Highly Anticipated – Indian Metal Trade Fair Ruartet In Mumbai

The Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai will become the regional hotspot for the global players in the metal industry. The world’s fifth largest economy is an important partner for Germany and Europe, especially for the export of metal, petroleum and electrical goods.

The trade fairs wire India, Tube India, METEC India and India Essen Welding & Cutting will provide a whole host of news, trends, solutions and plenty of time for comprehensive networking over three days.

The exhibition halls are fully booked. Over 600 international exhibitors from 21 countries will display the technological innovations offered by these sectors of industry in response to the regional and global challenges of the 21st century.

“Our roadshow round the globe continues in India,” rejoices Daniel Ryfisch, Director wire, Tube & Flow Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf, and stresses just how relevant the global positioning of the key technologies wire, cable and pipes & tubes are by way of regional satellite trade fairs.”

Technical conferences, workshops and seminars complement the trade fair activities, giving experts the opportunity for deep dives and exchange on sectoral developments.

Most exhibitors come from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Estonia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK and the USA.

In addition, some nations will be pooling their expertise in national pavilions: there will be joint stands from Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland and China.

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TaipeiPLAS 2024 Concludes Successfully: Plastics and Rubber Industry Embraces Low-Carbon Future

Taipei International Plastics & Rubber Industry Show (TaipeiPLAS), held in conjunction with Taipei International Shoe Making Technology Show (ShoeTech Taipei), gathered nearly 500 exhibitors across more than 1,800 booths and concluded today with resounding success.

According to TAITRA the organizer, the five-day show attracted over 16,000 visitors from home and abroad. Among them were more than 2,500 international visitors from 98 countries/regions, including delegations from India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Algeria, and Egypt.

This year’s TaipeiPLAS centered on three main themes: “Innovative Materials,” “Advanced Manufacturing,” and “Circular Economy.” These themes highlight the industry’s drive toward smarter, more energy-efficient production; meanwhile, innovation in materials and recycling are supporting cross-sector application and sustainable development.

Low-carbon and high-efficiency machines were found in almost every aisle on the showground, such as FCS’s SA series injection molding machine for optical products, CHEN HSONG’s new all-electric liquid silicone rubber injection molding machine, YE I’s water-cooled plastic recycling machine, GENIUS’s cutter compactor plastic recycling machine, and the physical foaming injection molding machine by Tien Kang. Notably, King’s Solution introduced brand-new AI Recycler-Reverse vending machine to promote low-carbon behavior in daily life.

The expansion of raw materials and composite materials zones at this year’s TaipeiPLAS underscores advancements in material optimization and the creation of sustainable materials. Several outstanding materials debuted at the show, for instance, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre’s eco-friendly Nylon 6 chips produced from recycled ocean waste, YUNGIEE’s post-consumption plastic container recycling solutions for producing consumer goods from recycled materials, and the textile waste recycling technology developed by ITRI to create blended fabric building materials.

The application of plastics and rubber spans various industries. Visitors included ABB, Acer, ASICS, ASUS, Compal, Delta, Foxconn, Gogoro, HP, Largan Precision, Logitech, MAKALOT, Maxxis, Nam Liong Group, NIKE, PEGAVISION, Pou Chen Group, TECO, Trek Bicycle, and YKK.

The post-pandemic economic recovery, supply chain restructuring, and the carbon emission trends have triggered new demands for equipment upgrades, green materials, and circular economy solutions. At TaipeiPLAS 2024, TAITRA organized over 150 procurement meetings, engaging international visitors and selected exhibitors at the booths for business talks and live product demonstrations.

Other exciting activities at this year’s TaipeiPLAS included, seminars, INNOVATION HUB, guided tours, and TaipeiPLAS Award. They offered a comprehensive display on the robust progress of the global plastics and rubber community. The “Visionary and Sustainable Development Summit” held on September 25th was a complete success, with over 240 attendees.

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The Counts Begun: Precisely One Year From Now K In Düsseldorf Will Open Its Down Hadoors For The Global Plastics And Rubber Industry From 8 To 15 October 2025

The preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing, the exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. The exhibitor database will go live in January 2025.

From 8 to 15 October the global plastics and rubber industry will come together for its i nternationally most relevant trade fair in Düsseldorf. Like no other trade fair of this sector, K 2025 will provide the complete overview of this industry’s global ranges – once again guaranteed by the international origin of exhibitors. Enterprises from all continents have registered to offer trade visitors highest-level innovations. “Next year the Who’s Who of the plastics and rubber industries will be back again in Düsseldorf. We are very pleased that even companies who had suspended their participation in 2022 as a consequence of the pandemic, are now back on board again,” says Thomas Franken, Director K, Portfolio Plastics & Rubber. The conversations on stand space allocation are currently underway before the K 2025 exhibitor database goes live.

