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[Chinaplas 2018] 180,701 visitors! Broke attendance record

CHINAPLAS 2018, in new venue, with new recordThe rainy weather prior to the opening of CHINAPLAS 2018 proved not an obstacle for visitors who were eager to acquire latest state-of-the-art plastics technologies. 180,701 visitors showed up in National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, topping CHINPLAS’ all-time record.CHINAPLAS 2018 drew down its curtain on April 27 in Shanghai, China, with a record attendance of 180,701 visitors, announced the organizer, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. The no. of overseas visitors was 47,900, accounting 26.51%.Compared with the Shanghai show held in 2016, the number of visitors rose 21.62%. In addition, it was also a staggering increase of 16.39% versus the last edition in Guangzhou in 2017. CHINAPLAS 2018 visitors countDateNumber of visitorsOverseas visitors (%)24/451,98013,276 (25.54%)25/464,38515,505 (24.08%)26/448,78813,378 (27.42%)27/415,5485,741 (36.92%)Total180,70147,900 (26.51%)Concurrent events successfully heldNot only over 4,000 distinguished exhibitors showcased their state-of-the-art products at CHINAPLAS 2018, exciting concurrent events were also held fruitfully to reinforce the theme of “Innovation is Key to the Future”, boosting the exchange of expertise and information exchange.These include “3rd Industry 4.0 Conference”, “Tech Talk”, “Medical Plastics Connect” and “CMF Inspiration for Design x Innovation”.CHINAPLAS 2018 ran from April 24-27, 2018. The exhibition area reached 340,000sqm, an expansion of 100,000sqm compared to the last edition held in Shanghai two years ago. Over 4,200 machines and equipment were being showcased, while more than 1,200 chemical companies participated in the show.CHINAPLAS 2019 will be moving to Guangzhou, running from May 21 – 24, 2019.

Aeyoung Park 2018-05-04

[HANNOVER MESSE] Man, machine and fist bumps

German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Mexican President Peña Nieto set the tone on day one of the HANNOVER MESSE/CeMAT double-header. Asked to shake hands with a robot, they both went for the more casual fist bump – a symbol for the relaxed, natural interaction of humans with digitization, robots and machine learning.▲ Man, machine and fist bumps"Technology is not about competing with us humans; it's about assisting us. That is the core message conveyed by this trade fair, which has again underscored Hannover's reputation as a global hotspot for the digital transformation of industry," said Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe, at the close of HANNOVER MESSE and CeMAT. "The focus here has clearly been on the human element: We're the ones making the decisions and setting the course. The interaction of humans with machines and IT adds up to a huge competitive gain across manufacturing, logistics and the energy industry."Under the motto of "Integrated Industry – Connect & Collaborate", a total of 210,000 visitors seized the opportunity to explore the innovations on display. A total of 5 800 exhibitors were present at HANNOVER MESSE & CeMAT. Topics like machine learning, artificial intelligence, industrial IT platforms, the expansion of power grids for eMobility, the use of robots and autonomous systems in production and intralogistics, and the role of workers in the integrated factory were the subject of intense debate at the stands of exhibitors at the event. As the official Partner Country, Mexico profiled itself as an innovative business partner and industrial location."Businesses have successfully negotiated the first steps on the path towards digitized, connected production and are now firing up for the second stage of the journey," reported Thilo Brodtmann, Executive Director of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA). "New platform-based business models, the use of digital twins and initial experiences with machine learning – all of this is set to play an increasingly important role in the mechanical engineering sector. Hannover Messe is a place where people present and discuss the shape of things to come, and we are once again highly satisfied with the outcome of the show," he continued. The VDMA believed that automation, software and intralogistics would continue to define the character of HANNOVER MESSE, he said."HANNOVER MESSE has once again confirmed it is the definitive home base for the global transition to Industry 4.0. Extended value creation networks, new forms of human-machine collaboration, and the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into production operations: These remain the key features of digitization and connectivity, and were once again first unveiled here in Hannover. All of this requires even more connectivity, which is why the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) has been calling for an industry-capable 5G network right from the start," said ZVEI Executive Director Dr. Klaus Mittelbach. "This trade show has conveyed two other key messages. First, that we can only advance down the road to technological progress and social prosperity by teaming up and working together – not by protectionism or isolation. And second, that bringing young students into direct contact with technology – as we have done at this event – is a great way to kindle their interest. And we have to do even more to attract their attention, for they represent tomorrow's urgently needed workforce."Out of a total of 210 000 visitors at the fair, more than 70,000 of them came from abroad, for an international share of 30 percent. China headed the foreign visitor statistics with a total of 6,500, followed by the Netherlands (5,300), Poland (2,700) and the United States (1,700). A total of 1,400 visitors attended from Mexico, which was this year's featured Partner Country.Central trends highlighted at Hannover this year included the ongoing convergence between IT and mechanical engineering, industrial IT platforms and other new business models, and the imminent impact of artificial intelligence on the factory environment. The exhibitors in the automation halls profiled drive technology and fluid power as a key driver of digitized and integrated manufacturing.The close integration of production and logistics was a key topic in the CeMAT halls – unsurprisingly, since the digital factory simply cannot work without intelligent logistics systems. Product highlights included industrial trucks, autonomous shuttles, order-picking robots and complete systems.Further highlights consisted of assistance systems like exoskeletons, AR goggles, and above all robots. Agile fabrication and intralogistics rely on autonomous transport systems, drones and intelligent personal assistants (IPAs). The trend towards human/machine collaboration continues unabated.Meanwhile, displays in the energy-related halls centered on energy efficiency in direct correlation with climate protection. The focus was on decentralized, smart energy systems and infrastructure solutions for the environmentally friendly mobility of the future.Impressive innovative performance was also demonstrated by subcontractors and development partners, who revealed approaches to connecting operations with customers for seamless efficiency. Multi-material and lightweight concept design are opening the way to a complete rethinking of structural components, resulting not just in cost-cutting and greater efficiency, but also improved performance.More than 160 Mexican businesses were at the fair to present their products and innovations. German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto agreed that progress and prosperity could only be achieved via open markets. Mexico's participation therefore fit perfectly into the context of the international free trade agreement concluded last Saturday between Mexico and the European Union, with 99% of goods between both parties to be traded in future free of tariffs.The next HANNOVER MESSE will be staged from 1 to 5 April 2019, with Sweden as the official Partner Country. The next CeMAT will run parallel to HANNOVER MESSE from 20 to 24 April 2020.

