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IN THIS ISSUE Pg 6 INDUSTRY NEWS

Pg 26 INJECTION MOULDING

European composite technology leading light ARRK Europe is asserting its mother brand among its family of satellite companies, while ALBIS and RadiciGroup have significant business news.

EPPM’s bread and butter, injection moulding is our single most written-about technology and in a K year, there is no shortage of interesting developments.

Pg 8 COVER STORY: MEUSBURGER

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Material selection at the mould and toolmaking end of the spectrum is essential to ensure the process runs smoothly all the way along the supply chain. Meusburger shares its expertise.

Pg 11 COLOUR

Pg 54 FORMNEXT

Colour is a massive topic in plastics and in this edition we look at how colour technology is taking 3D printing and plastic foam to the next level, while A. Schulman shares the story behind its Be Color! report.

K is not the only show this magazine is bound for, as we’re returning to Fornmext Powered by TCT in Frankfurt in November for the 3D printing and mould-making scoop.

From colour, we segue nicely into masterbatch and additives. We spoke to AIPIA’s Andrew Manly about how food producers need to exploit additives for their packaging in order to be sustainable.

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Pg 29 K-EXTRA Starting with our glossy K 2016 hall plan centrefold brought to you by Solvay, Part Two of our show preview is within, including 60 companies and insights from ENGEL, Huntsman and the organisers of CHINAPLAS.

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Welcome to our October edition, historically EPPM’s annual ‘big show issue’ and, to use a well-worn phrase, it doesn’t get bigger than this.

Not only is this edition of the magazine on-site at K 2016 - the world’s largest plastics and rubber industry event - but this is the biggest and most colourful EPPM I have had the pleasure of bringing to your enquiring eyeballs.

We have some intriguing insights from experts and top brass at ENGEL, A. Schulman, Mesago Messe Frankfurt, Huntsman and AIPIA that are exclusively for EPPM readers, and four plastics processing spotlights covering Colour, Masterbatch and Additives, Materials Handling and Injection Moulding. We are also proud to bring you a mammoth 15-page K-EXTRA preview, offering you an insight into the must-see stands on the show floor and a super centrefold feature of the K 2016 show hall plan, helping you navigate your way around the gargantuan Messe Düsseldorf.

But before you reach K-EXTRA, you must make sure you read our cover story from Meusburger, which looks into the crucial subject of material selection for mould and tool-making, written by the brilliant Andreas Sutter.

Of course, K isn’t the only show to make an appearance in this magazine.

CHINAPLAS 2017 is already gearing up for an exciting outing in Guangzhou next year, with organisers previewing the world’s second-largest plastics and rubber show at K, while our Formnext Powered by TCT preview offers a glimpse at what attendees have lying in wait for them from the 3D printing and moulding world in Frankfurt.

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ARRK family gathered under one brand

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RRK has gathered all its operations across Europe under one name to make it clear they are part of the ARRK family.

This corporate rebranding initiative aims to consolidate ARRK Europe as one brand, where previously there may have been some ambiguity as to partner companies’ association with the product development specialist.

ARRK has also recently refined its product development operations so that its services fall within the four categories of Engineering, Prototyping, Tooling, and Low Volume Production (LVP).

ARRK's UK-based customers and suppliers will barely notice the re-brand, as all of ARRK’s UK operations have carried the ARRK logo since it was established in 1989. Other ARRK companies including P+Z Engineering GmbH with operations in Germany, Romania and Japan; Shapers’ Group, with operations in Poland, France, Portugal, China and India; SPG Pre Series Tooling & Prototyping BV in the Netherlands and LCO Protomoule in France, will adopt ARRK’s Corporate Identity and branding from September 2016 onwards.

"All companies will retain their current legal names, bank accounts, registered offices, VAT numbers etc., it’s just they will now be working and promoting themselves as part of the ARRK Group to deliver an improved business and service to our customers," explained Tony Lowe, Head of ARRK’s European Region.

"In addition to sporting a new corporate look and workwear, one of the first things we hope clients and industry partners alike will welcome is our new European website which presents our complete range of services in one place: www.arrkeurope.com.

By having an integrated website, you can see for yourself what ARRK can truly offer you and see how our European footprint can work for and benefit you," added Lowe. "This is an exciting time in ARRK’s history, and one that we are all embracing to provide our customers with a truly unrivalled range of solutions from a single supplier.

"Our company motto is 'A passion to grow and develop together', and we firmly believe we have something special to offer our customers and deliver the ultimate product development service." www.arrkeurope.com

RadiciGroup acquires Invista engineering polymer solutions business

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talian leader in PA, PBT, TPE and POM production RadiciGroup Performance Plastics has announced it has signed a deal to acquire the engineering polymer solutions business of US-based Invista.

The purchase will strengthen RadiciGroup’s presence in both Europe and the US and it is expected to be completed within 60 days, after the deal was signed on September 12th 2016 with assistance from Grande Stevens and Rödl and Partner.

This transaction represents an important step in RadiciGroup’s development plans, which centre on fortifying its position in the nylon market and in engineering plastics.

The Invista deal was eased by RadiciGroup’s existing good relationship with the company.

With the acquisition of the engineering polymer solutions business, RadiciGroup Performance Plastics will be able to significantly increase its production capacity in the US and Europe, where Invista currently has production plants in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Born, The Netherlands. www.radicigroup.com

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ALBIS and William Barnet & Son form joint venture

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LBIS has formed an exciting new joint venture in the US with William Barnet & Son, a specialist in recycling, trading and the production of fibred yarn and polymers.

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Headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina, ALBIS Barnet Polymers will recycle, repelletise and market postindustrial raw materials and use them in the compounding of Altech Eco products.

Both organisations are showing their hand to the industry with this venture, which sees both companies investing heavily in recycling technology and offering sustainable compounds of near-to-prime quality.

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"The joint venture unites the strengths of both partner companies: a direct market access point to post-industrial raw material qualities, repelletising expertise, as well as compounding and product development competence," said Philip O Krahn, ALBIS PLASTIC CEO. "This concept will give us a competitive edge that we will implement and take advantage of globally to serve our customers even better in the future."

ALBIS will also be constructing a production facility for engineering compounds at the joint venture site, which can initially handle a capacity of 15,000 tonnes per year. Completion is planned for the second quarter of 2017. Moreover, ALBIS will be taking over Barnet Europe’s existing polymer business, including production sites in Obernburg, Germany, and Humenné, Slovakia.

Through these investments, ALBIS will increase its global production capacity (compounding and repelletisation) by 60,000 tonnes per year. The acquisitions in Europe will add 15,000 tonnes per year. In North America, the joint venture will add 30,000 tonnes per year with an additional 15,000 tonnes coming from investments at the manufacturing site in South Carolina.

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Helping mould manufacturers master their materials Words | Andreas Sutter, Head of Marketing at Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG

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ould manufacturers serving various end markets with their mould design, build, and repair specialties are always searching for ways to improve their mould builds.

The appropriate selection of mould material proves to have a dramatic impact. The right material and grade for the right job can save time and money - keeping mould makers competitive. Standard part manufacturer Meusburger gives an overview of what to consider when choosing the right material grades.

Material grades and their application

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With stress-relieving heat treatment, the tension in the material is minimised without major changes to the microstructure or strength.

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Material grades for tool- and mould making and machineand jig construction at a glance.

The classification in hot-work steel and cold-work steel provides information about which temperatures can be used for different types of steel. The prerequisite for it is that the characteristics they obtain through heat treatment can also be exhibited after.

Hot-work steels are suited for operating temperatures of up to approximately 400°C and are, for example, suited for zinc or diecast aluminium. Cold-work steels, on the other hand, can be used for operating temperatures of up to approximately 200°C. These are preferably applied in injection moulding.

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Unalloyed structural steels, for example 1.0577, provide very good weldability due to their low carbon content and are suited for making simple dies, moulds, jigs and fixtures. If the weldability is not relevant, it is advisable to select an unalloyed tool steel (for example 1.1730). This offers not only a high strength, but also a better machinability. Unalloyed tool steel is used mainly for unhardened components in mould, die, and jig construction as well as plates and frames for mould bases.

Steel for case-hardening is characterised by a high surface hardness and a tough core and is ideal for materials with fillers, like for example optical fibres or carbon fibres. Other applications are synthetic resin press moulds for the processing of themoplastics and thermosetting plastics or guiding elements and cores.

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As for structuring of materials (polishing, graining...) very good results can be achieved through the hardened and tempered steel 1.2311. This is due to its low sulphur content.

The alloyed, hardened and tempered tool steel 1.2312 has a strength of 1080 N/mm² and through the sulphur additive receives the best machining characteristics.

Nitriding is recommended to increase the wear resistance of these steels and a prior stress-relieving heat treatment at about 580°C is advisable.

Stress relieving heat treatment During the production of steel plates, tension grows in the material from various machining processes – caused, for example, by irregular temperature. With stress-relieving heat treatment, the tension in the material is minimised without major changes to the microstructure or strength. This is a great advantage during subsequent machining. If there was still tension in the material, it would, for example, cause distortion during sawing or milling. If they are cooled more quickly, tension - and even the formation of cracks - could once more occur in the material.

At Meusburger all steel plates are heat treated for stress relief in one of the three furnaces at approximately 580°C for 24 hours.

During stress-relieving it is important to heat the plates slowly and consistently and then maintain this level for six hours. This guarantees that thick plates are also heated through to the core.

The subsequent slow, regular cooling phase of 14 hours in the furnace is even more important.

Here the plates are cooled by approximately 35°C per hour. The daily capacity of the Meusburger furnaces is 240 tonnes.

steel in die and mould making are the through hardening steels.

The high alloyed hot-work steel 1.2343 is characterised by a high toughness and high-temperature resistance, hot crack resistance and very good thermal conductivity, which makes it suitable for cavity plates or inserts for die casting moulds (Al, Mg, Zn, etc.).

To satisfy very high requirements on the material properties like toughness, polishability, or uniform characteristics over the entire block cross-section, this steel is also available in ESR grade. During electro-slag remelting (abbreviation: ESR), a conventionallyproduced steel block is again melted. When the melt passes through the slag, the sulphur and non-metallic inclusions are absorbed by the slag and later separated. The re-melted block then solidifies under the slag. An improved degree of purity and good isotropy over the entire cross section is achieved through a reduction of the segregation intensity. The nickel alloyed steel for through hardening 1.2767 is best suited for mirror polishing due to its metallurgical characteristics.

Typical applications are, for example, complex cavity plates and inserts with high surface requirements.

To avoid undesirable warping during injection moulding, the tempering temperature after the hardening must be at least 50°C over the usable temperature.

Common materials for non-moulding plates and for moulding plates of a mould base.

In addition to steel, aluminium offers advantages in die and mould making. The very good thermal conductivity and the low weight of aluminium allow very good processing and welding. It is suitable for making plates for mould bases, rotary index tables, and machined pieces for the machine and jig construction as well as foaming moulds and prototype moulds.

Application engineering expertise Meusburger is ready to talk material selection at K and at its product demonstration table, application engineers are available for questions, requests, and expert discussions about standard parts and surface finishing equipment. Visitors can learn about technical uses and try out all the devices and products on-site. www.meusburger.com

The advantages of stressrelieved steel include reduced warping during machining, shorter machining times due to reduced oversize, longer tool lifetime and no quenching cracks in subsequent heat treatment.

With the low corrosion, high alloyed, and hardened and tempered tool steel 1.2085 corrosive plastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyoxymethylene (POM) can be processed due to the high chromium content of 16 per cent.

Moreover the mould maintenance requirements are reduced.

Another indispensable group of

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A new generation takes shape. s V i s i t u 16 0 a t K 2 l d o r f, e ss i n D Ăź m a ny Ger

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Take the proven and tested, make it even better and explore something new – that is what makes ENGEL and their customers so successful.

Following our claim be the first, we will present a new generation of injection moulding machines setting new standards at K 2016. For now, we will entice you with this: We do not compromise on energy efficiency, ergonomics or precision. Do you want to know more?

Meet us at stand C58 in hall 15, starting October 19.

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Multi-colour, multimaterial 3D printing cuts injection mould lead times S tratasys' cutting-edge multi-colour, multimaterial 3D printing technology has enabled Promolding to cut its injection moulding lead times down to three days.

Stratasys' multi-colour, multi-material 3D printing technology has offered Dutch design, engineering and manufacturing specialist Promolding such high quality it has slashes its injection mould lead times by 93 per cent.

"PRIM is available to our customers as an additional service in parallel to prototyping and traditional injection moulding,"explained Jeroen Gross, Product Development Manager, Promolding. "In the future, we believe PRIM will be seen as a commonplace process of its own. We have come a long way and we’ll continue to explore further applications in which PolyJet 3D printing can enhance our offering."

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Andy Middleton, Stratasys EMEA President, added: "We are seeing more and more customers realise the full potential of our PolyJet 3D printing technology.