At K 2025 under the heading “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible” the focus will be just as much on trends and innovations related to the circular economy and digitalisation as on the responsibility for people and the planet. This is reflected by both proven and new specials: first and foremost, the official special show “Plastics shape the Future” organised by Plastics Europe Deutschland. Also presenting a comprehensive forum on the outdoor premises again will be the VDMA – this time entitled “The Power of Plastics”.

The Start-up Zone successfully debuted at the last K. It will also be continued in 2025 and expanded to provide a dedicated presentation area for as many newcomers as possible who are particularly committed to the development of innovative products and solutions in the fields of plastics and rubber. Start-ups still now have the opportunity to register for the Start-up Zone.

At the Science Campus universities, colleges and institutes will share the latest results of their plastics research. A new concept of the Science Campus allows exhibitors to optionally also take part in the Science Campus Center in addition to participating with their own exhibition stands.

In addition, a new offering is currently being developed for young visitors and career starters with a view to familiarising them with the diversity and appeal of the sector. Beyond this, a networking event will be organised specifically for women in the plastics and rubber industry to promote mutual exchange, strengthen professional networks and give visibility to female leaders in the industry. Both formats will celebrate their premiere at K 2025.

The preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing, the exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. The exhibitor database will go live in January 2025.

From 8 to 15 October the global plastics and rubber industry will come together for its internationally most relevant trade fair in Düsseldorf. Like no other trade fair of this sector, K 2025 will provide the complete overview of this industry’s global ranges – once again guaranteed by the international origin of exhibitors. Enterprises from all continents have registered to offer trade visitors highest-level innovations. “Next year the Who’s Who of the plastics and rubber industries will be back again in Düsseldorf. We are very pleased that even companies who had suspended their participation in 2022 as a consequence of the pandemic, are now back on board again,” says Thomas Franken, Director K, Portfolio Plastics & Rubber. The conversations on stand space allocation are currently underway before the K 2025 exhibitor database goes live.

At K 2025 under the heading “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible” the focus will be just as much on trends and innovations related to the circular economy and digitalisation as on the responsibility for people and the planet. This is reflected by both proven and new specials: first and foremost, the official special show “Plastics shape the Future” organised by Plastics Europe Deutschland. Also presenting a comprehensive forum on the outdoor premises again will be the VDMA – this time entitled “The Power of Plastics”.

The Start-up Zone successfully debuted at the last K. It will also be continued in 2025 and expanded to provide a dedicated presentation area for as many newcomers as possible who are particularly committed to the development of innovative products and solutions in the fields of plastics and rubber. Start-ups still now have the opportunity to register for the Start-up Zone.

At the Science Campus universities, colleges and institutes will share the latest results of their plastics research. A new concept of the Science Campus allows exhibitors to optionally also take part in the Science Campus Center in addition to participating with their own exhibition stands.

In addition, a new offering is currently being developed for young visitors and career starters with a view to familiarising them with the diversity and appeal of the sector. Beyond this, a networking event will be organised specifically for women in the plastics and rubber industry to promote mutual exchange, strengthen professional networks and give visibility to female leaders in the industry. Both formats will celebrate their premiere at K 2025.

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Sirmax Group at Fakuma 2024:60 Years of History and a Focus on Green Products for the Automotive Sector

Poised for the Large-Scale Commercialization of Eco-Friendly Compounds with 30% Post-Consumer Recycled Material for Automotive Interiors Massimo Pavin, President and CEO: “We are a robust company and project new investments of €30 million.”

Sirmax Group, an Italian company specializing in the production of thermoplastic granules for sectors such as automotive, appliances, furniture, electrical, and construction, will participate in the Fakuma event (booth 2209 – Hall 2B). Celebrating 60 years of success, Sirmax will present its ever-expanding range of high-performance, eco- friendly products for the automotive industry.

Upcycling for Automotive Interior Components

Fakuma, one of the most important trade fairs for the plastics industry, will take place in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 15 to 19. It will provide Sirmax Group with an opportunity to showcase its latest developments on sustainable materials for the automotive market, particularly for aesthetic interior components such as door panels. Sirmax already supplies a range of certified products on an industrial scale that incorporate 10% to 30% post-consumer recycled material, depending on the application and specifications required. These products have successfully passed all internal laboratory tests and have been validated to meet the standards of leading European OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. This marks just the beginning of the Group’s upcycling journey in the automotive sector. Sirmax aims to further increase the recycled content in its compounds, with ongoing developments to achieve 40%, and the potential for an additional increase to 50% of the total.