Aeyoung Park 2018-05-04

[CHINAPLAS 2018] Around 4,000 Market Leaders to Shine

New Age, New Era, New TechnologyRecovered from the 2008 worldwide financial crisis, albeit over an extended period, the global economy at long last saw its growth rocket to a 10-year high in 2017. Notwithstanding the complications of international trade at the moment, globalization of economies has gained unassailable momentum, with growth rates of emerging economies enjoying significant boosts. China's resolution to deepen reforms and further its opening-up was demonstrated at the Boao Forum for Asia, concluded on 11 April 2018, and the awakened giant is going to embrace the world with an unprecedented openness in greater steps towards a new era. The "Central Nation", advancing from a follower through the peloton to a front-runner, is grasping the opportunity to enter an age of high-quality development, supported by dynamic technology innovations and dissemination. CHINAPLAS 2018, architected around the theme "Innovation is Key to the Future", is inaugurated today, congregating 3,948 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions. The technology-driven, new-look trade show is open until 27 April in National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China in an area of record-breaking size (340,000sqm.), 100,000sqm. larger than the previous Shanghai edition two years ago. New starting point - a new phase of reforms and opening-up In 2018, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of China's reforms and opening-up, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., organizer of CHINAPLAS, founded in 1978, likewise celebrates its 40th birthday. "Over the past 40 years, Adsale has weathered the struggles of early industries and benefited from the current economic take-off. We have witnessed China's transformation from a ‘factory of the world' to a powerhouse of innovations. We also experienced several financial crises, globalization, transformation, upgrading, and rejuvenation through technology. With China and the world's economy expanding by leaps and bounds, Adsale has gone through four extraordinary decades," observed Stanley Chu, Chairman of Adsale. "Established in 1983, CHINAPLAS has been swimming with the tide, which is the reform and opening-up of China. In the early years, it was organized to introduce overseas technologies and provide a procurement platform for local companies. Now, it is an international hub that facilitates exchanges between suppliers and buyers from all over the world, and for the release of high-end technologies." "With many brilliant and glorious years of reform and opening-up laid as groundwork, CHINAPLAS' scale exceeds 300,000sqm. for the first time, an indicator of the massive demand for new technologies. It's a critical moment in China's economic restructuring and the shift to new growth drivers. We aspire to promote the transformation and upgrading of the industries and sustainable development through the introduction of innovative technologies," added the enthusiastic chairman. New venue - new visiting experience While manufacturing industries edge toward the high end, the plastics and rubber industries, being the main basis of them, are thriving exceedingly well. "Rapid expansions of the upstream and downstream industries, as well as the unfailing annual growth of CHINAPLAS, have benefited from the breakthrough innovation and technical advancement of plastics and rubber materials," explained Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale. "Holding CHINAPLAS in the world's largest exhibition complex, National Convention and Exhibition Center, not only provides more space for the plastics and rubber industries to demonstrate their huge potential and to meet the pressing needs of exhibitors but also endows the show with high standards and quality. In addition to accommodating more exhibitors and visitors, the allocation of theme zones and country/region pavilions has been revamped. Be it exhibits, innovative technologies, concurrent events, or on-site services, the exhibition brings participants a fresh-looking environment and extraordinary experience." New technology - behold the glamour Novel applications in the FAST (the Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope), BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, AI, quantum technology, 5G, "Internet + Manufacturing", new energy vehicles and auto-piloting give rise to new demands for materials. CHINAPLAS, in its role of an indicator of trends and a podium of innovation, focuses on cutting-edge technology and makes every effort to promote the development of the global plastics and rubber industries. Exhibitors will make use of this global platform to present their top innovative products. According to Ada Leung, there are more than 120 global or Asian launches, as well as a number of hot