / CPC) plus production of extrusion and injection molding products made out of these materials. Development of techniques and machines for the production of WPC / CPC goods. Vakuplastic Kunststoff GmbH &Co. KG Rudower Straße 68b D Schönefeld Oliver Schwarz Phone Fax info@vakuplastic.de - Injection moulding of plastics - Suction siphon - Connection elements - Slide-restraining tootsies - Technical parts of plastic xtribo GmbH Sekr. C8-4, Geb. M Straße des 17. Juni 135 D Berlin Kathrin Müller Phone Fax kathrin.mueller@xtribo.de xtribo has spezialized for innovative tribology engineer performances and gauges in the field of friction. The basis is the Method of Dimensionreduction. The original 3D system is replaced by the contact with an elastic or viscoelastic bedding and thus converted into a 1D system. Through the method is it possible 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 118

60 fast contact calculation without measuring. As further innovation we offer the RheoQuick k500. It measures the rheology qualities fast and reliably. It can be also used as a incomming goods controlling devices. ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH Cluster Plastics and Chemistry Steinstraße D Potsdam Kerstin Dohrmann Cluster Manager Plastics and Chemistry Industry Phone Fax kerstin.dohrmann@zab-brandenburg.de ZAB is the Brandenburg economic development board and helps with all questions of industrial settlement, innovation, and technology-orientated start-ups. It is active in the management of the German capital region s strong growth clusters. The Plastics and Chemistry cluster closely connects businesses, research facilities, networks, employers and employees and key players from politics and administrators. - roughly 400 companies with employees - unique density of R&D institutions - foster and support by strong regional and European Networks - identification of potential for innovation and growth - knowledge and technology transfer - recruitment and development of a skilled workforce - Interlinking and internationalisation of the players Specific issues of the Cluster - Biopolymeres Lightweight construction and composite materialsspecialty chemicals 10/14/2013 Plastics made in Berlin-Brandenburg at the world s largest International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber in Düsseldorf Potsdam/Düsseldorf, 15. October The German Capital Region with 30 exhibitors (18 Brandenburg, 12 Berlin) marks a participation record at the world s largest International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber K For the third consecutive time the German Capital Region Berlin-Brandenburg will participate with its own pavilion at the Trade Fair K 2013 taking place in Düsseldorf from October 16th 23rd Following the motto Plastics by tradition and future Made in Berlin-Brandenburg 21 exhibitors from Berlin-Brandenburg will be present at the collective pavilion organized by the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Potsdam) in hall 8b stand E 61. Altogether it is a record breaking participation of 30 exhibitors from the German Capital Region Berlin- Brandenburg. The following exhibitors are participating for the first time at the Berlin-Brandenburg Pavilion: foxiflex GmbH & Co. KG, Kloster Lehnin (flexible recoil hoses to feed plastic granulate and fiberglass reinforced plastics), Fraunhofer-PYCO, Teltow (development of polymers and composites; actual focal point at K 2013 : new nano materials), Mikroskoptechnik Rathenow GmbH (high-precision optical measurement and testing equipment), Märkische Faser GmbH, Premnitz (polyester and polyester fibres), Projektron GmbH, Berlin (software solutions for the plastics and rubber industry), Technamation Technical Europe GmbH, Guben (bio polymers NATUREGRAN, composite EXTRUFIB) as well as the Technische Universität Berlin/Technical University Berlin (Mobile Express- Rheometer: new mobile measurement method for plastics material characteristics). Brandenburg has developed into a major hub for the European chemistry and synthetics industries. With around 400 companies, 11,600 employees and a turnover of more than 3 billion in the 2011 fiscal year, this cluster is a solid pillar of the region s industrial landscape and belongs to one of the ten most important growth and export sectors. The cluster management is run by the ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg (ZAB). Hardly any other economic sector in Brandenburg enjoys such close ties with other industries. The range of products stretches from high-quality car paint that is used all over the world to innovative machine parts and system components for the aerospace industry. Additional information K 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 120

61 The International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber K is taking place every third year in Düsseldorf. With more than 3,100 exhibitors from 56 countries the show is providing a comprehensive overview on machines and equipment, materials and ready-made products from plastics and rubber. The organizer Messe Düsseldorf is expecting more than 220,000 visitors from all over the world this year. Contact: Jens Ullmann, Director International Trade, IHK Potsdam, mobile: +49 (0) , : jens.ullmann@potsdam.ihk.de Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam Address Breite Str. 2 A-C Potsdam Germany Phone Fax Internet address Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam Plastics products and parts for automotive Plastics products and parts for aviation Plastics products and parts for medical engineering Trade associations Product Details Trade associations Business services (Business contacts) Business contacts, suppliers, subcontracting directory, import, export and cooperation services, economic development Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam jens.ullmann@potsdam.ihk.de Stand Hall 08b, E61-7 (Page 288) Company News Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam 10/14/2013 Plastics made in Berlin-Brandenburg at the world s largest International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber in Düsseldorf Potsdam/Düsseldorf, 15. October The German Capital Region with 30 exhibitors (18 Brandenburg, 12 Berlin) marks a participation record at the world s largest International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber K For the third consecutive time the German Capital Region Berlin-Brandenburg will participate with its own pavilion at the Trade Fair K 2013 taking place in Düsseldorf from October 16th 23rd Following the motto Plastics by tradition and future Made in Berlin-Brandenburg 21 exhibitors from Berlin-Brandenburg will be present at the collective pavilion organized by the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Potsdam) in hall 8b stand E 61. Altogether it is a record breaking participation of 30 exhibitors from the German Capital Region Berlin- Brandenburg. The following exhibitors are participating for the first time at the Berlin-Brandenburg Pavilion: foxiflex GmbH & Co. KG, Kloster Lehnin (flexible recoil hoses to feed plastic granulate and fiberglass reinforced plastics), Fraunhofer-PYCO, Teltow (development of polymers and composites; actual focal point at K 2013 : 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 122

62 new nano materials), Mikroskoptechnik Rathenow GmbH (high-precision optical measurement and testing equipment), Märkische Faser GmbH, Premnitz (polyester and polyester fibres), Projektron GmbH, Berlin (software solutions for the plastics and rubber industry), Technamation Technical Europe GmbH, Guben (bio polymers NATUREGRAN, composite EXTRUFIB) as well as the Technische Universität Berlin/Technical University Berlin (Mobile Express- Rheometer: new mobile measurement method for plastics material characteristics). Brandenburg has developed into a major hub for the European chemistry and synthetics industries. With around 400 companies, 11,600 employees and a turnover of more than 3 billion in the 2011 fiscal year, this cluster is a solid pillar of the region s industrial landscape and belongs to one of the ten most important growth and export sectors. The cluster management is run by the ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg (ZAB). Hardly any other economic sector in Brandenburg enjoys such close ties with other industries. The range of products stretches from high-quality car paint that is used all over the world to innovative machine parts and system components for the aerospace industry. Additional information K The International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber K is taking place every third year in Düsseldorf. With more than 3,100 exhibitors from 56 countries the show is providing a comprehensive overview on machines and equipment, materials and ready-made products from plastics and rubber. The organizer Messe Düsseldorf is expecting more than 220,000 visitors from all over the world this year. Contact: Jens Ullmann, Director International Trade, IHK Potsdam, mobile: +49 (0) , : jens.ullmann@potsdam.ihk.de 10/14/2013 Plastics made in Berlin-Brandenburg at the world s largest International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber in Düsseldorf Plastics by tradition and future Made in Berlin-Brandenburg Hall 8B, Stand E 61 company, address, website contact person, phone, fax, company profile BK Kunststoffe Bernau GmbH Wandlitzer Chaussee 54 D Bernau Mr. Grünberg Manager Phone Fax c.gruenberg@bernauer-kunststoffe.de - Laminate manufacturing history in Bernau that goes back several decades - Solutions for thermosetting insolation materials in the fields of substrate materials and resin systems since Ideal provider for technical composites due to our material and application expertise - DIN ISO 9001 : 2008 Certification since more than 12 years - International Presence, regional Engagement foxiflex GmbH & Co.KG Rietzer Berg 11 D Kloster Lehnin, OT Rietz Ms Hiltrud Mütherich Phone: Fax: muetherich@foxiflex.com foxiflex the hose specialist - production of highly abrasion resistant hoses for transport of plastic granules - high temperature hoses up to C for dryers - special gas hose for extrusion profiles 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 124

63 - special hoses for transport of glass fibre and PET granules - from dia 10 mm up to mm - more than products on stock - sales network worldwide Fraunhofer Research Institution for Polymeric Materials and Composites PYCO Kantstrasse 55 D Teltow Torsten Lerz Phone: Fax: info@pyco.fraunhofer.de At Fraunhofer PYCO a team of scientists is developing highly crosslinked polymers (thermosets) for all applications with particular reference to aviation, as well as to opto- and microelectronics. Fraunhofer PYCO is developing polymer systems along the whole supply chain, beginning with monomers up to the finished part. Research topics: - Prepreg resins, prepregs, laminates, sandwiches - Adhesives (repairable, flame-retardant, debondable) - Infusion resins, FRPs out of carbon, glass and natural fibers - E-Beam curable resins, prepregs, laminates - Foams (acoustic, noise damping, flame-retardant, hard and soft, lightweight) - New core materials, e.g. nap core - Bistable displays for logistics Herotron E-Beam Service GmbH Guardianstrasse 6-10 D Bitterfeld-Wolfen OT Thalheim Yves Kaufhold Phone Fax info@herotron.com Reliable partner for Gemstone Color Enhancement, Crosslinking of Plastic, Curing of Composite Materials, Semiconductor Enhancements and Bio-reduction. Herotron operates two electron accelerators (10 MEV and 20 MEV), a one-of-akind sorting machine and a Hi-Res Gamma Spectrometer. Besides color enhancement of gemstones Herotron s capabilities also include other industrial applications such as: - polymer modification, like cross linking or degradation - enhancement of semiconductors and gemstones - radiation curing of high performance polymer compound materials - bioreduction and sterilization of medical devices and packing material hesco Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH Im Biotechnologiepark D Luckenwalde Klaus Reiche Dr. Felix Reiche Phone Fax hesco@hesco.de - Development, design and production of thermoplastics - Assembly production, refining and finishing IHK Potsdam Breite Str. 2 a-c 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 126

64 D Potsdam Jens Ullmann Phone Fax The International department of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Potsdam is offering foreign trade support, commercial contacts, country information, fairs and exhibitions, foreign trade services, origin reports, Carnet A.T.A., certificates Innovative Kunststoffveredelungs GmbH GRISUTEN Str. 13 D Premnitz Petra Baumann Phone Fax We are manufacturers of black master-batches based on PET and PBT carriers in different commercial qualities. Our core product range is offering first grade materials which are above all suited for fine denier / dtex types of polyester fibres and for mono- and multi-filaments. We are also producing high quality standard types for less demanding applications. Knabe + Co. GmbH & Co. KG Lessingstraße 79 Gebäude C 5 D Berlin-Wilhelmsruh Dipl.-Kfm. Michael Krüger Manager Phone Fax michael.krueger@knabe-co.de Petra Fleischauer Executive-Assistant Phone Fax petra.fleischauer@knabe-co.de Since 1923 Firma Knabe + Co. stands for quality in the die-cutting industry for all types of plastic and other materials. We offer high-quality die-cutting tools, as well as the service of die-cutting and waterjet-cutting. Most important to us is having customers that are content with our service, quality, price and delivery times. If you are looking for a professional partner for your products, your quest has come to an end. Kunststoff-Verbund Brandenburg Berlin Schipkauerstr.1 D Schwarzheide Dr. Hubert Lerche Phone Fax info@kuvbb.de Networking organisation of plastic producers, processors of plastic and universities and institutes in the plastic area Mikroskop Technik Rathenow GmbH Grünauer Fenn 40 D Rathenow Mr. Ralf-Peter Lautenschläger Phone Fax info@askania.de Optics insight. Precision from Rathenow. The company Mikroskop Technik Rathenow GmbH is your partner at questions in the field of quality insurance as a manufacturer of modern epi-, stereo- and laboratory microscopes and their accessories Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 128

65 The modular design of the microscopes, a wide range of microscopic illuminations (LED, halogen, cold light devices or ringlight illuminators), camera adaptations (photo or tv), different variants of bases and stages and measuring software programs are characteristic for our product range. Customized and at project based special solutions are also part of the product range of the Mikroskop Technik Rathenow GmbH, as well also the maintenance and service of microscopes. We are authorized Zeiss partner and in this we can offer the consultant, sales and repair service for newer and older Zeiss microscopes. The high quality is the result of the long- time affiliation with the state combine VEB Carl Zeiss Jena and will be documented by the current ISO 9001:2008 certification. Motzener Kunststoff- und Gummiverarbeitung GmbH Mittenwalder Str. 79 D Mittenwalde Thomas König Phone Fax koenig@kunststoff-gummi.de The Motzener Kunststoff- und Gummiverarbeitung GmbH is well known for high quality, technical injection molded parts and assembly groups manufactured out of thermoplastic materials and elastomers. Especially the production of injected O-Rings up to a diameter of mm and multi-component parts (plastic and rubber) are two of our major core competencies. Today we process: all reinforced and non-charged thermoplastics, different types of thermoelastics, all important elastomers as NBR, SBR, EPDM, FPM, Silicon and HNBR. Today we are equipped with: CAD/CAM work stations, tool shop with latest CNC equipment, department for parts finishing for additional inspection and assembly steps. We are successful certified according to ISO/TS 16949:2009, DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and EMAS III, DIN EN ISO 14001:2009. Projektron GmbH Charlottenstr. 68 D Berlin Berit Krüger Phone Fax info@projektron.de Project management software Projektron BCS - Planning - Analysis - Controlling - Reporting - Time recording - Documentation - Resource management RELUX Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG Sülzborn 4 D Magdeburg Norbert Koch Phone Fax info@relux-umwelt.de Relux is producer of recycled plastics made of HDPE, LDPE and PP. Repro pellets, regrind and agglomerates for applications like extrusion und injection moulding. RoweMed AG Medical 4 Life Juri-Gagarin-Ring 4 D Parchim Nadia Einnolf Business Development Manager 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 130

66 Phone Fax RoweMed AG is an innovative company specialized in developing and manufacturing medical devices, especially in the field of liquid management for special hospital departments like intensive care, neonatology, radiology and ambulatory departments. Schweriner Kunststoffkompetenz-zentrum im saz Ziegeleiweg 7 D Schwerin Gerd Poloski Phone Fax info@sazev.de The Plastics Competence Centre (skk) in Schwerin supports the Education and Profession qualifying Centre in Schwerin and companies from plastics, electronic and metal technology in terms of professional qualification, human resources and transfer of technology. Hearts of the professional qualification are offers of applied education in plastics, electronics and metal technology starting at re-education and finishing at career qualification (Meister [Foreman]) of IHK (German Chamber of Industry and Commerce). The skk (Plastics Competence Centre in Schwerin) offers customised products in education of plastics at modern machines. The range of education spreads from laminating to injection moulding and even the whole process from construction via machine operation till handling and quality management. Technamation Technical Europe GmbH Forster Straße 65 D Guben Patricia Idilbi Managing Director Phone Mobil: Fax : info@technamation.com Production and manufacture of Wood / Cellulose Plastic Composites (WPC / CPC) plus production of extrusion and injection molding products made out of these materials. Development of techniques and machines for the production of WPC / CPC goods. Vakuplastic Kunststoff GmbH &Co. KG Rudower Straße 68b D Schönefeld Oliver Schwarz Phone Fax info@vakuplastic.de - Injection moulding of plastics - Suction siphon - Connection elements - Slide-restraining tootsies - Technical parts of plastic xtribo GmbH Sekr. C8-4, Geb. M Straße des 17. Juni 135 D Berlin Kathrin Müller Phone Fax kathrin.mueller@xtribo.de xtribo has spezialized for innovative tribology engineer performances and gauges in the field of friction. The basis is the Method of Dimensionreduction. The original 3D system is replaced by the contact with an elastic or viscoelastic bedding and thus converted into a 1D system. Through the method is it possible fast contact calculation without measuring. As further innovation we offer the RheoQuick k500. It measures the rheology 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 132

67 qualities fast and reliably. It can be also used as a incomming goods controlling devices. ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH Cluster Plastics and Chemistry Steinstraße D Potsdam Kerstin Dohrmann Cluster Manager Plastics and Chemistry Industry Phone Fax kerstin.dohrmann@zab-brandenburg.de ZAB is the Brandenburg economic development board and helps with all questions of industrial settlement, innovation, and technology-orientated start-ups. It is active in the management of the German capital region s strong growth clusters. The Plastics and Chemistry cluster closely connects businesses, research facilities, networks, employers and employees and key players from politics and administrators. - roughly 400 companies with employees - unique density of R&D institutions - foster and support by strong regional and European Networks - identification of potential for innovation and growth - knowledge and technology transfer - recruitment and development of a skilled workforce - Interlinking and internationalisation of the players Specific issues of the Cluster - Biopolymeres Lightweight construction and composite materials - Specialty chemicals Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam Plastics products and parts for automotive Plastics products and parts for aviation Plastics products and parts for medical engineering Trade associations Product Details Trade associations Business services (Business contacts) Business contacts, suppliers, subcontracting directory, import, export and cooperation services, economic development Institut für Kunststofftechnik, Universität Stuttgart Address Böblinger Str Stuttgart Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@ikt.uni-stuttgart.de Stand Hall 07, B01 (Page 282) Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 134

68 04.06 Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Dienstleistungen Was wir Ihnen bieten Institut für Kunststofftechnik, Universität... Institut für Kunststofftechnik, Universität... Technische Beratung auf dem gesamten Gebiet der Kunststofftechnik Schadensanalysen und Gutachten Gemeinsame Forschungs- und Verbundprojekte, Kooperationsprojekte und Auftragsforschung Aufbereitung und Compoundierung zur Modifizierung und Optimierung von polymeren Werkstoffen nach Ihren Wünschen Anpassung zerstörungsfreier Prüfverfahren auf Ihre Anwendung Akkreditierte Prüfungen nach DIN EN ISO 17025:2005 Kunststoffverarbeitung in unserem Maschinenpark für Ihre Kleinserien Forschungsschwerpunkte Werkstofftechnik: Reaktive Extrusion zur Neu- und Weiterentwicklung polymerer Werkstoffe Entwicklung von Biokunststoffen Funktionalisieren und Blenden von Polymerwerkstoffen Erforschung neuartiger zerstörungsfreier Prüfverfahren für Kunststoffe und Kunststoffverbunde Verarbeitungstechnik: Weiterentwicklung von Prozessen der Kunststoffverarbeitung Fortentwicklung des HELIBAR -Extruderkonzeptes (Hochleistungsextrusion) Analyse und Verbesserung von Granulierprozessen Analyse, Modellierung und Simulation von Fließprozessen (Prozesssimulation) Produktentwicklung: Neue Werkstoffmodelle für die FEM Beschleunigte Alterung und Modellerstellung zur Lebensdauervorhersage Systematiken für die effiziente Schadensanalyse Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) in Industrie und Handwerk an der RWTH Aachen Address Pontstr Aachen Germany Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 14, C16 (Page 302) Company News Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) in... 09/19/2013 IKV on Science Campus: Functional plastic surfaces On the subject of Functional plastic surfaces, IKV will present an overview of applications and their innovative production processes such as injection moulding, thermoforming, extrusion blow moulding and plasma coating. It will showcase a process chain for microstructured surfaces, from mould manufacture to functional testing. Variothermal extrusion compression moulding of microstructured film will be demonstrated live on the extruder. Science Campus, Hall 7 Micro structured surfaces: contact angle measurement for evaluation of superhydrophobic film surfaces (Photo: IKV) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 136

69 09/20/2013 In conjunction with 14 partners, IKV presents ambitious project on reactive moulding Aachen, September 2013 The Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and the Skilled Crafts at RWTH Aachen University will again be represented at this year s K in Düsseldorf from October 16 23, It will have its own stand in Hall 14/C16. In an ambitious exhibition project involving 14 project partners, IKV will demonstrate the processing of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) with thermoplastic matrices by injection moulding. The project combines the advantages of the liquid impregnation process, which allows the processing of textile preforms, with the benefits of a thermoplastic matrix. For this, the research team is developing a completely automated, highly integrated process that takes advantage of socalled in-situ polymerisation. By transferring the system to the injection moulding process (in situ injection moulding), it is possible to combine complex fibre preforms with a monomer for large-volume production directly in the injection moulding machine. The IKV research team chose a shin guard as the demonstrator. Conventional production processes for FRP parts have a number of disadvantages. For example, until now they have required two separate processes (e.g. for nylon composite sheet: impregnation and moulding). Furthermore, the moulding is restricted to comparatively simple geometries and a limited range of surface finishes. The IKV process aims to eliminate these disadvantages. With the in situ injection moulding process, the textile preform is impregnated with low-viscosity caprolactam monomer, and then reacts by in situ polymerisation to produce polyamide 6. Requirements for this new process, apart from an optimised matrix formulation, include customised fibre/sizing systems, a special injection moulding machine technology and, above all, innovative mould, sealing and process engineering. The shin guard has been chosen to demonstrate the effectiveness of the process. The part consists of a hard protective component made of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic and the flexible component made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). As a result, the part has high mechanical properties, good impact behaviour, low weight and high wear comfort. Furthermore, the highly integrated innovative process allows the high-volume production needed for series manufacture. The partners in the IKV exhibition project include: ASS Maschinenbau, Clariant, EM-Systeme, ENGEL AUSTRIA, Gummiwerk Kraiburg, gwk Gesellschaft Wärme Kältetechnik, Hasco Hasenclever, Hennecke, Keller Lufttechnik, Kistler Instrumente, LANXESS Deutschland, P-D Interglas Technologies, Piovan and Schöfer. Hall 14/C16 Shin guard made of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic and TPE by in situ injection moulding (photo: IKV) 03/20/2013 Efficient drug release by absorbable foam IKV develops carrier system for treatment of overactive bladder Aachen, in January The Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University is investigating, together with partner institutes, the controlled release of drugs for the treatment of common diseases of the urinary bladder as e.g. the overactive bladder. The drug delivery system (DDS) consists of a drug-loaded polymer matrix, so called microspheres, which are embedded in a foamed absorbable carrier system. Within this joint project, it is IKV s task to develop the foamed carrier system. Other project partners are Dr. Pfleger GmbH, Hemoteq AG, DWI at RWTH Aachen, and the department of Urology of the University Hospital Aachen (UKA). In this novel approach of treatment the drug delivery system (DDS) is directly placed into the urinary bladder. The drug release and the excretion of the system are controlled by the degradation of the carrier system. Thus, the active agent has a locally lasting effect in the bladder and won t affect the whole body compared with the intake of tablets. Also a regular catheterisation in short time intervals, often several times a day, is no longer required. The carrier system is manufactured at IKV in the CESP process (Controlled Expansion of Saturated Polymers). The technology of the CESP process enables the possibility of processing temperature-sensitive materials, like the used poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)-co-PEG. The material can be processed in a CO2 atmosphere at high pressure (approx. 50 bar) at low temperatures of approx. 50 C. By an extension of the CESP process, a powdery polymer microsphere mixture can be foamed specific via a pressure controlled, continuous variable discharge. The adjustment of the degradation of the carrier system to medically necessary periods is possible by the termination of the foam structure. For reproducible manufacturing of the carrier system in the range of micrograms a dosing unit and adapted cavities are integrated into the process chain. This extension of the CESP process allows more applications in the scope of 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 138

70 absorbable, drug-eluting implants. By means of the reproducible dosing of the materials and the optimised controlling of the process, porous osteosynthesis plates or stents are as well possible. The participating institutes extend their thanks to the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) for supporting this research project (No. 13 N 11306). Composition of the drug delivery system with absorbable foam (Figure: IKV) 09/19/2013 IKV on Science Campus: Functional integration On the topic of Functional integration, the Institute will show how the integration of processes, materials and technologies can be used for the manufacture of high-quality products and the development of innovative applications, for example in optical technologies. It will present new processes for shortening the process chain such as integrated metal-plastic injection moulding and the projectile injection technique, which is a further development of GIT and WIT. IKV will also demonstrate so-called integrated products, such as structural parts made of plastic and metal, and components for E&E applications based on innovative, electrically conductive plastic compounds. Science Campus, Hall 7 Extrusion of stuctured films at IKV pilot plant (photo: IKV/Winandy) JB TECNICS SAS Address Zone Artisanale en Grain Molinges France Phone Fax Internet address jbtecnics@jbtecnics.com Stand Hall 01, C09 (Page 270) Company News 07/18/ years 50 years JB TECNICS SAS Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) in Parts made by injection moulding Injection moulding machines above 1000 kn to 4000 kn clamping force Injection and compression moulds Trade associations Science and consulting 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 140

71 Parts made by injection moulding Plastics products and parts for automotive JB TECNICS SAS Plastics products and parts for electrical engineering Plastics products and parts for aviation Plastics products and parts for mechanical engineering Plastics products and parts for medical engineering Parts from standard plastics Parts from engineering plastics Parts from high performance thermoplastics Technical Parts from Bulk Molding Compound / Sheet Molding Compound Glass-fibre reinforced plastic parts (GRP) Product Details Subcontracting PRODUCT INFORMATION: - Research and development: consultancy and help in innovation - 70 injection machines from 15 to 600 Tons equipped of 6 axis Robots sq. m of cleanrooms (ISO7) - Specific equipment post injection - Metrology department: 3D contact and video - CAD and CAM JB TECNICS SAS - Complete mechanical workshop: milling, EDM, high speed machining - Global projects management (assembling, finishing, packaging, sterilization...) and of their validations. Kunststoff Information Verlagsgesellschaft mbh Address Saalburgstr Bad Homburg Germany Phone Fax Membranes Fibreglass-reinforced plastic parts Internet address info@kiweb.de Other fibre-reinforced plastic parts Stand Hall 06, B27 (Page 278) Injection and compression moulds Subcontracting 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 142