In the case of injection moulding, 3D printed injection moulds are redefining the price-performance benchmark for low volume production, giving manufacturers the flexibility to produce products in the final injected material faster than ever before." www.stratasys.com

The versatility of the Objet500 Connex Polyjet additive manufacturing system has enabled Promolding to create high-tech plastic parts for customers quickly without compromising on quality or aesthetic.

Recently, Promolding designed a fibre optic sensor house for geotechnical, survey, subsea and geoscience service provide Fugro. Using 3D printing technology, Promolding could quickly produce a number of complex moulds using the Objet500 Connex 3D printer to meet the customer's tight deadline. Each mould enabled the production of over 50 samples of the intricate housing in a number of final product materials including PBT, TPE and PB.

Fugro fibre optic sensor housings in PBT material produced via 3D printed injection moulds on the Stratasys Objet500 Connex 3D Printer.

Using this technology, Promolding has established a new 3D-Printed Injection Moulding division (PRIM for short), allowing the company to reduce its lead times from six weeks to just three days.

Colour-changing cable collars support electrical safety

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new innovation in colour-changing technology can serve as a warning sign when electricals are at risk of overheating and catching alight.

LCR Hallcrest has been working with inventor Gary Hudson on his Safe Connect Thermochromic Cable Collars (TCCs). The heatsensitive colour-changing TCC is a fire safety device that changes colour when electrical connections reach high temperatures.

The device push-fits onto cables at their connections and change from blue to pink when heated. High temperature electrical connections can easily lead to fires and are a main cause of fires in homes and places of business.

Gilly Beaumont, Marketing Manager of LCR Hallcrest comments: “This is a fantastic simple electrical fire safety awareness device which could potentially save many lives by aiding early detection and repair. It is simple effective electrical fire safety at its best.” www.lcrhallcrest.com

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Telling the story of colour A. Schulman’s Global Color Strategist Doreen Becker revealed the unique balance between art and science that decides the next colour trends for plastics processing and the process behind A. Schulman’s colour stories.

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o consumers know why their shampoo bottle is the colour it is? Beyond identifying pink as the colour for strawberry and cream for coconut, the matter does not give cause for much more thought than a moment's hesitation before the item is put in the basket. If only they knew the full story. And that story begins with an expert such as Global Color Strategist at A. Schulman Doreen Becker.

Identifying marketable colour trends in plastics is both a scientific and an artistic process. On the one hand, the colours have to be up to date and capture the imagination, on the other, the materials science has to deliver the desired effect. Becker can bring both skill sets to A. Schulman's colour offering with a background in Analytical Chemistry and in Fine Art, earning university degrees in both.

A. Schulman is known around the world as a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins, providing materials to a spectrum of industries, from aviation and automotive to packaging and electronics. Co-ordinated by Becker, its forward-looking Be Color! collection gathers trends for the company's major end-user industries to ensure A. Schulman's customers are as up to date as possible in their colour options.

Selling a colour story Becker is based in the New York area, arguably a global epicentre for new trends, and she meets regularly with big name brands including EstĂŠe Lauder, P&G and Ford to advise them about where A. Schulman's colourful materials can take them.

"When a customer is looking for new colours for their products - both new and existing - I get called in and we discuss what they're doing and what they hope to achieve or the kind of story they hope to tell with their products," Becker explained. "We talk about what's on-trend and what's not but also what might work for them both in terms of colours and materials ... If they're looking for a green story or something very high-tech, those are the kinds of things we discuss."

Many materials companies compile an annual colour trend presentation but A. Schulman works hard to make its Be Color! trend palettes stand out by presenting them in a way that is both design-led while also coming loaded with technical information - something Becker believes can be lacking from colour trend summaries created by competitors.

"A lot of companies hire designers to put these presentations together but they don't have an understanding of the technical side and how to make it work in the real world," she explained.

"A. Schulman really wants to show how to make this work for their customers so they wanted to make sure that when we put it together we have a knowledge of both sides."

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A. Schulman uses outside agencies at the cutting-edge in fashion, automotive and everything in between who attend key fashion shows and industry events, keeping a finger on the pulse of various industries. A. Schulman, Becker revealed, chooses not to rely on focus groups for its colour trend research, preferring to see "what's happening in the real world".

Creativity and conservatism

Colour down the chain

"It's hard not to be enthusiastic about the breadth of products we have," she admitted, " I think that's a real strength of A. Schulman because we have so many different materials that it's hard not to get too excited about it ... But that's part of being a creative person, you tend to be a little more flighty. A. Schulman is a little more grounded, so I'm something of a different species but we work well."

Becker's work takes her to the likes of Avon, Estée Lauder and Christian Dior, so it is easy to understand her enthusiasm for her work with such exciting brands as partners.

"One of the reasons I enjoy working with companies like [these] is that they’re very closely linked to fashion, which makes sense if you think about it. The models coming down the runway have to wear makeup that's commensurate with the new fashions, likewise the make-up manufacturers like to make sure the packaging matches the cosmetics.

It goes down the chain very rapidly, so the new colours we see in terms of trend are present in that high-end luxury packaging."

So what can the world expect from luxury packaging colour trends from A. Schulman for next year? Becker was kind enough to share her insights.

"The newest trends we're seeing in the luxury market are very muted and centre on the idea of 'normcore'. We’re getting away from very bright colours and a lot of metallics are subsiding. So there's going to be lots of tans, blacks and whites and a bit of red.

Very subdued," she revealed.

A. Schulman is keen to put its stamp on new colour trends for all industries while maintaining its conservative supplier mentality, which Becker has to keep repeating to herself lest her infectious enthusiasm for her work contradict the decidedly cooler mantra the company operates by.

Becker is looking forward to presenting A. Schulman's colour trend Be Color 2017/18 pallets at in the Design Chain @ K series of talks at K 2016 in Düsseldorf. She will take to the stage at 2pm local time on October 24th where she will give a comprehensive overview of the exciting world of colour trends we will be seeing very shortly as consumers.

Becker was even kind enough to give EPPM a little insight into what we can expect from a curious colour theme called Urban Tribes.

"It'll be interesting to see the colours this year because it's a little bit of a surprise. There's a very interesting colour story called the Urban Tribes with two colours, a turquoise and a bright red. So I believe that combination of colours is going to be very important, especially in automotive. It'll be interesting to watch as these colours emerge." www.aschulman.com

"The idea of normcore is very important right now and we're seeing this in how people dress and decorate their homes."

A lot of companies hire designers to put these presentations together but they don’t have an understanding of the technical side and how to make it work in the real world

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Foam party Milliken, foam producer Torres Espic and foam cutting innovator Fecken-Kirfel are pooling their expertise to bring some colour innovation to the PU foam segment.

At K 2016, the three organisations are teaming up to demonstrate the appeal of using bright colours from Milliken's Reactint portfolio in PU foams. A giant, multicolour foam sample produced by Torres Espic will be on show at the Fecken-Kirfel stand in Hall 3 to showcase the possibilities of using colour and cutting technology to dramatic effect.

"Our collaboration with Torres Espic and Milliken at K 2016 is an ideal opportunity for PU foamers, PU converters and brand owners to visualise what can be achieved for high-end PU foams, culminating in the specific profile cuts and optimised production available with a Fecken-Kirfel machine," stated Francis Pinckers, Vice President Sales Fecken-Kirfel.

Torres Espic chose Milliken's Reactint colourants for its Ikon foams (visco) and Resilén special high-resilience foams to visualise its high-end foams and to actively demonstrate the support and comfort features of the mattress core. The foam ranges fulfill the high demands of Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class 1, German HYG-CEN certification and AITEX certification concerning very breathable visco foams. In addition to mattress foams, Torres Espic also produces foams for packaging and acoustic insulation, mainly for recording rooms and studios.

Our collaboration is an ideal opportunity for PU foamers, PU converters and brand owners to visualise what can be achieved for high-end PU foams

In the mattress segment in particular, customers are being drawn to brightlycoloured foams, which demonstrate high quality by making properties such as contouring layers and resiliant mid-layers stand out, moreover a coloured foam does not fall foul of an undesirable yellowing effect with age.

The specific contour cut foam sample on display at K highlights the performance capabilities of FeckenKirfel’s horizontal Contour Cutting Center, which is equipped with an endless rotating bandknife. It is part of the comprehensive portfolio of Germanmanufactured, foam-cutting machines, high-tech CNC contour cutting centres and fully automatic cutting lines that Fecken-Kirfel will display during K 2016.

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Clariant Expands At K, Clariant has revealed it will be unveiling new additions to its ranges of masterbatch and additives, including new anticounterfeiting additives and non-halegonated flame retardants. Among the named materials Clariant is showcasing in Düsseldorf are Exolit OP 140 for polyamides in electronics, UV-protecting AddWorksLXR 920 for polyolefin roofing and PV Fast Yellow H4 colourants to replace lead chromates. Under the theme Value for People, Clariant will also bring the plastics community up to date with its global expansion plans, including news about its latest investments in producing masterbatch and pre-coloured compounds to fill the gap in the engineering and high-temperature plastics marketplace. www.clariant.com

FRX Nofia gets new accreditation Several Nofia flame retardant grades from FRX Polymers have earned accreditation by the Oeko-Tex Association, an international association of independent research and testing institutes focused on enhancing both product safety and sustainable production in the textile industry. FRX Polymers’ Nofia OL1001, OL3001, OL5000, OL9000, and HM1100 have been added to the Oeko-Tex list of approved flame retardants. This list contains active chemical products which have been inspected by independent toxicologists and assessed as harmless to human health when used as indicated and intended.

Nofia HM1100 is supplied as a transparent pellet and can be added directly to the extruder when spinning polyester fibers or to molten PET between the PET plant and fiber spinning plant. www.frxpolymers.com

ROWA presents flame retardant for ‘all colours’ ROWA Masterbatch is bringing its additives for safety to K, with its ULcertified products taking centre stage including one group of PBT types and four groups of TPU types. The UL masterbatch from ROWA are QMQS2 certified and customers’ colouration requirements can be accommodated in full, as nearly all of the ROWALID-UL masterbatches have ‘all-colour’ certification. The UL-certified types are used in cables, connectors and housings, where safety is a top priority: the specified certificate guarantees flame retardancy and acts as a quality label for electrical appliances. www.rowa-masterbatch.de

Vertellus introduces new masterbatch family Vertellus has a new family of masterbatch in store for K. The portfolio is geared for use in plastics compounding as a unique compatibiliser for PA combined with rPET and as a chain extender for branched RV polyamised with lower material and processing costs. Vertellus’ K showcase will offer fresh solutions for automotive weight reduction, replacing phthalates with non-toxic, bio-based plasticisers, and facilitating a broader use of recycled PA and PET resins.

Vertellus will also highlight the use of a monomer used to produce high-heat polysulfones. www.vertellus.com

Tolsa brings extra protection to transportation Tolsa Group is launching a new range of highperformance flame retardant synergists at K. The ADINS Clay extended range are flame retardant clay synergists that deliver reduced smoke production in PVC and rubber polymer systems, in addition to the existing flame retardant additives used in other polymers. These materials help meet requirements for smoke performance due to the use of more stable coatings than competitive clays. Tolsa has shown that the combination with halogen and non-halogen flame retardant and ADINS additives in PVC and rubber systems significantly reduces heat release and smoke generation in transportation, electrical/electronics, building and construction, and structural applications.

Palsgaard launches 100% vegetablebased polymer additives At K, Palsgaard will wow the crowds with Einar – a new range of functional polymer additives that directly address some of the most pressing concerns for today’s polymer businesses: how to produce safe, efficient and sustainable products with zero concerns over food contact. Produced entirely from vegetable oils such as sustainably sourced palm oils, the Einar series of functional additives and processing aids are safe enough to eat and can help converters deliver safe and sustainable solutions for food packaging. www.palsgaard.com

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This company’s QA program AND reputation Like Humpty Dumpty, it is hard to put the pieces back together once a real world product quality disaster strikes. The ultimate cost of a recall will be far, far greater than any savings from cutting corners or not investing in a quality assurance program in the first place. With our broad spectrum of physical testing machines, software, and technical support, Tinius Olsen can help you assure quality from material to end product. To international standards and your toughest specifications. Reputations (yours and ours) depend on it.

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The sustainablity question: Are additives the answer?

By making full use of the most sophisticated additive technologies out there, plastic packaging could be a sustainability hero, AIPIA's Andrew Manly spoke to EPPM at the EuPC Future of Plastics Packaging conference.

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dditive technology has a vital role to play in reducing food waste and in turn restoring the perception of packaging as a tool for efficiency and not just the poster boy for man's negative impact on the environment.

At The Future of Plastics Packaging conference hosted by the EuPC in Brussels on September 20th 2016, the theme of the day was that energy and resource inefficiency can be recorded all the way along the supply chain - and the wastage figures in the food industry are especially eye-watering. According to Eurostat, some 100 million tonnes of food is wasted annually in the EU, with this figure potentially rising to over 120 million tonnes if the industry does not adapt. This wastage costs an estimated â‚Ź143 billion a year across the supply chain.