The goal is to promote the transformation of waste materials and the conversion of polypropylene from urban separate collection into a new generation of high-performance compounds through the development of an advanced production system. This is the aim of the “Aurora” project, developed with the consultancy of the University of Padua, La Sapienza University of Rome, Ghent University in Belgium, and Smart Mold, the University of Padua spin-off specializing in technology and research in injection molding, in which Sirmax holds a 50% stake.

With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and safety in the automotive sector, Sirmax will bring two products to Fakuma that effectively combine high performance, reduced environmental impact, and flame retardancy: A V0 class self-extinguishing ABS (1.5 mm) and a V2 class self- extinguishing PS (0.8 mm), both exemplified in applications such as charging stations for electric vehicles. Available in both traditional and circular versions, these products contain a percentage of recycled material from pre-consumer sources and are free from antimony trioxide (ATO), which is typically added to halogenated self-extinguishing compounds to suppress, reduce, and delay flame propagation. The range also includes 5 VA certified, halogen-free PC/ABS, designed for electrical applications.

In line with sustainability, Sirmax Group has recently achieved several certifications, such as the CSTB QB certification for its Xelter S TPEs used for window profiles and seals in the building sector. The Xelter S family of thermoplastic elastomers has successfully passed physical and chemical checks, as well as resistance tests, confirming its high elastomechanical properties, excellent weather resistance, and durability over time.

Also significant is the Yellow Card HB certification obtained for Sirmax’s entire range of circular compounds, including Green Isofil, Green Isoglass (PP filled), and Green Isoter (ABS), which contain post-consumer polypropylene. Issued by UL, the independent US agency for certification and safety, this certification evaluates the flame behavior of plastic materials following specific laboratory tests. Sirmax is among the first companies to receive the certification for such a wide range of materials, including non-filled polypropylenes, mineral-filled (calcium carbonate/talc), and reinforced (glass fiber or mixed fiber/talc) variants, with PCR recycled content ranging from 10% to 99%.

60 Years of Success, Looking to the Future

2024 marked the sixtieth anniversary of Sirmax Group, celebrated with an event at the headquarters in Cittadella (Padua, Italy), attended by many local institutions, including the President of the Veneto Region, Luca Zaia; Member of the European Parliament Elena Donazzan; the Regional Councillor for Economic Development Roberto Marcato; and local leaders from Confindustria.

The event provided an opportunity to announce a new three-year industrial plan. The company is reaping the benefits of investments made over the past four years, totaling €180 million, which include internal growth with the doubling of facilities in the U.S. and Poland, a 10% increase in production capacity in Europe, and acquisitions in recycling (S.E.R., now Sirmax New Life) and bio plastics (Microtec, now Sirmax).

The new industrial plan for 2025-27 includes investments of €30 million, following the multi- country and multi-product strategy outlined by Massimo Pavin, President and CEO, and focusing on expansion into foreign markets. Among the objectives is the completion of the Group’s 14th production facility in Hosur (India) by 2026, which will complement the two existing facilities in India, as well as the expansion of the facility in Anderson, United States.

“Our strength lies in our diversification, both geographically and in terms of products,” says Sirmax President and CEO Massimo Pavin. “Additionally, our localized value chain consists of short supply chains directly in the regions where we operate internationally. This allows us to mitigate the impact of geopolitical issues, shipping costs, and tariff policies. Currently, the company is solid and has excellent growth prospects in foreign markets, where we anticipate further investments.

The Fakuma trade show will be a valuable opportunity to showcase all our initiatives, particularly in sustainability, in which we believe and invest significantly regarding both our products and corporate policies.”

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MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM: Success in Mastering Healthcare Challenges Through Digital Innovations!

From sustainable AI to future clinics – `Hospital of the Future´ addresses optimal clinical networking

How can innovations help to master the great challenges and demands with which healthcare is confronted across international borders? This central question will be given solid answers again at the MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM, an established part of the programme at MEDICA in Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for the health sector and medical technology industry, this year again on all four days of the trade fair (11 – 14 November 2024).

Sessions and talks will centre on issues like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Virtual Care. The very first session deals with no less than two important topics on the programme stage of the forum, in Hall 13 on Monday, 11 November 2024, starting at 11:00 h: “Sustainable AI” not only considers technological, but also ecological, social and ethical aspects. AI systems should be powerful as well as responsible and friendly to the environment. There is still much work to do: Speaker Prof. Peter Boor, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, only recently emphasised the issue in a publication about deep learning within pathology. The widespread use of deep learning in pathology could thus on the one hand cause a negative contribution to the warming climate. Using digital pathology as an example, however, together with other authors he proves that with a few measures quality can be maintained while at the same time greatly reducing carbon emissions.