and cutting-edge technologies. In addition, the show will also introduce high-performance materials i.e. high-gloss, spray-free, surface-textured, lighter, thinner, non-toxic, biodegradable and 100% recyclable materials, alongside multi-colour multi-station injection molding, 5- to 12-axis robots, cloud analysis tools, automatic production management systems, and other equipment and technologies for further automation and intelligent production. Ada Leung further points out that these innovative solutions, which provide timely responses to users' needs for cost and energy reduction, eco-friendliness, smart manufacturing etc., are brilliant technology achievements helping application industries to seize the opportunity to benefit from technological advances. (Please visit the "2018 New and Hot Technology Collection" for more details.) New blood - Young Tech Hall New suppliers of plastics and rubber technology keep popping into CHINAPLAS in recent years. Just this time, the show has attracted about 560 new exhibitors, bringing new blood and impetus to the industries. To provide a one-stop platform for visitors to understand new technologies and to locate new exhibitors, a "Young Tech Hall" will be introduced to house more than 400 rising stars. This glittering hall of the young is where excellent products and highly flexible services are available. Moreover, further segmentation of the exhibition areas into theme zones are brought in to better cater for the needs of visitors, with 18 theme zones to facilitate buyers' successful procurement. The "3D Technology Zone", focusing on 3D printing (additive manufacturing) and responding to the dire demand from high-end manufacturers such as those of aerospace, automotive, medical and consumer goods, helps companies shorten R&D cycles and reduce related costs, as the demand for individualized and customized production is on the rise in this digital age. With the advent of a low-carbon economy, light, energy-saving thermoplastic elastomers with a wide range of applications have a promising prospect. The "Thermoplastic Elastomers & Rubber Zone" within the "Chemicals & Raw Materials Zone" is an arena in which over 50 suppliers brandish their best. New R&D achievements - Tech Talk CHINAPLAS is an "annual tournament" of the plastics and rubber industries. As technology plays increasingly important roles in the trade show, the organizer introduced the concurrent event "Tech Talk", which is an open forum where over 40 renowned enterprises release the latest technology in 2018, highlighting "Smart Manufacturing", "Innovative Materials", "Medical Plastics", "Intelligent Injection Molding", "Green Solutions" and "High-performance Materials" as sessional themes. Visitors will be able to appreciate the latest R&D results and discuss new tactics in a short time, which is an efficient way to get the most out of the show. New visions - concurrent events The "3rd Industry 4.0 Conference", co-organized with VDMA - German Engineering Federation, is an epic extravaganza. The conference this year, being the third running, once again upgrades itself and draws lessons from Germany and Europe's best practices, focusing on case sharing and the new Industry 4.0 business model. Experts in the industry will explore ways to optimize production automation in the process of upgrading from traditional to smart manufacturing. And here are the hottest design trends. Here are creative ideas to improve your products. Color, Material and Finish (CMF) is vital for product design. Another concurrent event, "CMF Inspiration for Design x Innovation", revolves around, for the first time in CHINAPLAS. The event, comprised of two parts, "CMF Inspiration Walls" and "CMF Design Forum", allows visitors to experience a rich variety of colours, materials and production processes made possible by plastics technology, guiding enterprises on an excursion to "blue oceans". In regards to the demand of the medical industry, a series of medical plastics related events will be launched, and collectively known as "Medical Plastics Connect". These include the "Medical Plastics Open Forum", the "Medical Plastic Product Pop-up Kiosk", the "Medical Plastics Guidebook" and "Medical Plastics Guided Tour", which present the latest medical plastics technologies from renowned suppliers, providing medical device, disposables and packaging manufacturers with the most advanced solutions. New targets, new challenges China's mission to fully catch up on technology innovation will soon be accomplished. Yet new ways to transform and upgrade are still under exploration, while new forces are poised for action. The "liner" named China is changing course, and the new course is known as "quality". 2018 is a critical year of changes and transforms. It also marks the beginning of a new era for CHINAPLAS. Be dauntless. Be indomitable. It's time to gear up.