72 Company News Polyglobe Polyglobe Online-Datenbank zur weltweiten Kunststoff- Produktion / Innovative und kostengünstige Lösung für mittelständische Kunststoffverarbeiter Kunststoff Information Verlagsgesellschaft mbh Bad Homburg, 22. Februar 2013 Zur Verbesserung von Transparenz und Planungssicherheit im Kunststoffeinkauf hat der Branchendienst Kunststoff Information (KI), Bad Homburg, eine völlig neue Online-Datenbank vorgestellt. Polyglobe enthält weltweite Angaben zu Kunststoffproduzenten, deren Anlagen und Kapazitäten, Force Majeures, Wartungen, Drosselungen und Ausbau- oder Stilllegungs-Plänen. Für nahezu alle Kunststoffsorten sowie deren wichtigste Vorprodukte werden rund Anlagen an fast Standorten in 78 Ländern präsentiert. Auswertungen sind auf einfache Weise nach Produkten, Regionen oder Unternehmen möglich. Auf Produzentenebene werden Joint-Ventures und Konzernverbunde sowie der Integrationsgrad jedes Herstellers dargestellt. 5-Jahres-Forecasts geben einen Ausblick auf zukünftige Angebotsstrukturen. Die Datenbank wird tagesaktuell gepflegt und stellt so dem Nutzer zu jedem gewünschten Zeitpunkt zuverlässige Informationen bereit. Polyglobe richtet sich an insbesondere an Kunststoffverarbeiter mit strategisch ausgerichtetem Rohstoffeinkauf, denen die bislang erhältlichen Produkte anderer Anbieter zu kostspielig oder zu wenig an ihren Bedürfnissen orientiert sind. Polyglobe ist in Deutsch und Englisch nutzbar und wird für nur Euro jährlich angeboten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie online unter Standard-Thermoplaste Januar 2013: Standard-Thermoplaste Januar 2013: Anhebungen werden im Monatsverlauf eingebremst / Dennoch spürbare Margenzugewinne der Erzeuger / Verschlafener Nachfragestart ins neue Jahr / Februar mit ähnlichen Signalen Bad Homburg, 6. Februar 2013 Die europäischen Märkte für Standard-Thermoplaste legten einen verhaltenen, letztlich unentschlossen wirkenden Start in das neue Jahr 2013 hin. Dies berichtet der Branchendienst KI Kunststoff Information. Zwar traten die PE-Hersteller mit dreistelligen Forderungen trotz gleichbleibender Kostenbasis vehement in die Arena ein, im Monatsverlauf aber dämpften sich die erreichbaren Anhebungen auf 20 bis 40 EUR/t deutlich ein. Dennoch blieben damit am Ende Margengewinne in den Büchern der Anbieter hängen. Ein ähnliches Bild zeigte sich in der C3-Strecke, wo der nochmalige leichten Nachlass von 13 EUR/t beim Propylen dafür sorgte, dass die Wünsche der Produzenten bei maximal +30 EUR/t eingebremst wurden. Da taten sich die PVC-Anbieter mit Anhebungen zwischen 10 und 15 EUR/t beim Basismaterial deutlich schwerer, obwohl sie prinzipiell bedrängter dastehen als die Produzenten in den Olefinstrecken. Bei PS reichte es noch zur Durchreichung der um 60 EUR/t gestiegenen SM- Kosten, bei der Schaumvariante EPS nicht einmal das. Trotz diverser Einschränkungen, anhaltender Drosselungen und Epxortanstrengungen zeigte das Angebot in weiten Teilen weiterhin Tendenzen zur Reichhaltigkeit. Ein Hinweis wohl auch auf den verhaltenen Abfluss, der sich durch die Mischung aus verlängerten Betriebsurlauben, noch etwas verschlafen wirkenden Endmärkten, hohen Preisbarrieren und vorsichtiger Lagerhaltung ergab. Immerhin waren hier und da im Monatsverlauf Belebungen erkennbar. Kunststoff Information Verlagsgesellschaft mbh Saalburgstraße 157 D Bad Homburg Telefon +49 (0) Telefax +49 (0) info@kiweb.de Mit Rollover bei Ethylen, ganz leichten Zuwachs von 10 EUR/t bei Propylen und einer wieder um 40 EUR/t nachlassenden SM-Kontraktreferenz scheinen die wesentlichen Polymer- Gleise für den Februar vorgezeichnet. Zwar stehen weiter Forderungen bis 70 EUR/t bei den Polyolefinen im Raum und die Styrolkunststoff-Anbieter wollen durch Rollover ihre Margen verbessern, das wird aber in den meisten Fällen sicher nur teilweise gelingen können. Kurzprofil KI Kunststoff Information Seit über 40 Jahren versorgt KI Kunststoff Information Führungskräfte in der deutschen und europäischen Kunststoffindustrie mit entscheidungswichtigen Business-Informationen. Das Leistungsspektrum umfasst einen wöchentlich erscheinenden Print-Newsletter sowie ein umfang- reiches Online-Portal. Zum Angebot gehören u. a. Kunststoff- Preise, Marktberichte, tägliche Nachrichten, -Services, Analyse-Tools und ein Online-Archiv. Der Branchendienst KI Kunststoff Information zählt in Deutschland zu den wichtigsten Medien für die Kunststoffindustrie und hat die höchste Anzahl bezahlter Abonnements aller entsprechenden Publikationen. Die KI-Preisindizes sind industrieweit akzeptiert und in die Gleitklauseln unzähliger Lieferverträge eingebunden. Mehr als europäische Unternehmen vertrauen den Daten und Berichten von KI. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 144

73 Rückfragen: Christine Halfen, Tel (0) Professional periodicals Science and consulting KUNSTSTOFF-PROFI Verlag GmbH & Co. KG Address Saalburgstr Bad Homburg Germany Phone Kunststoff Information Verlagsgesellschaft mbh Product Details Professional periodicals K-PROFI Vor Ort am Puls der Branche: KUNSTSTOFF-PROFI Verlag GmbH & Co. KG K-PROFI informiert Entscheider in der gesamten Kunststoffbranche, schafft einen intensiven Austausch unter Praktikern. Effizienz für Hochkostenländer: K-PROFI hilft Kunststoffverarbeitern in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz, effizienter zu produzieren und neue Marktchancen zu nutzen. Exklusives Werbeumfeld: K-PROFI bietet der Zulieferindustrie ein besonders attraktives Umfeld und eine anhaltend hohe Werbewirksamkeit. Fax Internet address info@k-profi.de Stand Hall EN, 01 (Page 268) Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig ggmbh Address Erich-Zeigner-Allee Leipzig Germany Phone KUNSTSTOFF-PROFI Verlag GmbH & Co. KG Fax Professional periodicals Internet address info@kuz-leipzig.de Stand Hall 08a, F11-2 (Page 290) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 146

74 Company News Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig ggmbh F MiKA Applikationszentrum für Mikrokunststofftechnologien am KuZ Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig ggmbh High-Tech für Mikrokunststoff-Anwendungen Die Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig ggmbh (KuZ) stellt auf der K 2013 erstmalig ihr neues Applikationszentrum für Mikrokunststofftechnologien MiKA der Öffentlichkeit vor. Das KuZ ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren Spezialist auf dem Gebiet der Mikrokunststofftechnologien. Mit dem MiKA hat es seine Mikro-Kompetenzen in einem neuen Applikationszentrum gebündelt. Zielstellung ist eine breite Entwicklung neuer Produkte, Verfahren und Technologien. Das MiKA versteht sich in erster Linie als Forschungs- und Entwicklungspartner für alle Branchen, in denen mikrokunststofftechnische Lösungen gefordert sind. Von der Idee bis zur Marktreife entwickelt das MiKA mit und für seine Partner Lösungen entlang der gesamten Prozesskette. Das beginnt mit Machbarkeitsstudien und führt bis zur Begleitung in die Serienproduktion. Höchste Präzision verspricht die umfangreiche Ausstattung des MiKA. Dazu zählen fünf Mikrospritzgießmaschinen, zwei Kleinstspritzgießmaschinen, eine Ultraschall- sowie Heißprägeanlage für Mikrokunststoffteile, variable Verpackungsund Montageautomatisierungen sowie Prüf- und Messplätze für Mikroformteile. Reinraumbedingungen der Klasse ISO 7 gestatten die Bearbeitung anspruchsvoller Aufgaben z.b für Medizintechnik, Sensorik oder Optik. Mit Formteilgewichten von 1 mg bis mg wird ein breites Spektrum unterschiedlichster Teileanforderungen bedient. Umfangreiche Erfahrungen in 1K- oder 2K-Technik, mit Einlegeteilen im vertikalen Mikrospritzguss oder mit den unterschiedlichsten Materialien ermöglichen anwendungsgerechte Lösungen auf höchstem Niveau. Mikrostrukturierungsverfahren von Kunststoffoberflächen komplettieren das breite Technologiespektrum. DiagBes V6.0 - Software mit artikelbezogener Fehleranalyse Auf dem KuZ-Messestand wird erstmals die neueste Version der Fehlerdiagnoseund -beseitigungssoftware DiagBes präsentiert. Die Besucher können das Programm für die systematische Beseitigung von Qualitätsmängeln beim Spritzgießen, in der Extrusion und PUR-Verarbeitung live auf dem Messestand testen. Neu ist die artikel- bzw. artikelgruppenbezogene Fehlererfassung mit entsprechender statistischer Auswertung. Die Einbindung firmenspezifischer Dokumente ermöglicht eine bessere Integration von DiagBes V6.0 in betriebliche Abläufe. Besuchen Sie das KuZ in Messehalle 8a auf dem GKV-Plaza Stand-Nummer Parts made by injection moulding Plastics products and parts for medical engineering Plastics products and parts for optics/precision engineering Micro parts Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig ggmbh DiagBes V6.0 - Software mit artikelbezogener Fehleranalyse DiagBes V6.0 - Software mit artikelbezogener Fehleranalyse Auf dem KuZ-Messestand wird erstmals die neueste Version der Fehlerdiagnoseund -beseitigungssoftware DiagBes präsentiert. Die Besucher können das Programm für die systematische Beseitigung von Qualitätsmängeln beim Spritzgießen, in der Extrusion und PUR-Verarbeitung live auf dem Messestand testen. Neu ist die artikel- bzw. artikelgruppenbezogene Fehlererfassung mit entsprechender statistischer Auswertung. Die Einbindung firmenspezifischer Dokumente ermöglicht eine bessere Integration von DiagBes V6.0 in betriebliche Abläufe Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 148

75 Kunststoffverbund Brandenburg Berlin Address Schipkauer Str Schwarzheide Germany Phone Fax Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.v. Address Hohe Str Dresden Germany Phone Fax Internet address Internet address info@kuvbb.de ipf@ipfdd.de Stand Hall 08b, E61-11 (Page 288) Stand Hall 07, C06 (Page 282) Kunststoffverbund Brandenburg Berlin Company News Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden Trade associations Product Details Trade associations Netzwerk für Kunststoffe - Chemie & Biopolymere Ein Netzwerk für Kunststoffe - Chemie & Biopolymere in den Lndern Brandenburg und Berlin. Kunststoffverbund Brandenburg Berlin Wir stehen für Kooperation, Qualifizierung und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit aller Interessierten in dieser Branche und pflegen Kontakte zu weiteren Netzwerken und den relevanten politischen Gremien. 09/13/2013 Sensing textile with carbon nanotubes Electrically conductive composites made of polymers and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) may be used to detect environmental impacts. This is due to the fact that the CNT percolation network formed within the material reacts to changes in temperature, to deformation, or to contact with vapours or solvents showing changes in the electrical conductivity. Scientists at the Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V.(IPF) succeeded in producing - via conventional melt processing - electrically conductive polymer-cnt composites which afterwards could be spun to fibres. Such fibres may be incorporated into larger textile structures. The resulting sensing textiles can be applied, e.g., in civil engineering whenever early leakage detection is required to avoid cost-intensive damage. As the sensor function is integrated in the material and permanently active, space-resolved and real-time defect detection is possible even at inaccessible locations, e.g. at underground pipelines. Dr. Petra Pötschke poe@ipfdd.de 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 150

76 04.06 Science and consulting Listgrove Limited Address Phone Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden The Courtyard, Timothys Bridge Road CV37 9NP Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Great Britain / Northern Ireland started at AST as a Process & Training Engineer in April Adam Clitherow was appointed as a Process & Training Engineer in October Clitherow has previously worked at Elster Metering Ltd and Bespak. The Process and Training Engineers will in the main provide support to customers in the characterisation and optimisation of injection moulding processes for new tools but also in resolving problems on existing mould tools. Piotr Smukowski, Business Manager-EMEA at Listgrove Ltd, specialist provider of recruitment and HR services to the Plastics, Packaging, Petrochemical and Chemical sectors has been commissioned to undertake the recruitment projects and fulfilled the demanding exercise within 6 months. Parmenter would certainly work with Listgrove again and provides the following testimony: They helped us from the initial definition of the role right through the process until new recruits were hired and on-boarded. They gave us access to a greater pool of candidates and facilitated the complete process in a very professional manner. Fax Internet address Science and consulting Listgrove Limited airelle.charra@listgrove.co.uk Stand Hall 12, D35 (Page 298) Company News Listgrove Limited 05/07/2013 Appointment of three new people at AST Technology AST Technology, a division of the PCIC Group of Companies in the USA, specialises in comprehensive support services that are tailored to assist OEM customers with the tools they need to optimise cost, quality and delivery of injection mould building and plastic part production. AST Technology has got offices based in Herford, Germany and Oldham, UK. Due to continued growth and development of the company, Philip Parmenter Managing Director, appointed 3 new people to support projects predominantly in the UK and Germany: Paul Stidworthy has just been appointed as Business Development Manager. Stidworthy was previously Business Unit Director at a Medical Device company. Christopher Newman, former Moulding Process Engineer at Becton Dickinson Product Details Science and consulting Products information: We provide a range of services including: Listgrove Limited Executive search Volume selection Interim appointments Outplacement Career transition Management coaching Competency Frameworks Assessment & Development Retention & Rewards Redundancy & Relocation To view our current vacancies, please visit our website Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 152

77 M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH Address Dennewartstr Aachen Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@m-base.de Stand Hall 05, E03 (Page 276) Company News 09/06/2013 Our Highlights at K2013 Integrative Management of Material Data Material Modeling and CAE Interfaces Material Data Center with Extended Content, -Biopolymer Database -Integration of comprehensive texts about plastics Hosting of Customer Specific Material Databases Material Information via Smartphones Services in Relation with Material Data Detailed information: M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH As an internationally leading supplier of plastics information and material information systems, M-Base will present the latest developments at the next K show in Düsseldorf, highlighting the integration of material information into all decision processes. Extensive systems will be demonstrated, which cover the complete workflow for material information, beginning with interfaces to test equipment, test eval- uation software, management of laboratory data, statistics, data modeling and CAE interfaces. In addition we present our consulting services in relation with material data, like support with data structuring, optimization of workflows, acquisition and maintenance of material data (including regulatory documents), data preparation and evaluation. Our flagship Material Data Center is an internationally leading information system, covering technical data of the complete plastics market. Material Data Center presents a unique functionality to support material selection, like search- and table functions, graphical tools, especially for the handling of Multipoint Data, application databases and a growing number of links between numerical technical data and complementary textual information; especially worth mentioning the new plastics encyclopedia. The embedded Biopolymer Database has also been extended. Material Data Center is available at: most data is accessible for free. A special new service from M-Base, to be introduced at the K show, is the option of extending the content provided by M-Base with individual customer s databases. This service saves the efforts and costs for maintaining extensive infrastructure and servers. It can be offered to all companies working with plastics, especially material suppliers, allowing them to manage their internal data and at the same time publish selected content on the internet and also via smartphones. In this context the multi lingual features of our software and the ability to provide flexible layouts for datasheets are of special importance. We also will present special solutions for plastics distributors and compounders, which have been developed recently Computer software services M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 154

78 Product Details M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH Messe Düsseldorf Japan Ltd Computer software services Material Data Center Material Data Center is a comprehensive internet portal for plastics. It includes a material database, which contains the complete content of the CAMPUS database and material data from other sources, also an application database, a tradename directory, a literature database and several tools to support designers. The material database includes single point data, as well as graphical information (multi point data). For both categories extensive tools for navigation and search are available, like generation of tables, search for substitute materials, zoom and print functions (e.g. based on pdf formats). Material Data Center also offers calculation programs for bending cases, snapfits, flow length and cooling times. In short: Material Date Center offers any useful function needed by engineers during material selection and design. Special versions with interfaces for different CAE systems are also available on request. Registered users have free access to all datasheets. The extended version with search and sort functions is available against a small annual fee. For a free temporary demonstration access visit: Material Data Center can also be individually modified to customers requests and installed in company intranets. Resin producers who want to offer an individual internet product information system, can make use of the technology behind the Material Data Center as well. M-Base offers individual adaptations of the system, which are very cost effective. Address New Otani Garden Court, 7th Floor, 4-1, Tokyo Japan Phone Fax Internet address mdj@messe-dus.co.jp Stand Hall 14, A70 (Page 302) Company News Messe Düsseldorf Japan Ltd. 10/16/2013 Key note on Japan s Plastics and Rubber Industry 12:00 Japan Technology Forum - Keynote: Japan s Plastics and Rubber Industry: The Situation, Challenges and Trends by Michio Komatsu, Director of the Japan Society of Plastics Technology) followed by hands-on experience reports by Nissei ASB and ZACROS. Participation is free of charge, but please register at Room 2, CCD South 10/10/2013 Association of Japan Plastics Machinery to Chair the Japan Technology Forum Mr. Minoru Shibata, representing the Association of Japan Plastics Machinery, agreed to chair the first session on Innovative Plastics Machinery of the Japan Technology Forum (Oct. 18). Join Messe Düsseldorf Japan at their Japan Technology Forum, where you can learn about the latest industry trends and get hands-on experience with some of the country s most innovative companies: Nissei ASB, Morishita Jintan, Nagase, and Zacros (Fujimori Kogyo) Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 156

79 The event will offer simultaneous English interpretation, and English printed material will be available before the forum. Participation is free, but we humbly ask you to register at We look forward to seeing you! 10/18/2013 Japan Technology Forum found high interest The Japan Technology Forum met high interest. Download the presentations at Trade associations Product Details Trade associations Business Information: Japan Technology Forum MF SOFTWARE Sales & Service Group GmbH Address Robert-Bosch-Str Darmstadt Germany Phone Fax Internet address kontakt@moldflow.eu Stand Hall 11, G73 (Page 296) Messe Düsseldorf Japan Ltd. Messe Düsseldorf Japan Ltd. Company News MF SOFTWARE Sales & Service Group GmbH 07/15/2013 CONNECT! European Moldflow User Meeting 2013 CONNECT! Be In Sight! - Consistently high number of participants The CONNECT! 2013 enjoyed a consistently high number of participants this year: about 140 participants from 14 different countries attended the 4th CON- NECT! Moldflow European User Meeting. After a welcome by the host Thomas Wittmann, MF SOFTWARE and a short welcome by Erwin Burth, Autodsek, Dr. Andreas Wonisch opened the series of presentations. After the opening by Thomas Wittmann from the organizer MF SOFTWARE, and a short welcome by Erwin Burth from Autodesk, Dr. Andreas Wonisch (BASF) opened the presentation series. The participants could follow thematically varied presentations of Moldflow users from industry and research (more about the lectures - link) and talks about new features in Autodesk 2014 release ASMI such as Compression and Injection Compression Molding Simulation (3D), Bi-injection Molding Simulation and Conformal Cooling. In addition to the new features Autodesk also informed about the possibilities for computing in the cloud with Autodesk Moldflow Sim 360 and current development issues such as viscoelasticity, wall slip, calculation of ejection forces and tool fatigue. Training sessions in which new features could be tested and Roundtable groups completed the professional program whilst the pauses have been used to experience exchange and individual discussions. The evening program entitled Casino Royal rounded off the event. Accompanied by lively piano music, the participants could finish the first day at Roulette, Craps or Blackjack. Apart from the fun the evening also served a good purpose. Chips could be obtained for donations to the association with cancer and chronically ill children in Darmstadt ( On behalf of children with cancer thanks for the generous donations! 09/16/2013 Autodesk increases comprehensively the attractiveness of Moldflow at the K-show Autodesk will demonstrate a continuous development of Moldflow as a comprehensive tool in development and construction within injection molding, announcing different decisions at the K Fair for plastics and rubbers 2013 in Dusseldorf. First, Autodesk is responding to customer concerns regarding cost efficiency with license models which provide flexible resources. The connection from a PC license using the Autodesk Cloud provides exactly what the customer needs to optimize the costs: capacity when it is needed and without volume limitation if possible. The benefits are far-reaching. It starts with investment minimization 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 158

80 which ranges to the reduction of capacity of the IT department. It also protects the own resources and mainly applies to the reduction of time required for simulation runs; these are performed in parallel in the Cloud and not serially at your own working place. The presented offer at the K-show is valid for the period of one year. However, in the future there will be far shorter intervals offered. The objective: Moldflow Users should be able to react optimally to incoming orders. The leader of CAD Software also responds to data security, which is currently the focus of political discussions, and now offers a SSL- key which is also used by banks. The Autodesk Sales Partner MF SOFTWARE GmbH, located in Darmstadt, takes on the idea of cost-efficiency and announces customized training concepts, e.g. just for design engineers and tool-maker that optimize cooling systems or runner systems. This also includes tailor-made short training sessions. The training costs for each target group are reduced to dimensions that are relevant for the current task setting of the customer. During the weekdays, there will be Round Tables at our joint booth in Hall 11/G73. Managers of the Autodesk Simulation Team like Dr. Chris Friedel, Manager Simulation Validation Team, David Astbury, Manager Solver Development Team, Jerad Stack, Product Line Manager, and Hanno van Raalte, Product Manager for Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Products, will be at your disposal in order to answer questions regarding current and future development trends of Moldflow. The topics of discussion and the time table will be announced on the homepage K2013.moldflow.eu and in newsletters. After the successful adaption of Simulation CFD (for conformal cooling) and Simulation Mechanical (for anisotropic structural simulations) on Moldflow, the presentation of a new member in the Autodesk Simulation Software Product line represents the efficiency of Autodesk. The company Fireholes Composites, specialist for simulation software in the field of carbon parts and lightweight construction, will soon be able to open up new fields of application of Moldflow Simulation by cross-linking with the Autodesk Simulation Software product line. An example would be the construction of anisotropic inserts and organic sheets which are an important aspect in the lightweight construction of vehicles nowadays. Therefore the announced vision of Autodesk when taking over Moldflow, being an important part of the simulation sector worldwide, continues to have clearer contours Computer software services Trade associations Science and consulting Product Details Computer software services Autodesk Simulation Moldflow - Accident Service MF SOFTWARE Sales & Service Group GmbH MF SOFTWARE Sales & Service Group GmbH Exclude the worst case - with an Accident service contract. You tell us your case of need and we guarantee the rescue. Immediately (within one hour of receiving your emergency call), we will respond with a letter of acceptance and be on-site at 24 hours at the latest to save your project. Autodesk Simulation Moldflow - Hotline Do you have any question about Autodesk Simulation Moldflow products? We are happy to help you. Our telephone support is available Monday through Fri 8.30 a.m p.m. Autodesk Simulation Moldflow - Interpretation Training A special highlight is the monthly offered interpretation training. It is not only interesting for Moldflow users, but also for project managers, directors or managers who need to evaluate the results for further decisions. In addition to the interpretation of results assessment criteria is defined - so it is possible to judge moldflow analysises qualitatively. Autodesk Simulation Moldflow - Material Data Service If you work for a chemical company or a sales office for plastic raw materials and you need material data for Moldflow simulations, please contact us. We support you in all questions regarding the measurement of material data for the Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Software Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 160

81 Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser - Training The training of Autodesk Moldflow Simulation Adviser (ASMA) is aimed at design engineers, mold makers and technical experts in the plastics processing industry with experience in injection molding. The first stage - ASMA Standard - is dedicated to the flow behavior (FLOW) and the filling simulation of single cavities. The expansion phase ASMA Premium covers the analysis of multi-cavities and gating systems. With the highest level ASMA Ultimate cooling systems (FLOW / COOL) and warpage behavior (WARP) can be included in the simulation. Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight - Training Plastics experts can learn how to work with Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight (ASMI) in three different levels. Basic theoretical knowledge of thermoplastic properties is presupposed. ASMI standard training covers the preparation of numerical simulation models, filling procedures,gating system with focus on result interpretation. In the second stage - ASMI premium training - cooling systems of injection molds are analysed and optimized. Other priorities are the prediction of warpage and fiber orientation (glass fiber, carbon, metal, talc). ASMI Ultimate Training is carried out individually for each special procedure - for example injection compression molding simulation or gas-injection technology Science and consulting Autodesk Simulation Moldflow - Consulting Service MF SOFTWARE offers: Answers to your individual questions *Expertise through many years of experience with Autodesk Simulation Moldflow *Consulting examples *Evaluation on behalf of customers* Support for selecting the right software solution *Advice for software purchase or service. Autodesk Simulation Moldflow - Simulation Quality Check For Auodesk Simulation Moldflow customers as well as for non-customers: We evaluate the quality of simulation reports that are provided by suppliers - quickly and completely web-based Autodesk Simulation Moldflow - Simulation Services Do you need short term Autodesk Simulation Moldflow analyses on order? In close collaboration with our partner PEG Plastics Engineering Group we offer very flexible capacities, a large range of experience (over 9000 simulations) and solutions of process simulation in combination with structural mechanics. Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser - Software Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser (ASMA), a component of the Autodesk solution for Digital Prototyping, offers user-friendly tools that allow simulation and optimization of part and mold design in an early project phases. The simu- lation of the injection molding process results in less physical prototypes and a shorter time-to-market of your products. Discover Autodesk Moldflow Adviser - the solution for in-house plastic simulations. Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight - Software Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight (ASMI), a component of the Autodesk solution for Digital Prototyping, provides a complete set of advanced simulation tools for use in digital product development. With powerful functions for detailed analysis and optimization of plastic parts and their associated molds even the most demanding injection molding processes can be simulated. ASMI is used by leading manufacturers in the automotive and medical industry, for consumer electronics and packaging industry. Fewer physical prototypes needs to be built, so that companies can develop more innovative products in shorter time-to-market. Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight is the ideal solution for all requirements in the simulation of injection molding processes. MHG Maschinenfabrik Hombak GmbH Address Wolfslochstr Zweibrücken Germany Phone Fax Internet address mhg@mhg-hombak.com Stand Hall 09, A22 (Page 292) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 162