In this context, generative Artificial Intelligence has for some time now been the focus of public interest. On Tuesday, 12 November 2024, starting at 13:00 h, this topic will be the discussed on stage as part of the MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM. Dr. Julia Hoxha, head of the work group Health at the German AI Association, will moderate the discussion. She is also the co-founder and managing director of Zana. This start-up uses human speech as biomarker for example for COPD.

This is how it works: AI models analyse and recognise voice patterns in order to predict a possible decline of health, especially for shortness of breath and the risk of exacerbation, by recognising an acute deterioration beyond daily fluctuations. This solution also supports clinical decisions and objective assessment of the course of illness – and is a very innovative method. In this field, what is the view on the “AI Act” with which the EU member states have adopted the first law to regulate AI in the world? “This law has far-reaching consequences for everyone involved, including hospitals and other users. If things go badly, the costs for these applications will increase.” This could however be mitigated by good planning and intelligent design, so Hoxha. For example, manufacturers should take care not to let their AI system fall into an unnecessarily high category of risk. Providers of AI solutions also expect that the “AI Act” will allow exceptions and mitigations for small companies and for science. Hoxha regards AI-based development of precision therapeutics by generating novel molecular structures and predicting their properties as an importantarea of application for AI within healthcare.

Artificial Intelligence for new active agents

The company Merantix Momentum is among those using AI to optimise active agents in the area of large molecules. In this context, it is helpful that AlphaFold by Google DeepMind makes it possible to predict the three-dimensional structure of proteins. Dr. Bertram Weiss, Pharma Lead at Merantix Momentum, will also take part in the AI panel on stage during the MEDICA HEALTH IT FORUM – just like Dr. Augusta Modestino, Head of Strategy at AICURA medical. The company uses its proprietary platform to support biopharmaceutical companies in evaluating data and imaging using AI, in order to predict the reaction of patients to active agents, identify ideal candidates for clinical studies, recognise at-risk patients and accelerate the development of medicines. Dr. Nilofar Badra-Azar will explain the use of data in this context from a political point of view. She is a consultant at the German Federal Ministry of Health in the Division Key Policy Issues Concerning Novel Technologies and Data Use. During the discussion, Badra-Azar will be able to point to the Act governing the use of health related data and to the Act on regulation and strengthening of medical registries.

Smart phones for therapy

Digital solutions are already being used as therapy themselves. These companions during recovery, “Health Companions 2.0” are the focus of Tech Talk on Monday, 11 November 2024, starting at 14:00 h. For example, the company Frisk supports other companies developing innovative strategies and solutions. On the programme stage in Düsseldorf, Dr. Cinthia Briseño, founder and managing director at Frisk, will meet Rouwen Hirth. He is the business development manager for the app solution “Constanze Care”. In this app, an integrated female AI assistant and a team of female experts work together to provide the best answers to questions by pregnant users. The app provides information regarding which prenatal examinations are recommended during pregnancy, how women can prepare for the time post-partum and what helps babies with a tummy ache. The AI draws its knowledge from current scientific results, new medical guidelines and expert experience.

Concerning medicines, Redcare Pharmacy’s “Shop Apotheke” is among the most well-known online pharmacies in Germany. The company sees itself as the leading online pharmacy in Europe. Currently, it is active in seven countries: Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland. With the “eHealth-CardLink” solution, Redcare Pharmacy offers an option to hand in electronic prescriptions.With the help of their electronic health insurance card and a smart phone, customers can pass electronic prescriptions to the Shop-Apotheke app. Alexander Braden, as Director Medication Management at Redcare Pharmacy, will be available for questions from an audience of professionals at the Tech Talk.

Robots can help in many ways

One feature of the digitalisation of healthcare is the use of robots. “Smart Robotics” is therefore the forum topic for the Tech Talk on Tuesday, 12 November, starting at 12:00 h. Dr. Manuel Ferla, TU Munich, School of Engineering and Design, is convinced that robot-assisted surgery provides doctors with valuable tools, which lessen the stress during surgery and which could lead to improved outcomes for patients. However, the volume of use regarding this new technology is still regarded as limited, due to the lack of integration into existing clinical procedures. Novel methods and technologies aim to improve system integration in order to realise an improved perspective for applications.