Aeyoung Park 2018-05-04

[Chinaplas 2018] Provides Green Efficient Smart Manufacturing to Packaging Industry

The New Era of Packaging Packaging, one of the main application areas of plastics, has recently undergone drastic changes. On one hand, the growing spending power of the middle class has been pushing packaging towards the high end of being intelligent and personalized. On the other hand, as we enter the era of "new retail", product delivery has been gaining popularity, leading to the expansion of the packaging market. Functionally speaking, innovations in packaging are geared towards extending the shelf lives of products, reducing food wastes, and improving product safety. At the same time, packaging is becoming a multi-purpose carrier integrating marketing, product management, and big data analysis. However, the industry is still being challenged by risingraw material prices and other costs, as well as pressure from environmental issues. To swim with the tide is the key to survival. But how? Answers are to be found at CHINAPLAS 2018, the Asia's no. 1 plastics and rubber trade fair, replete with cutting edge solutions from around the world, featuring the latest materials, equipment and technology, providing a "high-speed train" for businesses to join the bandwagon. Packaging "slimming" is in full gear Reducing resource consumption and packaging-waste at the source is not exactly a new idea, and "lightweighting" has been gathering momentum in recent years. Enterprises with leading technologies are already on the move, like Nestle. They have reduced the weight of their mineral water bottles by 30% - 45%, help saving the environment. Ingeo-based Earthfirst ®UL, to be displayed by NATUREWORKS LLC at CHINAPLAS 2018, is an outstanding sealant with proven mechanic properties and performance. EarthFirst ®ULUL is ideal for food packaging applications like disposable pillow pouches, small coffee packets, gusseted stand-up pouches, frozen foods and multi-wall bags. EarthFirst ®ULUL forms superior seals at lower initial sealing temperatures. EarthFirst ®ULUL has great aroma barrier, grease-resistant attributes. Taizhou Huangyan Fow Mould Co., Ltd. will showcase IML box mould /thin-wall mould at CHINAPLAS 2018. Fow Mould can be used to make various kinds of bucket mould, and of every size - from 50ml to 2L, in every shape - square container, round container, oval container, for every application - ice cream, cheese, chocolate, fast food and so on. The thin-wall mould can reduce packaging weight. A bright future for biodegradable plastics Biodegradability is a rising star in packaging. On February 7, 2018, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and the Standardization Administration of the PR China released a new version of the "Packings for Express Service" series of national standards and made it clear for the first time that courier packaging should make use of biodegradable plastics. According to statistics, the courier industry in China used about 14.7 billion plastic bags in 2016. It is an inevitable step to take to resolve the conflict between packaging and the environment and accelerate the pace to adopt green, biodegradable materials and technology. PHA bio-based fully biodegradable polymers from Sogreen Technology Co., Ltd. can be decomposed by microorganisms within 3-6 months. The polymers can substitute 50% plastics. It can be used for the production of disposable products, such as mulch films, plastic bags, and foam lunch boxes. Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co., Ltd.’s REVODE Polylactide Resin is made from 100% renewable resources. REVODE is an environmentally-friendly material, produced with low carbon-emission methods. Products made of REVODE are 100% biodegradable. It is widely used in disposable tableware and packaging bags. Visitors can find out more about this resin at CHINAPLAS 2018. What is the appeal of multifunctional packaging? It has been derived that the amount of food wasted in Asia every year due to packaging problems is enough to feed more than a hundred million people. Common cause of such wastes is rotting or the growth of mould within shelf life. Is there a way to improve and use suitable materials to ensure or even extend shelf lives? The development of multifunctional materials with good barrier properties and are heat-resistant, UV-resistant, antimicrobial, permeable yet oxygen-blocking, can be an answer. Multi-layer flexible packaging films require specialty barrier extrusion lines. Films produced by Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft - Film Extrusion Division prevent the infiltration of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and water vapor. They also preserve the aromas and flavors of the finished product. It is recommended to use on 7-, 9- or 11- layer lines - the more layers the more options for users to engineer and tailor their film products while saving raw material costs. The Hong Kong Polymer Science Ltd. will introduce CVI additive masterbatch and compounding solutions for food packaging and container applications to visitors. This exhibitor provides a full range of transparent compounds and additive masterbatches for PE, PP, and PA - solutions for the production of multilayer high barrier films, solvent-free lamination films, cast PE film, transparent containers for food and water, etc. Don't manufacture harder but smarter The structural shortage of labor has caused a surge in manufacturing costs, but the "Made in China 2025" strategy provides a solution - smart manufacturing. The digital intelligent printing factory FOE-CI350 satellite EB drying printing machine to be displayed by Shaanxi Beiren Printing Machinery Co., Ltd. provides real-time feedback and resource management according to data. The exhibit shortens delivery time by 20% to 25%, saves labor costs by 15% to 20%, saves capital costs by 20% to 30% and reduces material costs by 10% to 20%. Han King Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. will introduce a 3-layer FFS heavy duty bag coextrusion line which connects to an internal embossing device and a 4-color printing machine. It is suitable for producing bags used for packing resin materials, cereals, fodders, seeds and so on. It helps saving energy and takes only a short time to set up for mass production. The maximum output can be up to 350kg/hr. Its one-stop design - from blown film, surface treating, printing, embossing to final rewinding - helps reduce space and related costs effectively. Guangzhou Jeepine Intelligent Compression Molding Machine Co., Ltd. will showcase a high speed 48 cavities cap compression molding machine. Capacity can reach 1,500 - 1,875 pcs/hr. With the addition of measuring pump, caps weight precision can be ensured. Output efficiency is 50% higher and energy consumption is 50% lower compared to injection molding machines. A sneak peek at the concurrent events A number of events targeted to the packaging industry will be organized during the trade fair to enhance technology exchange. At the "3rd Industry 4.0 Conference", practical cases of 4.0 factories will be discussed, and ways to optimize automated manufacturing and improve the efficiency of product assembly and workflow will be explained. There are more than 80 technical seminars that you cannot miss! As well as the "Bottles Recycle Program: Re-create Together" co-organized by CHINAPLAS, INCOM TOMRA Recycling Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and a special sponsor, Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co., Ltd., a leading beverage producer in China. CHINAPLAS 2018 will take place on April 24 - 27, 2018 in National Exhibition & Convention Centre (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, with "Smart Manufacturing", "Innovative Materials", and "Green Solutions" being the show focuses. It is expected that 4,000 well-known international suppliers will be showcasing new machinery, materials and technical solutions in a 340,000sqm exhibition area, including BASF, Dow, DuPont, Kuraray, Natureworks, Mitsui Chemicals, LG Chem, Exxon Mobil, Shaanxi Beiren, Arburg, KAUTEX MASCHINENBAU, BRÜCKNER MASCHINENBAU, Diyi Machinery, Akei, Taizhou Huangyan Daelong, TAKEBISHI, TOTANI, Han King, SUNCENTRE, Changsengda Machinery, Siemens, Autodesk, etc. It is expecting more than 180,000 professional visitors from 150 countries and regions will come for business, procurement and technology exchange. Past visitors including well-known brands and enterprises like Wahaha, Master Kong, Uni, Nongfu Spring, Mondelēz International, Kraft Heinz, Danone, Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Unilever, P&G, Blue Moon, Huangshan Novel, CH Packing and Bemis etc. For walk-in visitors, RMB 50 and RMB 80 will be charged for a one-day pass and a four-day pass respectively. Visitors can enjoy admission discount through online pre-registration from now till April 18, 2018, at an early-bird rate of RMB 50 for a four-day pass. To pre-register now, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg. For more information about CHINAPLAS 2018, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