82 MHG Maschinenfabrik Hombak GmbH MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc Size reduction equipment (crushers, shredders, grinders) Screening machines, classifiers, dedusting systems for plastic pellets Pelletizers Address 60 Armstrong Avenue L7G 4R9 Georgetown, Ontario Canada Phone Fax Compounding lines Recycling lines Internet address Machine blades Subcontracting Product Details Subcontracting Engineering and Services Design of new process systems Upgrading of existing systems Consultancy work Installation of systems Comissioning of systems Testing of products Product development MHG Maschinenfabrik Hombak GmbH Stand Hall 01, A09 (Page 270) Company News MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc. 08/14/2013 M3 Micro Molding Machine for Mass Production Introducing a Completely New Type of Injection Molding Machine for High Volume Production of Micro Precision Plastic Parts MHS - Mold Hotrunner Solutions presents the revolutionary M3, the only dedicated micro injection molding machine capable of producing precision runnerless plastic parts in a 32 cavity cycle, outperforming its competition by a factor of 8 to 1. This new technology delivers high volume micro molding to all industries that demand precision, quality and rapid production. It is optimized for clean room operation, making it ideal for medical devices and components. The M3 is one of several injection molding innovations that MHS will feature at the upcoming K 2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany (Hall 1 Stand A09). Fast, Low Cost Prototypes Without Molds The M3 operates using four compact and cost effective modular inserts, each containing 8 micro cavities, completely doing away with the traditional injection mold structure. It simplifies the mold design and speeds up the transition from prototype molding to mass production since all processing parameters and conditions are identical in both. No additional validation is required Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 164

83 32 Cavities, 8 Different Part Designs The M3 can produce 32 plastic parts with shot weights of under 10 milligrams every 5 seconds. That translates to an annual production of over 150 million micro parts in a single machine. Not only that, the machine can inject 8 different part designs with each cycle. Of course, it is possible to further increase the number of cavities by gating onto small sub-runners (e.g. 32 x 4 = 128 cavities). Complete Molding Cell The M3 comes fully equipped with onboard automation. Its robotic take-off and part handling systems remove each individual micro part for seamless downstream processing. Quality control is powered by an integrated vision system that inspects each part and cavity during the take-off cycle. These checks occur simultaneously in under 1 second between shots. The machine has a magnetic clamp force of 4 tons. The M3 is a tie-bar-less injection molding machine with ample room for peripheral equipment and additional automation from all 3 sides of the mold parting line. The entire molding cell has a small footprint and requires only an eighth of the floor space of existing production setups. It consumes only a fraction of the energy required by other molding cells and reduces the need for additional automation equipment since everything is done in one machine. Each complete system includes mold inserts, hot runner system, integrated processing control with dual touch screen interface, in-mold vision system, touchless part handling and material loading. The M3 is a leap for micro injection molding. It completely redefines mass production on this scale. It represents years of expertise, research and development. - Harald Schmidt, President MHS For more info please visit: mhs-hotrunners.com 09/19/2013 Rheo-Pro Slide Manifolds Uninterrupted Melt Transfer with Swiveling Hot Runner Manifolds MHS - Mold Hotrunner Solutions presents Rheo-Pro Slide Manifolds, a revolutionary new type of hot runner system with rotating melt transfer joints that allow linked manifolds to move freely in order to distribute plastic anywhere inside the injection mold. The new technology now makes it possible to create injection points, or gates, directly inside the slides of a mold. It also allows molders to create continuous melt transfer connections that maintain contact, and therefore flow, even when the mold plates separate. This new product is one of several injection molding innovations that MHS will feature at the upcoming K 2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany (Hall 1 Stand A09). Hot Runner Origami The patent pending hinge design allows its rotating joints to maintain a constant seal while linking together multiple hot runner manifolds to create an uninterrupted, continuous melt path that is able to bend and move inside the injection mold. The technology enables the melt channel to deliver material to the cavity across moving mold elements such as slides and lifters. Slide mechanisms are the only way to demold complex parts with exterior undercut side features. For example, many injection molded parts have details for customized functionality or side ribbing for rigidity requirements. During demolding, these design details can create insurmountable obstacles to the mold designer. Rheo-Pro Slide Manifolds solve this problem by allowing entire sections of the mold to move, without interruption to the flow of material in the melt channel. This flexibility also makes the systems ideal for new part designs using stack molds, tandem molds, as well as rotary and cube molds. The process can be compared to running your melt channels through a flexible hose, only pressure inside the melt channel of an injection mold typically reaches between 10,000 and 20,000 psi, or upward of 1400 bar. That s roughly 600 times the pressure inside a car tire, or 1.3 times the pressure of the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, which has a pressure of 1,086 bar (15,750 psi). This is the first and only technology that exists to keep liquid plastic flowing through flexible runners, let alone under such extreme processing conditions. Uninterrupted Melt Transfers One of the oldest challenges in mold design has been to find an uninterrupted path for the melt to flow from the machine barrel to the nozzle, despite moving plates and other dynamic mold components. Rheo-Pro Slide systems offer the solution by creating continuous melt transfers that bridge gaps between opening and closing mold plates. Bolting together manifolds in a static arrangement in order to move plastic around the mold is nothing new. However, moving manifolds in a hot runner has never been done before. It opens up a world of possibilities for injection molders and mold designers. Large Thin Wall Parts In large thin wall parts, Rheo-Pro Slide Manifolds overcome the challenge of flow path vs. wall thickness ratio. Using cascade fill, very long flow paths can be realized, even in parts with extremely thin walls and large surface areas. A cascading injection sequence using multiple drops across the part can keep the melt pressure as well as the clamp force within limits. Having nozzles directly 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 166

84 inside the slides of the mold is required in order for large parts with outside features and long sidewalls to fill completely and eject. 09/19/2013 Rheo-Pro Black Box Valve Gate Actuators Introducing the World s Most Indestructible Valve Gate Actuator MHS - Mold Hotrunner Solutions presents the Rheo- Pro VA4010 Black Box pneumatic valve actuator. The new valve gate cylinder performs even under the most extreme operating conditions by doing away with elastomeric seals, lubricants, and cooling. The new technology is ideal for both high temperature and clean room applications. The Black Box is one of several injection molding innovations that MHS will feature at the upcoming K 2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany (Hall 1 Stand A09). Built tough for High Processing Temperatures Increasingly, automotive, medical and electronics manufacturers rely on high temperature plastics such as PEEK, LCP, PSU, PEI, and PPS for their special properties. Processing these materials requires high melt temperatures of up to 450 C in the hot runner and mold temperatures of over 200 C. The VA4010 delivers precision performance in these hot conditions, without cooling or wear. 24/7 Operation with Zero Maintenance This new technology is characterized by its durability and ease of maintenance. No more production outages to replace seals. This feature makes the Black Box cylinder especially attractive for continuous operation in high endurance tools running mass production. Without the VA4010, cylinder maintenance is very complicated in high temperature environments, especially for stack and tandem molds. Clean Room Ready The Black Box is the first economical alternative to electric valve gates in clean room manufacturing environments (e.g. for medical plastic parts). It is especially well suited for sterile high cavity molds because there is no abrasion of sealing material or contamination from lubricants. Precision Fill The instantaneous switching accuracy of the cylinder is in the millisecond range. Synchronicity across all mold cavities ensures that each part fills with absolute consistency. Its speed and reliability make the Rheo-Pro VA4010 ideal for cascade injection and sequential valve gating. Superior Surface Quality The height of the valve pin (or valve stem) can be adjusted accurately using the easily accessible, 1mm fine thread in the piston. This makes fine tuning quicker than with conventional valve gate hot runner systems and contributes to improved surface quality on the gates. For more info visit mhs-hotrunners.com MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc Injection moulding machines up to 250 kn clamping force Injection and compression moulds Standard parts for moulds Hotrunner systems Closed loop control equipment for temperature Other control equipment Nozzles Computer software services Science and consulting 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 168

85 Product Details Computer software services M2M Global Production Intelligence Control to Go MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc. M2M manufacturing solutions enable real-time data logging and production reporting for multiple injection molding systems. Our Rheo-Pro hot runner controllers and browser-based visualization tools offer a live, online overview of all your molds and injection molding machines, whether they are operating in a single plant or in multiple locations around the world Science and consulting Flow Analysis and Process Optimization Flow Analysis Our team of engineers and processing experts conduct fill, pack, cool and warp simulations to help you eliminate risk up front and mold the best quality plastic parts Design Support The right decisions in the development phase of your molding project will ensure the success of your plastic part, make sure you get the best support from the start Feasibility Studies Go beyond concept validation and achieve true part optimization with comprehensive analyses and process simulation Minger Kunstofftechnik AG Address Industriestr Appenzell Switzerland Phone Fax Internet address info@minger.ch Stand Hall 12, A51-3 (Page 298) Company News NEWS MingaPeek von Minger Kunststofftechnik AG, in Appenzell Minger Kunstofftechnik AG Die Minger Kunststofftechnik AG die bisher und nach wie vor, hauptsächlich im Bereich der Fluorkunststoffaufbereitung tätig ist, bereitet nun auch PEEK (Polyetheretherketon) Kunststoffabfälle zu hochwertigem, sauberen und problemlos wieder verarbeitbarem Regranulat auf. Die Anlauf - und Probephase ist vorüber und der sortenreinen und typgerechten Auslieferungen von PEEK (vorwiegende Aufarbeitung der Typen Victrex 450 G & Vestakeep 4000L) steht nun nichts mehr im Wege. Das nötige Know-How und die zugehörige Technik sind im Hause Minger vorhanden. Es können sogar emulsionsbehaftete oder trockene Drehund Frässpäne, als auch gewöhnliche Randabschnitte/ Restteile wiederaufbereitet werden. Die Firma Minger Kunststofftechnik AG vertreibt dieses Regranulat unter dem Markennamen MingaPeek. Zusätzlich bietet die Minger Kunststofftechnik AG Lohnaufbereitungen aus angelieferten Abfällen von PEEK zur Wiederverarbeitung im eigenen Betrieb für Halbzeugproduktion oder Compoundierung an. Somit trägt die Firma Minger Kunststofftechnik AG zur Verlängerung des Produkte Lebenszyklusses und zur Rohstoffressourcenscho Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 170

86 nung auch im PEEK - Bereich bei. Die Verringerung der thermischen Verwertung von Kunststoffen und Reduzierung von CO² ist unser Ziel. Wirtschaftliche Lösungen für Kunststoffabfälle zu finden, unsere Herausforderung. Wir werden auch in Zukunft weiterhin die Produktlebenszyklen der verschiedensten Kunststoffe verlängern und für die Industrie wieder einsatzfähig machen. Das ist unser aktiver Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Die Einsatzbereiche des PEEK, als eines der hochwertigsten Kunststoffe überhaupt, sind unter anderem, hohe Maßgenauigkeit bei der Herstellung von Formteilen, Bauteilen, Fasern und Halbfabrikaten. Geeignet für hohe thermische Beständigkeit, kaum entflammbar, mechanische, chemische Beständigkeit und vor allem für den Einsatz, wenn exzellente Gleiteigenschaften gefordert sind. Testen Sie unsere Produkte! Polyamide Compounds Minger Kunstofftechnik AG Norner AS Tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoroalkylvinylether copolymers (PFA) Thermoplastic urethane TPE-U/TPU Subcontracting Address Asdalstrand Stathelle Norway Phone Fax Ethylene/chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymers (E/CTFE) Granulates Internet address post@norner.no Polyamide PA 11 Stand Hall 07.2, A32 (Page 286) Polyamide PA Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Company News 09/30/2013 Breakthrough in new vulcanisation technology Norner AS Polyethylene PE-HD Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) Reclaimed material Norner has been part of the SafeRubber project having high focus on human health and environment. In 2010 the SafeRubber project received EC funding under the FP7 framework to develop a new, safe, multifunctional accelerator curative molecule which can replace thiourea-based accelerators e.g.etu in the vulcanisation process of polychloroprene. After 3 years of work the The SafeRubber consortium now informs that they have achieved to identify a safer accelerator molecule Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 172

87 10/15/2013 NORNER helps SIBUR with cost savings in Polyolefins We have the pleasure to inform that SIBUR runs a cost saving initiative for its polyolefin business and has engaged Norner in a joint project to facilitate the achievements. Norner holds global expertise and has comprehensive test facilities within additivation of polymers. Our core competence in polyolefin additivation is now being utilised in a project for cost saving and know how development at SIBUR, the largest integrated petrochemical company in Russia and CIS. A strong asset of Norner is deep knowledge and long experience in additivation of polymers including supplier contacts and network, performance testing, raw material approvals and purchasing strategy. SIBUR chose Norner to train their organization in additives for polyolefins followed by a program for qualification of additives and suppliers as well as codevelopment and implementation of new procurement processes. In this fruitful cooperation with SIBUR, Norner s experienced employees and scientific laboratories has been utilised during the training which took place both at Norner in Norway and at NIOST, which is SIBUR s scientific centre in Tomsk, Russia. The cooperation of NIOST LLC with Norner AS started in Significant progress has been made with the assistance of highly qualified Norner specialists and we are now at an advanced level within the range of projects. We know Norner AS as a trusted partner and we expect a long term cooperation with Norner, says Director for science and technology of NIOST LLC Yury Kazakov During the last months, our cooperation has involved the following activities: Training in laboratory practices for testing and characterisation Re-engineering of procurement strategies and introduction of cross functional processes Cost-performance optimization of products and simplification of supply chain This has given the following positive results: NIOST has reached the position to secure qualification of market leading additives to SIBUR Highly efficient and transparent procurement processes for additives securing high quality at the right cost Boost SIBUR knowledge in polyolefin additivation to provide products that exceed client s expectation and more efficient plant operation SIBUR is continuously working to improve the quality of its products to better serve its customers needs. We are happy to cooperate with Norner - a recognized leader in polyolefin additivation for polymers. Its wealth of experience and technical expertise in this segment will contribute to further quality improvements of SIBUR s products. - Says Kirill Maksimov, procurement director at SIBUR. Based on the positive outcome from the additive project, SIBUR and Norner have discussed innovation projects aiming to further strengthen SIBUR s position in domestic and export markets 09/30/2013 Proprietary technology in Plastics from CO2 Norner has during the last years been active in the research of polymerisation of CO2 to form polymer. The projects have focused on several critical aspects including additivation, catalyst, process efficiency and application testing. The research have lead to proprietary Norner technology for high purity and stability of polypropylenecarbonate (PPC). The interest in making polymers from CO2 is huge due to the utilisation of a waste product that is harming the climate, as well as the substitution of petro based raw materials which are more costly than CO2. 10/15/2013 Scientific Polymer Web Shop Imagine, having access to the polyolefin samples you need. You can now order them in our webshop! We now provide small samples of polyethylene and polypropylene produced in our bench scale reactors at our webshop. Based on your needs we can provide the samples through our regular offer of polyethylene or tailor made PE and PP according to customer specification. If you need... Specific compositions, comonomers, Mw, MWD Selected samples with defined characteristics and variations Thoroughly characterised and well defined NORNER s polymerisation laboratory can supply this! 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 174

88 We supply a wide range of PE materials polymerised with standard catalysts and comonomers in slurry conditions. These polymers are suitable for scientific, research and development work where well defined polymers are needed for physical or chemical studies or for calibration purposes. Samples will be delivered with Material Safety Datasheets (MSDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) with analytical data like MFR, density, comonomer content, DSC, GPC and information of additivation for pellet samples. Extended offer on request In addition to our standard offer we can provide a wider range of materials on request or in larger amounts. Alternative PE materials can range from uni-modal materials made in gas phase, slurry or bulk, to more advanced or complex com Tailor made products according to our clients own chemicals, such as catalysts, comonomers, additives etc. can be prepared by our polymerisation facility including pelletisation and additivation. Additional analyses, polymer test data etc. can also be provided. 09/05/2013 Norner barrier calculator - new functionality multiplied its use The barrier calculator by Norner for packaging has become an important tool for the packaging industry. After the new functionality of WVTR was added to our web-based barrier calculator, hundreds of users weekly now make their calculations to simulate permeability of oxygen and water vapor in their plastic packaging under different conditions. The calculations give the users good information for their packaging development, vendor evaluations and procurement. 10/15/2013 Plastics with life time > 500 years Together with a consortium of highly reputed companies and institutions supported by the EUROSTAR program and the Norwegian Research Council, Norner is dedicating its world leading competence in polymers and additives to protect data of high value to companies and mankind. The writing is on the wall - or the tablet or the laptop: the amount of data we re producing and need to keep safe for future generations is increasing daily. The digital data we store is arguably the DNA of our modern civilisation and represents our thinking, our creativity, our problem-solving ability and our discoveries. It holds the key to sustaining modern life. Keeping this data tamper-proof and retrievable in its original form, whenever needed, is extremely important. Current storage media and related hardware and software need updating at least every 5-10 years and require more and more investment. The integrity of data is at risk every time it s retrieved and re-stored. With the recent natural disasters all over the world and expectations to an increasingly tougher climate, traditional digital data storage solutions and paper files are not safe. Cinevation AS (Drammen, Norway) has developed technology to store digital information on photosensitive film, and their Archivator will provide solutions to the challenges at hand. Cinevation is the lead partner of the collaborative project and Norner is the main material technology provider, securing longevity of the total solution. The US Library of Congress is required to retain some of its data for the lifetime of the Republic plus 4,000 years, says Lars H. Evensen, Business Development Manager at Norner. Our ambitions does not stretch that far, but we want to secure that the materials involved in our solution can protect the data for 500 years plus. Norner is working closely together with all stakeholders from manufacturers of film stock, film processing equipment, film recording and printing and providers of physical storage solution, mapping all potential sources having negative impact on longevity performance of the system. In addition, Norner is responsible for the development of a complete packaging solution for the film stock, capable of protecting the data medium for the required lifetime. In addition to expert knowledge in degradation mechanisms for polymers and state of the art test methods for longevity and lifetime estimations, new highly accelerated methods must be developed. On top of in-house capabilities, Norner is building on competence at IPI Image Permanence Institute (USA) and the University in Oslo. With the complexity of materials involved and the extreme time horizon where even trace molecules can play a role in relevant degradation mechanisms, we have to cooperate with the best brains, says Svein H. Jamtvedt, Project Manager at Norner. Svein H. Jamtvedt has been working with the development of stabilisation systems for polymers since early 80 ies where solutions for water pressure pipes in PE requiring life time of ~100 years is the most relevant reference for this work. We see an increasing interest for our capabilities within additives and stabilisa Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 176

89 tion of polymers, says Lars H. Evensen. Large clients all over the world are now benefitting from our experience whether for optimisation of cost-performance, introduction of high purity additives for the food and pharmaceutical sector, development of new additive solutions or training in petrochemical industry for better customer satisfaction. Norner is taking on the role as the neutral, world leading testing body and technology partner there additive manufacturers can benchmark their products and petrochemical companies can get support to their challenges in polymer stabilisation. 10/15/2013 Testing durability at extreme conditions Norner demonstrates commitment to the Oil and Gas industry through investments in new test facilities for Norsok M-710. New investments in test facilities have been installed and methods for testing of non-metallic materials in contact with media related to Oil and Gas production according to ISO and Norsok standards are established. We continue therewith to extended our laboratory for ageing, compatibility and weathering durability with test methods for qualification of systems used in offshore and marine sector. Norner laboratories can now offer: Ageing under high pressure and high temperature High pressure water / seawater High pressure / temp, aggressive fluids and gases Rapid gas decompression Evaluation of material properties Norsok M-710 Qualification of non-metallic sealing materials and manufacturers Compatibility testing, ageing under severe conditions ISO 2393 Non-metallic materials in contact with media related to Oil & Gas production, part 1 : Thermoplastic Non-metallic materials in contact with media related to Oil & Gas production, part 2 : Elastomers These extended capabilities for ageing and durability studies give established and new customers in the offshore industry an even more complete range of competence and capability in material technology says Tine Rørvik, Managing Director of Norner. We are a leading provider of failure analysis and third party material testing and the new tests demonstrate that Norner takes the challenges in oil, energy and marine industries seriously. Says Henning Baan, Laboratory manager at Norner Norner engages in product development, research projects, quality assurance, durability testing, failure analysis and consulting through the whole plastics value chain. The labs include advanced test facilities and process pilots with ISO 9001 approval and Achilles qualification Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Facts about Norner Norner is an independent and global plastic institute with advanced laboratories. Norner AS Norner AS We are more than 60 plastic- and material technologists in modern facilities including 4000 m2 advanced laboratories, test facilities and process pilots. We engage in: New product development Research projects Technical studies Plastics processing trials Quality assurance Third party testing Durability testing Failure analysis and consulting. Our key expertise are: Polymers and catalysts Polymerisation process and pilots Thermoplastic applications Plastics processing Material testing and analysis Additives and their function We perform technical studies, trials and testing thermoplastic applications like: Films and flexible packaging Injection moulding Extrusion blow moulding Rotational moulding Pipes Automotive 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 178

90 Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil und Kunststoffe mbh - OMPG mbh Address Breitscheidstr Rudolstadt Germany Phone Fax Internet address schwarz@titk.de Stand Hall 07, B24 (Page 282) Company News Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für TITK erweitert Anlagentechnik mit einem Reinraum für die Entwicklung von Medizinprodukten Das Thüringische Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff- Forschung e. V. ist auch in diesem Jahr auf der K 2013 in Düsseldorf vom in Halle 7, Stand B24, vertreten. Die Medizintechnik ist national wie international ein starker Motor für die Entwicklung neuer polymerer Hightech- und Funktionsmaterialien. Ein Forschungsschwerpunkt der Abteilung Kunststoff-Forschung ist bereits seit einigen Jahren die Entwicklung bioaktiver / biogener Kunststoffmaterialien. Zur medizinproduktgerechten Fertigung und Bemusterung wurde ein neues Technikum installiert, welches neben einem Reinraum (ISO-Klasse 6) auch einen Spritzgießautomat (Battenfeld, Wittmann) mit Robotertechnik zur automatisierten (partikel- / keimarmen) Entnahme von Form- und Musterteilen umfasst. Aufgrund der Temperatur- und Druckverhältnisse erlaubt der Spritzgussprozess eine autosterile Fertigung von Teilen. Aber sobald das Formteil fertig gegossen ist, muss es unter Reinraumbedingungen gehandhabt werden. Aus diesem Grund ist die Maschine von einer Schutzhülle ummantelt in die reine Luft einströmt und somit keine Fremdkörper eindringen können (siehe Abbildung 1). Nach Entnahme und Ablage des Bauteils mit einem Roboterarm auf ein Förderband und Passieren der Schleuse kann eine weitere Bearbeitung des Formteils im Reinraum erfolgen, wie z. B. die Beschichtung des Kunststoffes mit antibakteriellen Materialien. Mit der errichteten Demonstrationsanlage ist das TITK in der Lage, unter medizintechnikgerechten Bedingungen die Entwicklung und Fertigung von Mustermaterialien für anspruchsvolle Spezialanwendungen im Labor- und Pilotmaßstab zu betreiben. Weitere Anlagentechnik ist noch geplant bzw. wird gerade in Betrieb genommen, um auch Compoundherstellung und Polymermodifizierung in Schmelze unter Reinraumbedingungen betreiben zu können. Mögliche Anwendungen sind Materialentwicklung, -austestung und -optimierungsversuche sowie Bemusterung im Bereich Spritzguss, aber auch Beschichtungen unter hochreinen Umgebungsbedingungen für Kunststoffe in medizintechnischen und optischen Anwendungen. Es sind erste F&E-Projekte in Bearbeitung, die eine Nutzung des Reinraumes einschließen. Das dort behandelte Themengebiet umfasst vor allem die antibakterielle Ausstattung verschiedener Medizintechnikprodukte und -artikel, als auch ein breitgefächertes Materialscreening. Erste Probeläufe mit der Spritzgussmaschine wurden erfolgreich durchgeführt. Weitere interessante Forschungsergebnisse sowie das Dienstleitungsangebot der Ostthüringischen Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh (OMPG) werden am Messestand des TITK e. V. in Halle 7, Stand B24 vorgestellt. Thüringisches Institut für Textilund Kunststoff-Forschung e.v. Breitscheidstraße Rudolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@titk.de Internet: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 180