Lukas Bernhard, Scientific Head at the TUM University Hospital Klinikum rechts der Isar in Munich, has been part of the research group MITI and has worked on a robot that takes over various tasks during surgery in the unsterilised area. The robot fetches sterile materials – for example sutures or surgical gloves – from storage, delivers them to the operation theatre, opens the packaging and passes the sterile goods to the operating surgeon. In a current publication, Bernhard reports that such systems have the potential to become invaluable tools for overcoming a lack of trained staff and to rationalise work processes within healthcare. However, the challenges which result from the strict requirements inherent in a clinical environment, are large.

A special exhibition provides impulses for digital clinical networking

Clinical hospitals are currently facing thorough changes – brought about not least by the increasing concentration of medical treatments at specialised sites, the result of the hospital reform in Germany. In this context, digital networking and telemedicine will play an important part. How exactly this can happen is on view at the special exhibition `Hospital of the Future´ in an activity area in the MEDICA Hall 13 (booth C04). Here, decision makers from clinics will receive input and consultations regarding the following topics:

• Digital infrastructure in a hospital: finding trustworthy solutions for telecooperation,
• Intelligent summaries of and processed patient data in stead of manual documentation: efficient use of medical resources,
• Data driven telemedicine and artificial intelligence in intensive care medicine: Care for patients in a personalised and predictive manner,
• Far away yet with a close view of the patient: carrying out databased teleconsultations.

“Hospital of the Future” is organised by the German telemedical society “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Telemedizin e.V.” in cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf. Expert support on planning and implementation is provided by the German centre for telematics and telemedicine Zentrum für Telematik und Telemedizin GmbH (ZTG) and the Clinic for Surgical Intensive Medicine and Intermediate Care at the University Hospital RWTH Aachen. Visiting professionals at MEDICA 2024 and especially the delegates of the 47th German Hospital Conference, which for the first time will be held right in the middle of the trade fair in the neighbouring Hall 12, will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive guided tours through the special exhibition. They will be provided with an especially insightful option among many to gather information on the digitalisation of healthcare within this year’s MEDICA.

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Husky highlights innovation driven by sustainability at Fakuma 2024

Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, has returned to exhibit at Fakuma 2024, taking place October 15-19 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Exhibiting in Hall A1 at Stand 1227, Husky is showcasing the company’s latest range of technologies, solutions, and services that enable food, beverage, consumer goods, consumer electronics, automotive, medical device producers and mold makers in Europe and worldwide to achieve sustainability, growth, differentiation, flexibility, stability, and profitability.

Innovation driven by sustainability – hot runners and controllers
“For nearly seven decades Husky has been an industry pioneer at the forefront of innovation, focusing on the development of sustainable solutions,” said Sean Hoy, Husky’s Vice President of Sales, Hot Runners and Controllers. “We’re particularly excited this year to demonstrate how we’re supporting this goal by enabling the use of more bio and sensitive resins, designing for recyclability, and improving energy efficiency. From food and beverage containers to medical products and consumer goods, our goal is to develop solutions that promote circularity, sustainability, and help make the world a better place.”

Fakuma marks Husky’s global debut of some of the company’s most advanced technologies to date. Highlights that will be on display include:
•Ultra Side Gate Technology 2.0: Offering a wider operating window and simplified system maintenance. A new heater design and optimized head and tip reduce wear and improve mold integration.
•Ultra Helix Valve Gating: Provides the longest run-time cycle performance, reducing production time and spare part costs.
•LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) injection molding: How it differs from traditional thermoplastic injection molding, the benefits of runner-less molding, and reducing waste with cold deck technology.
•Ultra Sync Technology: For consistent part filling with reduced nozzle pitch ranges and 100% valve stem synchronization.
•Ultra Melt Technology: An award-winning hot runner system engineered for the efficient and sustainable molding of bio and sensitive resins. Ultra Melt is a recipient of this year’s Innovation in Bioplastics award.
•Altanium family of mold controllers: Equipped with Husky’s groundbreaking Active Reasoning Technology (ART 2.0) and Data Wave 2.0 Technology. Ideal for high cavitation and stack tools, enabling increased productivity and reduced cost.
•Ultra Shot Technology: Enables molders to improve part quality, consistency, and repeatability by incorporating hot melt delivery and injection processes specifically engineered to mold medical devices and consumables.