Aeyoung Park 2018-04-02

[Chinaplas 2018] Leads Automotive Industry to Lightweight & Green

Automotive Industry's Door to Lightweight & GreenThe world is shifting into high gear on sustainability. China, one of the major manufacturing countries of cars, has put emphasis on the development of energy-saving and new energy automobiles in its "Made in China 2025" strategy. According to a report in January 2018 by the China Association of Automobile Manufactures, production of new energy automobiles in 2017 amounted to 794 thousand, a year-on-year growth of 53.8%. "Innovation is Key to the Future", theme of CHINAPLAS 2018, is architected around to call for electric, lightweight and intelligent vehicles. The show will be replete with high-tech, energy-saving and environmentally friendly solutions for automotive industry by more than 1,500 exhibitors. The future is lightweight and energy-saving Polymer-based composites, thanks to their lightness, strength, moldability, elasticity, corrosion resistance and weatherability, play an important role in producing lightweight vehicles. Reduction in weight, a crucial factor of new energy autos, calls for the use of composites, employing which in the making of structural parts and coverings can reduce weights by about 30%. Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. will introduce new applications of the "Targeted Nano Enhancement Technology" at CHINAPLAS 2018 for the automotive industry to achieve thin-wall and lightweight goals. The technology makes use of the special targeted release and enhancement of high performance nano particles and facilitates the nano dispersion of functional additives in polymer composites, improving a number of properties, such as higher crystallization, better mechanical properties, melt flows, processing properties and lower VOC. DSM is a CHINAPLAS veteran and this year DSM's Stanyl® HGR2 PA46 resin will be displayed. DSM's Stanyl® HGR2 PA46 resin is powered by a 5.0L V8 engine as a drop-in replacement for PA66, providing enhanced wear and friction performance. Environmental benefits include reductions in gas consumption and green-house gas emissions. The resin has already been used in chain tensioner arms in the Ford F-150 and Mustang, and will be utilized on more vehicles beginning in 2018. In order to achieve "green" automotive manufacturing, apart from using lightweight and higher performance alternative materials, new equipment and new processing technology do accelerate the development of automotive lightweighting and energy saving. The EC-SXII series of all-electric injection molding machines from Shanghai Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd. is equipped with more advanced injection capability compared to the previous EC-SX series. The machines are expected to better meet customer needs for precision molding and higher productivity. The series is able to adapt from thin-wall to thick-wall molding, offering greater flexibility to users. MuCell injection is an innovation of precision injection molding technology, which significantly reduces the weight of the parts and shortens molding cycle, improving the buckling deformation of parts and dimensional stability. In recent years, with the development of automotive lightweighting, MuCell is widely used in the automotive industry. The Mucell instrument panel mould of Zhejiang Kaihua Moulds Co., Ltd. takes injection molding production to a new level of automation, enhancing productivity. Green and beautiful, it's irresistible Elegant appearance and high-class feeling are what make a car appeal to consumers. To this end, spray-free materials have been among the favourites. They are colourful, glossy, corrosion and scratch resistant, recyclable, low costs and answers well to aesthetic needs. Covestro Polymers (China) Co., Ltd. will showcase its high-performance, coat-free grade auto interior material, Covestro Makroblend® SR60. It increases scratch and chemical resistance for unpainted applications in automotive interiors, and has good impact strength and resistance to heat. High-gloss is achieved with the use of dynamic heat and cool tool tempering. UV-stable interior colors are customizable according to customer requests. Nordson Xaloy® Polycarbonate Injection Molding System is a screw-valve-barrel package that provides exceptional clarity and homogeneity when molding polycarbonate resins. The benefits are excellent optical clarity and significantly reduced black specking, resulting in higher productivity and minimal waste. Applications include automotive lighting, spectacles, data storage device, electrical and telecom components, etc. Sales of automobiles has spurred hand in hand with more critical requirements demanded on manufacturers. According to studies, respectively 18% and 15% car owners in China are mainly concerned about their vehicles' external appearance and interior decor. They are also conscious of odours inside cars, and this mindfulness is proportional to the price of the car, which means owners with greater purchasing powers are more particular to the existence of smells. As a result, automakers have to work hard to reduce VOC emission inside cabins. Cabot China Investment Co., Ltd. will debut a near-odorless, bluish black masterbatch for auto application. The bluish undertone provides excellent aesthetic elegance. Jet black masterbatch is for effective coloration and retain good physical properties in the final product, and with good dispersion to ensure high glossy surface. It is suitable for direct application using automatic dosing units or by pre-blending thanks to its ease of dilution and homogeneous mixing. "3rd Industry 4.0 Conference"sneak peek The "Automotive 4.0" seminar at the "2nd Industry 4.0 Conference" last year was a well-received full house event. Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., organizer of CHINAPLAS, is again co-organizing with VDMA - German Engineering Federation, for the "3rd Industry 4.0 Conference". World renowned exhibitors will jointly explain actual applications of their technologies with visitors, bringing insights into smart manufacturing from multiple perspectives. Participants can expect plenty of industry 4.0 factory case studies and in-depth application discussions. CHINAPLAS 2018 will take place on April 24 - 27, 2018 in a new venue, National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, with "Smart Manufacturing", "Innovative Materials", "Green Solutions" being the show focuses. More than 4,000 well-known international suppliers will be showcasing new technologies in a 340,000sq metres exhibition area, surpassing all the previous editions in terms of show scale. Over 1,500 exhibitors will provide solutions with plastics machinery, materials and technology applicable to the automotive industry. These include BASF, Covestro, Lanxess, Solvay, SABIC, Mitsui Chemicals, LG Chem, DSM, Teijin, Jushi, Sumitomo, KraussMaffei, Kuka, Arburg, Engel, Mold-Masters, ABB, Synventive, Yizumi, Yudo, Runipsys, Siemens, Autodesk, etc. CHINAPLAS is expected to attract more than 180,000 professional visitors from over 150 countries or regions. So far, a number of global leading OEMs and spare parts enterprises have already pre-registered for onsite visiting, including representatives from SAIC MOTOR, Geely, NIO, General Motor, Honda, GAC Group, and Dongfeng Motor etc. For walk-in visitors, RMB 50 and RMB 80 will be charged for a one-day pass and a four-day pass respectively. Visitors can enjoy admission discount through online pre-registration from now till April 18, 2018, at an early-bird rate of RMB 50 for a four-day pass. To pre-register now, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg. For more information about CHINAPLAS 2018, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

