European Plastics News is pleased to announce its inaugural conference on ‘Plastics in Optical Applications’. This conference will focus on the latest advances and provide you with essential information on the key issues surrounding this area of plastics. We bring you a faculty of outstanding speakers, who will discuss the use of plastics in optical applications in automotives, medical devices, mobile phones, lighting, and consumer electronics.
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Featuring: ● Lina Prada, Global Technology Manager, Lexan Resin, SABIC Innovative Plastics ● Hans de Brouwer, Lexan Polycarbonate Product Development Specialist, SABIC Innovative Plastics
organised by
● Dr Klaus S. Reinartz, Director Global LED Program, Bayer MaterialScience AG ● Dr Hans Wilderbeek, Application Development Manager, Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics ● Wolfgang Mildner, Managing Director, PolyIC
Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th October 2012 Hotel Bloom, Brussels, Belgium
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Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th October 2012 Hotel Bloom, Brussels, Belgium Register online at: www.plasticsinopticalapplications.com Conference enquiries: Tel: +44 (0)20 8253 9621 Email: epnconferences@crain.com
Explore new opportunities and network with delegates and speakers from around the globe. Featuring representatives from Mitsubishi, Momentive, Bayer MaterialScience, PolyIc and many others.
Benefits of attending: ● Learn about innovative material solutions for optical and photovoltaic applications ● Discuss the market demand and industry trends ● Understand the improved transmission polycarbonate for optical applications ● Evaluate polycarbonates for high level optical and non-optical parts in LED lighting ● Gain insight into optical materials for medical applications ● Analyse new high transparent liquid silicones – enabled for high performance lighting applications ● Explore the role of plastics in photovoltaic modules ● Network and learn from key opinion leaders in the field ● Update on current challenges and future prospects ● Discuss innovative injection moulding technologies for the automotive industries ● Understand the design and development process of plastic optics sponsorship and exhibition opportunities With the persuasive endorsement of an authoritative industry event behind you, conference sponsorship is a proven method of strategically positioning your business and brands alongside the very latest industry thinking and innovations. By linking your name with one of our targeted advertising campaigns for a European Plastics News conference and harnessing the trusted relationship we have with our audiences, you will elevate your brand’s values ahead of the competition, achieving increased recognition plus enhanced credibility with your customer base. For more details contact: Levent Tounjer, Tel: +44 (0)20 8253 9623, Email: ltounjer@crain.com
Forthcoming events 2012 Rapid Prototyping – 7th & 8th November, Amsterdam Plastics Caps and Closures – 20th & 21st November, Brussels Plastics in Medical Devices – 27th & 28th November 2012, Brussels For a full list of forthcoming conferences and events please visit our website: www.plastics-events.com
day one – Wednesday 24th October 08:30 registration and refreshments 09:30 chairman’s opening remarks David Vink, Freelance journalist 10:00 creating customer value using innovative material solutions for optical and photovoltaic applications ● Polycarbonate innovations for optical and lighting applications ● Innovative 3D integration of electronics in robust plastics using LDS technology ● High-end thermoplastic solutions for photovoltaic applications Dr. Hans Wilderbeek, Application Development Manager, Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Europe 10.30 improved transmission polycarbonate for optical applications ● Indicate several key factors that determine the optical material performance of polycarbonate and compare it to alternative solutions such as glass and poly methyl methacrylate ● Illustrate how a combination of chemical process redefinition, additive selection and formulation optimisation has led to several new Lexan* LUX grades tailored to meet the optical requirements of the latest developments in LED applications ● Review the importance of processing conditions during molding of materials Lina Prada, Global Technology Manager, Lexan* Resin, SABIC Innovative Plastics Hans de Brouwer, Lexan* Polycarbonate Product Development Specialist, SABIC Innovative Plastics 11:00 morning refreshments 11:30 Plastics in photovoltaic modules ● Optical pathway in photovoltaic modules, role of