Enabling the medical market segment
“PET is one of small number of materials approved for use in medical devices and for extended use in the human body. In fact, more than 70% of today’s medical consumables utilize PET and other medical grade polymers for their production,” said Thomas Bontempi, Husky’s General Manager, Medical Business. “At Fakuma, we’re showcasing how our advanced technologies and comprehensive support enable medical device producers to achieve precision, reliability, and efficiency in applications ranging from pre-filled syringes, auto-injectors, pen-injectors, blood collection tubes, reaction cups, pipette tips, petri dishes, and more.”
At the show, Husky is highlighting technology that enables several key medical applications and processes, including:
•Blood collection tubes: Following the company’s proven PET system platform, Husky’s integrated ICHORTM system includes mold, hot runner, controller, press, take out automation, and all ancillaries. The system is versatile, extending beyond blood collection tubes to include various medical devices and is compatible with different mold types.
•Pipettes tips: Produced on molds up to 64-cavities enabling robotic connection for removal. Yielding leading cycle times at or below five seconds, with concentricity adjustment for optimal results.
•Auto-injectors and pen injectors: These complex components are primarily molded from technical resins and require intelligent molding solutions, such as lift, strip or servo driven activation. High precision mold manufacturing is required to enable consistent, risk-free production.
•High volume, to complex 192-cavity x 192-cavity stack molds, to low cavitation production molds for high production or extremely critical needs.
Reducing part variability and enhancing predictability is key to successful medical injection molding. The integration of Husky’s proven hot runner and controller technology, together with Schöttli’s proprietary gating technologies enable the precise and efficient production of high-quality parts for medical applications.

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Programs Announced for Free Conferences at Cleveland Plastics Expos

The programs have been announced for the four free-to-attend conference theaters at the AMI Plastics World Expos, which take place on November 13-14 in Cleveland, OH, USA .

More than 100 industry experts will speak in the four theaters that are focused on plastics recycling, compounding, extrusion and testing. The two-day conference programs feature a selection of technology talks, keynote presentations, training seminars and business debates.

“The free conference programs are always a major draw at the Plastics World Expos in Cleveland and provide a fantastic opportunity for attendees to explore key industry trends and emerging technologies”, said Andy Beevers, events director at AMI.

A wide range of hot topics and innovative technologies will be covered in the conference sessions, including: PFAS challenges; graphene opportunities; market trends; AI for new product development; regulatory developments; enhancing bioplastics; factory digitization; upcycling plastic waste; computer simulation; the future for plastics packaging; process optimization; boosting recycling rates; applications in electric vehicles; and lots more.

The 100+ speakers include senior representatives from companies such as Accredo Packaging, ADS Pipe. Amcor, American Chemistry Council, AMI, Ampacet, Blue Diamond industries, EFS Plastics, Keller and Heckman, KW Plastics, Revolution Company, Routsis Training, Teknor Apex, TerraCycle, Valeron, WM and many more.

The conference theaters run alongside four focused exhibitions – the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo and Polymer Testing World Expo – which feature more than 370 leading suppliers of machinery, materials and industry services.

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Enabling food security and Empowering India’s food processing sector:

UFlex at World Food India 2024

UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, is participating in World Food India (WFI), organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI). This prestigious event promotes investments in the diverse Indian food processing sector. The event is being held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, 18 with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) as the national event partner. The event serves as a valuable global platform, with India emerging as a key player in the food processing industry.

UFlex is committed to innovation and sustainability and is showcasing its sustainable flexible packaging solutions at World Food India 2024. UFlex will exhibit its pioneering efforts in recycling multilayer plastics to help address the problem of plastic waste pollution. The company will also present its modified atmosphere packaging technology, designed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables, thus reducing food waste. Additionally, UFlex will feature its enzyme-based biodegradable flexible packaging solutions.

In addition, UFlex leadership participated in two key sessions.

Mr. Jeevaraj Gopal Pillai, President, Flexible Packaging and New Product Development and Director- Sustainability, UFlex Limited, participated in a round table: FMCG: Employment and Investment Catalyst for India’s Economic Growth.” He highlighted how UFlex is at the forefront of developing sustainable packaging solutions for the FMCG sector, addressing regulatory compliance, and enhancing India’s export potential in the global market. He stated, “At UFlex, we are committed to driving innovation in packaging solutions for the FMCG sector by developing packaging structures that incorporate recycled content, substituting aluminum foil in multilayer plastics, and re-engineering designs based on the ‘more for less’ principle. We also believe in collaboration, actively sharing our technology for recycling multilayer plastics with stakeholders to create a more sustainable future.”

In another key session, Mr. Amit Shah, Joint President – Flexible Packaging Business, UFlex Limited, shared insights on “Emerging Innovation and Sustainable Developments in Flexible Packaging for the Processed Food Industry.” He emphasized, “The flexible packaging industry is a key driver of the Indian economy, ensuring affordable packaged products for consumers. As we move toward circularity, our focus at UFlex is on sustainable packaging, integrating recycled content and innovative solutions to combat plastic waste. With our FDA and FASSI-approved PET offering containing 90% PCR content and PE currently under approval, UFlex is moving beyond the conventional 3Rs approach to focus on circularity, with investments in state-of-the-art technology for the manufacturing of PCR based substrates.”