"Additives can extend supply chains and ameliorate or eliminate some of the damage caused by temperature excursions," Manly continued. "Anything that improves the life of a product in the supply chain or on the retail shelf has the potential to [have a favourable] impact on the bottom line for everyone concerned, but we need to do a lot more education about what these and other technologies can do."

New additives Manly cited a number of real-world, working technologies that are already enhancing the role plastic packaging is playing in improving the sustainability of the food industry.

Parx Plastics and Additives is based in the Netherlands and claims to have developed the first biocompatible additive. Approved by the EU, the technology reduces bacteria by up to 99 per cent in 24 hours with no migration and in addition to prolonging the shelf life of food, the additive can be applied to medical implants, reducing the chance of infection.

Circular Economy Additives such as oxygen scavengers, antimicrobials and tracing technology can all help limit the amount of food wasted per year and Andrew Manly of the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) is raising the profile of some additive technologies that could help plastic packaging turn a corner as the industry adopts the EU's Circular Economy strategy.

"I think most plastics and associated producers, including those making additives, are well aware of the sustainability issues. Plastics has been at the ‘eye’ of that particular storm for so long it is hard not to see how they think of environmental impacts automatically," he told EPPM.

"The Parx example illustrates that additives are generally safe in the recycling chain," Manly explained, "but it is also worth remembering the Circular Economy is a Whole of Life analysis. So if the additive saves more product, even if it causes the plastic to be incinerated rather than recycled, then the impact is still beneficial overall. But most active and intelligent plastics exponents, whether for plastics or other materials, look at this aspect." continued overleaf >

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Manly also brought up the developments of startup Crossing, founded by Dr V Beghetto of the University Ca'Foscari of Venice, as a potential ground-breaker in plastic packaging.

"Crossing [has developed] an anti-microbial layer to plastic packaging which is literally stuck to it. It doesn’t migrate and that's the great thing about it. It is anchored to the plastic."

The Crossing ACL (activators for cross linking) technology are 'in a class of their own' due to their ability to crosslink So if the additive saves more between a wide range of product, even if it causes the materials without leaving any trace in the finished product. plastic to be incinerated rather The startup is, according to than recycled, then the impact a report by AIPIA, currently is still beneficial developing antimicrobial packaging by irreversibly attaching additive to the inner surface of plastic packaging.

These components, in a Crossing product, remain anchored to the surface of the packaging when ordinarily they would be ingested or come into contact with skin.

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With so many examples of established and emerging active and intelligent plastics technologies, is the packaging industry taking advantage of the wealth of additives available to them as far as sustainability is concerned? Manly believes "the jury is still out".

"Given the pressure on food producers and retailers, l really wonder why they would not want to adopt a simple and cost effective solution. But, of course, everyone is nervous about new technologies until they are proven and no one wants to be 'first' - particularly in the food sector where a mistake can be costly," Manly postulated. "l expect there are plenty of trials going on and that roll outs will happen, or maybe are already happening discreetly." www.aipia.info

People expect that the industry of the future – Industry 4.0 – will be built on openness and flexibility. At Sepro, we agree. We’ve introduced a wide choice of 3-, 5- and 6axis robots, all operated with the familiar Visual control platform, developed by Sepro specifically for injection moulding. Sepro can equip any moulding machine, new or existing, and we offer different levels of integration in collaboration with several IMM manufacturers. What comes next? Time will tell, but with Sepro robots and evolving technology, your future is wide open.

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Black is the new black Colloids is bringing a portfolio of masterbatch - both old and new - to K 2016 with a particular focus on its black products.

The Makers of Masterbatch is showing off a new high jet black universal grade, MUN9D2115, compatible with a wide range of polymers. An improvement over previous grades, MUN9D2115 benefits from high jetness and strong tint strength as well as blue undertone with a superior level of dispersion achieved.

The improved dispersion means better mechanical properties and enhanced low temperature impact performance.

Accompanying MUN9D2115 on the dark side and with improved dispersion is the MSN9D2075 high jet SAN-based carbon black masterbatch designed primarily for ABS and PC/ABS applications that require high jetness and superior dispersion. MSN9D2075 represents a step improvement in dispersion; the resulting benefits include improved surface finish and enhanced mechanical properties.

Finally, drawing on its years of experience in the pipe market, EVA 55/10 is a newer grade suited to EVA heat shrink tubing where the carbon content is specified for E&E applications.

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For film and mulch film applications, Colloids' newly-introduced, economical MPE9D2015 provides good UV protection performance, while MPE9D2100 is a new product designed for end articles requiring US Food and Drug Administration approval. It contains a high purity small particle carbon black and anti-oxidants providing excellent UV protection and opacity.

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Materials handling 'the key to cost savings' Process Control shares its insights into how efficient materials handling can yield significant savings for plastics processors - particularly in the areas of gravimetric dosing, blending, and in-line recycling.

Words | Christiane Mohr, Process Control

Every transformation from raw materials into plastic products requires an economical, reliable and repeatable production process.

Plastics processors have to ensure qualitative characteristics are fulfilled and are reproducible in the simplest way with the lowest possible expenditure of time and labour. In order to support this, processors require access to relevant production data relating to raw material usage, they must monitor the flow of material, and ensure default detection and fault message systems are in place. Moreover, processors must comply with thickness, coating weight, weight per metre, recipes and raw material parts requirements.

Gravimetric dosing and blending For the production of raw material mixtures, processors have the following techniques available to them on the market: volumetric dosing units, batch blenders, gravimetric metering systems, continuous gravimetric blenders (true differential dosing weights); continuous gravimetric blenders working according to “loss-in–weight-principle”; and weighing hoppers with fitted dosing units mounted onto a load cell. Before start-up the weight downcomer has to be filled with dosing material. A differential dosing unit controls the weight reduction until the required specified value is reached.

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an integrated self-adaption-system, ensuring a smooth refill process. A special feature represents the weight ‘downcomer’, which supports extrusion control and maintains thicknesses, coating weight and weights per metre, while the blenders can be integrated into extrusion control loops. Compared to conventional blenders, the XD and XL Series’ control rates are superior enough to compensate for even the smallest processing deviations.

system and then fed into a grinder. With a scissorcut-action, the trims can be cut and fed into a refeed machine, feeding an extruder. If edge trims or process waste is sold or recycled separately, losses are generated, so the advantage of this system is that no residual material remains at the end of the processing phase, meaning no storage of regrinds or edge trims.

Perspective Control and regulation of extrusion processes and the recycling of all production scraps are the most reasonable investments a processor can make

In-line recycling Most production processes generate waste materials and these scraps should be recycled and fed back into the extrusion process.

The added value in this instance should flow back to the producer. For instance, edge trims cut at the winder ought to be conveyed from the conveying

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Plastics processors of plastic pellets, semi-finished and final products are under constant pressure to ensure quality and properties to stay competitive.

Optimised conveying and dosing processes at the beginning of the material flow process, the control and regulation of extrusion processes and the recycling of all production scraps are the most reasonable investments a processor can make, offering the best possible value for producers.

This is relevant for both new plants and for the refurbishment of existing plants.

Increasing productivity, product quality and competitiveness is the aim, all the while ensuring reproducibility and product quality and increasing competitiveness, while reducing labour. www.processcontrol-gmbh.de

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Maguire to debut easyto-use vacuum loading system at K Maguire is set to debut its new vacuum system for conveying pellets and regrind from storage to single or multiple blenders at K 2016.

The technology has been developed to make it simpler to operate than standard systems and is supported by autonomously controlled receivers that are 80 per cent shorter than conventional material loaders and receivers.

Christened LoPro, the low-profile receivers protrude only 200 mm above the lid of a blender, providing a low centre of gravity that minimises sway on fast-cycling processing machines and each receiver is selfcontrolled. Connection and installation is simple, with plug-and-play cabling and sequential linking of components.

Receivers load on a first-in/first-out basis. The vacuum is supplied from a mini-central unit mounted on a portable floor stand or on the blender frame and is powered by a singlephase brushless motor that has been used in thousands of installed Maguire GSL vacuum loaders.

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The discharge flap in the LoPro receiver is three-to-six times wider than the flap on traditional upright receivers, making dumps of just one or two seconds per cycle possible and the onboard control has a user-friendly set-time button that permits precise fill-time settings.

Maintenance has also been simplified.

All operating components of the LoPro receiver are housed in a removable module that allows the receiver to remain in place to facilitate maintenance. Modules are interchangeable, allowing production to continue while the system is being serviced. Because access is from the side of the module rather than the top as with conventional units, it is easier to check the system and access the filter and a patented blow-back system provides effective filter cleaning at the end of each cycle, eliminating need for manually cleaning the filter.

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"Maguire has designed the LoPro system to be affordable, easy to use, readily installed in existing production facilities, and even adaptable to a third-party vacuum system,” said Frank Kavanagh, Vice -President of Sales. “Its simplicity alone will enable more plastics processors to obtain the productivity benefits of an automated loading system." www.maguire.com

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Motan to recognise great materials handling innovation at K T

he Motan Innovation Award will make its debut at K 2016, where four jury-nominated materials handling innovations will be presented as candidates for the MIA accolade.

is based on inductive transfer of energy by radiation. This is highly efficient and can be precisely controlled - these are the advantages resulting from an idea conceived while seeking a dew point sensor solution.

Presented under the slogan 'The future is derived from ideas.

Motan honours the best of them', the awards ceremony will take place on October 21st 2016, recognising the stand-out technologies hand-picked by Motan's panel of esteemed experts.

The nominees: Dry doser – multiple use of energy for drying and dosing For many applications, hygroscopic plastics have to be dried before processing. The idea is to use energy a number of times in both dosing and drying to significantly reduce overall energy consumption. Work can also be made more ergonomic this way.

Matrix coupler – automatic material distribution station for small conveyor lines

The jury (L-R): Dr-Ing Peter Faatz, Prof Dr-Ing Carsten Manz, Prof Dr Martin Bastian, Karl Miller.

Conventional material distribution stations require manual reconnection of hoses leading to the conveying equipment when changing material. The matrix coupler automates material distribution by means of a new multiple separator design. This is how contamination in neighbouring lines is prevented. This is a practical, cost-effective and novel approach.

Octa-Flow-Bag – emptying of residual material in Octabins benefits the environment Octabins are widely used as packaging to deliver plastic granulates.

They are mostly emptied during production by means of an automatic conveyor line. Residual material often remains in the corners, however, and has to be manually removed by vacuuming.

This new development involves automatically taking these residual materials to the centre of the Octabin, from where they can be easily removed.

Inductive heating - energy transfer by radiation Pre-heated air flowing through plastic granulates removes humidity from the material. A novel means of automatic drying

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The jury The best innovation will be decided by an independent jury of renowned experts, who possess immense theoretical and practical knowledge in plastics production and processing.

Prof Dr Martin Bastian, Institute Director of SKZ in Würzburg, the largest plastics institute in Germany.

Prof Dr-Ing Carsten Manz, President of Konstanz University for Technology, Industry and Design.

Dr-Ing Peter Faatz, Professor for Plastics Technology and Plastics Technology Process Development Manager at INA Schaeffler.

Karl Miller, Motan-Colortronic UK Manager, who started at Colortronic in 1987 as a Technical Sales Engineer.

Details about the innovations will be presented during the show.

The MIA 2016 winner will be presented at a special event on the Motan-Colortronic stand (Hall 9, Booth C64).

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AB Systems goes universal

Now, plastics manufacturers will have a greater freedom of choice when it comes to engaging a supplier – something that will certainly create a more competitive environment

Specialist in materials handling and cooling solutions AB Systems has made its offering universal.

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Reducing downtime during mould change operations is a daily challenge when trying to remain reactive and competitive. From the simplest application to complete solutions for Quick Mould Change, Stäubli addresses these challenges with proven solutions for each key stage of the process ensuring productivity, flexibility and safety.

Connecting energy, mould clamping, mould transfer and process automation, discover all Stäubli offers for plastics processing on the dedicated website www.quick-mould-change.com and on our booth H 21 Hall 11 at the K 2016.

when it comes to engaging a supplier – something that will certainly create a more competitive environment, ultimately benefitting the client,” said Jeff Day, Managing Director of AB Systems.

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Cool customer With a view to creating a new working environment to double up as a global showcase facility, leading British electronics specialists Pektron turned to ICS Cool Energy for a speedy, stylish and integrated temperature control solution.

Words | Dave Palmer, Sales Director - Heater Division UK & Europe, ICS Cool Energy

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ith a view to creating a new working environment to double up as a global showcase facility, leading British electronics specialists Pektron turned to ICS Cool Energy for a speedy, stylish and integrated temperature control solution.

With a discerning, fast moving and demanding customer base that includes global brands in the e-vehicle, off-highway and high performance sports car markets, Derby-based Pektron has over 50 years’ experience of designing, developing and manufacturing leading-edge electronics for a range of markets including safety, industrial and offhighway, exporting its expertise around the world.

that allows intelligent communications and control between the moulding machines and the heating units," noted Sutcliffe.