Aeyoung Park 2018-03-29

'The Future of Composites in Transportation' by JEC

Take part in high-level conference sessions with presentations from renowned speakers from all over the world.The Symposium is tailored to professionals willing to increase their knowledge on the potential of the composites materials utilization in Ground Transportation.How Will Composites Further the Evolution of Ground Transportation? June 27, 2018 - 8:30am - 12:00pmComposites: a First-Rate Solution for TransportationLightweight performanceResistance to extreme temperatures, noise insulation, vibration reductionCost-effective materials and manufacturing solutionsIncreasing mechanical properties June 27, 2018 - 2:00pm - 4:30pmImproving Performance and Efficiency - Part 1Environmentally friendly transportation means Alternative solutions for a greener futureUsing recycled carbon fiber June 28, 2018 - 8:30am - 12:00pmImproving Performance and Efficiency - Part 2Weight reduction to lower fuel consumption and increase load capacityDimensional stability of thermoset composite materials Fire retardant laminatesCompressed natural gas cylinder June 28, 2018 - 1:30pm - 4:15pmManufacturing: Lowering Assembly Time and CostsParts integration: from multiple components to a single composite part High performance thermoplasticsTowards large scale productionReduced maintenance: easier handling and installation▶ Click here to Register

Aeyoung Park 2018-03-29

A wealth of exciting events at CHINAPLAS 2018

3rd Industry 4.0 Conference, Tech Talk, Medical Plastics Connect, CMF Inspiration for Design x InnovationDevelopment of plastics and rubber technologies has roared ahead like a tiger in current years. CHINAPLAS, as a leading trade fair, offers a technology-oriented platform for those sectors globally. Not only will 4,000 distinguished exhibitors showcase their advanced products and services at CHINAPLAS 2018, show organizer Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. will also hold several exciting concurrent events. These will include “3rd Industry 4.0 Conference”, “Tech Talk”, “Medical Plastics Connect” and “CMF Inspiration for Design x Innovation”. Experts from all over the world will gather at a huge, new venue in Shanghai April 24-27 to assess market trends and highlight innovative technologies. “3rd Industry 4.0 Conference" – a taste of world-class excellenceIndustry 4.0 solutions facilitate business transformation. CHINAPLAS started organizing a conference on this topic two years ago and received enthusiastic feedback. With continuing, full support from VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, the “3rd Industry 4.0 Conference” will take place at CHINAPLAS 2018. Drawing on an accumulation of Industry 4.0 experience among global enterprises, the topics of this conference will be far-reaching and practical. Participants can expect plenty of industry 4.0 factory case studies and in-depth application discussions. Three sessions — covering automotive, electrical and electronics, and packaging — will be organized to suit end-users’ needs. Participants will be inspired by the best proven German practices, to help them stride into Industry 4.0 era. At present, Arburg, EREMA, KUKA, KraussMaffei, RWTH Aachen University, Wittmann Battenfeld and other well-known enterprises have confirmed their presence as guest speakers. The conference is scheduled on April 24-25 (afternoon) and April 26 (morning)."Tech Talk" to cover advanced technologies For the plastics and rubber industries, CHINAPLAS is a sort of “annual tournament” where companies and organizations compete for visitors’ attention. The organizer introduced “Tech Talk” last year to enrich the technology content of CHINAPLAS, creating a platform for international exhibitors to launch their state-of-the-art products. Last edition of CHINAPLAS in Guangzhou featured more than 30 well-received talks, which provided visitors with valuable knowledge. This year, “Tech Talk” will shed light on a wide range of topics, including: ● “Smart Manufacturing” which will offer insights into automation/robotics, micro-injection molding, digitalization/informatization, in-mold labeling, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and 3D printing. ● “Innovative Materials" which will look at lightweighting, thin-wall molding, micro-foaming, multi-functionality, spray-free, anti-UV, anti-bacterial, and flame-retardant materials, etc. ● “Green Solutions” which will focus on sustainability and topics such as biodegradable mat- erials, low VOCs, energy saving, and recycling. “Tech Talk” is scheduled on April 24-26, in both Hall 4.2 and Hall 8.2. “Medical Plastics Connect” creates business opportunitiesCHINAPLAS keeps pace with the fast-changing market and has taken an active role in promoting the application of medical plastics technology in medical devices, consumables and drug packaging for three consecutive years. More than 34,000 high-profile visitors in medical and pharmaceutical related industries have taken part in the show with the purpose of broadening their knowledge and sourcing new technologies and solutions. “Medical Plastics Connect” is an array of activities to comprehensively present cutting-edge and practical medical plastics solutions to visitors, through open forums, guidebook, pop-up kiosk and guided tour. International experts will be invited to share their valuable knowledge on hot topics such as sterilization-resistant materials, composite materials for pharmaceutical packaging, medical TPU and PEEK resins, precision tubing solutions, cleanroom injection molding technology, and more.CMF Inspiration for Design x InnovationProduct design is increasingly grabbing people’s attention. Color, Material and Finish (CMF) is vital for product design, and directly influences users’ product experiences. To create a delightful user experience, brand owners and processors must carefully choose the appropriate CMF technology for their products. Good CMF design reinforces a positive product image and is essential in building a successful brand. CHINAPLAS is responding to market needs by launching "CMF Inspiration for Design x Innovation”. The event consists of two parts — the “CMF Inspiration Wall”, in Hall 6.2, will display a rich variety of plastic resources for CMF design, and the “CMF Design Forum” will be held in the morning of April 26 in Hall 8.2. Global leading plastics technology suppliers and CMF masters will talk about product innovations and the latest market trends.More than 80 technical seminarsIn addition to the events highlighted above, more than 80 technical seminar sessions will take place during CHINAPLAS 2018. These include "Innovative Automotive Seat Materials Forum 2018", "Automotive Lightweight Materials & Application Technology Seminar", "Low VOC Automotive Materials Technology & Application Seminar", "Application of Plastics in Transportation Protection Packaging Technology Summit", "E&E Manufacturing New Materials Technology Forum & Matchmaking Conference,” and much more.CHINAPLAS 2018 will be run from April 24-27, 2018. For walk-in visitors, RMB 50 and RMB 80 will be charged for a one-day pass and a four-day pass respectively. Visitors can enjoy admission discount through online pre-registration from now till April 18, 2018, at an early-bird rate of RMB 50 for a four-day pass.To pre-register now, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg. For more information about CHINAPLAS 2018, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