91 Ansprechpartner Dr. Stefan Reinemann Leiter Fachbereich Kunststoff-Prüfung Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Wärmeleitfähiges Guss-PA In aktuellen Arbeiten werden innerhalb des Thüringischen Institutes für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung (TITK e.v.) insbesondere auch Guss-Polyamide wärmeleitfähig ausgerüstet. Derartige Komposite erreichen neue Eigenschaftsniveaus. Die wärmeleitfähigen Polyamid- Komposite auf der Basis von anionisch polymerisiertem ε-caprolactam und Bornitrid wurden im Rahmen eines vom BMWi geförderten Forschungsprojektes im TITK e. V. entwickelt. Im Ergebnis konnten an den entwickelten Guss-Polyamiden Wärmeleitfähigkeiten von bis zu 2 W / m * K bei Additivgehalten bis zu 30 wt% in Abhängigkeit der Korngrößenverteilung des Bornitrids erzielt werden. Gegenüber einem ungefüllten Polyamid 6 G konnte damit die Wärmeleitfähigkeit um 600 % gesteigert werden. Diese Verbundmaterialien können als wärmeleitfähige Bauteile zum Einsatz gelangen, bei denen z. B. auftretende Friktionswärme schnell abgeführt werden muss (hoch beanspruchte, bewegte Teile, wie Zahn-räder, Seilrollen etc.). In den Technika des TITK sind weitere Arbeiten zur Einbringung von Füll- und Verstärkungsstoffen bzw. von funktionellen Additiven in Gusspolyamide vorgesehen. Das TITK e. V. dankt dem Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie für die Förderung des FuE-Vorhabens Wärmeleitendes Gusspolyamid, Nr. MF , im Rahmen des INNO-KOM-Ost-Programmes. Weitere Forschungsergebnisse sowie das Dienstleitungsangebot der Ostthüringischen Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh (OMPG) werden am Messestand der OMPG in Halle 07, Stand B24 vorgestellt. Thüringisches Institut für Textilund Kunststoff-Forschung e.v. Breitscheidstraße Rudolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@titk.de Internet: Ansprechpartner Dr. Stefan Reinemann Leiter Fachbereich Kunststoff-Prüfung Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reinemann@titk.de TITK präsentiert hochwirksame antibakterielle und universell kompatible Masterbatchmaterialien Das Thüringische Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff- Forschung e. V. (TITK, ist auch in diesem Jahr auf der K 2013 in Düsseldorf vom in Halle 7, Stand B24, vertreten. Das TITK präsentiert unter anderem Forschungsergebnisse auf dem Gebiet der antibakteriellen Ausrüstung von Kunststoffen Mit dem bereits auf der K 2010 vorgestellten Zink-haltigen PEImC16-Zn 6-p und dem Silber-haltigen PEImC16-Ag 8-p bietet das TITK zwei antimikrobielle Hybridpolymere an, die in Form von Beschichtungen, durch Extrusion und Spritzguss zur antimikrobiellen Funktionalisierung von Oberflächen und Kunststoffen verwendet werden können. Um die kunststofftechnische Verarbeitung dieser antimikrobiell wirksamen Additive zu optimieren, wurden diese mit speziellen, für die Medizintechnik vorgesehenen PEBA-Typen zu hochkonzentrierten antimikrobiellen und universell kompatiblen Masterbatches weiterverarbeitet. Die universelle Kompatibilität kommt durch die chemische Struktur von PEBA zustande, welches aus polaren Polyamidblöcken und unpolaren Polyetherblöcken besteht. Jeder Masterbatch enthält 50 Ma% antimikrobiell wirksames Additiv, sodass der Extrudeur oder Spritzgießer nur geringste Mengen an Masterbatch zusetzen muss um sein Ma Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 182

92 terial mit antimikrobiellen Eigenschaften auszustatten, ohne dabei seine Einstellparameter an seinem Extruder oder seiner Spritzgussmaschine ändern zu müssen. Im Rahmen der Forschungsaktivitäten wurden die entwickelten Masterbatchmaterialien in unterschiedlichen Konzentrationen mit den für die Medizintechnik relevanten Matrixpolymeren PE-LD, PA6 und TPU zu antimikrobiellen Polymerblends verarbeitet, wonach deren Blendmorphologie und deren Funktionseigenschaften charakterisiert wurden. So wurden die entwickelten Polymerblends im hausinternen Biologielabor des TITK auf ihre antibakterielle Wirksamkeit gegen den Bakterienstamm Staphylococcus aureus getestet. Alle Silber-haltigen Polymerblends wirkten schon bei dem geringsten Masterbatchgehalt von 2 Ma%, unabhängig vom jeweiligen Matrixpolymer bakterizid. Die Zinkhaltigen Polymerblends wiesen nur eine geringfügig niedrigere antibakterielle Wirkung gegen Staphylococcus aureus auf. Durch ihre universelle Kompatibilität können die antimikrobiellen Masterbatchmaterialien in unterschiedlichsten Bereichen der Medizintechnik und der lebensmittelverarbeitenden Industrie verwendet werden. So könnte man beispielsweise im medizintechnischen Bereich Katheter, Dichtungen, sowie Förderbänder für Lebensmittel aus antimikrobiellen TPU-Polymerblends und Verpackungsmaterialien für medizintechnische Produkte aus antimikrobiellen PE-LD- und PA6-Polymerblends herstellen. Hervorzuheben ist, dass eine hohe antibakterielle Wirksamkeit mit einem geringen Masterbatchgehalt erreicht werden kann, ohne, dass eine nennenswerte Beeinflussung der restlichen Materialeigenschaften eintritt. Weitere interessante Forschungsergebnisse sowie das Dienstleitungsangebot der Ostthüringischen Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh (OMPG) werden am Messestand des TITK e. V. in Halle 7, Stand B24 vorgestellt. Thüringisches Institut für Textilund Kunststoff-Forschung e.v. Breitscheidstraße Rudolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@titk.de Internet: Ansprechpartner Dr. Stefan Reinemann Leiter Fachbereich Kunststoff-Prüfung Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reinemann@titk.de OMPG - vielseitiger Dienstleister für die Kunststoffbranche Die Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textilund Kunststoffe mbh ist in diesem Jahr auf der K 2013 in Düsseldorf vom in Halle 7, Stand B24, vertreten. Seit über 20 Jahren ist die OMPG (akkreditiert nach DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025) auf dem Gebiet der Kunststoffprüfung tätig. Das Angebotsspektrum reicht von den klassischen Eigenschaften, die in Datenblättern aufgeführt werden, bis zu spezialisierten Prüfungen für Anwendungen im Automobil- und Elektrobereich. Das breite Ausrüstungsprofil der OMPG erlaubt die Prüfung von Textilien, Faserverbundmaterialien und Kunststoffen. Das Prüfgut kann sowohl als Granulat für den Probekörperspritzguss als auch als Halbzeug oder Bauteil angeliefert werden. Schwerpunkte der Prüfungen sind u.a.: - allgemeine Materialkennwerte - Mechanische und physikalische Kennwerte - Brandprüfungen (nach Automobilnormen und UL94) - Glühdraht- und Kriechstrommessungen - Wärmealterungen und Langzeitöllagerungen - Klimaprüfungen - Prüfung von chemikalischen Beständigkeiten - Prüfung von lackierten Bauteilen - Belichtung und Bewitterung Dienstleistungen im Bereich Probenherstellung: - Polymerisation von PA und PET - Compoundierung - Folienherstellung (Flach- und Blasfolie) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 184

93 - Spritzguss Das Dienstleitungsangebot der Ostthüringischen Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh (OMPG) und interessante Forschungsergebnisse des Thüringischen Instituts für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e. V. werden in Halle 7, Stand B24 vorgestellt. Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh Breitscheidstraße Rudolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: bzw. Ansprechpartner Dr. Stefan Reinemann Leiter Fachbereich Kunststoff-Prüfung Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Trade associations Subcontracting Science and consulting Product Details Subcontracting Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für... Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für... Extrusion, Spritzguss, Folienherstellung, Polymerisation Extrusion Extrusion von Compounds ab 5 kg bis max kg aus PP, PA6, PA66, PET und anderen Kunststoffen mit Füllstoffen (Pulver, Fasern und Flüssigkeiten). Herstellung von Probekörpern - Spritzguss Zugstäbe, Platten bis 110 mm x 100 mm u.a. - Fräsen von Probekörpern aus Platten Folienextrusion - Flachfolie - Blasfolie Polymerisation - von PET und PA6 (bis 5 kg) Science and consulting Prüfungen Werkstoffprüfung: Kunststoffe / Faserverbundwerkstoffe Polymere (Kunststoffe allgemein), Polyamide, Polyester Faserverbundwerkstoffe Bauteile Folien/ Platten Schaumstoffe Leder/ Kunstleder Membranen Textilien Garne, Filamentgarne, Zwirne Faser Textile Flächengebilde/ Vliese Anderes Polymerlösungen Rücknahmepflichtige Elektrogeräte RoHS Automobilspezialprüfungen Prüfungen/ Kennwerte Allgemeine Materialkennwerte Mechanische/ Physikalische Kennwerte Chemische Analytik Farbuntersuchungen Beständigkeiten/ Echtheiten Bewitterung Elektrische Untersuchungen Oberflächen- und Schichtcharakterisierung, u.a. Mikroskopie Oberflächencharakterisierung und Schadensanalytik mittels REM und IR-Spektroskopie Porosimetrie Partikelanalyse Beanspruchungskennwerte - Wasser - Klima (Temperatur, Licht, Alterung) - Brand (Brennverhalten) Prüfung für Automobilanwendungen: 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 186

94 Materialkennwerte z.b. Dichte, Feuchte, Glührückstand, Viskositäten, Zugfestigkeit usw. Wärme-/ Kälteverhalten, Wärmelagerung z.b. Vicat-Erweichungstemperatur, HDT-Temperatur, Alterungsbeständigkeit usw. Lichtechtheit z.b. Heißlichtechtheit mit Xenotest Alpha Emissionen/ Schadstoffuntersuchungen z.b. Fogging, Geruchsprüfung, Schwermetallbestimmung usw. Beständigkeiten z.b. Chemikalienbeständigkeit, Wasseraufnahme, Extraktionsverhalten, Abriebverhalten usw. Anwendungsorientierte mechan. Prüfungen z.b. Kugelfalltest, Fallbolzentest, Weiterreißfestigkeit usw. Produkte: Antibakterielle & Fungizide Masterbatche Elektrisch leitfähige und abschirmende Compounds Wärme- und Kältespeichermaterialien Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Address Wolfslochstr Zweibrücken Germany Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 09, A22 (Page 292) Company News Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG 06/25/2013 New Co-Managing Directors at Pallmann Mr. Dirk Homann and Dr. Claus Maack are the new co-managing directors of Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG. They take over responsibility for the commercial department and respectively the production and logistics department of the international specialist for size reduction technology based in Zweibrücken. Since April 1st 2013, Mr. Dirk Homann has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co.KG, the specialist of size reduction technology as well as of its complementary GmbH, Ludwig Pallmann Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbh. He takes over responsibility for the following departments: Controlling, finance, personnel and central purchasing. Mr. Dirk Homann was previously employed at Ferrostaal AG in Essen, and he was part of the management team of Büttner Energy- and Drying Technology GmbH. He successfully managed the project management division, the service- as well as the sales and marketing department. Mr. Homann brings extensive knowledge of the wood industry as well as of the machine and system construction field with him into his new position. Mr. Homann therefore fits perfectly within the Pallmann Company where he is now taking over commercial responsibly. Since last year already, Dr. Claus Maack has been appointed Managing Director of the 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 188

95 production and logistics department. Dr. Maack comes from the classical machine tooling industry. For approximately 20 years now he has been responsible for the production and development of specialty machines with various machine manufacturing companies. Dr. Maack was most recently employed with Erwin Junker company, a precision grinding machines manufacturer. There he was responsible for the production processes at several national and international location. find alternatives for landfills and reuse all available resources on a global scale, he says. The remaining waste can also be used as a source for energy at power plants. Rolf Gren further notes that the group s global sales and service network, combined with its existing installed base, enables further growth for the group s recycling equipment business. 06/25/2013 Pallmann Industries acquires technology from BP Recycling Systems Zweibrücken, Germany (29 April 2013) - Pallmann Group is strengthening its position in briquette and pelletizing recycling technology with the acquisition of technology from Swiss company BP Recycling Systems GmbH, based in Switzerland. Pallmann Group is making the acquisition via Pallmann Industries Inc., a group company based in Clifton, NJ, USA. The value of the transaction is not being disclosed. Pallmann is a leading specialist provider of equipment and services for size reduction and preparation techniques in various industries, offering more than 1000 machine designs. Its equipment handles applications for materials ranging from soft through medium-hard, brittle to viscoelastic and fibrous. The acquisition of BP Recycling Systems technology will enable Pallmann to extend its offering to include a full line of equipment for making briquettes and pellets from municipal and industrial solid waste, biomass, plastics, textiles, glass, nonferrous metals, and wood. Briquetting and pelletizing are technologies downstream from pre-shredding and sorting of waste into homogenous waste streams, and are key for preparing the waste going into recycling and fuel. The acquisition also enables Pallmann to expand into new sectors, such as recycling of industrial waste and preparation of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for combustion or gasification. This type of technology is a perfect match with our existing competencies in shredding all kinds of solid waste, says Mr. Rolf Gren, General Manager of Pallmann Industries. It offers a good basis to expand our offering to our existing customers as well as to new ones. Mr. Gren says that recycling customers will gain assurance from the acquisition that Pallmann Group is a stronger partner than ever in equipment for fragmentizing waste. Handling solid waste is becoming more important as there is a growing need to Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Size reduction equipment (crushers, shredders, grinders) Pelletizers Compounding lines Recycling lines Machines for the tyre industry Subcontracting Product Details Subcontracting Research and Technology Center Worldwide, the PALLMANN Research and Technology Center offers unique possibilities for the development and trials of size reduction and preparation technology. Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG As a special service, development trials for the selection of new materials and machines are performed for our customers. We assist our customers by means of custom grinding, in case of capacity deficiencies or to bridge over delivery time for a new system. More than 130 machines from the widest variety of technologies are available for cutting, pulverizing, agglomerating, fiberizing, breaking, separating and recycling Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 190

96 Our services: - Test runs - Custum grinding PCN Plastics Consultancy Network Address 19A Oxford Street RG17 8XS Lambourn Great Britain / Northern Ireland Phone Fax Internet address pcn@pca-materials.com Stand Hall 12, D35 (Page 298) Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Product information Background PCN Plastics Consultancy Network PCN Plastics Consultancy Network During the buoyant 1980 s there were many people in the plastics industry who were offering their services as consultants. Their success, if at all, may have been due to the fact that expanding companies were having difficulty in finding staff to cope with the rapid expansion experienced by most plastics related organisations in the UK. Unfortunately, some of the consultants who worked during this period were neither experienced, nor well equipped to carry out many of the commissions that they had accepted. As a result, consultants as a group were often regarded as being an expensive luxury, and sometimes of doubtful benefit. Furthermore, clients often disregarded the consultant s advice, since in a boom time it was still possible to remain in business in spite of the company s apparent inefficiency. In 1988 the UK Plastics Consultancy Network (PCN) was formed to provide clients with a network of bona fide, qualified and professional plastics consultants. The PCN is a method for potential clients to choose an appropriate and experienced individual consultant or to quickly gather together a team of experienced people to undertake tasks that were too large or time-consuming for the individual consultant. The typical PCN consultant has many years of theoretical as well as practical experience, which is instantly available to potential clients. The PCN celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2008, and has been affiliated to the British Plastics Federation for the past 16 years. The PCN also has links with the Plastics and Rubber Advisory Service (PRAS), where it offers extensive consultancy expertise services to inquirers. It also has overseas members in the USA and Europe and is expanding the network throughout the world. The skill areas The current members of the PCN can work in all of the following disciplines. Materials and design - additives & property modification, analysis, materials selection, product design, product engineering, tool design and sourcing. Processing - All the plastics processing methods, such as injection, blow moulding, extrusion, thermoforming, rotational moulding, welding etc are covered. Secondary Operations - finishing and decorating, testing, welding and fastening. Commercial - environmental and recycling, expert witness and legal, export & import, legislative and regulatory, marketing and market research, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning and forecasting, technology transfer and licensing. Markets - All major markets sectors. Other skills - Authoring, benchmarking, degradation, literature and patent search, project management, training, translation, trouble shooting, web site design and manufacture. The future Qualified consultants are here to stay. This is mainly due to the fact that methods of trading have changed dramatically and these changes will oblige manufacturers to alter their methods of operation. At the PCN, we see the role of the PCN consultant expanding with clients and consultants effectively working together for their mutual benefit Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 192

97 PlasticsEurope Address Mainzer Landstr Frankfurt am Main Germany Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 06, C40 (Page 278) Company News Sonderschau zur K 2013 steht unter dem Motto Kunststoff bewegt! PlasticsEurope Kunststoff ist der Werkstoff, der die Welt bewegt auch mit Blick auf die großen Aufgaben der modernen Gesellschaft. Außerordentlich vielseitig, leicht, sicher, dauerhaft, wirtschaftlich und zudem eindrucksvoll energieeffizient aufgrund ihrer positiven Eigenschaften sind die polymeren Werkstoffe aus den meisten Lebensbereichen nicht mehr fortzudenken. Und ihr Siegeszug ist längst noch nicht zu Ende, sie erobern ständig neue Einsatzgebiete. Welche Beiträge Kunststoffe zu einem Leben in Bewegung leisten, buchstäblich und im übertragenen Sinn, werden rund Aussteller auf der K 2013, der weltgrößten Messe für Kunststoff und Kautschuk, vom 16. bis 23. Oktober in Düsseldorf demonstrieren. Ausgewählte Beispiele werden zudem in der Sonderschau Kunststoff bewegt! im Düsseldorfer Messegelände zu erleben sein. Sie verdeutlichen, dass Kunststoffprodukte nicht nur bereits heute den Alltag in vielerlei Hinsicht verbessern, sondern auch dazu beitragen, die Probleme der Zukunft zu lösen und Ressourcen für die Welt von morgen zu schützen. Der Begriff bewegen wird in der Sonderschau in Halle 6 sehr weit gefasst. So wird es um die direkten Beiträge der Kunststoffe zu den unterschiedlichen Facetten von Mobilität gehen, aber auch um emotionale Bewegung z.b. durch Kunst und Design und ebenso darum, Anstöße zu geben für Lösungen zukunft- sorientierter Fragen rund um die großen Themen Bevölkerungswachstum, Energiebedarf, Klimawandel. Wie auch die bisherigen Sonderschauen anlässlich der K Düsseldorf wird es auf der Sonderfläche erneut eine Kombination zwischen Information, Interaktion und Show-Elementen geben. Fünf Themenfelder werden beispielhaft für die ungezählten Anwendungsmöglichkeiten und Eigenschaften von Kunststoffen stehen. Heißt es beispielweise Kunststoff bewegt Menschen, so bezieht sich dies u.a. auf die persönliche Mobilität dank Auto, Bus, Bahn und Flugzeug, und ebenso auf die Mobilität behinderter Menschen dank moderner Hilfsmittel. Immer wird auch die Nachhaltigkeitskomponente aufgezeigt. Für emotionale Bewegung im Leben sorgen häufig Sport und Kunst auch hier gibt es überraschende Beispiele für das Potenzial von Kunststoffen zu entdecken. Das gilt für den Leistungs- wie auch den Behindertensport und den Freizeitbereich. Modernes Design ist ohne die Verwendung polymerer Werkstoffe undenkbar, sie sind auch auf der Bühne ebenso zu finden wie im Museum und in der Architektur. Innovationen und Visionen werden im Themenfeld Kunststoff bewegt die Zukunft dargestellt. Dabei geht es um energieeffizientes Wohnen ebenso wie um die Medizin von morgen, um Wasseraufbereitung und die Bereitstellung von Nahrungsmitteln für eine wachsende Weltbevölkerung. Die Einsatzgebiete für Kunststoffe als Problemlöser sind äußerst vielfältig. Die Präsentationen in der Sonderschau werden durch VIP-Vorträge sowie tägliche Diskussionsrunden (außer am Sonntag und am letzten Messetag) mit Experten aus Wissenschaft und Industrie ergänzt. Den Anfang der VIPs macht am zweiten Messetag mit Bertrand Piccard ein herausragender Pionier in Sachen Fliegen mit Solarenergie. Sein Solar Impulse-Projekt absolviert zurzeit den bisher längsten Flug, quer durch die USA, von San Francisco bis New York, nur mit Energie aus der Sonne. Für 2015 plant er die erste komplette Weltumrundung mit Solarkraft. Bei den täglichen Diskussionsrunden werden auch schwierige Themen wie z.b. Marine Litter, das Problem der Abfälle in den Weltmeeren, nicht ausgespart. Mit Blick auf die hohe Internationalität bei den Ausstellern und Besuchern der K 2013 werden diese Diskussionen abwechselnd in Deutsch und in Englisch geführt. Am Sonntag, 20. Oktober, wird es den schon traditionellen Jugendtag in der Sonderschau geben. Im Mittelpunkt des Programms werden verschiedene Posiumsdiskussionen von Jugendlichen mit hochrangigen Vertretern der Kunststoffindustrie und aus der Wissenschaft stehen. Die Sonderschau wird für Aussteller und Fachbesucher der K 2013 und auch für die breite Öffentlichkeit von Interesse sein. Sie ergänzt traditionell die Präsentationen der ausstellenden Unternehmen um zukunftsweisende Aspekte und 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 194

98 PLATTS untermauert die Ausnahmestellung der K Düsseldorf als Trendbarometer und Innovationsforum der gesamten Branche. Verantwortlich für die Organisation sind die deutsche Kunststoffindustrie unter Federführung von PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.v. und die Messe Düsseldorf Trade associations Address 20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf E14 5LH London Great Britain / Northern Ireland Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 07.1, C30 (Page 284) Professional periodicals Product Details Professional periodicals Platts Market Data - Petrochemicals PlasticsEurope PLATTS PLATTS With unconventional feedstocks becoming more conventional, there s increasing fluctuation in the petrochemicals markets. As supply chains grow ever-more complex, use Platts Market Data - Petrochemicals to help you manage risk when making important trading decisions. React and adapt to changing environments Trade at price levels that are in sync with other market participants by having the latest global prices assessments always to hand Find your next opportunity by analyzing your forward curves and identifying diverse trading patterns, pricing trends and characteristics Simplify and protect your data analysis and modelling process by using our data to populate your proprietary financial models with ease and confidence Develop an inherently strong pricing and business strategy by referencing daily and historical spot and contract price assessments Write contracts and negotiate transactions with confidence by understanding price drivers and fluctuations Platts Newsletters Platts is dedicated to helping the petrochemical industry operate with transparency and efficiency by providing petrochemical prices that are respected around the world. Our global team of industry specialists covers polymers, aromatics, olefins and solvents and bring you the timely, independent and unbiased petrochemical news, market commentary, analysis and prices you need to help drive critical business decisions. PLATTS NEWSLETTERS Polymerscan - provides vital news and price assessments concerning the global basic commodity plastics markets - PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, ABS and PET - plus various feedstocks information. Asian Petrochemicalscan - provides weekly market updates, commentary and assessments ranging from naphtha feedstocks to aromatics, olefins, and polymers in Southeast Asia, Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Solventwire - delivers weekly assessments, spot quotes, and market news on the European and U.S. markets. Platts real time market news Petrochemical Alert gives you everything you need to stay informed and react to changing market conditions, including minute-to-minute updates on news and pricing for all your petrochemical needs. From news flashes to long-range analysis, and real-time deal reporting to end-of-day price assessments, Petrochemical Alert is consistently first to deliver breaking news that moves the world s petrochemicals markets. It s an indispensable tool for those making crucial decisions Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 196

99 PRM-Taiwan (Polaris Creative Corp.) Region Köln/Bonn e.v. Address No. 12, Lane 184, Sec. 2, Taichung 407 Taichung Taiwan Address Rheingasse Köln Germany Phone Fax Phone Fax Internet address Internet address k-show@prm-taiwan.com sekretariat@region-koeln-bonn.de Stand Hall 12, A52-8 (Page 298) Stand Hall 07a, D35 (Page 280) PRM-Taiwan (Polaris Creative Corp.) Region Köln/Bonn e.v Trade associations Trade associations Product Details PRM-Taiwan (Polaris Creative Corp.) Product Details Region Köln/Bonn e.v Trade associations Product Information PRM-Taiwan offers videos, catalogs, magazines, B2B portal, agent service and other integrated services for plastic & rubber machinery Trade associations Region Köln/Bonn e.v. Seit seiner Gründung verfolgt der Region Köln/Bonn e.v. das Ziel, die regionale Kooperation auf der Ebene der Politik und der Verwaltung zu fördern sowie die Region durch geeignete Maßnahmen im Standortwettbewerb und im Aufbau eines regionalen Selbstverständnisses zu unterstützen. Das internationale Standortmarketing wird seit dem 01. Januar 2012 grundsätzlich in Arbeitsteilung mit den Städten Köln und Bonn organisiert und die entsprechenden Aktivitäten der Region initiiert und koordiniert. Zum zweiten Mal wird die Region Köln/Bonn auf der internationalen Leitmesse für Kunststoff und Kautschuk, der K2013 in Düsseldorf in der Halle 7a, Stand D35 mit einem Gemeinschaftsstand vertreten sein Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 198