"We’re working with temperature sensitive materials and tool temperatures up to 140°C so any deviations in temperatures can have a major impact on product quality and we will never compromise on anything less than perfection, so it was reassuring to know that ICS Cool We will never compromise on Energy’s solutions are of the highest integrity and well proven." anything less than perfection, so

it was reassuring to know that ICS Cool Energy’s solutions are of the highest integrity and well proven

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Eleven new i-Temp ci 140T high performance units have now been installed, providing control over the heated water to 140°C to allow optimum precision in the plastics moulding process using builtin C8 Advanced Controllers, allowing operators to access full diagnostics across the injection moulding operations reporting on alarms, flow monitoring and return temperatures, as well as allowing for a pre-selection of heating and cooling times to enable improved levels of automation.

“ICS Cool Energy responded rapidly and were straight on the case with a fully integrated solution," said Giles Sutcliffe, Pektron’s Injection Moulding Manager. "In fact, the speed was very impressive and in just one day we agreed the spec, approved the price and the order was placed, with a delivery planned to meet our deadlines."

As well as providing an efficient working environment, Pektron's new factory needed to have showroom-style. The new ENGEL moulding machines were finished in green and within the three weeks order to installation timeframe, ICS Cool Energy was able to supply the machines finished in a matching colour.

Pektron’s worldwide business has developed from supplying the brewing industry in Burton-upon-Trent, UK, to a global operation serving multiple markets. However, the philosophy of investing in the latest technology and engineering expertise remains. This latest investment in injection moulding will give the company greater control over its processes, while full integration of the system was vital.

"We might be unusual in wanting to do things differently but our customers are high end global manufacturers and we wanted a place that we can proudly show to anyone," stated Sutcliffe. "We want our facilities to reflect our ethos of high precision engineering with clean, smart workplaces, so the fact that the temperature controllers were colour matched to the ENGEL machines for a more pleasing visual look was perfect."

"ICS Cool Energy gave us the confidence right from the start that our processes could be controlled easily with technology

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Speed was of the essence for a purpose-built factory to house the new injection mouldings facility that could also act as a suitable showcase for visitors and technical experts.

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Injection in demand Even before it has been unveiled, the excitement surrounding the new addition to Netstal's ELIOS series is already high.

Netstal will present the powerful 7,500 kN version of its new premium injection moulding machine at K 2016 but one of the first machines has already been ordered by Pollmann International.

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Pollmann - which has been working with Netstal for years - is involved in the development and series production of complex and intelligent mechatronics assemblies and products made from the material compound of plastic and metal for automotive. In order to meet increasing demand from customers, Pollmann has been in need of a larger injection moulding machine.

"The specified technical performance features of the new machine fully convinced us beforehand. That is why, on the basis of trust and experience, we placed an order to be able to produce on a new ELIOS as quickly as possible," said Manfred Jäger, a buyer of capital goods for Pollmann

Lightweighting technology is constantly evolving in automotive design, allowing more metal parts to be replaced by increasingly sophisticated rigid plastic components, hence the immediate interest in the new ELIOS with a clamping force of 650 tonnes.

The new ELIOS has the fastest clamping unit in its size class and this together with the use of a larger mould, will enable Pollmann to significantly increase its production volume per time unit. The increased energy efficiency also results in a reduction of the unit cost.

Netstal lifts lid at K 2016 At K 2016, the large version of the new ELIOS with a clamping force of 7,500 kN will officially be launched in Hall 15 , Booth D24.

During the eight days of the trade fair, more than 43,000 domed lids with a part weight of 2.8 grams will be produced per hour in a 24+24 stack mould. This corresponds to an impressive cycle time of just four seconds. wwww.netstal.com

Rapid overmoulding boosts Proto Labs injection offering Leading quick-turn manufacturer Proto Labs has boosted its injection moulding offering with the introduction of its rapid overmoulding service.

thermoplastics and liquid silicone rubber materials to create overmoulded prototypes and end-use production parts.

This new capability can produce 25 to over 10,000 custom overmoulded parts in 15 days or less.

"Proto Labs was able to deliver high-quality, overmoulded parts in just 15 days from the time

I placed the order. This turnaround time allowed me to validate my design — using productiongrade materials — much sooner than ever before," said Michael Ackner, a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Smiths Medical and early Proto Labs overmoulding customer. wwwwprotolabscom

"This is a game-changer," said Proto Labs CEO Vicki Holt. "Proto Labs is focused on accelerating product development, and the introduction of rapid overmoulding gives designers and developers at the world’s largest companies one more tool to make high-quality prototype or low-volume production parts as quickly as possible."

Product designers and engineers use overmoulding to improve grip and durability, dampen vibration, and to add dual-colour aesthetics to parts. The process can also reduce manufacturing costs by simplifying multi-part assemblies.

Overmoulded parts go through a multi-step process, which results in common products like tool handles, personal care products, medical devices and more. The speed at which these parts can be created with Proto Labs’ rapid injection moulding services is unprecedented. Proto Labs’ overmoulding process uses engineering-grade

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Digital ‘alternative to injection moulding’?

iQ test ENGEL has a new version of its iQ weight control software primed for K 2016. The program increases process stability in injection moulding machines with hydraulic injection units and can automatically recognise deviations and compensate for them in the same shot.

The software analyses the pressure profile in real time during the injection process and compares the measured values with a reference cycle. The injection profile, switchover point and the post-injection pressure are adjusted to the current conditions for every shot, which keeps the injected volume constant during the entire production run. www.engel.com

Kistler ups Industry 4.0 game New versions of Kistler’s ComoNeo and ComoDataCenter systems will be premiered at K 2016, bringing networked production to injection moulding.

Equipped with these innovations, market players will be in the best possible position to meet the requirements set by digital networking. Kistler’s Restart Assistant is integrated into ComoNeo V2.0, making it possible for users to transfer established processes from one machine to another with no problems at all, while the ComoDataCenter 3.1 is enhanced with attractive new features making it easier to network data and improve the traceability of part quality.

3D printing pioneer 3D Systems announced at the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2016 in Chicago in September that its Figure 4 ultrafast stereolithography system is ‘a viable and intelligent digital alternative to injection moulding’. The machine can print at speeds up to 50 times faster than conventional systems and can integrate with secondary processes such as finishing and processing making it a real option for smaller-batch production for end-use parts. As part of 3D Systems’ latest developments, the company has expanded Figure 4 capabilities to incorporate automatic, in-line 3D inspection of parts for closed-loop manufacturing. www.3Dsystems.com

Moulding young minds Arburg has hosted three fourth-year plastics technology and product development students from the Higher Technical Institute in Bregenz to get a taste of what it’s like working at one of the world’s leading plastics processors. Students come to Arburg from Bregenz every year on placement in order to gain basic experience in mechanical engineering and plastics processing. “The reception we received and the time spent here have been very useful. I will certainly take these new insights into manufacturing at a leading injection moulding machine manufacturer back home with me,” said Raffaello Cappello who completed the placement along with classmates Aleyna Sahin and Oskar Singer. www.arburg.com

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Cool Britannia Unperturbed by Brexit, the UK manufacturing industry is embracing a brighter future thanks to digital manufacturing. This is according to Proto Labs Director Damian Hennessey, who described the digital revolution as ‘reinvigorating’ and presenting a world of opportunity for the island nation’s injection moulding, CNC machining and rapid prototyping sectors.

“From advances in automation and manufacturing processes, to significant developments in existing technologies ... the industry is experiencing an ongoing transformation which is helping it meet rapid customer demand and exceed previous short-term forecasts,” he stated. “This increase in the UK’s industrial output is clear evidence of how, rather than declining, the manufacturing industry is set for continued growth.”

CCP Gransden turns to ENGEL for composites leadership In order to facilitate the growth of its Advanced Composites division, CCP Gransden, was led to Lightweight Technologies at ENGEL. The injection moulding machinery manufacturer has undertaken extensive exploration in the moulding of advanced thermoplastics, which offer significant weight reduction and increased strength. ENGEL’s research in composites moulding and its background in injection moulding was key to a decision to invest in the ENGEL v-duo, specifically designed for the manufacture of lightweight, high strength parts. “CCP Gransden aims to offer a flexible, integrated and high quality manufacturing solution. To this end we have worked with ENGEL to develop a unique factory management and manufacturing cell,” stated Robert McConnell, Engineering Director at CCP Gransden.

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K 2016: A view from the top A month before he is due to succeed Dr Peter Neumann at the helm of ENGEL, CTO Dr Stefan Engleder shared some of his personal points of view about K and the role an injection moulding juggernaut such as ENGEL plays on the global plastics processing stage.

How many K Shows have you attended?

Will K 2016 be a benchmark event for Industry 4.0?

2016 will be my ninth K Show, as I’ve been attending the show since my teenage years. It’s my third K as an official employee of ENGEL.

Whether K 2016 will be an historic event can only be judged after some time has gone by. Though, we believe that it definitely has the potential to be a benchmark event for Industry 4.0.

After an initial hype, the fourth industrial revolution has now reached the mature phase, in which Industry 4.0 technologies find their way into our daily lives. This process requires concrete solutions which we can best make tangible at a trade show.

Has the show changed much since your first visit?

Of course. First of all, my personal view on the show changed since my first visit. I am now an engineer and as CTO I’m not only a fair visitor but am responsible for all ENGEL products and services presented at our booth.

Second, the show has become more international, especially, the floor space taken by Chinese exhibitors, which grows from K Show to K Show.

Do you think K Show accelerates competition for new product launches across plastics?

The K Show is THE event and platform to show new developments in the plastics industry. The plastics industry indeed uses the K Show as innovation accelerator and adapts its innovation cycles to three-year intervals. Therefore, you may even compare it to the Olympic Games, as also at the K show new records are broken.

Finally, what are your personal K Show highlights?

I am looking forward to seeing our booth for the first time in reality.

I have to admit that I have always had - and still have - butterflies in my stomach when entering the Hall 15 and approaching our booth. I’m always impressed with what our team is creating there. One of the many highlights on our booth will be our inject 4.0 presentation. Visitors will be able to directly experience the smart factory.

How do you succeed at K Show as an exhibitor?

Of course, we will present an abundance of innovations. That is what the show is all about. Communicating our ideas, explaining our innovations and showing how our solutions will generate benefit to customers is even more important. Therefore, our booth is very clearly structured and visitors will get first-hand experience of our innovation potential.

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ALBIS

ASS MASCHINENBAU

ALBIS PLASTIC will be at K 2016 focusing on automotive, electrical and electronics, healthcare and packaging, while celebrating its 50th birthday. The manufacturer of plastic compounds and masterbatch will be demonstrating its broad product portfolio of distribution brands and own brands, as well as the latest examples of applications, which have been implemented as tailor-made plastic solutions for customers. In addition to offering a diverse range of high performance plastics compounds, ALBIS PLASTIC is one of Europe’s leading companies in the distribution and compounding of technical thermoplastics.

At K 2016 ASS Maschinenbau is introducing two new ID expansion grippers to the ASS Robot-HandKit (EOAT). The jaws of new coated ID grippers IGP EP have an elastomer-polyurethane (EP) coating and with Shore A hardness of 60. The jaws are soft-coated and thus boast an improved friction coefficient offering secure hold even with sensitive materials and smooth surfaces. The EP coating is highly abrasion-proof, wear-resistant, surfaceprecise, slip-resistant, and LABS and silicone-free.

For completing the ASS Robot-Hand-Kit, ASS presents the ID Expansion Gripper IGC at K Show, which is especially suited for gripping small diameters. 12 different sizes ranging from gripping diameters 8.5 to 105 mm are available.

www.ALBIS.com

Hall 8b, Booth A61

All new ID expansion grippers are compatible to the ASS Robot-Hand-Kit (EOAT) and can be easily integrated in your custom end-of-arm-tooling solution. www.ass-automation.com

Hall 10, Booth 10J22

AMN

BASF

AMN-dpi is a designer and producer of technologically advanced die-plates, die-holders, knife-holders and knives for plastics granulation and compounding lines. AMN equipment outlasts and outperforms any OEM or rival products in the industry and is made available for most makes and types of pelletisers. Die-plates are one-block construction with a tungsten carbide wear surface, there are six types of knives available with curved knives for specific applications. Knive hubs are self-aligning and eliminate vibrations, and die-adaptors are optimised to boost production. AMN claims its technology improves pellet quality, increases lifecycle on dieplates and consumables and reduces power consumption.

Where your ideas become ideal solutions.