Aeyoung Park 2018-03-15

CPRJ feast of new compounding and materials technology

CPRJ feast of new compounding and materials technologyOver 350 local and foreign experts attended the CPRJ & SPE New Materials Through Additives and Compounding Conference & Showcase, held on December 7-8 in Shenzhen, China.The event marked the beginning of partnership between Adsale and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), bringing together the leaders in additives and compounding professions.According to the organizer, the participants came from renowned enterprises and brands in the automotive, home appliance/3C, packaging, wires and cables, toys, medical, construction industries.▲ Stanley Chu, Chairman of Adsale GroupThe demand for modified plastics in China will double from from 114 million tons in 2015 to 221 million tons by 2021, according to the market research company Reportlinker. The estimated market value will be about RMB 3,000 billion.“The Conference offers an unprecedented opportunity for reputable brand owners and converters to meet face to face with leading technology providers and experts to gather global knowledge, and facilitating the growth of additives and modified plastics,” said Stanley Chu, Chairman, Adsale Group.▲ Patrick Farrey, CEO of Society of Plastics EngineersPatrick Farrey, CEO of SPE, commented, “I can say with certainty that this event, through the hard work of the Adsale team, is among the best produced anywhere.”Farrey emphasized the contributions of advances in plastics and composites technology in many application sectors such as automotive and transportation, medical devices, packaging. He also mentioned that additive manufacturing will open an incredible new world of opportunity for on-demand parts manufacturing and product availability.▲ Concurrent exhibition was met with great interests from the audience.Chen Shou Chen, Chairman of Shenzhen Modern Material Association, presented “An analysis of the national policy for the insurance compensation mechanisms of highlighted new materials”.As introduced, the policy was issued by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Finance and The China Insurance Regulatory Commission on 21 September, 2017. It aims to support the fast developments of new functional polymer materials, bioplastics, graphene, 3D printing materials, etc.Another speaker, Chen PingXu, Product Development Manager, Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Co., Ltd., summarized the latest applications of high performance plastics in intelligent home appliances.Collaboration between news materials and processing machines is crucial in the supply chain to achieve high productivity and quality. Zhang, General Manager (Northern China) of Chen Hsong Sales & Marketing (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. shed lights on this area, sharing the latest developments of advanced injection molding machines.The afternoon session has been divided into two modules, focusing on two key topics: (A) Better compounding and functional additives, and (B) Plastic appearance, touch treatment innovations and new materials.Meanwhile, a concurrent exhibition was held concurrently with renowned suppliers showcased their latest products and technologies in a concurrent exhibition.A plant visit was arranged on December 8 at Chen Hsong Group (Chen De Plastics Machinery Co. Ltd.).Driving forward light-weighting possibilitiesOn November 2, the 7th Edition CPRJ Plastics in Automotive Conference & Showcase welcomed more than 450 local and foreign experts from automotive industry in Wuhan, China.40+ exhibitors presented their technology at the showcase area.Under the theme “Lightweighting and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies”, a total of 30+ presentations from experts offered a comprehensive outlook and analysis for a wide range of hot topics, such as the applications of continuous fibers, composite materials & engineering plastics, development of two platen plastic injection molding machines, lightweighting, design for automotive interiors & exteriors, 3D printing, industry 4.0 solutions, the roadmap of new energy vehicles manufacturing in China, regulations and technologies for in-car quality, etc.Li Linqing, Vice-Director of Automotive Industry Development Office of Wuhan municipal government, said, “China is not only the largest automobile producer in the world, it is also the biggest vehicle market. Within 90km of the conference venue, there are five automakers and 500+ components producers. Near 2 million vehicles will be produced in the area this year. In addition to fuel-based vehicles, automakers are also emphasizing the development of new energy vehicles and smart traffic system. In fact, Wuhan will be a demonstration base for smart vehicle and traffic system. The Wuhan automotive industry is gearing towards lightweight, NEV and smart vehicles!”Audience eager to discuss in details with the exhibitors.Hu Xinyi, Director of DongFeng Motor Manufacturing Technology Council, gave a presentation on “The roadmap of new energy vehicles manufacturing in China”.