100 Die Messe bietet den teilnehmenden regionalen Unternehmen und Institutionen eine hervorragende Chance, internationale Geschäftskontakte zu knüpfen. Eine durchgängige Wertschöpfungskette von Kunststofferzeugern und verarbeitern, eine breite Wissenschafts-, Forschungs-, Weiterbildungs- und Dienstleistungslandschaft stehen für Kompetenz und Exzellenz dieser Branche in der Metropolregion Köln/Bonn. Auch auf der K2013 werden mit Feuerherm PWDS, dem Kunststoffkompetenzstandort Oberbergischer Kreis, der Schiele Maschinenbau GmbH sowie der VOLLACK GmbH & Co. KG Vertreter aus allen Bereichen präsent sein. Ringier Trade Media Ltd. Address Phone Fax Internet address 9/F., Cheong Sun Tower, 118 Wing Lok Sheung Wan, Hong Kong China, Hongkong, Special Administrative Region Stand Hall EN.1, -04 (Page 266) Technical dictionaires Product Details Technical dictionaires Ringier Trade Media Ltd. Ringier Trade Media Ltd. Products & Services Ringier is a leading B2B industrial information provider, offering leaders in China, Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa with technical information and solutions they need. Ringier has multiple media platforms that include print, online (IndustrySourcing.com), events, digital marketing, ipad, iphone and Android devices. Ringier also organizes technical conferences every year, bringing industry leaders together for information exchange and networking opportunities. This year, Ringier celebrates the 15th anniversary operating in Asia Pacific. Sayers Publishing Group Ltd. Plastics in Packaging Address Durand House RH10 9PY Crawley, West Sussex Great Britain / Northern Ireland Phone Fax Internet address info@plasticsinpackaging.com Stand Hall 11, F48 (Page 296) Trade directories Technical books Sayers Publishing Group Ltd. Plastics in Professional periodicals 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 200

101 Product Details Sayers Publishing Group Ltd. Plastics in Subcontracting Trade directories Plastics In Packaging Plastics In Packaging magazine Technical books Sayers Online - magazines, books & reports Schneider Prototyping GmbH Address Seeber Flur Bad Kreuznach Germany Phone Product Details Subcontracting Small Series While we produce prototypes, they are not our only area of expertise. We are also able to produce small, often exclusive series that don t justify the cost of a production tool. Schneider Prototyping GmbH Our years of experience in the prototyping industry have supplied us with the know-how, the ability, and the flexibility to quickly and accurately produce qualitatively excellent prototypes and small series. These can have nearly any size and can be produced both in metal and in plastic. During production we only use tried and tested procedures and materials. Fax Internet address info@schneider-prototyping.de Stand Hall 11, G42 (Page 296) SHS plus GmbH Address Neukölner Str Oberhausen Germany Phone Polyurethane systems PU Schneider Prototyping GmbH Fax Internet address Composite materials info@shs-plus.de Parts made by injection moulding Stand Hall 10, B42 (Page 294) Machines and equipment for rapid prototyping 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 202

102 Company News SHS plus GmbH Company News SIGMA Engineering GmbH chillware Version 1.2 released SHS veröffentlicht die Version 1.2 der Abkühlsimulationssoftware chillware. Das Simulationssystem auf der Basis der finiten Differenzen Methode ermöglicht es, das Abkühlverhalten sowie die daraus resultierenden Produktionsparameter (Qualität, Produktivität, Betriebskosten) zu optimieren. Überzeugen Sie sich von dem Simulationssystem an unserem Messestand oder fordern Sie weitere Informationen an. Sie erreichen uns unter: Extrusion lines for pipes and profiles Computer software services SIGMA Engineering GmbH Address Kackertstr Aachen Germany Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 13, A08 (Page 300) SHS plus GmbH 10/14/2013 SIGMA Engineering presents Virtual Molding Technology at K 2013 A newly developed functionality in SIGMASOFT significantly reduces production costs and strengthens injection molders in the development chain The start-up production of new parts in injection molding is always linked to extensive mold trials and iteration. Virtual Molding, from SIGMASOFT, changes this fundamentally as it offers an economic and timeeffective alternative to conduct virtual injection molding trials and part try-outs totally independent from machine occupation and personnel availability. Aachen, October 16th 2013 SIGMA Engineering GmbH, Aachen, Germany, presents at the K 2013, hall 13, booths A01 and A08, a new technology which significantly reduces the production costs in injection molding and offers injection molders the possibility to effectively bring their know-how early into the development process. Under the name Virtual Molding a new method has been developed, which reproduces virtually the complete injection molding process up to the very detail with the software SIGMASOFT and therefore reduces substantially the processing efforts at the machine and the linked material, personal, processing and energy costs. Virtual Molding is not only a completely new technology, explains Dr. Marco Thornagel, Executive Director at SIGMA: Above all, Virtual Molding is a whole new method. The injection molder gets from us a tool to communicate his knowhow through the complete development process in a comprehensive way. He gains certainty in his planning, improves his confidence to engage on deadlines and the quality towards his customers, and strengthens therefore his position as a value-added partner. When a new plastic part is developed, each station in the development chain takes responsibility for its own field. The designer takes care of the article geometry and the mechanical part properties, often involving the use of injection molding simulation. The mold designer takes care of the mold mechanics, steel selection, centering, etc., and the injection molder has at the end the responsibility to produces plastic parts with the mold already developed, up to the required quality standards and even generating a profit. Oft enough the mistakes of the complete development process appear only at the injection molding stage, where the time and cost pressure is imminent and the position of the converter towards his customers gets compromised. For the injection molder it is therefore absolutely necessary to bring his know-how early enough into the development 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 204

103 process. Precisely these are cases where Virtual Molding adds value. You can imagine Virtual Molding as a virtual injection molding machine, explains Dr. Thornagel. It clearly demonstrates the effects of the injection molding process related to article and mold quality. Up to now, the only way to get good parts was to stay in front of the machine and to vary parameters with the mold already built until the parts fulfilled the quality requirements. With virtual Molding this optimization will take place long before the steel is cut. How much real iteration can you afford nowadays? The planning and optimization of the injection molding process in parallel to the geometry design and the mold development makes troubleshooting at the end superfluous. Processing problems can be identified and resolved, before they even appear. Herewith we offer a new possibility to reduce development time and to minimize risks. For our customers this is an appealing offer, particularly considering global competition. A further important advantage: with the demonstration of all process parameters and its consequences in the injection molding process on the screen, at any time and any location from mold and part, the process turns far clearer. Many effects which in the practice do not find any explanation, will find their real causes based on the physical information about the flowing and cooling effects of the plastic material. After our first installations in the industry we have realized that the communication within a company now flows in a different way: the processing engineer can show the mold maker where the exact cause for a tempering problem originates and which solving approaches are realistic from the production point of view. Or the designer can understand early why a part concept is not viable due to production reasons, claims Dr. Thornagel. It is not an overstatement to say that Virtual Molding can change the way a company does business. so that the impact of tempering concepts, processing times and inserts can be evaluated. Its highly developed 3D solver technology allows simulating precisely complex flow effects, such as jetting or plug-flow, and it reliable predicts the flow and curing behavior of thick-walled parts. SIGMASOFT Thermoplast As the only software package available in the market to effortlessly integrate the complete mold information within the simulation, SIGMASOFT delivers an unmatched degree of accuracy in the molding behavior prediction of thermoplastic materials. Beginning with a simple part design followed by first concepts for tempering layouts up to DOE optimizations in a virtual mold, SIGMASOFT delivers reliable results to base decisions on by including the real thermal behavior of the molding system in 3D. SIGMASOFT Thermoset SIGMASOFT is the most complete and accurate simulation software package currently available to simulate the processing of thermosets, both for injection and mold-transfer processes. Beyond the prediction of filling and curing behavior, its highly sophisticated 3D solver technology allows to simulate also complex effects, such as jetting or plug-flow. As the only software in the market to effortlessly integrate the complete mold information within the simulation, it allows furthermore to predict the impact of mold components, processing times and temperatures in the filling and curing reaction of thermoset materials. SIGMA Engineering GmbH Computer software services Science and consulting Product Details SIGMA Engineering GmbH Computer software services SIGMASOFT Elastomer SIGMASOFT is the market leader in the simulation of elastomeric materials. Beyond the simulation of filling and curing, it is the only software in the market able to effortlessly integrate the complete mold information within the simulation, 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 206

104 SKZ Das Kunststoff-Zentrum Address Frankfurter Str Würzburg Germany Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 14, B68 (Page 302) Company News Schweißen von Biofolien Immer deutlicher ist ein zunehmender Trend hin zur Entwicklung von Kunststoffen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen, also von Biokunststoffen, zu erkennen. Dabei ist es, um den ständig steigenden Anforderungen an die Biokunststoffprodukte gerecht zu werden, erforderlich, die Eigenschaften der Biokunststoffe weiterzuentwickeln. SKZ Das Kunststoff-Zentrum Als derzeitige Verwendungsbereiche sind für Biokunststoffe in erster Linie Verpackungen zu nennen. Auf dem Weg vom Halbzeug (Folie) zum Endprodukt (Verpackung) ist das Folienschweißen ein äußerst wichtiger Bestandteil innerhalb des Produktionszyklus. Da dieser Fügevorgang unmittelbar nach der Befüllung stattfindet, müssen die Verpackungen z.b. schlagartigen Belastungen beim Befüllvorgang standhalten und deshalb eine hohe Schweißnahtfestigkeit aufweisen. Hauptursache für mangelhafte Verpackungen ist häufig eine schlechte Nahtqualität und nicht die Folie selbst. Daher startet das Kunststoff-Zentrum (SKZ) ab September 2013 ein Forschungsprojekt mit dem Ziel, grundlegende Untersuchungen der Einflüsse der Materialzusammensetzung auf die Schweißeignung von Biofolien zu untersuchen. Ziel dieses Forschungsprojektes ist es, Rezepturentwicklungen bzw. -veränderungen bei Biofolien zu erforschen, ihre Einflüsse auf deren Schweißbarkeit zu verstehen und diese in erheblichem Maße zu verbessern. Zum Verbinden von konventionellen Folien werden häufig das Wärmekontaktschweißen, das Ultraschallschweißen und das Hochfrequenzschweißen verwendet. Vor dem Hintergrund einer stets steigenden Nachfrage an Biokunststoffen ist es ein weiteres Ziel der Arbeit, die Eignung der o.g. Schweißverfahren zum Verbinden von Biofolien zu untersuchen. Des Weiteren werden die Schweißprozesse optimiert, um eine möglichst hohe Schweißnahtqualität Biofolien zu erhalten. Das IGF-Vorhaben (17623 N) der Forschungsvereinigung Kunststoff-Zentrum wird bis August 2015 über die Arbeitsgemeinschaft industrielle Forschung (AiF) im Rahmen des Programms zur Förderung der industriellen Gemeinschaftsforschung vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi) aufgrund eines Beschlusses des Deutschen Bundestages gefördert. Für weitergehende Informationen stehen Ihnen Frau Stöhr und Herr Dr. Baudrit gerne zur Verfügung Farbe noch präziser in der Schmelze messen Eliminierung des Temperatureinflusses von Prozessschwankungen durch integrierte Thermochromiekompensation Die Farbmesstechnik, auch unter extremen Bedingungen wie bei der Kunststoffverarbeitung in Schmelzen, ist bereits weit fortgeschritten. Die Grenzen werden mittlerweile weniger durch die Messsysteme selbst definiert. Durch die gestiegene Stabilität treten verstäkt Farbschwankungen von außen in Erscheinung. Temperaturänderungen durch Prozessschwankungen führen infolge von Thermochromie zu einer Änderung der Farbe, obwohl dieselbe Rezeptur vorliegt. Dem soll nun durch ein neuartiges Schmelzefarbmesssystem entgegengewirkt werden, indem eine automatische Thermochromiekompensation erfolgt. Dazu starteten das Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ in Würzburg und die Firma ColVisTec AG in Berlin eine intensive Entwicklungskooperation. In der Regel ist die Farbe von Polymeren und Farbmitteln temperaturabhängig. Dies ist zum Beispiel durch Änderungen in der Morphologie, Veränderung der Stereoisometrie oder des makromolekularen Aufbaus bedingt. Die sogenannte Thermochromie ist insbesondere bei Farbmessungen im Prozess von Bedeutung, da die Verarbeitung bei erhöhten Temperaturen erfolgt. Somit muss die 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 208

105 Farbe immer in Relation zur Temperatur gemessen werden, damit der Farbwert auf eine normierte Temperatur korrigiert werden kann. Hierzu entwickelt das SKZ in Zusammenarbeit mit der ColVisTec AG eine Einschraubsonde für den Extruder bzw. die Spritzgießmaschine, die es ermöglicht, die Schmelzetemperatur simultan mit der Farbmessung zu ermitteln. Diese erfolgt mit einem fein auflösenden Spektralfotometer. Entsprechend geeignete Kompensationsalgorithmen sorgen gemeinsam mit den Temperaturdaten für eine konstante und hochpräzise Farbmessung auch bei schwankenden Prozessbedingungen. Die aktuell vorhandene Inline-Sondentechnologie eignet sich bereits hervorragend für den Einsatz bei der Kunststoffaufbereitung bzw. Compoundierung. Sie ist für eine Temperatur bis 400 C und einen Druck bis 350 bar ausgelegt und kann in einem Standard ½ 20 UNF Gewinde montiert werden. Darüber hinaus ist nur ein einseitiger Zugang erforderlich, da die Messungen in Reflexion erfolgen. Das Projekt wird über die AiF im Rahmen des Programms zur Förderung des zentralen Innovationsprogramms Mittelstand (ZIM) vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie aufgrund eines Beschlusses des Deutschen Bundestages gefördert Richtfest für das Europäische Zentrum für Dispersionstechnologien (EZD) In Anwesenheit von Bayerns Wirtschaftsminister Martin Zeil wurde am 21. August in Selb Richtfest gefeiert. Deutschlands größtes Kunststoff-Institut, das SKZ mit Stammsitz in Würzburg, errichtet dort in enger Kooperation mit der Industrie und erheblicher Unterstützung des Freistaats Bayern dieses deutschlandweit einmalige interdisziplinäre Zentrum. In dem ca. 650 m² großen Gebäude können zukünftig alle wesentlichen Entwicklungsarbeiten auf dem Gebiet Herstellung und Charakterisierung von Dispersionen (Mischungen) und auch entsprechende Dienstleistungen für die Industrie angeboten werden. Typische Anwendungsgebiete von Dispersionen sind beispielsweise Kunststoffbauteile, Lacke/Beschichtungen, Druckfarben, Nanokomposite, Keramik/Porzellan, Lebensmittel, Papier und Kosmetika. Eine gezielte Verbesserung von Dispersionstechnologien wird mit dem EZD in Oberfranken nun Wirklichkeit. Dieser ganz spezielle Arbeitsschwerpunkt resultiert aus Diskussionen der initiierenden oberfränkischen Unternehmen mit dem Cluster Nanotechnologie und dem SKZ. Die enorme Vielfalt an Fragestellungen zur optimalen Dispergierung bei Werkstoffen aus den unterschiedlichsten Bere- ichen ist also enorm hoch und wird eine der Herausforderungen für Dr.-Ing. Felipe Wolff-Fabris sein, der diese Aktivitäten des SKZ leitet. Eine industrienahe Anlaufstelle, an die sich besonders kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen ohne eigene Entwicklungskapazität wenden können, in der dann neue Ideen getestet, Mitarbeiter geschult und firmeninterne Abläufe optimiert werden, existierte bislang zu dieser immer wichtiger werdenden Thematik noch nicht, erläutert Wolff-Fabris. Das Bayerische Wirtschaftsministerium unterstützt das EZD mit Fördermitteln in Höhe von 5,2 Millionen Euro. Das EZD bringt als erstklassiges Forschungs- und Technologietransferzentrum technischen Fortschritt rund um das Thema Dispergieren in unseren bayerischen Mittelstand. Damit unterstützt es die Innovationsfähigkeit unserer Betriebe und ist ein weiterer Eckpfeiler für Oberfrankens Zukunft, betont Bayerns Wirtschaftsminister Martin Zeil. Den Betrieb des EZD übernimmt in Abstimmung zwischen dem Bayerischen Wirtschaftsministerium und der ortsansässigen Industrie das SKZ als in der Praxis bewährte Technologietransfer-Einrichtung für den Mittelstand. Für das SKZ eine logische Ergänzung der bisherigen Tätigkeit in den Bereichen FuE, Analytik, Weiterbildung von Fachkräften und auch der Zertifizierung von Unternehmen, so Prof. Bastian (Institutsdirektor des SKZ). Mit dem EZD soll nun also eine interdisziplinäre Institution etabliert werden, die das Ziel hat, kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen bei der Bewältigung der vielfältigen Herausforderungen zur Seite zu stehen und in der Folge die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit dieser Unternehmen nachhaltig zu sichern ergänzt Prof. Bastian. In kooperativer Zusammenarbeit mit den Kollegen der anderen SKZ-Standorte, mit wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen, z. B. den Universitäten in Bayreuth, Erlangen und Würzburg sowie mit Technologietransferzentren, z. B. Cluster Nanotechnologie, Neue Materialien Bayreuth und Fürth und ganz besonders der Industrie sollen Forschung und Entwicklung, Analytikleistungen, die Ausbildung von Studenten sowie die Fortbildung von Facharbeitern, Meistern, Technikern, Akademikern und Managern etabliert werden. Für den Betrieb des EZD wird dementsprechend innerhalb der nächsten fünf Jahre ein Team aus verschiedenen Wissenschaftlern und Technikern, unterstützt durch administratives Personal, aufgebaut Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 210

106 Industrielle Computertomographie am SKZ - Nichts bleibt verborgen Am Kunststoff-Zentrum (SKZ) werden branchenrelevante Qualitätssicherungsmaßnahmen entwickelt. Hierbei stehen neben den zerstörenden und häufiger die zerstörungsfreien Prüfmethoden zur Qualitätsbestimmung von Produkten im Fokus. Für zerstörungsfreie Prüf- und Messaufgaben verwendet das SKZ zwei Computertomographen der Fa. Wenzel Volumetrik GmbH für verschiedene Bauteilgrößen und Auflösungsbereiche. Die industrielle Computertomographie (ict) wird angewandt, um den inneren Aufbau von Bauteilen berührungslos und zerstörungsfrei analysieren zu können. Mithilfe der Computertomographie können z. B. gefüllte oder verstärkte Kunststoffe geprüft, Fehlstellen in Produkten erkannt, Klebstoffverteilungen untersucht und Bauteile vermessen werden. Bei der Prüfung von verstärkten bzw. gefüllten Kunststoffprodukten können mit der ict z. B. Bindenähte im Inneren von Spritzgussprodukten sichtbar gemacht werden. Sind Aussparungen in einem Spritzgussbauteil vorhanden, lassen sich Bindenähte nicht vermeiden. Diese Bindenähte können neben den optischen auch die mechanischen Eigenschaften eines Bauteils negativ beeinflussen. Insbesondere wenn sich Bindenähte im Inneren von Bauteilen befinden, ist das Auffinden der Bindenähte von großem Interesse. In verstärkten bzw. gefüllten Kunststoffprodukten sind Bindenähte aufgrund von Faseranhäufungen bzw. -ausrichtungen durch ict-aufnahmen detektierbar. Hierdurch ist folglich eine Bewertung der im Prozess eingestellten Spritzgussparameter möglich. Bei gefüllten Kunststoffen kann mithilfe von CT-Aufnahmen auch die Füllstoffverteilung in Granulaten bzw. Kunststoffbauteilen anhand der Dichteverteilung volumenprozentual bestimmt werden. Des Weiteren ist eine Darstellung von Füllstoffen in den vermessenen Proben in den Aufnahmen möglich. Hierzu sollten jedoch die verwendeten Füllstoffe in ihrer Dichte vom Matrixmaterial unterschieden werden können. Auch beim Schweißen von verstärkten Kunststoffen orientieren sich Fasern bzw. Füllstoffe durch die beim Fügen entstehenden Fließvorgänge um. Die Ausrichtung der Füllstofffasern wirkt sich dabei sehr stark auf die Festigkeit der Schweißverbindung in Bezug auf die Grundmaterialfestigkeit aus. Untersuchungen mittels industrieller Computer-Tomographie bieten die Möglichkeit, die Festigkeit einer Kunststoffverbindung bewerten zu können. Der häufigste Einsatzbereich der industriellen Computertomographie ist allerd- ings die Detektion von Fehlstellen in Bauteilen bzw. Fügeverbindungen. Mit der Computertomographie können verschiedenste Arten von Einschlüssen im Kunststoff sichtbar werden. Dazu zählen Lufteinschlüsse bzw. Lunker, die zum Beispiel bei zu schnellem Abkühlen von Schweißverbindungen entstehen können und von außen nicht sichtbar sind. Durch die Lunker entstehen in einem Bauteil Schwächungen des Querschnittes, wodurch sich die Festigkeit des hergestellten Produktes reduziert. Auch Verunreinigungen, die bei diversen industriellen Fügeverfahren auftreten können, lassen sich sichtbar machen. Beim Kleben von Kunststoffen kann die CT-Untersuchung Aufschluss über die Klebstoffverteilung oder auch Lunker in den gefügten Bauteilen liefern. Die stichprobenartige Überprüfung der Klebstoffverbindung besitzt dabei im Bereich der Qualitätssicherung eine große Bedeutung. Die Separation des Klebstoffes wird im Wesentlichen durch Dichteunterschiede zwischen dem Kunststoff und dem Klebstoff ermöglicht. Erfahrungswerte des SKZ zeigen, dass Dichteunterschiede bis ca. 0,1 g/cm³ detektiert werden können. Aufgrund der regelmäßigen Kalibration und Überprüfung der CT-Anlagen am SKZ sind die Anlagen auch für Messaufgaben geeignet. So ist z. B. eine direkte Ermittlung der Maße von gescannten Bauteilen oder ein Abgleich der gemessenen CT-Daten mit CAD-Volumen-Modellen möglich. Die Maßkontrolle eignet sich u. a. besonders zur raschen Ermittlung der Maßhaltigkeit von Spritzguss- Bauteilen in Bezug auf Einfallstellen an der Bauteiloberfläche oder auch bei unzugänglichen Hinterschneidungen. Im Bereich der additiven Fertigungsverfahren ist die zerstörungsfreie Vermessung realer Bauteile an taktil nicht erreichbaren Messstellen unerlässlich, da gerade bei der additiven Fertigung oft nur wenige oder gar einzelne Bauteile hergestellt werden. Das SKZ ist insbesondere durch zahlreiche anwendungsnahe Forschungsvorhaben sowie Industrieprojekte sehr gut aufgestellt bezüglich der Bedürfnisse der Industrie, vor allem kleinerer und mittlerer Unternehmen, und unterstützt diese von der Idee bis zum Markterfolg. In vergleichsweise schnellen Voruntersuchungen lässt sich feststellen ob sich die Computertomographie für die zerstörungsfreie Prüfung eines Bauteils eignet oder eben auch nicht. Bei Nichteignung wird dann nach einer alternativen Prüftechnik gesucht und diese erprobt Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 212

107 Neue IDE-Extrusionsnachfolge für das SKZ auf der K-Messe Neue IDE-Extrusionsnachfolge für das SKZ auf der K- Messe Die Bernhard Ide GmbH & Co. KG entwickelte für das SKZ eine komplette Nachfolgeeinrichtung für den erst kürzlich in Betrieb genommenen gegenläufigen, konischen Doppelschneckenextruder CE3 der Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH, bestehend aus Kalibrier-, Abzugs- und Sägeeinheit. Die Nachfolge ist speziell auf die Anforderungen einer Forschungseinrichtung abgestimmt. So ist die Kalibriereinheit ME 10/6.1 mit zwei frequenzgeregelten Flüssigkeitsring-Vakuumpumpen ausgestattet und hat eine Kalibrieraufnahme von 400 x 1450 mm. Das nachfolgende Zwischengestell ermöglicht sowohl eine Aufnahme von längeren Kalibriertanks als auch eine Kühlung des Profils durch Luft. Die Abzugseinheit ME 30/6.1 weist eine Kontaktfläche von ca. 500 mm mit einer Abzugskraft von max N auf, wobei Abzugsgeschwindigkeiten von 0,1 bis 10 m/min realisiert werden können. Die Unterflur-Ablängeinheit ME 50/6.1 ist mit einer Spanabsaugung für ein sauberes Arbeiten ausgestattet. Interessierte können die Nachfolgeeinrichtung auf der K-Messe in Düsseldorf vom 16. bis auf dem Messestand der Firma Ide in Halle 16 Stand F43 besichtigen. Nach der Messe steht die Nachfolgeeinrichtung zusammen mit einem neuen Laborwerkzeug zur Extrusion von Kastenprofilen mit den Abmaßen 40 x 40 mm² für Wandstärken zwischen 2 und 4 mm im Verarbeitungstechnikum des SKZ für Forschungszwecke und Kundenversuche zur Verfügung SKZ - Das Kunststoff-Zentrum Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch! Auch bei der diesjährigen K-Messe ist das SKZ wieder mit seinem eigenen Stand vor Ort. Gerne informieren und beraten Sie unsere Mitarbeiter vor Ort über unser breitgefächertes Leistungsportfolio von Weiterbildung, über Prüfen,Überwachen bis hin zu Forschung und Managementzertifizierung. Verpassen Sie es nicht, noch weitere interessante und erfolgreiche Projekte des SKZ auf etlichen Ständen unserer Partner zu bestaunen: Firma Coesfeld (Halle 10 E22): Das SKZ gibt Info zum Thema Zeitstand-/SIM- Apparatur sowie zum Thema FiVer, wo Anlysen der Faserlängenverteilung deutlich schneller und sicherer duchgeführt werden können. Firma IPT (Halle 10 J19): Das SKZ gibt Info zum Thema Punktlastgerät. FirmaColVisTec (Halle 16 A42): Das SKZ gibt Info zum Thema Prozessfarbmessung. Firma ColorLite (Halle 11 E52): Das SKZ informiert mithilfe eines Exponats über Prozessfarbmessung. Firma Widos (Halle 11 B41): 50jährige Zusammenarbeit zwischen Widos und SKZ. Firma Micro-Epsilon (Halle 11 A37): Info zur Inline-Thermografie. Firma Wittmann Battenfeld (Halle 16 D22): Das SKZ informiert über Inline Thermografie. Firma Arburg (Halle 13 A13): SKZ zeigt ein neues Verfahren zur direkten Einarbeitung von langen Fasern für die Herstellung faserverstärkter Formteile Trade associations Science and consulting Product Details Trade associations Aus- und Weiterbildung Neue Perspektiven und Chancen durch Aus- und Weiterbildung SKZ Das Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ Das Kunststoff-Zentrum Das SKZ zählt jährlich mehr als Teilnehmer bei zirka 600 Veranstaltungen im Weiterbildungszentrum Würzburg und an den weiteren SKZ Standorten Halle, Peine, Stuttgart sowie auch international in Dubai, im Iran und in der Volksrepublik China. Erfahrungsaustausch auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene - so trägt das SKZ mit seinen Fachtagungen und Seminaren zum innovativen Wissenstransfer für die Kunststoffwirtschaft bei. Von Erfolgsrezepten starker Unternehmen und deren Experten profitieren und diese dann in den Unternehmensalltag einbringen das ermöglichen die SKZ Veranstaltungen rund um das Thema Kunststoff. Zahlreiche Veranstaltungen haben sich zu anerkannten Branchentreffs entwickelt und sind inzwischen für viele Unternehmen fester Bestandteil ihrer Informations Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 214