This year, BASF will display new ideas and numerous innovative highlights at K. For the first time, BASF will be hosting exciting Live Talks on different topics in cooperation with both customers and partners. BASF invites all delegates to visit the BASF booth to learn how to get inspired by how BASF can help customers turn ideas into ideal solutions. Curious? Stay up-to-date by visiting the website for the latest news and must-sees at the K fair.

www.amnworld.com

Hall 13, Booth C10

www.basf.com/k2016

Hall 5, Booth C21/D21

AMUT

BEKUM

During K, AMUT COMI thermoforming division of AMUT GROUP - will present in operation a new generation of thermoforming machines, the ACF series. The ACF 820 machine combines the characteristics of V and F series, thus creating an innovative model boasting a high level of standardisation, exceptional repeatability, rugged durability, flexible production for a wide range of articles and increased high-speed performances. This range of machines is suitable to handle different materials and to produce numerous items including trays, lids, vegetables boxes, flowerpots and clamshells. The ACF series has a modular concept and can be supplied in different configurations.

Blow-moulding machine manufacturer BEKUM is extending its electrical series EBLOW. The newest addition, the EBLOW 37 for packaging, will debut at K. EBLOW 37 is a blow-moulding machine for high-performance production of blowmoulded articles, especially for canisters. With this model BEKUM is looking to win points in the packaging sector, particularly from producers who are interested in an energy-efficient, flexible machine solution tailored for high-performance. Users can set blow moulds with different mould thicknesses quickly and very conveniently thanks to a productionoptimising automated calibration run and its design allows fast colour changes for the highest level of efficiency.

www.amutgroup.com

Hall 16, Booth A05

www.bekum.de

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BIOPLASTICS MAGAZINE

BUNTING MAGNETICS EUROPE

bioplastics MAGAZINE reports all the latest developments in the field of bio-based plastics, biodegradable plastics or plastics that are both.

The Bioplastics Business Breakfast at K offers a unique opportunity to get informed about bioplastics in a presentation that is succinct and to the point, before the show doors open. From 8am to 12.30pm at the CCD Ost, delegates get the chance to listen and discuss high-class presentations and benefit from a unique opportunity for networking. The themes include: Bioplastics in packaging (October 20th); PLA, an innovative bioplastic (October 21st), and bioplastics in durable applications (October 22nd).

Bunting will be tackling the issue of metal contamination at K, showcasing the metal separation equipment that is in high demand around the world. Bunting will display a range of metal separation equipment including magnetic separators and metal detectors, with a working separator - a combination of a drawer magnet grate following by a metal detector and Quicktron metal detector -demonstrating the process on the stand. “Having a stand and demonstrating our metal separators is really important and we look forward to helping companies address the costly issue of metal contamination,” said David Hills, Head of Sales.

www.bioplastics-breakfast.com

Hall 7a, Booth B10

www.buntingeurope.com

Hall 10, Booth G16

BRABENDER

CANNON GROUP

‘Connecting Performance’ stands for the compact and modular solutions for quality control that Brabender and Brabender Messtechnik will present at K. These comprise torque rheometers, measuring mixers and extruders as well as instruments for specific measuring tasks, applied worldwide in all areas of research, development and industrial production. Brabender and Brabender Messtechnik will present some novelties at K, among others two world firsts, while Customer Service staff will present the broad range of services related to product and software solutions.

Cannon Group’s K 2016 showcase will be characterised by an exhibition programme focused on innovative multi-technical solutions offered under the common message “Cannon Do It Better”. Polyurethanes, Composites and Thermoforming plants of a new generation, built by Cannon in Europe, North America, China and Japan, already make use of dedicated hardware and software packages for process planning, production monitoring, Internet of Things and Cloud Computing. These technological developments will be illustrated to the visitors of the Cannon booth through a series of presentations, running a different subject every day.

www.brabender.com

Hall 10, Booth A22

www.cannon.com

Hall 13, Booth B76

BRÜGGEMANNCHEMICAL

COLD JET

BrüggemannChemical will showcase its latest developments in the field of additives. They are intended not only to extend the range of applications but also to contribute to greater cost efficiency during plastics conversion. Polyamide compounders will benefit from a new copper complex based heat stabiliser for a wide temperature range, a flow enhancer, a nucleation agent for high processing temperatures and a ‘chain-cutter’ for recycling. New products in the field of AP-NYLON include a particularly efficient heat stabiliser, a modifier to increase the impact strength, and a retarding activator. The rubber industry can look forward to a new ZnO activator that will open up possibilities for greater environmental compatibility.

Clean mould cavities and vents are a major concern for plastic part manufacturers in maintaining today’s high quality standards – and is a main priority for plastics processors in medical, electronics and automotive manufacturing in particular. Cold Jet’s dry ice cleaning system, Dry Ice MicroParticles Technology, will demonstrate how cleaning with nonabrasive recycled CO2 pellets or block do a thorough job without damaging surfaces or equipment at K 2016. The combination of dry ice blast cleaning’s kinetic energy and thermal effects break the connection between the dirt and surface, lifting away contaminants and is safe to use on vents and other delicate niches.

www.brueggemann.com

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CORVAGLIA

CYPET

corvaglia will again be present at K in 2016 where the team is anxious to meet many interesting visitors to intensify existing contacts and to establish new interactions. corvaglia is a highly specialised provider of closure systems for the beverage industry. Founded in 1991, the company today employs a global total of over 250 staff at its headquarters in Eschlikon, Switzerland, with an additional manufacturing plant in Mexico.

CYPET Technologies will present two of the world’s biggest 50 litre PET containers: a 50 litre beer keg capable of withstanding over 9 bar burst pressure, now in production in Australia on a CYPET K 53 machine model, and a 50 litre container used for transporting milk, now in production in Kenya on a CYPET K 38 machine model.

A new handle concept for PET bottles will also be shown at K 2016. The patent pending, incorporated PET handle, is moulded into the preform, resulting in PET bottles that can successfully challenge HDPE bottles with handles for sizes up to 30 litres.

www.corvaglia.ch

Hall 12, Booth A51- 06

www.cypet.eu

Hall 14, Booth C58

COVESTRO

DYNA-PURGE

Covestro wants to prove it can make the world a brighter place. At Covestro, innovation knows no bounds and at K, it will be unveiling products and ideas for everyone.

Covestro is helping to master the challenges of our time, such as increasing mobility, climate change and digitalisation. The company’s products are advancing 3D printing, making wind turbines more stable and efficient with PU resin, turning laptops into ultrabooks with polycarbonates and are suitable for pushing the electric car into the mainstream. Covestro’s experts will guide K visitors through the world of its products and they are looking forward to many exciting discussions.

The Dyna-Purge Division of Shuman Plastics, Depew (Buffalo), New York, has introduced Dyna-Purge A, a breakthrough technology engineered for PP colour changes.

Dyna-Purge A combines key features of both mechanical and chemical purging products, with advanced ingredients reaching all stagnation areas. Dyna-Purge will be present in the US Pavilion, Hall 13, at K where the team will be discussing the benefits of using its new DynaPurge A. Please stop by to speak with International Business Manager, Kelli Ropach and the Dyna-Purge Distributor network about your purging needs.

www.covestro.com

Hall 6, Gallery

www.dynapurge.com

Hall 13, Booth B91-34

CRODA

ECON

Croda Polymer Additives is a global business offering speciality additives into a wide range of polymer applications. Croda provides a range of speciality effects including antifog, anti-static, anti-scratch, mould release, pigment dispersion, slip and anti-block, torque release, UV-absorption, and speciality plasticisers.

At K2016 Croda will be offering live demonstrations of its new range of anti-scratch additives. These additives not only reduce scratch visibility but highly stable additives offer no negative impact including low visible bloom, low odour and maintained gloss. The range offers products for a variety of polymers and applications from high gloss surfaces to transparent parts.

ECON will demonstrate underwater pelletizing systems at K, showcasing its flagship presentation of micro pellets being produced on an EUP 150. Daily demonstrations will be held at at 11.30am and 3.30pm presenting a KraussMaffei Berstorff twin screw extruder ZE 42 BluePower and an Eprotec melt pump melt-X 1. ECONs discontinuous screen changer ESD 70 is installed directly before the underwater pelletiser EUP 150 with a process water and drying system EWT 250 including an automatic band filter. Another highlight is a new laboratory machine. ECON’s smallest pelletiser is now available as a combination of water and air pelletiser EWA 10, as well.

www.croda.com

Hall 7, Booth C22

www.econ.eu

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Just a few clicks and you‘ve found precisely what you need amongst 100,000 HASCO products.

- High-performance product navigation with full-text searches - Filters for 30 product properties - Live checks on product availability The portal for mouldmaking

Hall 16 - A05 Hall 03 - E40

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ENGEL

HASCO

ENGEL is spearheading Industry 4.0 and the smart factory with its inject 4.0 programme. With its Manufacturing Execution System, ENGEL helps customers to increase their productivity and efficiency by networking.

The ENGEL e-factory is tailored to the requirements of the injection moulding industry and ensures deep vertical data integration down to individual cavity level. ENGEL is unveiling a new module at K 2016 – the Energy module. It permits a detailed display, evaluation and optimisation of energy consumers. Machines from different manufacturers can be integrated to obtain a complete energy balance. At the same time, consumers not integrated in the MES can be recorded manually.

HASCO will showcase a large number of new products while demonstrating the use of low-stress materials, the new modified P1 plate, extensive additions to its range of standard mould units and the possibilities for ordering product assemblies. One particular highlight will be the new HASCO portal with an integrated mould-building assistant and completely updated CAD library.

The hot runner division will present its innovative compact hot runner system, control units with flexible insert technology, and convenient setup via the touch-screen display and a new single/double control unit. The portfolio is rounded off by standardised hot runner manifold blocks and the new Vario-Shot nozzle series.

www.engel.com

Hall 15, Booth B42

www.hasco.com

Hall 1, Booth A23

FINKE

HENNECKE

The precise and quick translation of a colour idea into a production stage colouring and additive system is the core competence of Finke. At K, Finke will present a top class range of colourings with a focus on innovative effect pigments and new additives for irreversible laser marking. The aesthetic appeal of plastics products depends on colour. With Finke FIBAPLAST, FIBAFEKT or FIBACOMP masterbatches a wide variety of special effects can be realised. Special technical processes allow for lacquered-like finishes or soft-grip surfaces.

Finke masterbatches enable a number of functional solutions for the unchangeable marking of products, like invisible safety formulations and additives for irreversible laser marking.

Hennecke is celebrating 70 years of “Fascination PUR” at K 2016. Since its foundation, the PUR specialist has continually set new milestones in PU processing and with its state-of-the- art processing systems, expertise and highpressure injection technology. Visitors can examine lightweight parts that demonstrate the great extent to which these processes have become established in the most diverse applications on the market and explore Hennecke’s competencies in the field of surface technologies including its CLEARMELT production lines offering users a superior plant concept for finish-coating thermoplastic substrates with both transparent and coloured PUR systems. A new Tweel airless wheel will be on display at the stand in addition to a piston metering unit for dosing aggressive materials or additional components containing fillers.

www.finke-colors.eu

Hall 7, Floor 1, Booth A08

www.hennecke.com

Hall 13, B63

FRIGEL

HERBOLD MECKESHEIM

Frigel will demonstrate how advanced 3PR control technology with connectivity on its Microgel line of machine-side chiller/ temperature control units improves productivity and profitability.

Visitors will be introduced to the company’s enhanced and expanded line of Heavygel air-cooled central chillers, which offer users more options while helping them lower cost with industry-leading Energy Efficiency Ratings. The 3PR control console on the Microgel and Heavygel product lines leverages the same technology that was first introduced on Frigel’s innovative Ecodry closedloop adiabatic central cooling systems in 2015. The extension of 3PR to more Frigel products gives plastics processors the ability to better meet increasing demands on their businesses.

Herbold Mechesheim will present its five columns for efficient and cost-effective recycling of plastic waste, characterised by low operating costs and a higher efficiency.

Pre-size-reduction; size-reduction; fine grinding; washing, separating and drying; and agglomerating and densifying solutions will be presented by the company, which is offering customers solutions in the form of the HOG Shredder HGM, the Granulator SB with forced feeding, the Impact Disc Pulveriser PU Series, the HV ST-150/150 Series Step Dryer, and the Herbold Plastcompactor.

www.frigel.com

Hall 11, Booth A60

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HEXPOL TPE

IKV

HEXPOL TPE is launching a range of new TPEs with enhanced haptics and touch properties at K. The stand - which brings together the ELASTO and Müller Kunststoffe businesses - will showcase

The Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and the Skilled Crafts at RWTH Aachen University will be at K, picking up on the themes of additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0. IKV takes a multi-material approach to additive manufacturing with a focus on physically motivated numerical modeling. This holistic research approach by IKV aims to create a fundamental understanding of the process. On the subject of Industry 4.0, IKV will, in cooperation with a strong industry consortium, address the subject of the application-specific manufacture of function-integrated lightweight parts. On the IKV stand, the Institute will present a fully automated production cell based on an injection moulding machine.

the interaction between touch, functionality and wearability in product design and brand aesthetics. HEXPOL TPE has expanded its Dryflex family of TPEs to include Dryflex Touch, a range of TPEs designed to give a superior silky feel and touchably soft sensation.