the encapsulate on the module efficiency, system optimisation and light management, photon management ● Encapsulates for broad spectral range applications such as multi-junction solar cells or selective emitter solar cells ● New encapsulates and additives for photovoltaic modules Marcel Dyrba, Scientist, Group Optical Materials and Spectroscopy, Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP 12:00 Joint Q&a session Dr. Hans Wilderbeek, Application Development Manager, Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Europe Marcel Dyrba, Scientist, Group Optical Materials and Spectroscopy, Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP Lina Prada, Global Technology Manager, Lexan* Resin, SABIC Innovative Plastics
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www.plasticsinopticalapplications.com Hans de Brouwer, Lexan* Polycarbonate Product Development Specialist, SABIC Innovative Plastics Wolfgang Mildner, Managing Director, PolyIC GmbH & Co. KG 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Touch sensors based on Polyic transparent conductive films ● Polyester (PET) based, lightweight, thin, flexible and easy to integrate ● Mass production based on roll-to-roll printed electronics platform technology ● Applications for mobile phones, automotive and more Wolfgang Mildner, Managing Director, PolyIC GmbH & Co. KG 14.00 optical polymers for Led Lighting systems ● State-of-the-art of optical polymers for LED lighting systems ● Detailed discussion on optical parts in LED lighting on module level (lenses, reflectors, and LED specific optical parts) ● Future challenges for optical materials in LED lamps Dr Ing. Susanne Goldbach, Project Leader / Senior Development Engineer, LS&E LED platform development, Philips Lighting BV 14:30 afternoon refreshments 15.00 Use of plastic optical elements in military displays/sights ● Helmet mounted displays ● Head-up displays ● Weapon sights Andrew E Hurst, Industrial Process Manager, Qioptiq UK 15:30 round Table session Roundtable discussion with today’s participants and audience members 16.30 networking drinks reception for all attendees day Two – Thursday 25th October 08:30 refreshments 09:30 chairman’s opening remarks David Vink, Freelance journalist 10:00 Polycarbonates for high level optical and non-optical parts in Led lighting ● LED lighting industry changing strongly ● Polycarbonates offer new opportunities for light guiding elements ● New injection molding processes lead to highest product quality ● Parts beyond the optics are ready for changes Dr. Klaus S. Reinartz, Director Global LED Program, Bayer MaterialScience AG, Leverkusen, Germany
10:30 new high transparent liquid silicones – enabled for high performance lighting applications ● LSR injection molding process allows short cycle times and precise surface design, micro structures ● Allows stress free and optical homogenous parts and freedom for design of rigid as well as flexible parts ● Review of properties in comparison to plastics high temperature and UV-light resistance Oliver Franssen, Global Marketing Director Elastomers Transportation, Momentive Performance Materials 11:00 morning refreshments 11:30 current developments in the field of organic materials for ophthalmic lenses ● History and evolution of ophthalmic monomers ● Current application in ophthalmic ● Most important selection criteria and properties ● Potential applications in the optical field Julien Buisson, Director Functional Chemicals Division, Mitsui Chemicals Europe GmbH Dr. Wim Bos, Head of Product Management, Acomon AG 12:00 Joint Q&a session Dr. Klaus S. Reinartz, Director Global LED Program, Bayer MaterialScience AG, Leverkusen, Germany Oliver Franssen, Global Marketing Director Elastomers Transportation, Momentive Performance Materials Julien Buisson, Director Functional Chemicals Division, Mitsui Chemicals Europe GmbH Dr. Wim Bos, Head of Product Management, Acomon AG 12:30 Lunch 13.30 Pmma – a versatile optical polymer for longlife solar applications ● An overview on the optical properties and the long-term weathering behaviour of special PMMA grades designed for PV applications ● Discuss details on PMMA in PV and BIPV applications Insight into primary optical systems (fresnel lens panels) for CPV made from PMMA Uwe Löffler, Head of Global Market Segment Solar, Business Development Acrylic Polymers, Evonik Industries AG 14:00 round table session Roundtable discussion with the day’s participants and audience members 15:00 close of conference
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How to register Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th October 2012 Hotel Bloom, Brussels, Belgium
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