Shri Chirag Paswan, Hon’ble Minister of Food Processing Industries, unveiled a coffee table book titled “Celebrating Growth: The Rise of India’s Food Processing Sector”, in which UFlex is featured prominently. The book underscores UFlex’s significant contribution to promoting sustainable and innovative solutions in the food processing and flexible packaging industry.

UFlex displayed a range of eco-friendly flexible packaging solutions at WFI 2024 Visitors are invited to explore UFlex’s range of eco-friendly flexible packaging solutions for the food processing industry at Hall 14/B 09 during World Food India 2024. This event presents a valuable opportunity for industry partners and attendees to discover the features and benefits of UFlex’s innovative, sustainable packaging technologies.

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ENGEL Presents eco-flomo XL at Fakuma 2024: More Power for Demanding Cooling Processes

ENGEL unveils the latest model of its successful temperature water manifold: the eco-flomo XL. This larger version of the proven eco-flomo is designed for production environments requiring significantly higher volumes of cooling water, making it ideal for large-scale applications in plastics processing.

Higher Flow Rates for Maximum Efficiency

Compared to the standard version, the eco-flomo XL offers substantially higher flow rates, making it optimally suited to the needs of larger production facilities. While the original eco-flomo system is designed for applications with lower to medium cooling demands, the eco-flomo XL now supports effective cooling with flow rates of up to 100 l/min, making it perfect for very large moulds and high production volumes. It features a 2-inch inlet and 1-inch circuit connections, ensuring improved process stability and increased energy efficiency by eliminating flow restrictions.

Long-Standing Expertise as the Basis for Innovation

ENGEL’s commitment to optimising temperature control processes is based on over 15 years of intensive research and development in this field. Recognising that temperature control errors remain one of the most common causes of scrap in injection moulding production – and that cooling accounts for over 40% of total energy consumption – ENGEL has continuously developed its product platform for integrated, electronically monitored process temperature control. This wealth of experience and dedication to improvement is clearly reflected in the eco-flomo XL.

Flexibility and User-Friendliness

The eco-flomo XL is available with multiple circuit options, providing high flexibility for adapting to different production environments. Its robust construction, featuring a brass manifold, ensures a long service life and easy maintenance. Additionally, the seamless integration with existing ENGEL control systems, such as the CC300, enhances operational convenience and ease of use.

Optimised Control and Monitoring

An additional key feature of the eco-flomo XL is its enhanced monitoring and control of temperature circuits. By accurately measuring and displaying flow rates and temperature differentials for each individual circuit on the machine’s display, operators gain a clear overview of the entire cooling process. This allows for the early detection of deviations and enables quick corrective action to maintain consistently high production quality.

Live Demonstration at Fakuma 2024

Visitors to Fakuma 2024 can experience the benefits of this new temperature control system at ENGEL’s Expert Corner. ENGEL experts will be on hand to provide detailed insights into the eco-flomo XL’s functionality and specific applications.

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Integrated Production State-Of-The-Art Machinery And Comprehensive R&D

Interview with Lech Skibínski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board at KGL S.A., Poland:

MPIM: KGL is one of the leading manufacturers of thermoformed packaging in Poland and a major player in the European packaging industry. Which fields of the packaging sector do you mainly serve?
Lech Skibínski, KGL: We have a strong focus on the FMCG sector and our customers come, among others, from the confectionary, the meat and HoReCa (Hotels/Restaurants/Catering) segments. A business with sharp rising sales is cups for beverage and dairy products. Packaging refinement (i.e. with pads or printing) is another production branch that significantly extend our possibility to serve the markets. Certifications, such as the BRC (British Retail Consortium), are the basic prerequisite for us to be successful in these areas.

MPIM: When did KGL’s success story begin?
Lech Skibínski, KGL: KGL is not only about the production of film and packaging. Not everyone knows that we started our business as a distributor of polymers (granules) over 30 years ago in 1992. To this day, this is a very important part of our business. We are a leading supplier of plastics mainly in Poland, but we also successfully deliver them to countries in Central Europe such as Czech republic, Slovakia and Hungry, as well as to the Baltic countries. We serve over a thousand customers of various sizes operating in all major areas of the economy, such as construction, automotive, household appliances, food, cosmetics, toys and many more. It is one of our priorities to maintain our position of a reliable partner, also for medium and small companies. Especially these companies often need the distributor’s support in solving process problems, adopting new technologies and accessing raw materials from international manufacturers.