Several Dryflex Touch series have been developed with properties designed for applications such as wearable technology, consumer electronics, smartphone and tablet protective cases, wrist straps, grips, cosmetics and packaging. www.hexpoltpe.com

Hall 8a, Booth H18

www.ikv-aachen.de

Hall 14, Booth C16

HUNTSMAN

KAESER KOMPRESSOREN

Specialists from Huntsman’s TPU business will be exhibiting alongside Huntsman Tecnoelastomeri, a leading manufacturer of MDI-based hot-cast elastomer systems and processing machines. The teams will showcase the company’s expanded elastomer offering, which increased in 2015 with Huntsman’s acquisition of the Italian system house Tecnoelastomeri.

Whatever the sector or specialism, Huntsman now has an elastomer to meet requirements – be it a standard PU, a thermoplastic or a hot-cast solution. There will also be a separate stand dedicated to the work of Huntsman’s Pigments and Additives – the world’s most diversified producer of specialty titanium dioxide pigments, colour pigments, functional additives, and timber and water treatment chemicals.

Quality compressed air is essential in the plastics and rubber industries. With the latest control systems, innovative Industry 4.0 concepts, high-efficiency compressors and powerful dryers, Kaeser Kompressoren ensures that this vital energy source is produced and used as efficiently as possible and that all associated systems are truly future-fit. Its Sigma Air Manager 4.0 compressed air management system automatically monitors operating conditions, together with current air demand, in order to coordinate operation of the connected system components, while the new CSD/CSDX series of rotary screw compressors features Super Premium Efficiency IE4 motors - the most energy-efficient motors currently available.

www.huntsman.com

Hall 8a, Booth K11

www.kaeser.com

Hall 11, Booth C65

HUSKY

KAMPF

Husky will showcase its complete range of injection moulding solutions and services for the beverage packaging, closures, medical, personal care, home care, consumer electronics and automotive markets. Husky will be globally debuting two new systems, including its recently launched HyCAP 4 system for beverage closure moulding, an integrated solution where mould, machine and auxiliaries are built to work together to deliver improved productivity. Husky’s Multi-layer Barrier technology will also be demonstrated in the industryleading HyPET HPP5 platform, along with solutions for medical moulding and automotive manufacturing.

At K, KAMPF presents a comprehensive range of services around the slitting and winding technology for web-shaped materials and displays an expanded portfolio which exceeds the core competence ‘slitting and winding’. Using the slogan ‘Beyond Slitting and Winding’, KAMPF as the leading manufacturer of slitting and winding machinery introduces new products and developments for future production to meet the increasing market demands. These include topics like: Industry 4.0, networking and automation, complete and new detailed solutions to improve operation and productivity to name only a few. The narrow width slitting machine type Microslit will be presented beside further exhibits.

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KD FEDDERSEN

LEWA

The motto ‘Think Value’ shows that plastics distributor KD Feddersen seeks to offer its customers added value above all. At K, the company will highlight this pledge with its range of engineering polymers and high-performance plastics from leading manufacturers and its on-site application engineering consulting service.

Representatives from KD Feddersen’s global locations will be at K to answer any questions from customers or any other interested parties, and to give information about product highlights including Fortron Flex PPS, Hostaform XGC (POM-GF), Hostaform MetalX POM, Hostacom advanced Copo and Hostacom ERG 393F (PP-GF). Visitors can find KD Feddersen at K together with AKRO-PLASTIC, AF-COLOR and BIO-FED.

The Ecofoam system from Lewa is a new complete solution including pump, measuring and control technology that stands out thanks to its precision and minimised downtimes. It pumps the blowing agents in quantities proportional to the speed of the extruder, thereby guaranteeing precise metering, even when pressures are fluctuating. The hydraulically actuated Lewa ecosmart diaphragm pump and heatable systems for additive metering form just some of Lewa’s K showcase.

The systems will be presented at K on the joint booth for the Specialist Association Foamed Plastics and Polyurethanes (FSK). Employees from Lewa will be there to answer any questions.

Hall 6, Booth B42

kdfeddersen.co.uk

www.lewa.com

Hall 7a, Booth B26-4

KRAIBURG TPE

MACCHI

KRAIBURG TPE will present a new flame retardant series that expands the portfolio of highquality TPE. The flame retardant compounds were developed especially for applications in the construction industry. The material is flame retardant in accordance with UL94, included the flammability class V0. These compounds feature excellent adhesion with ABS and PC in 2-component injection moulding. It is also highly elastic and free of latex, PVC and halogen. Another product highlight will include materials for drinking water applications with high safety and hygiene standards for hose applications as well as under-the-hood automotive applications with a temperature resistance up to 130 °C and adhesion to polyamide.

2013 was the year of the POD blown film technology and Macchi, who believed and invested heavily in the POD philosophy straight from the beginning, came out as the real forerunner of this technology having sold more than 40 POD lines all over the world. At K, Macchi will display a 5-layer POD running at a high production rate a special formulation specifically designed with Dow Chemicals, who recently developed a PE Stand Up Pouch made from only PE. During the show, the machine will provide visitors with proof that a POD film can be down-gauged sometimes up to 40 per cent of the original thickness making a lighter and recyclable product.

Hall 6, Booth C58-03

www.kraiburg-tpe.com

www.macchi.it

Hall 17, Booth C20

KRAUSSMAFFEI GROUP

MAILLEFER

Everybody is talking about Industry 4.0 and under the umbrella term Plastics 4.0, KraussMaffei Group is promoting the implementation of the fourth industrial revolution with its three brands KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal. Under Plastics 4.0, KraussMaffei Group bundles its solutions into three categories: Intelligent Machines, Integrated Production and Interactive Services.

Intelligent Machines represents intelligent, self-optimising machines, Integrated Production symbolises seamlessly networked production, and Interactive Services must in turn be equated with systems and services based on state-of-the-art communication technologies in the environment of fast and globally active service.

Maillefer has moved to Hall 16 with a fresh look and new design reflecting the exciting changes the company has undergone since the last K. Bringing value, technology and competence to customers are Maillefer’s goals and its stand will be home to innovation for a variety of pipe and tube extrusion applications bringing new solutions to customers. Maillefer has picked three popular applications to exhibit at K. They are micro-drip irrigation, heating and plumbing and blown fibre micro-duct, while there will also be examples of solutions for automotive fuel, medical intravenous, offshore oil and gas, special pipe and tube and wire and cable needs.

www.kraussmaffei.com

Hall 15, Booth B27/C24/C27/D24

www.maillefer.net

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MAS

MOLECOR

MAS will present new-generation extrusion solutions at K. The MAS 24 lab extruder is highly compact with a screw length of just 400 mm and conical screws with a diameter of 48 mm narrowing down to 24 mm. The third-gen MAS 75 is a conical co-rotating twin-screw extruders available in six different sizes with a segmented cylinder construction made up of partial sections. Finally, the new-generation CDF (Continuous Disc Filter) melt filter series developed by MAS is one of the leading continuous filter systems for recycling applications. The new CDF filter has a pneumatically actuated scraper system, allowing control of the actual pressure exerted on the scrapers clearing contamination from the filter.

Molecor will be unveiling a new PVC-O pipe system capable of producing pipes of DN1200 mm at K 2016. The M-OR-P 5012 is the next size up from the M-OR-P 3180 DN800 mm launched at K 2013 and provides a complete innovative solution for under-pressure water networks. Every K year, Molecor raises the benchmark a little higher.

In 2007 it brought the market its Genuine Air System, a clean and dry system that distributes air in a specific way throughout the pipe, and in 2010, Molecor presented its game-changing M-OR-P 3163 System for producing DN630 mm PVC-O pipes.

www.mas-austria.com

Hall 9, Booth D42

http://k2016.molecor.com

Hall 16, Booth B17

MEUSBURGER

MOULD & MATIC

Meusburger will present both tried and trusted products and numerous innovations in demonstrations and technical videos. As of October, many innovations for mould making are available at Meusburger.

The new products – mainly from the areas of slide technology, locks, hydraulics, and sprues – will be presented at K 2016 alongside the ‘tried and trusted’ multifunctional H 1000 clamping system and the H 4062 assembly table. At the product demonstration table, application engineers are available for questions, requests, and expert discussion related to the theme of surface finishing equipment. Visitors can learn about technical uses and try out all devices and products.

Mould & Matic will debut an innovative product for the injection-, stretchand blow-moulding sector. The new Blowliner Medium machine combines productivity with greater flexibility.

Its performance is such that it can produce approximately 10 to 30 million items (a figure based on 0.5-litre containers) per year. The integrated removal device picks up the blow-moulded bottles and positions them precisely on the conveyor belt for subsequent handling by the stacking system. Mould & Matic now intends to start delivering the Blowliner in various sizes for the individual productivity-related benefit of the customers concerned.

www.meusburger.com

Hall 1, Booth D45

www.mouldandmatic.com

Hall 1, Booth C40

MILACRON

NETZSCH

Milacron will be spreading its gargantuan plastics processing offering across two booths at K 2016.

Milacron will be displaying its Advanced Plastics Processing Technologies featuring Milacron, Ferromatik and Uniloy product-branded injection, PET, blow and extrusion offerings in Hall 15 Booth C06. Milacron’s Melt Delivery and Control Systems will be in Hall 01 Booth A39 featuring Milacron brands Mold-Masters, DME, TIRAD and CIMCOOL. Customers will be offered shuttle service between the booths in order to get a full glimpse of the Milacron portfolio. Milacron will illustrate how its integrated approach and rich portfolio provides customers with engineered solutions.

New for K 2016, the NETZSCH GABO EPLEXOR is a modular testing instrument for material thermomechanical characterisation. The electrodynamic oscillator generates defined deformations across a wide frequency and temperature range, allowing for behavioral predictions without any need to field test. The independent drive for the static force always ensures good sample positioning and enables high static deformations of the material. The modular design and easy exchangeability of different force sensors make the EPLEXOR well equipped to handle measurement tasks today and in the future. The unique MPAS automatic sample changer allows for efficient measurements in the tensile, compression, bending and shearing modes in any order.

www.milacron.com

Hall 15, Booth C06 and Hall 1, Booth A39

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NRC GROUP

SO.F.TER.

K 2016 will serve as an ideal business and contact platform for discovering key stimuli and making momentous decisions and naturally, The NRC Group will be attending, sharing its stand in Hall 8B with a number of other coexhibitors. The NRC Group will be presenting a number of new products including NORD-MIN PPS for high-temperature-resistant thermoplastic applications and NORD-MIN FRMB masterbatch for electronics, transport and construction. The company will be co-exhibiting with Francesco Franschetti Elastomeri, which will present its trademarked MARFRAN, MARFRAN.MED and IRFRAN brands.

SO.F.TER will present its LITEPOL B grades based on PA6 for lightweight applications at K. LITEPOL products ensure weight reduction, strength and shock resistance, shorter cycle times and exceptional dimensional stability of the moulded parts. The focus of LITEPOL is thus on maximum versatility and adaptability, qualities that make this product range extremely appealing for the automotive industry, especially in consideration of the new limits on CO2 emissions set at 95 g/km starting from 2021. LITEPOL can be used on standard injection moulding equipment and requires no technology investment by its users.

www.nrcgroup.de

Hall 8B, Booth H29

www.softergroup.com

RINCO

STARLINGER

Rinco Ultrasonics AG will present its 40 years of expertise and innovation in ultrasonic welding technology, as well as its new AGM Pro generator for integration into special machines and production lines, which allows the user to access key data from the last welding process online. The company will also showcase the latest technically upgraded version of its Electrical Motion ultrasonic welding machine along with a number of other recently developed products. The upgrade has a new two-hand activation system for even greater ergonomic comfort and the contact breaker can be controlled via welding steps (welding force, distance and time). This means that even complex applications can be cleanly welded.

Starlinger will focus on PET treatment and the processing of rPET for innovative packaging at K 2016.

Starlinger’s technology for producing woven tape fabric from up to 100 per cent rPET flakes will form a central part of its exhibition in the form of the pinch bottom sack PP*STAR sack, consisting of rPET tape fabric laminated with printed OPET film, offering all necessary barrier properties for the safe packaging of sensitive contents like dog food or fertiliser. Also on show will be the viscoSTAR SSP reactor and the viscoSHEET line from Starlinger viscotec, and the AD*STAR coated PP tape sack and IC*STAR sack.

www.rincoultrasonics.com

Hall 11, Booth F41

www.starlinger.com

Hall 6, Booth A20

Hall 9, Booth D15

ROMIRA

SUMITOMO (SHI) DEMAG

ROMIRA will present some new innovative products from its research and development department at K. The newlydeveloped Rotec ASA E 640 already approved by caravan makers - offers UV stability and scratch prevention, while it is soft to the touch and has a matte surface. The structure of the material imitates leather and is suitable for customers in the co-extrusion segment. It can be easily worked and ensures outstanding results with bonding using a 2K method. Also, the new ROMIRA permanent antistatic PC/ASA-Blend Romiloy 6040/06 UV with low surface resistance from 1010 to 1011 â„Ś will be on show.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will be illustrating how manufacturers can confidently embrace Industry 4.0 at K with its Electrified 4.0 campaign and a demonstration of five machines exemplifying the speed and precision being deployed to produce quality packaging, caps and closures, pharmaceutical, automotive and in-mould decorated (IMD) plastic components. In addition, K 2016 will be the world premier of a new IntElect platform, plus three injection moulding partnership installations developed in collaboration with Sepro, Yushin and ONI. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will illustrate how upgradable technologies, including automation and robust process optimisation programmes are already adding value to businesses and putting customers ahead of the Industry 4.0 game.