“From 2000-2015, lean manufacturing was achieved in automotive manufacturing in China through the use of information technology such as MES, EPR and PLM system as well as robots. The next stage, from 2015-2030, will see the adoption of digitalization, big data and smart factory to achieve mass customization. From 2030 onwards, customized production can be done through free structure configuration, smart production and eco-manufacturing,” he said.In addition to expert presentations, the 7th Edition CPRJ Plastics in Automotive Conference & Showcase held a concurrent exhibition with 40+ renowned materials and equipment suppliers.Rounding up the conference, participants visited the Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Company Ltd’s plant in Wuhan and Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Company on November 3.Plastic packaging from a global perspectiveExpert speakers and guests posed for photo prior to the opening.CPRJ Top Packaging & Converting Solutions Conference & Showcase was held successfully on October 20 in Suzhou, China, greeted by over 250 experts and professionals from the global packaging value chain.Latest market and technology trends of multi-layer plastic films, sheets production, thermoforming were well discussed. In addition, applications of innovative materials and developments of recycling were also addressed by experts in their presentations on stage.In her welcome remarks, Ida Tian, Chief Representative Officer of Machinery Production Luigi Bandera Beijing Representative Office, remarked that the Conference strengthened Bandera’s presence in the Chinese market.As one of the prime sponsors of the Conference, Costruzioni Meccaniche Luigi Bandera SpA is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing complete extrusion lines for packaging and converting.Ida Tian gave her opening speech at the conference.In total, the CPRJ Top Packaging & Converting Solutions Conference & Showcase conducted more than 17 expert presentations.In the morning session, Wu Hongjun, Deputy Secretary General of China Packaging Federation, shared his presentation “Recycling of packaging based on Extended Producer Responsibility”, giving a comprehensive overview on latest laws and regulations for plastic packaging recycling.He also emphasized the importance of partnerships between different stakeholders including government, industry, enterprises and consumers, as sustainable packaging is not just an industry problem but a social issue.More than 20 leading suppliers also showcased their latest technologies and solutions to the audience at the Conference.Electrified platform for Appliance/3C industry▲ Xu Yiqi, Secretary General, Industrial and Daily-use Electrical Appliance Institute of China Electrical Equipment Industrial Association.Jointly organized by Midea and the Adsale Group, the 3rd CPRJ Plastics in Appliance/3C Electronics Conference & Showcase was a resounding success, as over 450 experts and professionals from the home appliance and 3C electronic industries participated in the event on September 29 in Shunde, China.Latest market and technology trends were discussed during the Conference, including spray free coating; easy cleaning, antimicrobial materials and surface treatments; green coating; corrosion resistant materials; noise and vibration damping materials; OLED; 3D printing; LDS and smart manufacturing; IML; metal/ceramic injection molding; water resistant materials; thermoforming, etc. In total, more than 30 expert presentations were conducted during the conference.Xu Yiqi, Secretary General, Industrial and Daily-use Electrical Appliance Institute of China Electrical Equipment Industrial Association explained the importance of uplifting the quality of products at the transformation stage of Chinese manufacturing industry.▲ Participants visited the X-pro Centre of Midea GroupWith the distinct up thrust provided by national policies, he said the Chinese home appliance industry is rapidly adopting the practices of smart production, and becoming more competitive than ever.On the second day, some participants visited the X-pro Centre of Midea Group, a product experience center located in the Midea Group headquarters at Shunde.The center showcases the new home appliances of Midea, and most of the latest models are featured with smart controls and high energy saving to meet the high requirements of smart modern living.Source:China Plastic & Rubber Journal

Aeyoung Park 2018-01-02