108 und Weiterbildungspolitik. Themenbereiche, wie beispielsweise Werkstoffe, Verfahrenstechnik, Werkzeugtechnik, neue und innovative Technologien sind Inhalte von Fachtagungen für Industrie, Forschung und Wirtschaft. Die mehrtägigen Seminare sind Veranstaltungen auf höchstem inhaltlichem Niveau. Auffrischen von Basiswissen und die Information über die neuesten Entwicklungen und Trends stehen auf der Tagesordnung. Die Themenbereiche werden permanent aktualisiert und die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt, um einen effektiven Informations- und Erfahrungsaustausch zu gewährleisten. In Lehrgängen können Unternehmen ihre eigenen Fachkräfte schulen, um nicht nur in Zeiten des Fachkräftemangels Engpässe durch neue Techniken und Volumenerhöhungen in der Fertigung mittels solcher Zusatzausbildung zu kompensieren. Die Lehrgänge sind zugeschnitten auf Facharbeiter, Meister, Techniker und Ingenieure, die mit praktischen Aufgaben in Industrie, Handwerk und Handel betraut sind. Immer mehr Firmen wählen Inhouse-Schulungen, um ihre speziellen Bedürfnisse in höchstem Maße berücksichtigt zu wissen. Testing and Quality Assurance As a testing laboratory accredited by DAP in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC we provide testing services for plastics and plastic products in accordance with national and international standards. We are a type-a inspection board accredited in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC ensuring the quality of production processes and supervising building sites. Many other organizations at home and abroad have recognized us in this capacity. Examples of foreign organizations that recognize SKZ test certificates are: DTI (Denmark), ETA (Denmark), INSTAL (Poland), OFI (Austria), SII (Israel), SITAC (Sweden), SP (Sweden), SVGW (Switzerland), TGM (Austria), VTT (Finland) Referring to the wide range of pipes we have been authorized by the Australian certification authority QAS to carry out tests in accordance with Australian standards. In North America we closely work together with the Canadian testing laboratory Jana Laboratories in Toronto which is accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC In addition to testing and approval services for plastics and plastic products we also concentrate our activities on product certification. At present we are striving to be accredited as a product certification authority in accordance with DIN EN In the field of construction SKZ has been recognized as PÜZ board ( Prüfung, Überwachung, Zertifizierung = TIC, Testing, Inspection, Certification) by various authorities for a wide range of products. Besides the main services we also offer damage analysis and expert reports. In addition, we provide services for product analysis, process analysis and business analysis. (German Accreditation System for Testing GmbH) Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen Leistungsfähigkeit und wirtschaftlicher Erfolg durch Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen Qualität und Qualitätsmanagement sind unverzichtbare Führungsaufgaben in Unternehmen. Als Teamplayer bietet das SKZ mit der Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen die beste Vorlage für Leistungsfähigkeit und wirtschaftlichen Erfolg. 250 Kunden in mehr als 16 verschiedenen Ländern das SKZ ist auch hier ein bewährter und ein eng mit der Branche kooperierender Partner. Neben den Aspekten der ISO 9001 werden den klein- und mittelständischen Unternehmen Wege und Perspektiven in die Zukunft aufgezeigt. Die fachspezifischen Kompetenzen der SKZ Auditoren helfen den Verantwortlichen in den Unternehmen, eigene Schwächen zu finden und nicht zuletzt auch im Sinne eines nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens konkrete Einsparpotenziale zu entdecken und in spürbare Kostenvorteile umzusetzen Science and consulting Research and Development Our research and development focuses on technologies that have the greatest influence on plastic products: Compounding (material development), injection moulding and extrusion, joining, component properties as well as the economic and ecological valuation of plastic products and processes. We have chosen our key activities so that the entire process chain is taken into consideration. Besides the measures relevant for quality assurance and the simulation of sub-processes, analyses and assessments of entire life cycles are granted. We have state-of-the-art machines and laboratory equipment, fit for use, at our disposal on almost 10,000 sqm, in order to optimise preparation, manufacturing, and subsequent treatment processes as well as to test materials. Getting ahead faster: automation on a scale close to production The key activ Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 216

109 ities are: - Developing new high-performance basic materials made of thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers, or composite materials such as nanocomposites, functional materials, wood-plastic composites, as well as developing and optimising processes to manufacture the respective products. - Accelerated development of customised functional materials as well as process optimisation by using intelligent measuring methods, collection and interpretation of process data, and simulation Questions regarding colouration and colour/visual appearance of plastic products (process optimisation, developing new testing methods). - Developing new applications and technologies: zero-defect production, production of composite components, reducing the number of process steps (e.g. by means of direct treatment). - Analysing and increasing economic efficiency of processes and products as well as assessing sustainability. Thinking ahead: progress through cooperation We are open for industry commissions, bi- or multilateral cooperations and publicly funded research projects. Our experienced employees can find solutions to many of your questions within the frame-work of the Industrial Joint Research (IGF) and other research funding programmes as well. Company News 09/18/2013 NEW WAYS OF SURFACE COATING SC-JOB COATING The complete coating system for bulk small parts from one source. Lacquering systems, SC-Coater spin coating machine and service. This know-how allows you to convert your ideas into reality. When will we become acquainted with your tiny bits? Special Coatings GmbH & Co. KG Services with brilliant effects! Naturally, SC will have your small parts coated as a service to you. We take on the complete project management - from sampling up to series-production. Hall 4, Booth A 23 Special Coatings GmbH & Co. KG Address Zeppelinstr Gilching Germany Phone Fax Special Coatings GmbH & Co. KG Paints, coatings Surface treated and decorated parts Coating plant Subcontracting Internet address info@special-coatings.com Stand Hall 04, A23 (Page 274) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 218

110 Product Details Special Coatings GmbH & Co. KG Company News Sukano AG Sukano AG Subcontracting SC-Job Coating With our SC-Job Coating service, we offer our customers a complete coating system from a single source. We take care of all your project management needs - from initial sampling to the series coating of decorative and functional surfaces on mass-produced small parts. we advise you in matters of the design and applicationwe help you to find the right colours and develop individual coating materials for youwe support you during technical implementation - from initial sampling to serial production with drum coatingwe offer our job coating service exclusively with our patented SC-Coater drum coating machine (fully automated and computer-aided application technology) Address Chaltenbodenstr Schindellegi Switzerland Phone Fax Internet address emea@sukano.com Stand Hall 08a, H28 (Page 290) 09/25/2013 SUKANO Color Masterbatches 10 years of expertise in color masterbatches for PET, PETG, PC, and PLA Building on ten years of expertise in highly concentrated color masterbatches Sukano has created a unique standard color portfolio for customers to select from. Beyond that, Sukano offers outstanding color masterbatches made to customer specification with a wide variety of additional optical or functional properties in one single masterbatch. What is the SUKANO Color Masterbatch offering? Sukano color masterbatches use premium grade raw materials, carefully selected to meet highest purity and regulatory standards. They are available opaque or transparent, for PET, PETG, PC and PLA. Based on the resin of the customer s application, they eliminate problems caused by incompatible carriers. They are exactly matched to specification by the experienced Sukano development experts, using state of the art color development tools. Sukano color masterbatches come highly concentrated and with excellent dispersion. Only a low dosage is need to achieve optimum color strength and attractive appeal in the finished plastics product. To further increase efficiency, Sukano color masterbatches can be combined with other functional products from the Sukano portfolio, opening a very easy way to create a customized masterbatch product with multiple benefits. Sukano color masterbatches come quality tested, color-matched, and with full regulatory support, also covering food applications. About Sukano: Sukano ( is an expert in the development and production of functional and optical masterbatches, special compounds and blends for improving the properties of bio and oil based plastics for the plastics manufacturing industry. Sukano is dedicated to consistent quality, reliable performance and ultimate purity. The company s promise is Add a little. Gain a lot. : Only low amounts of Sukano s innovative compounds and masterbatches help customers worldwide solve problems, increase productivity and add extra value to their products. Sukano operates production sites in Switzerland, the U.S. and in Malaysia and a global distributor network. Contact: Sukano AG Adriana Chicherio, Marketing & Communication 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 220

111 Chaltenbodenstrasse 23 CH-8834 Schindellegi, Switzerland Tel Fax Web 10/10/2013 SUKANO Slip/Antiblock Masterbatch now also for Polyamides 25 years ago Sukano invented the original: The highly concentrated slip/antiblock combi-batch for Polyester changed the way converters solved product and processing challenges. This long expertise in Polyester has now been translated into new, highly concentrated, silicone-free, transparent antiblock masterbatches for Polyamide. What is the SUKANO Slip/Antiblock Masterbatch offering for Polyamides? Sukano s new slip/antiblock masterbatches were specifically developed for oriented thin films and blown or cast films in demanding Polyamide applications. They combine strong antiblock and slip properties with outstanding optical quality and mechanical strength. The masterbatches come highly loaded with pure active ingredients and in the high dispersion quality that Sukano is known for. This enables longer film extrusion run times with less down time. Converters benefit from higher productivity and production speeds and from a top quality final product. Sukano s antiblock masterbatches for Polyamide are compounded into the same polymer matrix the customer uses, eliminating incompatible carrier effects and optimizing the properties in the end application. Sukano Slip/Antiblock Masterbatch products can be customized in content and chemical nature of antiblock agent, processing aids, and by adding further functional additives. All masterbatches comply with regulatory requirements for food packaging, toys, electric and electronic equipment. About Sukano: Sukano ( is an expert in the development and production of functional and optical masterbatches, special compounds and blends for improving the properties of bio and oil based plastics for the plastics manufacturing industry. Sukano is dedicated to consistent quality, reliable performance and ultimate purity. The company s promise is Add a little. Gain a lot. Even low amounts of Sukano s innovative products help customers worldwide solve problems, increase productivity and add extra value to their products. Sukano operates production sites in Switzerland, the U.S. and in Malaysia and a global distributor network. Contact: Sukano AG Adriana Chicherio, Marketing & Communication Chaltenbodenstrasse 23 CH-8834 Schindellegi, Switzerland Tel Fax media@sukano.com Web 09/25/2013 Forever young! The Sukano RPET Masterbatch Portfolio Now Polyester can be recycled many times and still feature the look and performance of virgin Polyester. With the innovative range of Sukano masterbatches for RPET converters can save costs and make a contribution to the environment. This is possible by using higher percentages of recycled PET in their products, without compromising their appeal and functionality, keeping the Polyester forever young. The SUKANO Masterbatch portfolio for RPET offering Specific masterbatches allow the integration of virgin Polyester functions into Polyester recycled many times: Sukano s optical brightener for RPET resets the color tone of the recycled material from yellowish to neutral and maintains a fresh appeal. Sukano s melt strength enhancer reacts with the broken molecular chains in the recycled PET and restores them to almost their original strength. This increases viscosity and improves the mechanical properties, making the material easier to extrude and to process. Sukano s impact modifiers for RPET improve the toughness of recycled Polyester in converting processes like stamping, die cutting or folding. They also improve antisplice properties for straps made from RPET. Sukano s slip/antiblock masterbatch for RPET enables excellent COF reduction at minimum haze increase. Color masterbatches for RPET change the optical properties of recycled Polyester into the desired color and appearance. Sukano foaming agent for RPET can reduce the weight of the final product, thus further reducing material cost. Converters can either use the products individually, or combine several functionalities in one single masterbatch. All Sukano RPET masterbatches are highly 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 222

112 concentrated, so even lowest amounts will make a big difference in the final product. About Sukano: Sukano ( is an expert in the development and production of functional and optical masterbatches, special compounds and blends for improving the properties of bio and oil based plastics for the plastics manufacturing industry. Sukano is dedicated to consistent quality, reliable performance and ultimate purity. The company s promise is Add a little. Gain a lot. Only low amounts of Sukano s innovative compounds and masterbatches help customers worldwide solve problems, increase productivity and add extra value to their products. Sukano operates production sites in Switzerland, the U.S. and in Malaysia and a global distributor network. Contact: Sukano AG Adriana Chicherio, Marketing & Communication Chaltenbodenstrasse 23 CH-8834 Schindellegi, Switzerland Tel Fax media@sukano.com Web 09/25/2013 SUKANO White Masterbatches for gloss, brightness and opacity into PET When it comes to a spectacular white in containers, thermoformed trays, and thin films for coating, converters can benefit from ultimate quality and purity with Sukano s white masterbatches. They can speed up their production processes, reduce machine downtimes and save cost. What is the SUKANO White Masterbatch offering? Sukano white masterbatches feature high pigment concentration and excellent dispersion. In thin film and oriented film applications, e.g. for yoghurt lid production, they significantly improve filter behavior, efficiently reducing downtimes and logistic costs caused by clogged filters. They come highly loaded, so a very low dosage is enough to make a major optical difference. In thermoformed trays and packaging applications this enables excellent color results with high purity and cost efficiency. In the production of containers, e.g. PET milk bottles, the use of Sukano s white masterbatch eliminates screw slippage or mold deposits. This ensures a stable manufacturing process and fast cycle times. Thanks to the excellent dispersion, optimum opacity can be achieved even at minimum wall-thickness, enabling significant material cost savings. Specific masterbatch grades are available for durable applications having to withstand weathering. All Sukano white masterbatches follow the purity statement and are based on virgin polyester carriers. No regulatory compliance issues caused by high migration levels. About Sukano: Sukano ( is an expert in the development and production of functional and optical masterbatches, special compounds and blends for improving the properties of bio and oil based plastics for the plastics manufacturing industry. Sukano is dedicated to consistent quality, reliable performance and ultimate purity. The company s promise is Add a little. Gain a lot. Only low amounts of Sukano s innovative compounds and masterbatches help customers worldwide solve problems, increase productivity and add extra value to their products. Sukano operates production sites in Switzerland, the U.S. and in Malaysia and a global distributor network. Contact: Sukano AG Adriana Chicherio, Marketing & Communication Chaltenbodenstrasse 23 CH-8834 Schindellegi, Switzerland Tel Fax media@sukano.com Web Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 224

113 09/25/2013 The new SUKANO Antimicrobial Masterbatch Long lasting freshness control for Polyester and Polyamide fibers Odor control on sportswear that does not wear off during wearing or washing - the new Sukano antimicrobial masterbatches bring permanent protection against unpleasant odor into a garment over its complete lifetime. Sukano antimicrobial masterbatches combine Sukano s functional masterbatch expertise with the patented PURE technology by Swiss textile performance expert HeiQ Materials. This technology uses the natural properties of silver for controlling bacterial activity on the fiber surface, thus reducing the production of odor. Sukano is exclusive partner of HeiQ for this technology. What is the SUKANO Antimicrobial Masterbatch offering? Sukano antimicrobial masterbatches integrate silver into the polymer that features a controlled release of silver ions in the application. This enables fiber manufacturers to spin pre-dyed fibers with a permanent antimicrobial effect - a decisive advantage over finishes that will wear off after only a few wash cycles. Beyond that benefit, Sukano antimicrobial masterbatches offer several other key features: They are effective in very low concentration, which makes them a cost attractive alternative for fiber producers. The good dispersion of the silver in the masterbatch enables production of low denier microfilament fibers and speeds up the spinning process: There are fewer brakes during spinning compared to other silver technologies and filter change intervals are longer. Thanks to the patented technology the silver treatment features high functional performance with no side effects, i.e. no yellowing and no impact on the fiber s physical properties. The antimicrobial technology used in SUKANO Antimicrobial Masterbatch is Bluesign and Oekotex approved and wash resistant (300 cycles at 60 C). It is manufactured and supplied globally by Sukano. About Sukano: Sukano ( is an expert in the development and production of functional and optical masterbatches, special compounds and blends for improving the properties of bio and oil based plastics for the plastics manufacturing industry. Sukano is dedicated to consistent quality, reliable performance and ultimate purity. The company s promise is Add a little. Gain a lot. Only low amounts of Sukano s innovative compounds and masterbatches help customers worldwide solve problems, increase productivity and add extra value to their products. Sukano operates production sites in Switzerland, the U.S. and in Malaysia and a global distributor network. Contact: Sukano AG Adriana Chicherio, Marketing & Communication Chaltenbodenstrasse 23 CH-8834 Schindellegi, Switzerland Tel Fax media@sukano.com Web Acrylic glass (s. PMMA) Bioplastics, Renewable based PLA (polylactic acid, Polymilchsäure) PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) Compounds (Polymer blends) Copolyester TPE-O, COPE Granulates Masterbatches Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) Polybutylene terephthalate blends Sukano AG 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 226

114 Polycarbonate (PC) Polycarbonate blends Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and copolymers (s. acrylic glass) Polypropylene Polystyrene (PS) Impact modifier Styrene/acrylonitrile copolymers (SAN) Sulzer Metaplas GmbH Address Am Böttcherberg Bergisch Gladbach Germany Phone Fax Internet address Stand Hall 09, E30 (Page 292) Polyetherester elastomers Additive concentrates Masterbatches Foaming agents Impact modifiers Subcontracting Anticorrosive effect Composite materials Coatings Coating plant Subcontracting Product Details Subcontracting Sulzer Metaplas GmbH Sulzer Metaplas GmbH Coating Solution Center (CSC) Whether you need to develop a new application or improve your process capabilities, our Coating Solution Center (CSC) team is here to serve you. We have extensive experience and access to a broad range of 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 228

115 coating technologies. We offer you application specific cost-optimized solutions. SWISSMEM Address Pfingstweidstr Zürich Switzerland Systech Instruments Ltd. Address Phone Fax Thame Park Business Centre, Wenman OX9 3XA Thame, Oxon Great Britain / Northern Ireland Phone Internet address Fax sales.uk@systechillinois.com Internet address Stand Hall 10, G13 (Page 294) info@swissmem.ch Stand Hall 12, A51 (Page 298) Company News 04/16/2013 MEM industries: Moderate stimulation of demand SWISSMEM The situation of the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering indus-tries (MEM industries) is showing some initial signs of recovery. Com-pared to the same period of the previous year, incoming orders and rev-enues increased by 9.8% and 6.5% respectively in the last quarter of Companies in the industry also have more positive expectations for 2013 than they did last autumn. However, they are still under great pressure to adapt. A study conducted by McKinsey&Company with the support of Swissmem defined five areas of action that need to be addressed to strengthen businesses international competitiveness Trade associations SWISSMEM Company News Systech Instruments Ltd. 08/01/2013 Systech Instruments celebrates 30 year anniversary May 2013 marks Systech Instruments 30th year as one of the leading experts and manufacturers in gas and moisture measurement. Systech s application and technology knowledge provides efficient and specialist gas analysis solutions to the process, food, pharmaceutical and packaging industries worldwide. Managing Director, Bryan Cummings says of the anniversary, Our success throughout these years is testament to our employees and partners and their continued response to industry demand. The technology we produce remains a vital component for the process, pharmaceutical and food industries. Systech Instruments started production of zirconia oxygen analysers at the company s headquarters in Buckinghamshire in the U.K. They continued to develop their product range for the process industry with the introduction of electrochemical oxygen analysers, paramagnetic oxygen analysers and moisture analysers. Due to market demand, in 2002 the company entered the permeation gas analyser market presenting their range of oxygen and water vapour permeation analysers to the packaging industry. Systech Instruments continued to develop their product range for the food and 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 230

116 pharmaceutical market when in 2004 they launched the Gaspace Advance, oxygen and carbon dioxide headspace analyser. In 1986 sister company Illinois Instruments was founded in the U.S. to provide a manufacturing, sales, customer service and technical support function for the North, South, Central American and Canadian market. By 2009, in addition to their Thailand facility, customer demand for Systech Instruments products in Asia led to the opening of an office in Shanghai, China which continues to grow enabling a recent move to larger offices. Systech Instruments objective is to continue to invest in research and development, to develop product ranges; diversify into new application and industry areas and to always look at improving technical support and customer service whilst meeting customer requirements. Systech Instruments Ltd Other measuring and test equipment for mechanical or dynamic properties Measuring equipment for moisture content Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Product Description Systech Illinois offer a range of permeation instruments for precision oxygen and water vapour analysis of packaging film barriers. Systech Instruments Ltd. Systech s 7000 range of water vapour permeation analysers utilise the Proprietary Coulometric P2O5 sensor, which is more sensitive and stable than infra-red and does not require calibration. Systech have 30 years of experience using this technology and it is the primary method for absolute moisture measurement. The 8000 range of oxygen permeation analysers offer fast, reliable and versatile testing for all bottles, packages and films. These instruments provide extremely fast purge down time; accurate readings at the lowest levels and the highest quality sensor in the market. The changeover from wet to dry sample runs is the fastest on offer. There is no need for archaic liquid coolants, catalysts or expensive gas mixtures just simple Nitrogen and Oxygen. Systech s permeation analysers have precision temperature, humidity and flow control providing consistent and repeatable test conditions. Precise control gives a wide sample temperature range of 5 to 50 C and a measured and controlled relative humidity range of 20 to 90% RH. All Systech analysers are certified traceable to NIST. Systech s test laboratory offers a Permeation Testing service for companies throughout the world that either haven t the time or the facilities for their own in-house testing. The temperature and humidity controlled laboratory is able to carry out tests under a wide range of conditions. Test results are available in tabular or graphical format. The laboratory is compliant with all of the relevant standards. Technische Universität Dresden Institut für Leichtbau und Kunststofftechnik Address Holbeinstr Dresden Germany Phone Fax Internet address ilk@ilk.mw.tu-dresden.de Stand Hall 07, C04 (Page 282) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 232

117 Company News Technische Universität Dresden Institut für FOREL BMBF-Leuchtturmprojekt für E-Fahrzeuge der Zukunft in Dresden gestartet Die Nationale Plattform Elektromobilität (NPE) identifiziert Funktionsintegrativen Systemleichtbau in Multi-Material-Design als eine Schlüssel- und Zukunftstechnologie, um Deutschland als Leitmarkt und Leitanbieter für die Elektromobilität zu etablieren. Bislang sind Erfahrungen zur großserienfähigen Auslegung, zur Herstellung und zum Recycling von Leichtbaustrukturen für die Elektromobilität an vielen Stellen in Deutschland weitgehend isoliert vorhanden. Ein neues vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) gefördertes Leuchtturmprojekt im Bereich der Elektromobilität ist am gestartet. Das Forschungs- und Demonstrationszentrum für ressourceneffiziente Leichtbaustrukturen der Elektromobilität (FOREL) wird als national übergreifende, offene Plattform erstmals aktuelle Erkenntnisse auf dem Gebiet der Elektromobilität bündeln, systemische Forschungsansätze aufzeigen und elektromobilgerechte Leichtbausystemlösungen zielgerichtet in die industrielle Praxis überführen. So findet ein vorwettbewerblicher, projektbezogener Austausch aller beteiligten Partner und die systemische Koordination von Forschungsprojekten statt. Im Rahmen eines Technologiezentrums sollen die Entwicklungsergebnisse validiert und langfristig unterschiedliche Prozessketten zu einem umfassenden Prozessnetzwerk verknüpft werden. Das Verbundvorhaben wurde durch das Institut für Leichtbau und Kunststofftechnik, ILK (Direktor: Prof. Werner Hufenbach) der Technischen Universität Dresden im Rahmen der Nationalen Plattform Elektromobilität (NPE) mit Unterstützung der Arbeitsgruppe 5 Materialien und Recycling unter Leitung von Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer, Mitglied des Vorstands der BASF SE, Sprecher der Forschung, und Dr. Karsten Kroos, Vorsitzender des Bereichsvorstands der Business Area Components Technology der ThyssenKrupp AG, initiiert. Als national übergreifende, offene Plattform wird diesem Leuchtturmprojekt auf dem Gebiet der Elektromobilität im internationalen Wettbewerb eine Vorreiterfunktion zukommen, so PROF. DR. WERNER HUFENBACH. FOREL wird als übergreifende Organisations- und Steuerungsschnittstelle unter Federführung des ILK eingerichtet. Universitäre Partner sind die Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, die Technische Universität München und die Universität Paderborn. Industriepartner von FOREL sind u. a. Bühler, FRIMO, INPRO, Kirchhoff Automotive, Krauss Maffei, ThyssenKrupp und Volkswagen. Die Anschubfinanzierung wurde bei intensiver Industriebeteiligung für drei Jahre mit einem Gesamtvolumen von 20,3 Millionen EUR (Fördersumme 12,1 Millionen EUR) bestätigt. Im zweiten Halbjahr 2013 bzw. Anfang 2014 starten zunächst zwei prozesstechnologisch orientierte Initialisierungsprojekte auf dem Gebiet der Leichtmetall- sowie Stahl/Composite-Verarbeitung. Weitere Forschungsvorhaben werden in nachfolgenden Phasen aufbauend auf den FOREL-Forschungsergebnissen und identifizierten Defiziten zielgerichtet initiiert. Ansprechpartner: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Prof. E.h. Dr. h. c. Werner Hufenbach Tel.: ilk@tu-dresden.de Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Maik Gude (ILK, TU Dresden): Tel.: maik.gude@ tu-dresden.de Science and consulting Technische Universität Dresden Institut für... TecPart Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e. V. Address Städelstr Frankfurt Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@tecpart.de Stand Hall 08a, F11-1 (Page 290) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 234