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Hall 15, Booth D22

United Unique Labotek is offering a wide range of system solutions, including conveying, dosing or the intelligent ® Gravi-Dryer material handling systems for the modern plastics processor. The Labotek solutions are offering massive energy saving potential.

During K’2016, we are highlighting the following technologies as the “United Unique” combination:

Gravi-Dryer

The only system available which manages gravimetric drying and conveying. The system adjusts the drying capacity, and therefore energy consumption, according to the actual demand, providing documented energy savings, through the SQL database.

Labo-Net

Fully integrated control for complex materials handling systems, controlling Gravi-Dryer®, -gravimetric dosing and External Heat Recovery (EHR), Labo-Net is based on intelligent ASi field-bus components and latest Siemens PLC solutions. The large colour touch screen gives easy access to all parametres. The SQL data base will track & trace the historic process data for the processing machines, surely you are also able to retrieve relevant data for documentation purposes.

EHR - External Heat recovery

EHR systems are used to introduce external heat from processes in the production plant, such as compressor cooling units or other relevant heat generating sources. The system provides energy savings up to 85%.

Labotek A/S Telephone +45 4821 8411 info@labotek.dk - www.labotek.com

Meet us in Hall 9, booth B73

Recycling of process waste Kongskilde offers complete pneumatic solutions for cleaning, separating and conveying of different materials.

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Please contact Kongskilde for more information on how we can improve your product/waste handling.

Kongskilde UK Tel. 01263 713291 mail@kuk.kongskilde.com www.kongskilde.com

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TECNOMATIC

VERTELLUS

Tecnomatic, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, will present innovative solutions in pipe extrusion to assist customers not only by supplying extruders and die-heads but as well providing complete production systems for a business which is getting increasingly demanding. At K Tecnomatic will introduce a further developed version of its extrusion series ZEPHYR in L/D 40, both in a gearless and a traditional version. ZEPHYR is the most performing extruder of Tecnomatic’s product range, it boasts an array of advanced technical solutions which makes them unique models designed for pipe producers looking for energy savings and high output performance at lower melt temperatures.

Vertellus will introduce new high-performance additive technologies that help meet increasing industry demand for improved material performance and sustainability, including a new family of masterbatches for plastics compounding as a unique compatibiliser for PA combined with recycled PET, and as a chain extender to produce branched high RV polyamides.

Vertellus will also promote the use of its technology in microencapsulation products, which are gaining broader use in size regulation of microcapsules in formulations for specialty inks, fragrances and temperature-reactive textiles and in green construction. Vertellus will also highlight the use of a monomer used to produce polysulfones, offering one of the highest service temperatures among all meltprocessable thermoplastics

www.technomaticsrl.com

Hall 16, Booth D05

www.vertellus.com

Hall 5, Booth C08-2

UBE

VICTREX

UBE Group was built on a foundation of innovation and forward-looking technologies, and this will form the centre of the Japanese company’s presentation at K 2016, which will include UBE NYLON and UBESTA. UBE NYLON is a highquality, engineering plastic that can be used in all film and blown film extrusions. This polyamide has an outstanding resistance to heat, oils, solvents, and chemicals with excellent barrier properties making it perfect for food packaging.

UBESTA-PA12’s viscosity and high purity, means it is frequently used in air-brake and fuel tubing and well-known manufacturers of commercial vehicles have been using tubes of this specialty plastic for a long time.

Victrex, a leading provider of high-performance PAEK polymer solutions, is to present its extended portfolio at K 2016. In addition to new types of VICTREX PEEK polymers and their various applications, the focus will be on forward-facing integrated offerings and, in particular, new technologies.

These will include the new VICTREX AE 250 composites, developed for the aerospace industry, whose manufacture utilises hybrid moulding technology. Solutions for gears and e-motors are to dominate the automotive section of the stand, while new types of PEEK polymer and a record length PEEK structure for composites will be the highlights in the oil-and-gas industry section.

www.ube.com

Hall 16, Booth D05

www.victrex.com

VERSTRAETE IML

WEKO

Verstraete IML, one of world’s leading IML label suppliers, is proud to be the preferred partner for 16 IML systems at K 2016. Verstraete IML has partnered with 35 companies including machine producers, mould-makers and automation producers to show the best of packaging designs during this exhibition. “Preparing an exhibition takes quite a lot of effort. To save time, we have compiled a handy IML guide for all visitors to help quickly locate all the IML related companies at the fair,” said Dieter Maes, Business Development and Marketing Manager. “In this must-have guide you can also discover all technical details of the 16 IML projects that use our IML labels.”

At K, Weitmann & Konrad will showcase a variety of plastic film applications. True to the motto ‘Don’t play – work with precision!’, the focus will be on the functionalisation of films by the non-contact spray application of antiblocking, anti-fog or antistatic additives.

www.imlguide.info

Hall 5, Booth B09

For over 60 years, WEKO has specialised in precise and non-contact applications of minimal liquid or powder quantities on plastic films and other material webs. Regardless of whether films with anti-block, anti-fog, anti-static or anti-microbial properties, WEKO systems enable a highly precise minimal application of liquid or powdery additives. This brings a high degree of flexibility, in combination with considerable cost savings.

Hall 5, Booth B37

www.weko.net

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Hall 4, Booth E25

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WELLS

WITTMANN BATTENFELD

Wells Plastics will be showcasing an extensive range of valueadding additive masterbatch and compound solutions for plastics processing. One such additive is the award-winning oxo-biodegradable Reverte for flexible films and laminates. Plasticsbased flexible packaging is a popular packaging for many products alike but many remain non-recyclable. Wells’ Reverte oxo-biodegradable technology, developed over a three year period, has been successfully formulated and tested to internationally-recognised standards at independent laboratories, demonstrating the oxo-biodegradation of PET film. Wells is the only company in the world to offer an oxo-biodegradable additive formulated specifically for PET films.

The new UNILOG B8 control system will be shown on every single WITTMANN BATTENFELD machine exhibited at K. This new control system generation distinguishes itself from its predecessor version by several additional features and even greater operator comfort. Via an attractively designed, pivotable 21.5” full HD multi-touch screen, the process functions can be retrieved by gestures (zooming/wiping), while some selectable operating functions are triggered by tactile keys located in the machine’s central console. This makes it possible to address frequently used functions easily and directly.

wellsplastics.com

Hall 5, Booth A26

www.wittmann-group.com

Hall 16, Booth D22

WEMO

ZEIGER

Wemo is presenting the biggest ever range of robots of all four series at K 2016, ever. A selection of its complete delivery programme, from a compact gripper up to the new xLine large robots with handling weights up to 60 kg will be on display. Wemo is also highlighting its Industry 4.0 capability.

For years, Wemo has been working on fitting industrial solutions. At K show, Wemo will present an example of existing and new functions in a complete cell for more standardised and more cost-effective solutions for the plastics processing industry.

Zeiger will showcase high-performance screws, valves and assemblies designed for a new Milacron 50-ton Magna T Servo machine with a 28-mm ø/140 injection unit that will be running in its booth. Zeiger is pleased to showcase its Zeiger Performance screws, Mallard Z4 Check Ring Valves and Continuous Taper Front End designs for processing on the Milacron machine. It will be fitted with a highthroughput PP-optimised ZP mixing screw. The Milacron machine will also be fitted with a Mallard Z4 carbide-faced check ring assembly which will be mounted inside of Zeiger Industries’ innovative Continuous Taper End Cap, Nozzle and Nozzle Tip package

www.wemogroup.com

Hal1 10, Booth E61

www.zeigerindustries.com

Hall 11, Booth C58

WICKERT

ZUMBACH

At K, WICKERT is introducing a large-format type WKP 1600 S press. Animation is used to integrate the press into a group of five presses. As the complete system is too big for the show, WICKERT uses a combination of animation and real presses to show this system in comprehensive detail to visitors.

The demonstration will also showcase the system as an Industry 4.0 technology. With the WKP 5000 S ,WICKERT is presenting a new generation of systems operation and networking. Intelligent IT solutions will be introduced real-time tracking of operator actions and process data in the context of a new control concept. By using the WICKERT link, the whole plant is available to all system users by way of a central access station.

ZUMBACH will present its novel and intelligent solutions as well as cost efficient innovations for inline measurement and control of pipes and hoses at K 2016. One of the exhibitor’s highlights will be its new ultrasonic scanners for flexible diameter adjustment. This patent-pending system can be either individually or simultaneously adjusted to the best possible measuring position within seconds. The scanners cover an outside diameter up to 180 mm and represent a smart and simple solution for full non-contact, in-line eccentricity and wall thickness measurement of tubes, hoses and cable jackets.

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www.zumbach.com

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CHINAPLAS brings 2017 sneak preview to K 2016 CHINAPLAS organisers are showcasing what's in store for exhibitors and visitors at the 2017 edition of the world's second-largest plastics and rubber showcase.

COMPLETE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR PLASTIC PROCESS

In addition to offering K delegates with the chance to organise their priority free registration, CHINAPLAS is living up to its reputation for generosity by offering gifts to every visitor to the booth.

CHINAPLAS is the world's secondlargest plastics and rubber technology event, hosting more than 3,300 Chinese and overseas exhibitors from across the plastics processing spectrum. And in 2017, they will be embracing three key themes.

Intelligent manufacturing Tobemorecompetitive,manufacturers have to upgrade their production technologies and product quality, and smart manufacturing is one of the key strategies being adopted to enable such continuous improvement. By adding an Automation Technology Zone to its well-established Machinery Zones, CHINAPLAS 2017 will present the latest intelligent manufacturing technologies to the plastics industry.

High-tech materials The global trend of pursuing a circular, low-carbon economy, combined with demand for everincreasing product sophistication, is driving the need for high-tech materials. At CHINAPLAS 2017, more than 1,000 suppliers will showcase their latest offerings in this area, including advanced composites and high-performance engineering plastics on the show floor and in the special Chemicals & Raw Materials Zone, Composite & High Performance Materials Zone and Bioplastics Zone.

Green solutions

ICS Cool Energy has the largest range of energy efficient process chillers, cooling solutions and mould heaters to improve your plastic process.

Conserving resources and adopting eco-friendly materials and technologies are keys for business sustainability. To align with this trend, CHINAPLAS 2017 will display a wide array of green solutions applicable to different manufacturing industries.

With our consultative approach, you can trust us to help you make significant process savings.

More than 3,300 exhibitors and representatives from around the world together with 12 country/ region pavilions are expected to take part in CHINAPLAS 2017, which will be held from May 16th - 19th at China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China.

0800 774 7415

info@icscoolenergy.com

www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

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Exhibitor’s eye view: Huntsman Huntsman is returning to K where it will be bringing a new brand of infrared reflecting pigments and unveiling its new TiO2 grade TIOXIDE TR48 pigment. EPPM caught up with Sales and Marketing Director for Plastics and Paper at Huntsman Stephane David about what it's like for the team as it prepares for the triennial event.

K 2016 is an especially important outing for David, as it is the first time his division will be attending since acquiring the performance additives and titanium dioxide (TiO2) business Rockwood Holdings.

"That deal has given us a much bigger portfolio of TiO2 products, colour pigments and functional additives to talk to customers about, which will make for a very busy week," David explained.

The team at Huntsman are excited about K and David believes it is only getting better with every cycle, with every K show bringing with it a new wave of plastics innovation.

"K is an excellent event to launch new products at and lots of companies use it as a springboard to kick-start the promotion of new technologies. That’s good for innovation, competition and ultimately the plastics sector as a whole. At this year’s event we’ll be launching our new high performance TiO2 grade TIOXIDE TR48 pigment and we’ll also be unveiling a brand new infrared reflecting pigment for the plastics sector. Our colleagues in the polyurethanes division of Huntsman will also be in attendance to launch some new products."

So what’s the secret to having a successful K show? For David and the

team, it involves months of planning and hard work and then when the show arrives, it means taking advantage of having access to the global plastics community.

"Where else, in the course of just one week, can you hold hundreds of customer meetings, launch new products and gain fresh insights into specific parts of the sector?" he stated.

Indeed, it's the visitors that make K such an important and exciting event for David and the Huntsman team.