SML: There are not many companies that are active in both areas: PET and PP thermoforming. How did this come about and what are the advantages?
Lech Skibínski, KGL: The fact that we are present in both areas, PET and PP, is the result of a strategic decision that we took many years ago. The strategy of offering complementary products is rewarded by our customers a hundred percent. Generally, it would be difficult to maintain the position of one of the biggest players on the market without selling packaging made of various types of raw materials. In a large part of our business, KGL acts as a service company for its customers. Accordingly, we accept our customer’s decisions regarding their choice of raw material from which a commissioned product will be made, in the same way as when they choose a raw material for their own use.

MPIM: KGL plays a pioneering role in the development of new packaging solutions. How important is product development for the growth of your company?
Lech Skibínski, KGL: The development of the product portfolio is a key factor in running a business in a future oriented way. The role of R&D in KGL has always been a crucial, but recently, due to the dynamically changing legal conditions and a highly competitive market, this aspect has become even more important. All processes at KGL, be it the production of film, packaging, production tools or regranulates, are created with the support and supervision of an extensive technological and laboratory department. A key part of our Research and Development Center is our modern and well-equipped laboratory, where we can carry out a wide variety of tests and measurements. We are constantly improving our technology and production processes in order to further raise quality and to limit the impact of our products on the environment.

MPIM: KGL manufactures the sheet for its thermoformed products on its own extrusion equipment, and you design and manufacture the tools for the thermoforming process yourself. What are the advantages of an integrated production, from the granulate to the finished packaging solution?
Lech Skibínski, KGL: Thanks to our “from granules to packaging” strategy, we can offer our customers a number of benefits. Since our production process does not depend on the need to cooperate with external companies, we have comprehensive control over our production and our delivery times. Such a business model provides security and also gives us the ability to keep all kinds of research and development work secret. Which in turn facilitates the development of new types of film and packaging products. Generally speaking, in a highly competitive market, this approach allows us to maintain and increase our competitive edge.

MPIM: You were one of the first companies to launch thermoformed products with a foamed PP material structure as an alternative to EPS packaging. What advantages do these products offer and how challenging was it to establish these products on the market?
Lech Skibínski, KGL: EU regulations like the single-use plastics directive and the ban on the use of EPS (expanded polystyrene) packaging have accelerated the development of innovative packaging products. KGL took advantage of the new regulations and introduced fully recyclable packaging made of XPP polypropylene foamed film for take-away meals to the Polish market. KGL, in cooperation with SML, has developed a technology for the production of polypropylene foamed structures with a significantly reduced density compared to solid structures. Foaming is carried out on an extrusion line equipped with a device in which the inert gas is effectively mixed with the molten plastic. Reducing the density of the film through foaming means reducing the unit weight of the packaging. The new products are perfectly in line with KGL’s pro-environmental commitments, which include, among others, abandonment of multi-material structures and reduction of packaging weight.

MPIM: KGL and SML has been partnering for more than 10 years. Recently you finalised the contract for the 6th and 7th SML extrusion sheet line. What is important to you in a long-term partnership like this and particularly in joint product development?
Lech Skibínski, KGL: SML is a key partner of KGL. The relationships developed by our companies pay off in everyday cooperation and we are very satisfied with it. As part of the cooperation between the R&D teams of our partners from Austria and KGL, we have managed to develop unique material structures (including foamed PET and PP), which KGL successfully places on the market both in the form of film and packaging products. An important element of the success of our partnership is constant and open communication based on trust. We know if a new technology is created at SML, that potentially fit into our business, we are one of the first to have a chance to get acquainted with it and test it. Such situations have occurred many times in the past. For us, SML is also the first choice when it comes to extrusion technologies. Personally, I think that in the future we will be able to expand our cooperation to other technologies.

MPIM: The packaging market is constantly changing. In which direction will the market for thermoformed products develop in the near future?
Lech Skibínski, KGL: As a conscious market participant, KGL fits in with the view that the circular economy in the plastics industry will soon become a reality. The market will be dominated by entities that will be able to adapt to the requirements of market regulators, related to limiting the use of polymers derived from fossil raw materials and maximizing the use of secondary raw materials. KGL already meets the needs of those customers, for whom the fight against climate change is important. Our business development strategy is based on maximizing the use of recyclates for our films and packaging products. This approach requires the use of equipment and machines, that will be able to process recyclates into quality products. The strategic decision that KGL made many years ago – to choose SML as the supplier of extrusion lines – today perfectly fits to our endeavour to offer innovative products to the market.

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