118 Company News TecPart Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e Abgabefrist für preiswürdige technische Teile verlängert TecPart Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e... Bis zum 26. Juli 2013 können technische Teile im Wettbewerb um den TecPart-Innovationspreis, der im Oktober auf der K-Messe 2013 zum 16. Mal verliehen wird, eingereicht werden. Im August kommt die unabhängige fünfköpfige Experten-Jury aus Wissenschaft, Kunststoff-Herstellern sowie den Abnehmerindustrien zusammen, um erneut hervorragende konstruktive, fertigungstechnische und kunststoffgerechte Lösungen von Kunststoffverarbeitern mit dem TecPart-Innovationspreis auszuzeichnen. Eingereicht werden können bis zu drei Teile, die in den letzten zwei Jahren produziert wurden. Der seit 1974 ausgelobte TecPart-Innovationspreis dokumentiert den hohen technologischen Stand und die Innovationsfähigkeit der Kunststoffverarbeiter im deutschen Sprachraum. Zudem bietet er den ausgezeichneten Firmen die Gelegenheit, ihre Innovationen publikumswirksam einer breiten Öffentlichkeit zu präsentieren. Erstmalig wird in diesem Jahr die Preisverleihung am 1. Messetag der K von der Fachpresse medial begleitet und die Gewinner und ihre Produkte in einer Fachpublikation vorgestellt. Neben dem Ziel, mit der Prämierung die Bedeutung und Funktion technischer Teile, die oftmals innerhalb komplexer Baugruppen als einzelnes Teil oder System unsichtbar bleiben, herauszustellen, ist besonders der Werbeeffekt für die Gewinner ein maßgebliches Asset des TecPart-Innovationspreises, erläutert Michael Weigelt, Geschäftsführer von TecPart. Das Anmeldeformular und weitere Informationen stehen unter auf der TecPart-Homepage zum Download bereit. GKV/TecPart Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e.v. ist die Interessenvertretung für Hersteller von technischen Kunststoff-Produkten in Öffentlichkeit und Politik sowie in nationalen und europäischen Gremien. Die Mitglieder sind hoch spezialisierte Experten auf dem Gebiet der Spritzgießtechnik und anderen Kunststoffverarbeitungsverfahren und entwickeln, konstruieren und produzieren technische Kunststoffteile und die Werkzeuge zu deren Herstellung. Auftraggeber und Abnehmer sind die Automobil-, Elektro-, Maschinenbau- und Medizintechnikindustrie. GKV-TecPart ist einer der vier Trägerverbände des Gesamtverbands Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie e.v. (GKV). Insgesamt werden durch TecPart und seine GKV-Schwesterverbände rund Beschäftigte und rund 56 Mrd. Umsatz / Jahr vertreten. Pressekontakt: TecPart Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e.v. Michael Weigelt Trade associations Thüringisches Institut f. Textil- u. Kunststoff-Forschung e.v. Address Breitscheidstr Rudolstadt Germany Phone Fax Internet address reinemann@titk.de Stand Hall 07, B24 (Page 282) Company News Thüringisches Institut f. Textil- u TITK präsentiert hochwirksame antibakterielle und universell kompatible Masterbatchmaterialien Das Thüringische Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff- Forschung e. V. (TITK, ist auch in diesem Jahr auf der K 2013 in Düsseldorf vom in Halle 7, Stand B24, vertreten. Das TITK präsentiert unter anderem Forschungsergebnisse auf dem Gebiet der antibakteriellen Ausrüstung von Kunststoffen Mit dem bereits auf der K 2010 vorgestellten Zink-haltigen PEImC16-Zn 6-p und dem Silber-haltigen PEImC16-Ag 8-p bietet das TITK zwei antimikrobielle Hybridpolymere an, die in Form von Beschichtungen, durch Extrusion und Spritz Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 236

119 guss zur antimikrobiellen Funktionalisierung von Oberflächen und Kunststoffen verwendet werden können. Um die kunststofftechnische Verarbeitung dieser antimikrobiell wirksamen Additive zu optimieren, wurden diese mit speziellen, für die Medizintechnik vorgesehenen PEBA-Typen zu hochkonzentrierten antimikrobiellen und universell kompatiblen Masterbatches weiterverarbeitet. Die universelle Kompatibilität kommt durch die chemische Struktur von PEBA zustande, welches aus polaren Polyamidblöcken und unpolaren Polyetherblöcken besteht. Jeder Masterbatch enthält 50 Ma% antimikrobiell wirksames Additiv, sodass der Extrudeur oder Spritzgießer nur geringste Mengen an Masterbatch zusetzen muss um sein Material mit antimikrobiellen Eigenschaften auszustatten, ohne dabei seine Einstellparameter an seinem Extruder oder seiner Spritzgussmaschine ändern zu müssen. Im Rahmen der Forschungsaktivitäten wurden die entwickelten Masterbatchmaterialien in unterschiedlichen Konzentrationen mit den für die Medizintechnik relevanten Matrixpolymeren PE-LD, PA6 und TPU zu antimikrobiellen Polymerblends verarbeitet, wonach deren Blendmorphologie und deren Funktionseigenschaften charakterisiert wurden. So wurden die entwickelten Polymerblends im hausinternen Biologielabor des TITK auf ihre antibakterielle Wirksamkeit gegen den Bakterienstamm Staphylococcus aureus getestet. Alle Silber-haltigen Polymerblends wirkten schon bei dem geringsten Masterbatchgehalt von 2 Ma%, unabhängig vom jeweiligen Matrixpolymer bakterizid. Die Zinkhaltigen Polymerblends wiesen nur eine geringfügig niedrigere antibakterielle Wirkung gegen Staphylococcus aureus auf. Durch ihre universelle Kompatibilität können die antimikrobiellen Masterbatchmaterialien in unterschiedlichsten Bereichen der Medizintechnik und der lebensmittelverarbeitenden Industrie verwendet werden. So könnte man beispielsweise im medizintechnischen Bereich Katheter, Dichtungen, sowie Förderbänder für Lebensmittel aus antimikrobiellen TPU-Polymerblends und Verpackungsmaterialien für medizintechnische Produkte aus antimikrobiellen PE-LD- und PA6-Polymerblends herstellen. Hervorzuheben ist, dass eine hohe antibakterielle Wirksamkeit mit einem geringen Masterbatchgehalt erreicht werden kann, ohne, dass eine nennenswerte Beeinflussung der restlichen Materialeigenschaften eintritt. Weitere interessante Forschungsergebnisse sowie das Dienstleitungsangebot der Ostthüringischen Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh (OMPG) werden am Messestand des TITK e. V. in Halle 7, Stand B24 vorgestellt. Thüringisches Institut für Textilund Kunststoff-Forschung e.v. Breitscheidstraße Rudolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@titk.de Internet: Ansprechpartner Dr. Stefan Reinemann Leiter Fachbereich Kunststoff-Prüfung Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reinemann@titk.de TITK erweitert Anlagentechnik mit einem Reinraum für die Entwicklung von Medizinprodukten Das Thüringische Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff- Forschung e. V. ist auch in diesem Jahr auf der K 2013 in Düsseldorf vom in Halle 7, Stand B24, vertreten. Die Medizintechnik ist national wie international ein starker Motor für die Entwicklung neuer polymerer Hightech- und Funktionsmaterialien. Ein Forschungsschwerpunkt der Abteilung Kunststoff-Forschung ist bereits seit einigen Jahren die Entwicklung bioaktiver / biogener Kunststoffmaterialien. Zur medizinproduktgerechten Fertigung und Bemusterung wurde ein neues Technikum installiert, welches neben einem Reinraum (ISO-Klasse 6) auch einen Spritzgießautomat (Battenfeld, Wittmann) mit Robotertechnik zur automatisierten (partikel- / keimarmen) Entnahme von Form- und Musterteilen umfasst. Aufgrund der Temperatur- und Druckverhältnisse erlaubt der Spritzgussprozess eine autosterile Fertigung von Teilen. Aber sobald das Formteil fertig gegossen ist, muss es unter Reinraumbedingungen gehandhabt werden. Aus diesem Grund ist die Maschine von einer Schutzhülle ummantelt in die reine Luft einströmt und somit keine Fremdkörper eindringen können (siehe Abbildung 1). Nach Entnahme und Ablage des Bauteils mit einem Roboterarm auf ein Förderband und Passieren der Schleuse kann eine weitere Bearbeitung des Formteils im Reinraum erfolgen, wie z. B. die Beschichtung des Kunststoffes mit antibakteriellen Materialien Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 238

120 Mit der errichteten Demonstrationsanlage ist das TITK in der Lage, unter medizintechnikgerechten Bedingungen die Entwicklung und Fertigung von Mustermaterialien für anspruchsvolle Spezialanwendungen im Labor- und Pilotmaßstab zu betreiben. Weitere Anlagentechnik ist noch geplant bzw. wird gerade in Betrieb genommen, um auch Compoundherstellung und Polymermodifizierung in Schmelze unter Reinraumbedingungen betreiben zu können. Mögliche Anwendungen sind Materialentwicklung, -austestung und -optimierungsversuche sowie Bemusterung im Bereich Spritzguss, aber auch Beschichtungen unter hochreinen Umgebungsbedingungen für Kunststoffe in medizintechnischen und optischen Anwendungen. Es sind erste F&E-Projekte in Bearbeitung, die eine Nutzung des Reinraumes einschließen. Das dort behandelte Themengebiet umfasst vor allem die antibakterielle Ausstattung verschiedener Medizintechnikprodukte und -artikel, als auch ein breitgefächertes Materialscreening. Erste Probeläufe mit der Spritzgussmaschine wurden erfolgreich durchgeführt. Weitere interessante Forschungsergebnisse sowie das Dienstleitungsangebot der Ostthüringischen Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh (OMPG) werden am Messestand des TITK e. V. in Halle 7, Stand B24 vorgestellt. Thüringisches Institut für Textilund Kunststoff-Forschung e.v. Breitscheidstraße Rudolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: Ansprechpartner Dr. Stefan Reinemann Leiter Fachbereich Kunststoff-Prüfung Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Wärmeleitfähiges Guss-PA In aktuellen Arbeiten werden innerhalb des Thüringischen Institutes für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung (TITK e.v.) insbesondere auch Guss-Polyamide wärmeleitfähig ausgerüstet. Derartige Komposite erreichen neue Eigenschaftsniveaus. Die wärmeleitfähigen Polyamid- Komposite auf der Basis von anionisch polymerisiertem ε-caprolactam und Bornitrid wurden im Rahmen eines vom BMWi geförderten Forschungsprojektes im TITK e. V. entwickelt. Im Ergebnis konnten an den entwickelten Guss-Polyamiden Wärmeleitfähigkeiten von bis zu 2 W / m * K bei Additivgehalten bis zu 30 wt% in Abhängigkeit der Korngrößenverteilung des Bornitrids erzielt werden. Gegenüber einem ungefüllten Polyamid 6 G konnte damit die Wärmeleitfähigkeit um 600 % gesteigert werden. Diese Verbundmaterialien können als wärmeleitfähige Bauteile zum Einsatz gelangen, bei denen z. B. auftretende Friktionswärme schnell abgeführt werden muss (hoch beanspruchte, bewegte Teile, wie Zahn-räder, Seilrollen etc.). In den Technika des TITK sind weitere Arbeiten zur Einbringung von Füll- und Verstärkungsstoffen bzw. von funktionellen Additiven in Gusspolyamide vorgesehen. Das TITK e. V. dankt dem Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie für die Förderung des FuE-Vorhabens Wärmeleitendes Gusspolyamid, Nr. MF , im Rahmen des INNO-KOM-Ost-Programmes. Weitere Forschungsergebnisse sowie das Dienstleitungsangebot der Ostthüringischen Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh (OMPG) werden am Messestand der OMPG in Halle 07, Stand B24 vorgestellt. Thüringisches Institut für Textilund Kunststoff-Forschung e.v. Breitscheidstraße Rudolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@titk.de Internet: Ansprechpartner 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 240

121 Dr. Stefan Reinemann Leiter Fachbereich Kunststoff-Prüfung Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) OMPG - vielseitiger Dienstleister für die Kunststoffbranche Die Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textilund Kunststoffe mbh ist in diesem Jahr auf der K 2013 in Düsseldorf vom in Halle 7, Stand B24, vertreten. Seit über 20 Jahren ist die OMPG (akkreditiert nach DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025) auf dem Gebiet der Kunststoffprüfung tätig. Das Angebotsspektrum reicht von den klassischen Eigenschaften, die in Datenblättern aufgeführt werden, bis zu spezialisierten Prüfungen für Anwendungen im Automobil- und Elektrobereich. Das breite Ausrüstungsprofil der OMPG erlaubt die Prüfung von Textilien, Faserverbundmaterialien und Kunststoffen. Das Prüfgut kann sowohl als Granulat für den Probekörperspritzguss als auch als Halbzeug oder Bauteil angeliefert werden. Schwerpunkte der Prüfungen sind u.a.: - allgemeine Materialkennwerte - Mechanische und physikalische Kennwerte - Brandprüfungen (nach Automobilnormen und UL94) - Glühdraht- und Kriechstrommessungen - Wärmealterungen und Langzeitöllagerungen - Klimaprüfungen - Prüfung von chemikalischen Beständigkeiten - Prüfung von lackierten Bauteilen - Belichtung und Bewitterung Dienstleistungen im Bereich Probenherstellung: - Polymerisation von PA und PET - Compoundierung - Folienherstellung (Flach- und Blasfolie) - Spritzguss Das Dienstleitungsangebot der Ostthüringischen Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh (OMPG) und interessante Forschungsergebnisse des Thüringischen Instituts für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e. V. werden in Halle 7, Stand B24 vorgestellt. Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil- und Kunststoffe mbh Breitscheidstraße Rudolstadt Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) schwarz@titk.de Internet: bzw. Ansprechpartner Dr. Stefan Reinemann Leiter Fachbereich Kunststoff-Prüfung Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) reinemann@titk.de Compounds (Polymer blends) Electrically conductive plastics Agents biozides Microbicides Thüringisches Institut f. Textil- u Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 242

122 Compounds/Recyclates Trade associations Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting TITK Thüringisches Institut f. Textil- u... Das TITK bearbeitet als Materialforschungseinrichtung auf dem Gebiet der organischen Funktions- und Konstruktionswerkstoffe folgende Strategiefelder: Strukturpolymere, Verbundwerkstoffe, Funktionspolymere, Kunststoffcompounds und ihre Verarbeitung. Die Bearbeitung erfolgt in 4 Forschungsbereichen: CHEMISCHE FORSCHUNG Verformung und Modifizierung von natürlichen Polymeren (Cellulose, Polysaccharide und Polypeptide / Proteine) Synthese, Modifizierung und Verarbeitung von thermoplastischen Polymeren mit Spezialeigenschaften Herstellung, Charakterisierung und Verwertung von profilierten Filamenten und Kurzfasern, Hohlund Flachmembranen, Folien und Foliebändchen Chemische Wandlung von Polymerabfällen zu verwertbaren Monomeren bzw. Oligomeren TEXTIL- UND WERKSTOFF-FORSCHUNG: Faserstoffe für textile und technische Anwendungen, Faserverbundwerkstoffe und Verfahren ihrer Herstellung KUNSTSTOFF-FORSCHUNG: Nanocomposite; Flammschutz; Modifizierung / Rezepturentwicklung thermoplastischer Kunststoffe; Polymerisation von Polyamid und Polyester, Werkstoffliches Kunststoff-Recycling Forschung und Entwicklung in den Bereichen Antibakterielle & Fungizide Materialien Elektrisch leitfähige und abschirmende Materialien Wärme- und Kältespeichermaterialien PHYSIKALISCHE FORSCHUNG UND FUNKTIONSPOLYMERSYSTEME : Materialentwicklung und angewandte chemische Physik Synthese, Modifizierung, Charakterisierung und Formgebung/Verarbeitung von synthetischen Polymeren zur Generierung spezieller Materialfunktionen (elektronische, optische, thermosta- bile, hydrophobe, antibakterielle, flammhemmende Eigenschaften, Transportund Barriereeigenschaften; nanoskalige Funktionspolymerkomposite); Technologieentwicklung für polymergetragene Mikroelektronik und Mikrosystemtechnik; Mikrophysikalische Charakterisierung von Polymerformkörpern; Mikro-Materialbearbeitung und -strukturierung mittels Laser- und Drucktechniken Im TITK wird sowohl Grundlagenforschung, als auch industrienahe Forschung und angewandte Forschung im vorwettbewerblichen Bereich betrieben. Welche Produkte oder Verfahren wurden in den letzten 5 Jahren entwickelt? Das TITK besitzt Alleinstellungsmerkmale insbesondere auf folgenden Gebieten: Produkt- und Verfahrensentwicklungen zur Herstellung von cellulosischen Funktionsund Konstruktionswerkstoffen Faserverbundwerkstoffe insbesondere auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe und Hochleistungsmaterialien Lasertechnologie zur Mikrostrukturierung (polymerelektronischer Bauelemente) und Mikromaterialbearbeitung von synthetischen Funktionswerkstoffen Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Lehrstuhl für Kunststofftechnik Address Am Weichselgarten Erlangen-Tennenlohe Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@lkt.uni-erlangen.de Stand Hall 12, B49 (Page 298) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 244

123 Technical books Trade associations Science and consulting Product Details Trade associations Laboratorien & Technika Prüflaboratorien Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Lehrstuhl für... Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Lehrstuhl für... Die Forschungsgebiete werden durch verschiedene Laboratorien mit qualifizierten Mitarbeitern, die sowohl Entwicklungsarbeiten als auch gutachterliche Prüfungen durchführen, unterstützt. Lehre & Ausbildung Lehrangebot Vorlesungen Bachelor MB, Wing, MECH Vorlesungen Master MB, Wing, MECH Vorlesungen Hauptstudium Diplom MB, Wing, MECH Vorlesungen Nebenfach Wahlfächer Studentenseminar Studien- und Diplomarbeiten Praktika Science and consulting Forschung Forschungsbereiche: Kunststoffe in der Mechatronik Werkstoffe und Konstruktion Thermoplastverarbeitung 3D-MID / Folientechnik Maschinenelemente / Tribologie Leichtbau Strahlenvernetzte Kunststoffe Verbindungstechnik / Schweißen Montagespritzgießen Thermisch und elektrisch leitfähige Kunststoffe Additive Fertigung Dünnwandund Mikrotechnik Kunststoffgebundene Dauermagnete Verbundwerkstoffe Schonende Verarbeitung Füllstoff-Aufbereitung / Haftung und Benetzung Kunststoffe in der Medizin Neue Prozessstrategien Simulation, Schadensanalyse, Langzeiteigenschaften van Baal GmbH Address Sterkenhofweg Krefeld Germany Phone Fax Internet address mail@van-baal.com Stand Hall 11, E74 (Page 296) Rollers and roller coatings Rolls Science and consulting Product Details Science and consulting Science and consulting Van Baal is focused on both manufacturing and design. Referring to the design we can offer to make detailed analysis of both roll and cooling- or extrusion-process. Thus we can find best suitable solution for roll and film production. van Baal GmbH van Baal GmbH 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 246

124 Vollack GmbH & Co. KG Address Max-Planck-Str Wesseling Germany Phone Fax Wir sind stolz, dass wir das Gebäude einen Monat früher übergeben konnten als geplant, somartinhonak, Partner von Vollack. Dem rechtzeitigen Bezug vor der Düsseldorfer Kunststoffmesse im Oktober stehe damit nichts mehr im Wege. Auf dieser weltweit wichtigsten Messe der Kunststoffindustrie sowie mit einer zeitgleich stattfindenden Hausmesse präsentiert sich das Unternehmen Reifenhäuser der internationalen Kunststoffwelt als Innovations- und Marktführer. Daher müssen alle Neu- und Umbauten bis Oktober fertiggestellt und bezogen sein. Wir werden auch die weiteren Umbauarbeiten termingerecht abschließen, sagte Honak und übergab den übergroßen, symbolischen Schlüssel zum BAU 27 an Klaus Reifenhäuser. Internet address Hosokawa Micron Powders feiert Richtfest asievers@vollack.de Stand Hall 07a, D35 (Page 280) Company News Vollack GmbH & Co. KG Schlüsselübergabe nach Rekordbauzeit: Vollack stellt neue Montagehalle für Reifenhäuser fertig Wesseling im August Nach nur viermonatiger Bauzeit übergab Vollack, Spezialist für die methodische Gebäudekonzeption, die neue, 18 Meter hohe Montagehalle an die Firma Reifenhäuser. Das imposante, bereits weithin sichtbare Industriegebäude ermöglicht die Erweiterung der Forschungs- und Entwicklungsabteilung. In die neue, Quadratmeter große Produktionshalle mit einer Kranlast von bis zu 32 Tonnen wechselt nun das Tochterunternehmen Reicofil mit der Montage der Verstreckkanäle für Spinnvliesanlagen. Als Innovations- und Qualitätsführer forschen und entwickeln wir stetig mit neuen Rohstoffen und Verfahren, so Geschäftsführer Klaus Reifenhäuser. Die Technika, die bereits heute weltweit die größten Entwicklungskapazitäten in der Kunststoffextrusion darstellen, konnten somit auf eine Fläche von Quadratmeter erweitert werden. Bauzeit verkürzt Hosokawa Micron Powders feiert Richtfest Wachstum nun sichtbar Wesseling, 19. Juli Der Richtkranz weht über dem Standort Köln-Porz, wo die Investition des japanischen Unternehmens Hosokawa Micron Powders an Kontur gewinnt. Sowohl für die Erweiterung der Produktion als auch für den Verwaltungsneubau sind die Rohbauarbeiten abgeschlossen. Planung und Bauausführung liegen in der Hand von Vollack, dem Spezialisten für die methodische Gebäudekonzeption. Dieser lud alle beteiligten Gewerke zum traditionellen Richtfest ein. Die Modernisierung und Erweiterung des Produktionsgebäudes schreitet zügig voran, äußert sich Martin Honak, Partner und Architekt bei Vollack, zufrieden über den Baufortschritt. Der Rohbau des Verwaltungsgebäudes, den Vollack ebenfalls termingetreu realisiert hat, lässt bereits das neue Gesicht des Unternehmens Hosokawa erkennen. Das 550 Quadratmeter große Bürohaus entsteht in räumlicher Nähe zur Produktion, die nun um eine 16 Meter hohe Produktionshalle vergrößert wurde. Die neue Halle bietet ausreichend Platz für moderne und leistungsfähige Produktionsanlagen und erlaubt uns, künftig flexibel und schnell auf die Anforderungen unserer Kunden zu reagieren, so Dr. Christoph Wadenpohl, Geschäftsführer der Hosokawa Micron Powders in Porz. Aus dem bestehenden Produktionsgebäude wurde ein Teil herausgeschnitten und in der entstandenen Lücke eine doppelt so hohe Halle errichtet. Damit das Produktionsgebäude zukunftsfähig bleibt, haben die Planer bereits weitere Ausbaumöglichkeiten berücksichtigt. Die Arbeiten an der Produktionshalle werden Anfang Dezember abgeschlossen sein, das Verwaltungsgebäude ist bereits im Oktober bezugsfertig. Dr. Wadenpohl: Ich freue mich über den sichtbaren Baufortschritt, der unser Wachstum 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 248