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"For me," he said, "the best thing about K is the people. It’s a great chance to catch up with almost all of our plastics customers faceto-face – and of course to make new contacts. It’s also a great opportunity for the whole team to get together – sales, marketing and technical colleagues, all on hand to answer customer questions."

www.huntsman.com

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MACHINERY ROUNDUP

Pump it up Reduction acquiring After Engineering Scheer in October 2015, Maag Pump Systems has added pulverisers to the product portfolio of the Maag group of companies. Until now that included melt pumps, melt filtration systems and pelletising. While sales and service activities have been coordinated through Reduction Engineering Scheer in KorntalMünchingen in the past, a new dedicated group for market development in Europe has been founded at the Grossostheim site and has taken on this task as of July 1st, 2016. Along with additional sales employees to support prospective customers and process requests, the new group will ensure improved support when helping existing customers with technical problems. www.maag.com

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Husky has announced the availab ility of the Ultra Helix 350 valve gate, expandin g the existing product lin e of the awar dwinning valv e gate technology released in 2015. This new series of nozzles provides cu stomers wit range of ap h more opt plicat ions for crea life of any va ions, producing better ting a wider quality part lve gate cu s with the lo rr ently availa Helix nozzles ngest gate ble. “The g continues to ate quality impress man Mirti, Husky’ of the Ultra s President y of our cust of Hot Run omers,” said of the 350 ners and C valv Stefano ontrollers. “T leading perfo e gate demonstrates o he addition ur commitm rmance to an ent to bring even wider industryaudience.”

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Freshly pressed new BOBST’s of range MW CI flexo press the impressed crowds at Drupa 2016 so much that Mexico Citybased Publi Grafic Internacional to decided purchase a 900 mm wide MW model then and there. The machine rs and with smartGPS, is equipped with automatic face-to-face winde setting system. The ration regist and BOBST’s fully automatic impression ry is scheduled delive and Drupa at d signe was press contract for the new Publi Grafic an, Mexic cent for October 2016. Privately-owned and 100 per try and indus arts ic graph the in ience Internacional has over 30 year exper s. cation certifi art Walm and y has ISO 9000, HACCP, Disne

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W&Hat’s your name?

Ten years ago W&H joined forces with BSW Machinery with the goal of becoming woven bag machine indust a leading player in the ry. Now the partnership has made BSW a global techno transfer of W&H products to logy leader. Through BSW and through the joint dev elopment of a world-class pro the Czech republic, BSW was duction center in integrated step by step into the W&H Group. Now the nex term strategic plan will start t phase in the longunder the new name Windm öller & Hölscher Machinery. under way soon to support Construction will be further growth of Windmölle r & Hölscher Machinery at its fully-equipped show room is production center. A available for customer dem onstrations and test runs at any time. www.wuh-group.com

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Additive Manufacturing in BAE SYSTEMS – »The journey to printed Aircraft has commenced«

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Copy and optimize: 3D printing as a problem solver

Wednesday, 16 November 2016 MARTIN KURZ, Balluff 15:00 – 15:30 hrs

Conventional and Innovative Automation Solutions in Additive Manufacturing

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BASF’s melamine foa m technology has brought excellent acoustics and fire safety qualities to a new silencer for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. “Owing to its very good absorptio n figures in the 500 to 5,000 Hz frequenc y range, we successfully use Basotect melamine foam as a passiv e sound absorber,” explained Prof Dr-Ing Christoph Kaup, Manag ing Director HOWATHER Klimatechnik. “Together M with the active electroac oustic component, this material makes a crucia l contribution to improv ing the sound dampin values in the ‘Acoustic g Unit by HOWATHERM’ system.” www.BASF.com

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TPUs in Boots Modern ski boots have to be lightweight and comfo rtable which is why Salomon chose Covestro TPUs for its new X-Pro 70 W - the ‘right boot for all types of skiing’ for its low weight and well-balanced performance features. The ski boot’ s lower shell is made of TPU from Covestro.

The plastic is suited to this application becau se it combines high stiffness and an attractive appearance with long service life and wear resist ance. The upper cuff is strengthened by a reinforced rear lateral insert and the soft front cuff - which is also made of TPU - ensures the boot is snug. www.covestro.comv

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FORMNEXT

Formnext flexes muscles Formnext Powered by TCT emerged on the plastics processing calendar last year as the new additive manufacturing and tool-making event on the block, and now in its second year the show is proving itself to be a permanent calendar fixture for the industry.

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aking place from November 15th-18th 2016, Formnext Powered by TCT will once more be hosted by Messe Frankfurt, and organiser Mesago Frankfurt has been flooded with demand from exhibitors to appear at the show, with Hall 13.1 being fully booked more than two months before the doors open.

With 261 confirmed exhibitors, the event has expanded by 29 per cent since last year, with exhibition space growing by 41 per cent to 15,000 m sq.

“This impressive expansion shows that Formnext 2016 has its finger right on the pulse of the industry and is well on the way to becoming a leading international exhibition for intelligent industrial production,” said Sascha Wenzler, Head of Division for Formnext at Mesago Messe Frankfurt.

Truly international The event is a truly international one, with 48 per cent of visitors coming from overseas representing a total of 25 countries. Indeed, the show identifies itself as an international exhibition and conference for 'the next generation of manufacturing technologies'.

Due to this pledge to be forward-looking, Formnext is very much a hub for the latest in additive manufacturing, while it is also home to a vast array of sophisticated tool-making and mould-making innovations.

In mechanical engineering, leading lights including Hermle, Matsura, Hage and DMG subsidiary This impressive expansion shows Sauer will be represented, that Formnext 2016 has its finger while the traditional prototyping, tool and right on the pulse of the industry form-making sector will be embodied by the likes of 1zu1, Antonius Köster, Cavität, CNC Speedform, Hofmann, Kegelmann, Lamy, Listemann, and Schülken Form. Other wellestablished names including Bikar Metalle, Knarr, Nicon, Oerlikon Metco and Werth Messtechnik will be present and the complementary software arena

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will be championed by giants including Altair, Autodesk, Dassault Systemes, IKOffice, and MachineWorks-Polygonica.

On the materials side, Heraeus, Höganäs, Sandvik Osprey, and Airbus subsidiary AP Works will be on-site, while the Digital Factory Division of Siemens AG will be making its Formnext debut.

Mover-shakers As for the additive manufacturing industry, it is more a question of who is not attending, with all the mover-shakers accounted for including 3D Systems, Arburg, DSM-Somos, EnvisionTec, EOS, Formlabs, Materialise, Prodways, Renishaw and Stratasys.

To complement the exhibition floor, the Formnext conference powered by TCT will focus on the latest developments in additive manufacturing, with expertise provided by leading international minds in the industry.

Read the full conference programme on page 56. www.mesago.de/en/formnext

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Q&A with Sascha Wenzler EPPM quizzed Sascha Wenzler, Head of Division for Formnext at Mesago Messe Frankfurt, about what we can expect from the show’s second outing.

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aunching the second edition of anything can be as nervewracking as the first. So how is Formnext Powered by TCT going to ensure its 2016 outing will be more Empire Strikes Back than Speed 2: Cruise Control?

Mori and Sauer with Lasertec; Hermle Maschinenbau with its MPA technology; and XJet with its direct 3D metal jetting system," he revealed.

The debut edition of the show was an undoubted success and gave the Formnext brand a good foundation with which to build on, but Sascha Wenzler, Head of Division for Formnext at organiser Mesago, does not believe in looking backwards when it comes to keeping up momentum.

Tremendous possibilities Of course, mould- and tool-making play a crucial role on the Formnext show floor and Wenzler is a firm believer that in order to get the most out of modern manufacturing technologies, you have to apply them to this key link in the value chain.

The global elite

"Additive technologies offer some major advantages in tool- and form-making," he explained. "Manufacturing form cores using Wenzler's pride in Formnext is infectious and he was happy conformal cooling is already a standard practice, and hybrid to reveal that "virtually every member of the global elite in construction has opened up tremendous new possibilities in additive manufacturing" is planning to attend the show. Indeed, terms of design. Potential often lies in the combination of additive and conventional methods of the show was booked up with three production. At Formnext, attendees months to go before the start of involved in tool- and form-making the show, with exhibitor numbers and other areas of industry can find climbing by 30 per cent. out how they can take advantage of Formnext is well on its way to these opportunities and generate "Thank goodness we've added 40 per becoming the world’s leading event real added value for themselves cent more space," Wenzler remarked. and their companies."

"This all shows that Formnext is well in modern and intelligent industrial on its way to becoming the world's production Formnext is happy to shepherd leading event in modern and intelligent the manufacturing industry into industrial production." the future introducing visitors On the show floor, leading technologies will be on display and of all backgrounds to the latest technologies and applications, Wenzler alluded to the fact some exhibitors will undoubtedly revealing to them how intelligent production can achieve be using Formnext as a platform for announcements and amazing things all the way down the supply chain. product launches.

"We’ll also be offering further value through the Formnext "We’re looking forward to all the world premieres and Conference Powered by TCT, the Purmundus Challenge, and the groundbreaking innovations they’ll be unveiling. Industry Start-Up Challenge. There, up-and-coming companies will offer giant HP, for example, will be presenting its Jet Fusion Printing an innovative look at the future of additive manufacturing," Solutions, along with Additive Industries with MetalFAB1; DMG concluded Wenzler.

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FORMNEXT

FORMNEXT Powered by TCT: The Conference Tuesday November 15th to Friday November 18th 2016 THURSDAY

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Denise Schindler, Professional para-athlete Sport without limits: New technologies pave the way for big goals.

John Dunstan, BAE Systems Additive manufacturing in BAE Systems: The journey to printed aircraft has commenced.

Dror Danai, CBO, XJET NanoParticle jetting technology from XJET: Redefining metal additive manufacturing.

10:00 - 10:30

Terry Wohlers, Wohlers Associates The future of additive manufacturing.

10:30 - 11:00

Franziska Kaut, P&G Service Additive manufacturing of thermoplastic polymers for consumer products.

11:30 - 12:00

John Hartner, EnvisionTEC The next big thing: 3D printing with composites.

12:00 - 12:30

Dr Stefan Tรถnissen, KEX Knowledge Exchange Major outcomes of the consortium projects additive manufacturing.

12:00 - 12:30

Richard Hurst, Harmonic Drive Precision drive technologies for additive manufacturing.

13:30 - 14:00

13:30 - 14:00

Christoph Klahn, Head of Design for Additive Manufacturing, Inspire AG Success factors for additive manufacturing products.

Manuel Opitz and Jannis Breuninger, Mecuris Enabling additive manufacturing for orthotics and prosthetics.

14:00 - 14:30

14:00 - 14:30

Bernhard Langefeld, Roland Berger Additive manufacturing - next generation: Study results from Roland Berger.

Nick Pearce and Juan Miguel Ramirez, Alexander Daniels Global Talent shortage in additive manufacturing.

15:00 - 15:30

Dr Kaj Fuuehrer, German Aerospace Center Performance increase for additive manufactured parts by topology optimisation: Save 40% weight with the same stability.

15:30 - 16:00

Dr Kristian Arntz, ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing Connected adaptive production: From design to final parts.

15:00 - 15:30

Vinzenz Nienhaus, Institute of Printing Science and Technology Fabrication of optimised microstructures via fused layer modelling

15:30 - 16:00

Anna-Lena Luiz, Mechanical Engineer, Elektor Airsystems Use of rapid prototyping for advanced development and optimisation of industrial fans.

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Felix Haeckel, BMW Technological challenges for automotive series production in selective laser beam melting.

10:30 - 11:00

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11:30 - 12:00

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11:30 - 12:00

Michiel de Bruijcker, Admatec Europe Printing high dense ceramic components as a production solution.

12:00 - 12:30

Sebastian Hess, DQBD TBC

12:00 - 12:30

Andreas Leupold, Lawyer, Leupold Legal Securing your intellectual property and business secrets in additive manufacturing processes.

13:30 - 14:00

13:30 - 14:00

Stefanie Brickwede, Project Manager, Deutsche Bahn Copy and optimise: 3D printing as a problem solver.

Alessandro Fortunato, Assistant Professor, University of Bologna Innovative design optimisation for additive manufacturing of automatic packaging machine components.

14:00 - 14:30

14:00 - 14:30

Dr Andreas Huppertz, Josef Brechmann Rapid casting: Offer more in less time.

Manuel Martin, Beta Layout Production of 3D-MID prototypes.

15:00 - 15:30

Martin Kurz, Industry Manager, Balluff Classical and innovative automation solutions in additive manufacturing.

15:00 - 15:30

Tobias Kuhl, UnternehmerTUM Start-up landscape: Latest trends and high-potential start-ups along the value chain of additive manufacturing.

15:30 - 16:00

Matthias Gieseke, Research Assistant, Laser Zentrum Hannover Selective laser melting of magnesium alloys.

15:30 - 16:00

Philipp Wichert, Eisenmann Anlagenbau Possible paths of additive manufactured parts into industrial products.

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