125 am Standort Porz dokumentiert. Insgesamt investiert Hosokawa drei Millionen Euro in die Erweiterung des Standorts Porz. Hosokawa Micron Powders Seit 30 Jahren bietet Hosokawa Dienstleistungen im Bereich der mechanischen Verfahrenstechnik an. Mit einem Warenumschlag von jährlich Tonnen bedient das Unternehmen Kunden aus den Bereichen Chemie, Mineralien, Lebensmittel oder Kosmetik. Mahlen, Granulieren, Sieben und Mischen gehört zum Leistungsportfolio der Porzer Firma, die der internationalen Hosokawa Micron Gruppe mit Sitz in Osaka/Japan angehört. Am Standort Köln- Porz beschäftigt das Unternehmen 40 Mitarbeiter. Vollack Mit einem Team von 270 Mitarbeitern, davon 150 Architekten und Ingenieuren, ist Vollack Spezialist für die methodische Entwicklung, Planung und Realisierung sowie Revitalisierung nachhaltiger, energieeffizienter Gebäude im Bereich Büro, Industrie, Gesundheit. Genau zugeschnitten auf den Bedarf und die Prozesse der Bauherren entstehen nach der Phase NULL Arbeitswelten mit Alleinstellungscharakter. Dezent ral organisiert unterstützt Vollack Auftraggeber bundesweit an mehreren Standorten und international, indem Bauherren ins Ausland begleitet werden. Kundenindividuelle Lösungen für die stetige Optimierung ihres Geschäfts machen Vollack zu einem langjäh rigen Wegbegleiter namhafter Unternehmen der unter schiedlichs ten Branchen. In einer eigenen Akademie mit Tagungszentrum bilden sich die Mitarbeiter für gegenwärtige und zukünftige Aufgaben weiter Grundsteinlegung bei Hosokawa Micron Powders Vollack unterstützt Standorterweiterung Wesseling, 22. April Das japanische Unternehmen Hosokawa Micron Powders investiert drei Millionen Euro in den Neubau eines Bürogebäudes und in die Erweiterung der Produktion am Standort Porz. Der Karlsruher Spezialist für nachhaltige Industrieund Gewerbegebäude Vollack übernimmt die Projektplanung und die Bauausführung. Am 22. April luden die Partner zur feierlichen Grundsteinlegung. Der Neubau unseres Verwaltungsgebäudes ist gleichzeitig der Startschuss für die schrittweise Erweiterung unserer Produktionskapazität, erklärt Dr. Christoph Wadenpohl, Geschäftsführer von Hosokawa Micron Powders. Auch das Produktionsgebäude wird im gleichen Zug modernisiert und erweitert. Mit der Investition in unser Hauptgeschäft, der Verarbeitung von Pulvern und Granulaten, stellen wir die Weichen für ein weiteres Wachstum am Standort Porz. Zum offiziellen Start der Bauprojekte versenkten Mitglieder der Hosokawa- Geschäftsführung gemeinsam mit Martin Honak, Partner und Architekt bei Vollack und dem stellvertretenden Bürgermeister von Porz, Hartmut Achten, symbolisch eine Zeitkapsel in den Grundstein. Nach alter Tradition sind darin enthalten: die Baupläne, Unternehmensbroschüren, aktuelle Tageszeitungen und etwas Münzgeld. Bei der Gestaltung des zweigeschossigen, 550 Quadratmeter großen Bürogebäudes legt Vollack Wert darauf, eine angenehme Arbeitsatmosphäre zu schaffen: Das neue Bürogebäude bietet dem Unternehmen offene Strukturen, damit wird auch eine neue Arbeitswelt ermöglicht, so Martin Honak, Partner und Prokurist bei Vollack. Die entstehende, 16 Meter hohe Produktionshalle schafft Platz für zusätzliche Produktionsanlagen. Zudem werden die Sozialund Technikräume modernisiert. Der Verwaltungsneubau sowie die neue Fassade der Produktion werden dem Unternehmen Hosokawa Micron Powders ein neues Gesicht verleihen, so Martin Honak. Bezugsfertig ist das Büro Ende Oktober 2013, einen Monat später sollen die Arbeiten an der Produktionshalle abgeschlossen sein. Hosokawa Micron Powders GmbH Seit 30 Jahren bietet Hosokawa Dienstleistungen im Bereich der mechanischen Verfahrenstechnik an. Mit einem Warenumschlag von jährlich Tonnen bedient das Unternehmen Kunden aus den Bereichen Chemie, Mineralien, Lebensmittel oder Kosmetik. Mahlen, Granulieren, Sieben und Mischen gehört zum Leistungsportfolio der Porzer Firma, die der internationalen Hosokawa Micron Gruppe mit Sitz in Osaka/Japan angehört. Vollack GmbH & Co. KG Mit einem Team von 270 Mitarbeitern, davon 150 Architekten und Ingenieuren, ist Vollack Spezialist für die methodische Gebäudekonzeption. Wir entwickeln, planen, bauen und revitalisieren für Unternehmer nachhaltige, energieeffiziente Büro- und Industriegebäude. Genau zugeschnitten auf die Bedarfe und Prozesse der Bauherren entstehen nach der Phase NULL. Arbeitswelten mit Alleinstellungscharakter. Dezentral organisiert unterstützen wir Kunden bundesweit an mehreren Standorten und international, indem wir Unternehmen ins Ausland begleiten. Kundenindividuelle Lösungen für die stetige Optimierung ihres Geschäfts machen Vollack zu einem langjährigen Wegbegleiter namhafter Unternehmen der unterschiedlichsten Branchen. In einer eigenen Akademie mit Tagungszentrum bilden sich die Mitarbeiter für gegenwärtige und zukünftige Aufgaben weiter. Bildunterschrift (v.l.n.r): Martin Honak (Vollack), Dr. Christoph Wadenpohl (Hosokawa Micron Powders) und der stellvertretende Bürgermeister von Köln Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 250

126 Porz, Hartmut Achten, versenken die Edelstahlkassette in den Grundstein zum neuen Verwaltungsgebäude (Foto: Jo Schwartz) Grundsteinlegung bei Reifenhäuser Maschinenfabrik Science and consulting Vollack GmbH & Co. KG Zukunft entwickeln und bauen Reifenhäuser investiert großflächig in den Standort Troisdorf Wesseling, 4. April Getreu dem Firmenslogan Werte bewahren Zukunft entwickeln erweitert das Unternehmen Reifenhäuser in den nächsten Jahren seine Produktionsflächen. Aktuell entsteht ein neues, 18 Meter hohes Produktionsgebäude mit Krananlagen bis 32 t. Die mit der Planung und Ausführung beauftragte Vollack GmbH lud ein zur Grundsteinlegung. Innovation und Fortschritt das sind die Herausforderungen, denen sich die Reifenhäuser-Gruppe im außerordentlich dynamischen Kunststoff-Markt stellt, so Geschäftsführer Klaus Reifenhäuser bei der Grundsteinlegung. Als Zeichen dafür werden in den nächsten Jahren große Investitionen in den Firmenstandort getätigt. Bürgermeister Jablonski freut sich, dass das Unternehmen mit den umfangreichen baulichen Maßnahmen den Standort Troisdorf bestätigt. Das Familienunternehmen gehört weltweit zu den führenden Herstellern von Extrusionsanlagen und ist Spezialist für wirtschaftlich hocheffiziente Lösungen. Mit dem Anspruch, für die Entwicklung seiner Hochleistungsprodukte ebenso leistungsfähige, individuell passende Produktionsstätten zu errichten, sind die Reifenhäusers an die Vollack GmbH in Wesseling herangetreten, dem Spezialisten für Industrie- und Verwaltungsgebäude. Dem sich wandelnden Markt müssen sich auch die Produktionsgebäude anpassen sie müssen individueller, flexibler und damit leistungsfähiger werden, erklärt Martin Honak, Partner und Prokurist bei Vollack am Standort Wesseling. Die Zeitkapsel, die zum offiziellen Start des aktuellen Bauprojektes versenkt wurde, enthält neben aktuellen Tageszeitungen, Bauplänen und Münzen auch Broschüren, aus denen sich die Werte beider Unternehmen lesen lassen: Innovation, Beständigkeit, Umsetzungsstärke. Bildunterschrift (v.l.): Martin Honak (Vollack), Ulrich und Klaus Reifenhäuser sowie Klaus-Werner Jablonski, Bürgermeister von Troisdorf, bei der Grundsteinlegung zum neuen Produktionsgebäude. Foto: Jo Schwartz Product Details Science and consulting Entwicklung, Planung und Bau von Industriegebäuden Gebäudestratege mit individuellen Lösungen Vollack GmbH & Co. KG Mit einem Team von 270 Mitarbeitern, davon 150 Architekten und Ingenieuren, ist Vollack Spezialist für die methodische Gebäudekonzeption. Wir entwickeln, planen, bauen und revitalisieren für Unternehmer nachhaltige, energieeffiziente Büro- und Industriegebäude. Genau zugeschnitten auf die Bedarfe und Prozesse der Bauherren entstehen nach einer eigens entwickelten Methode, der Phase NULL, Arbeitswelten mit Alleinstellungscharakter. Dezentral organisiert unterstützen wir Kunden bundesweit an mehreren Standorten und begleiten sie auch ins Ausland. Vollack Wesseling arbeitet an der Seite renommierter Unternehmen aus der Kunststoff- und Chemie-Industrie. Für und mit Kunden wie der Reifenhäuser Maschinenfabrik, Hosokawa Micron Powders, Trosifol/Kuraray, Currenta werden in Wesseling optimierte Prozessabläufe erarbeitet und adäquate bauliche Lösungen entworfen. Im Fokus der Beratungs- und Planungsleistungen steht dabei die eingehende Beleuchtung der Produktionsprozesse, der Logistikabläufe sowie der Kommunikationswege - Faktoren, die direkten Einfluss nehmen auf die Ausgestaltung des Gebäudes und letztendlich auch auf die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der eigenen Produkte. Zukunftsfähige Industriebauten müssen höchsten Anforderungen genügen. Hier geht es z.b. um die Berücksichtigung zukünftiger Umweltauflagen, um Forderungen der Energieeinsparverordnung oder die Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs durch intelligente Energieversorgungskonzepte. Ebenso unterliegen hochtechnisierte Produktionsanlagen immer höheren Anforderungen in Bezug auf Hygiene, Lärmschutz, Energieversorgung oder Dimension. Dies erfordert eine besonders vorausschauende Planungsleistung und im Ergebnis intelligente Industriegebäude, die solche Veränderungen zu Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 252

127 lassen. With 150 architects and engineers companywide Vollack is a national and international specialist for methodic development, planning, and realization as well as for preservation and revitalization of sustainable, energy-efficient commercial and industrial buildings. Starting with the so-called Phase NULL Workshop (engl. Phase Zero) Vollack develops unique buildings tailored exactly to the individual requirements and customers processes. Customized solutions for a consistent optimization of the clients business make Vollack a long-time partner of renowned companies of various industries. WIPAG SÜD GmbH & Co. KG Address Nördliche Grünauer Str Neuburg/Donau Germany Phone Polyamide PA Polyamide PA Polycarbonate blends Polyethylene PE-HD Polypropylene Polyvinyl chloride plasticised (PVC-P) Reclaimed material Compounds/Recyclates Subcontracting Fax Product Details WIPAG SÜD GmbH & Co. KG Internet address info@wipag.de Stand Hall 12, B49 (Page 298) WIPAG SÜD GmbH & Co. KG Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene polymerblends Acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic ester copolymerblends Compounds (Polymer blends) Granulates Subcontracting Know-how Superior professional competence WIPAG is the market leader in the development and the application of innovative separation technologies in plastic recycling. From development formulation to the know-how on the application of additives - WIPAG has extensive knowledge of plastic compounding. Years and years of experience, a highly-skilled team of employees and on-going training and further education measures are the key factors of our success. Economic efficiency By adopting WIPAG s recycling technologies, new cost-efficiency potentials will open up for you. Our innovative methods will enhance your competitiveness. Material test procedures 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 254

128 In addition to norm test methods, we support you by making application-oriented material tests in our laboratory. Flexibility WIPAG offers tailor-made compounds for every application required. Such as the complete process of conditioning is optimally adapted to your expectations and to the existing ancillary conditions of your company. DESIGN FOR RECYCLING In accordance with the principle of DESIGN FOR RECYCLING, our engineers will advise you during the development stage of the constructional elements as to which parameters to consider in order to simplify material recycling. Research & development WIPAG s integration in the research and development operations of OEM, Tier1, the automotive supplier industry as well as raw material suppliers, shows that the company is internationally recognised as a competent partner. WIPAG s participation in the ECODESIGN project within the scope of the European Commission s 6th Supporting Research Programme as well as in the European Recycling Activity Team of FORD AG are some important examples of WIPAG s activities. Our picture shows the award ceremony of the Vehicle Evaluation & Verification Award. WVIB Wirtschaftsverband industrieller Unternehmen Baden e.v Trade associations Science and consulting Product Details Trade associations Leistungen WVIB Wirtschaftsverband industrieller Unternehmen... WVIB Wirtschaftsverband industrieller Unternehmen... Der wvib bietet seinen knapp Mitgliedsunternehmen eine Vielzahl von Dienstleistungen an. Das Angebot präsentiert sich in sechs Geschäftsfeldern: Informationen, Beratung, Erfahrungsaustausch, Netzwerk, wvib- Akademie und Treffpunkte. Jedes Geschäftsfeld ist gegliedert in einzelne Produkte, die von einem Produktmanager betreut werden. Der wvib hilft seinen Mitgliedern schnell, unbürokratisch und persönlich. Von der kurzen Auskunft am Telefon über die individuelle Beratungsleistung vor Ort bis zur Netz-Veranstaltung: Die 30 Mitarbeiter in der wvib-geschäftsstelle in Freiburg haben immer ein offenes Ohr für die unternehmerischen Herausforderungen, Ideen und Anregungen ihrer Mitglieder. Address Merzhauser Str Freiburg im Breisgau Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@wvib.de Stand Hall 07a, B02-6 (Page 280) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 256

129 Zeppelin Systems GmbH Address Graf-Zeppelin-Platz Friedrichshafen Germany Phone Fax Machines for the tyre industry Silos Silo discharge devices Driers for bulk materials Pneumatic conveyors Internet address vertrieb.fn@zeppelin.com Screw conveyors Other conveyors (except factory trucks and carts) Stand Hall 09, B41 (Page 292) Volumetric dosing and metering equipment Zeppelin Systems GmbH Gravimetric dosing and metering equipment Mixers, continuous type, for solids Mixers, batch type, for solids Other mixers Subcontracting Science and consulting Product Details Zeppelin Systems GmbH Screening machines, classifiers, dedusting systems for plastic pellets Compounding lines Recycling lines Extruders, twin screw type Science and consulting Über Zeppelin Von der Logistik bis in die Produktion Zeppelin liefert auf Wunsch schlüsselfertige Systeme. Ob komplexe Anlagen oder einzelne Komponenten mit praxisbewährten Technologien von Zeppelin sind Sie immer einen Schritt voraus. Und damit Sie mit Ihrer Produktion Ihren technischen Vorsprung immer schnell in wirtschaftlichen Erfolg umsetzen können, sind wir stets ganz nah an Ihnen dran. Denn im internationalen Anlagenbau werden die Wege immer weiter und damit Kundennähe immer wichtiger Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 258

130 Höchste Flexibilität, absolute Verfahrenssicherheit, spitze in Bezug auf Produktivität: So stellen Sie sich Ihre Logistik vor. Und genau so konzipieren wir Ihre Anlage. Mit innovativen Technologien, erstklassigen Konzeptionen und jeder Menge Erfahrung. Nicht umsonst vertraut man beim Bau der weltweit größten Anlagen auf Zeppelin.» Turn-Key-Anlagen» Silotechnik» Fördertechnik» Lagerkonzepte» Verpackungstechnik» Steuerungstechnik» Lagerverwaltungssysteme» Off-site-Anlagen Anlagen für Verarbeiter schlüsselfertig aus einer Hand. Als erster ins Ziel zu kommen gehört zu Ihren täglichen Aufgaben. Deshalb verlassen Sie sich ausschließlich auf ausgereifte Technik und bewährte Systeme. Und damit dies auch in Zukunft so bleibt, beweisen Sie Ihr sicheres Gespür für wegweisende Innovationen meist vor allen anderen. Natürlich auch bei wichtigen Prozessen wie Aufbereitung, Compoundierung und Extrusion.» Materialannahme» Silotechnik» Fördertechnik» Wiege- und Dosiertechnologie» Kleinkomponenten-Systeme» Steuerungstechnik» Materialmanagement» Prozess-Steuerungstechnik Ohne die Henschel Mixing Technology würde die Kunststoffverarbeitung wahrscheinlich noch in den Kinderschuhen stecken. Seit über 50 Jahren setzen wir in diesem Bereich Standards. Auch in den Sparten Farben, Lacke und Pigmente, Chemie oder Fluid überzeugen wir mit unserer Kompetenz. Wir wissen, worauf es ankommt, beherrschen die Verfahren und das Handling der sensiblen Produkte. Mischer und Compounder vom Feinsten für feinste Ergebnisse.» Fluid Mischer» Hochleistungs Kühl Mischer» Universal Mischer vertikal / horizontal» Container Mischer» Process- und Masterbatch Mischer» Labor Mischer» Kontinuierlicher Mischer» Compoundier-Systeme Jedes System ist so gut wie seine Bauteile. Deshalb bauen wir die Entscheidenden selbst. Qualität zu stiften und Mehrwert zu realisieren ist eine Grundanforderung an unsere Systeme. Um diesem Anspruch jederzeit gerecht zu werden, entwickeln und produzieren wir alle Komponenten, die entscheidend für die Wirtschaftlichkeit des Gesamtsystems sind, selbst. Denn niemand weiß besser als Entwickler des Ganzen, worauf es auch im scheinbar Kleinen ankommt. Praxisbewährt, auf dem neuesten Stand der Technik, nahtlos integriert in Ihre Gesamtkonzeption so viel können Sie von Zeppelin Komponenten erwarten. ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH Address Steinstr Potsdam Germany Phone Fax Internet address info@zab-brandenburg.de Stand Hall 08b, E61-11 (Page 288) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 260

131 04.03 Trade associations Science and consulting Product Details Trade associations International ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH Die ZAB bietet umfangreiche Dienstleistungen rund um das Thema Internationalisierung. Sie ist dabei Partner sowohl des Arbeitskreises Außenwirtschaft Berlin- Brandenburg, in dem auch alle Industrie- und Handelskammern sowie alle Handwerkskammern der Region vertreten sind, als auch des Enterprise Europe Network der EU-Kommission. Darüber hinaus beteiligt sich die ZAB an vielfältigen europäischen Projekten. Im einzelnen bietet die ZAB folgende Dienstleistungen zum Thema Internationalisierung: die klassischen Außenwirtschaftsinstrumente wie Einzelberatungen und Beratungsförderung, Unternehmenseisen und Messen, Länderseminare und Kooperationsbörsen ( Außenwirtschaft ) spezielle Informationen und grenzüberschreitende Kooperationsvermittlungen rund um das Thema Europa (Enterprise Europe Network) Beteiligung an internationalen Projekten, die zum Beispiel seitens der EU-Kommission oder der Bundesregierung ko-finanziert werden (Projekte) Strategische Betreuung und EU-Projektunterstützung von Brandenburger Akteuren, insb. Cluster, Netzwerke und Einzelunternehmen (Internationalisierung der Cluster) Gebäudebereich. Für Kommunen bieten wir Beratungsleistungen zur Erhöhung des Anteils Erneuerbarer Energien, zu den Potentialen der Kraft-Wärmekopplung und zur Unterstützung des Energiemanagements an. Initialberatungen sind im Rahmen des gesetzlichen Auftrages vom Land Brandenburg finanziert. Förderberatung Brandenburg bietet Unternehmen insbesondere aus dem Mittelstand ein umfangreiches Instrumentarium zur Förderung von Wachstum und zur Stärkung der internationalen Wettbewerbsfähigkeit. Dazu zählen passgenaue Angebote zur Entwicklung neuer Technologien und Produkte, zur Erschließung neuer Märkte, zur Entwicklung neuer Verfahren, Vorgehensweisen, Prozesse sowie Vertriebswege und dazu zählt auch die maßgeschneiderte Unterstützung bei Ansiedlungsprojekten bis hin zur infrastrukturellen Anbindung. Hier nehmen insbesondere die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe zur Verbesserung der gewerblichen Wirtschaft (GRW), die Investitionszulage und die Innovationsförderung eine herausgehobene Position ein. Die ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg steht Ihnen dazu als Ansprechpartner und Navigator zu den verschiedenen Möglichkeiten der Förderung zur Verfügung. Häufig wird zur Finanzierung solcher Projekte insbesondere bei kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen Fremdkapital benötigt. In Zusammenarbeit mit der Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB), unserem Partner in der One- Stop-Agency, helfen wir Ihnen gerne in einem persönlichen Gespräch weiter. Einen ersten Überblick können Sie sich verschaffen auf folgenden Seiten zur Förderung durch das Land Brandenburg, zu technologietransferrelevanten Förderprogrammen des Bundes sowie zur Förderung durch die EU mit dem Schwerpunkt der transnationalen Kooperationsanbahnung Science and consulting Energieberatung Als EnergieSpar-Agentur des Landes Brandenburg beraten wir Unternehmen aus Brandenburg und Investoren in Brandenburg zu sämtlichen Fragen der Wirtschaftlichkeit von Energiesparmaßnahmen im gewerblichen und im 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 262

132 Parkplätze/Parking Area (P1 + P2) Adresse für Auto-Navigationssysteme/ Adress for Car Navigation Systems: Düsseldorf, Am Staad Maschinen und Ausrüstungen für die Kunststoff- und Kautschukindustrie Machinery and equipment for the plastics and rubber industries Machines et équipements pour l industrie du plastique et du caoutchouc Macchine e attrezzature per l industria delle materie plastiche e della gomma Rohstoffe und Hilfsstoffe Raw materials, auxiliaries Matières premières, adjuvants Materie prime, ausiliari Nord-Ost* *Nur für Pendelbusse (nicht bei allen Veranstaltungen geöffnet) North-East* *For shuttle buses only (not available for all events) Halbzeuge, technische Teile, verstärkte Kunststofferzeugnisse Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics Produits semi-finis, pièces techniques et plastique renforcés Semilavorati, parti tecniche e plastica rinforzata Sonderschau Kunststoff bewegt Special show Plastics move the world! Exposition spéciale «Le plastique avance» Mostra speciale La plastica è movimento! ScienceCampus Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Postfach Düsseldorf Germany Tel. +49 (0)2 11/ Fax +49 (0)2 11/ Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 264

133 2.1 Hall EN.1-04 Ringier Trade Media Ltd Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 266

134 2.2 Hall EN 01 KUNSTSTOFF-PROFI Verlag GmbH & Co. KG 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 268

135 2.3 Hall 01 A09 C09 E36 MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc. JB TECNICS SAS AST Technology 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 270

136 2.4 Hall 03 D35 GABLER Thermoform GmbH & Co. KG 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 272

137 2.5 Hall 04 A23 A35 B21 Special Coatings GmbH & Co. KG AISAPACK SA Comexi Group 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 274

138 2.6 Hall 05 A22 E03 GAUDLITZ GmbH M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH F30-13 HOS-Technik Vertriebs-und Produktions-GmbH 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 276

139 2.7 Hall 06 B27 C40 Kunststoff Information Verlagsgesellschaft mbh PlasticsEurope C54-7 Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie e.v. D76 ChemSite Initiative 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 278

140 2.8 Hall 07a B02-6 WVIB Wirtschaftsverband industrieller Unternehmen Baden e.v. B10 D35 D35 European Bioplastics e.v. Region Köln/Bonn e.v. Vollack GmbH & Co. KG 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 280

141 2.9 Hall 07 B01 B24 Institut für Kunststofftechnik, Universität Stuttgart Ostthüringische Materialprüfgesellschaft für Textil und Kunststoffe mbh - OMPG mbh B24 Thüringisches Institut f. Textil- u. Kunststoff-Forschung e.v. C04 C06 C11 Technische Universität Dresden Institut für Leichtbau und Kunststofftechnik Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.v. Applied Market Information Ltd Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 282

142 2.10 Hall 07.1 A55 B55 C30 Chemir - EAG ADD-CHEM Germany GmbH PLATTS 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 284

143 2.11 Hall 07.2 A32 Norner AS 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 286

144 2.12 Hall 08b C63 godding + dressler GmbH E61-1 Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam E61-10 Herotron E-Beam Service GmbH E61-11 Kunststoffverbund Brandenburg Berlin E61-11 ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH E61-7 Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Potsdam 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 288

145 2.13 Hall 08a C20 ICIS C32-1 AVEP - FETRAPLAST C32-1 AVEP - FETRAPLAST C32-3 AIMPLAS D47 BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG F11-1 TecPart Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e. V. F11-2 Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig ggmbh H20 H28 BARNET EUROPE W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG Sukano AG 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 290

146 2.14 Hall 09 A22 A22 B41 E30 MHG Maschinenfabrik Hombak GmbH Pallmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Zeppelin Systems GmbH Sulzer Metaplas GmbH 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 292

147 2.15 Hall 10 B42 C09 D20 G13 SHS plus GmbH Europlasma N.V. GABO QUALIMETER Testanlagen GmbH Systech Instruments Ltd Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 294

148 2.16 Hall 11 D75 E74 F48 G42 G42 G73 Bodycote Wärmebehandlung GmbH van Baal GmbH Sayers Publishing Group Ltd. Plastics in Packaging Elastocon AB Schneider Prototyping GmbH MF SOFTWARE Sales & Service Group GmbH 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 296

149 2.17 Hall 12 A22 A51 INCLUDIS Automation Systems Inc. SWISSMEM A51-3 Minger Kunstofftechnik AG A52-8 PRM-Taiwan (Polaris Creative Corp.) B49 B49 B49 B49 Bayern Innovativ GmbH Herding GmbH Filtertechnik Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Lehrstuhl für Kunststofftechnik WIPAG SÜD GmbH & Co. KG C32-5 Ashutosh Mukhopadhyay D35 D35 D35 F02 Impact Solutions Listgrove Limited PCN Plastics Consultancy Network China Economic News Service (CENS.com) (Taiwan Machinery Magazine) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 298

150 2.18 Hall 13 A08 A12 A94 SIGMA Engineering GmbH Compuplast International Inc. CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 300

151 2.19 Hall 14 A70 B68 C16 Messe Düsseldorf Japan Ltd. SKZ Das Kunststoff-Zentrum Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) in Industrie und Handwerk an der RWTH Aachen 2015 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH 302