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CHINAPLAS 2017, with its strong focus on end users, is ready to welcome international visitors

CHINAPLAS 2017, Asia's No. 1 plastics and rubber trade fair, is an end-user-oriented trade fair focusing on "Intelligent Manufacturing, High-tech Materials and Green Solutions". Since its debut in 1983, CHINAPLAS has been dedicated to satisfying the demands of customers in the key end markets, including automotive, building and construction, packaging, electrical and electronics, information technology, telecommunications and medical. The last edition of CHINAPLAS successfully welcomed 148,575 visitors, among which 39,454 were overseas visitors from over 160 countries and regions. As an influential event, CHINAPLAS always strives to present state-of-the-art technology and products that can be used to help companies in those industries to innovate and operate more efficiently, sustainably and competitively. A showcase for high-performance automotive materials The automotive industry is increasingly incorporating various polymers - especially engineering plastics. In recent years, the percentage of plastics used in a car has become one of the essential measures for technological advancement. The automotive industry is increasingly incorporating various polymers — especially engineering plastics that offer key properties and performance benefits, such as low density, good melt flow rate, heat resistance and excellent noise dampening. Materials with molded-in color, as well as carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and low-VOC resins have all become hot topics in the industry. With the continuing development of electric vehicles, high-performance materials are finding use in charging piles and interior circuit controls of vehicles. CHINAPLAS 2017 will offer international visitors plenty of examples of the latest in these types of materials and applications. Exhibitors also will be showing the latest in laser processing technology and automated, integrated production line. Advanced materials embrace building & construction industry Advanced materials embrace building & construction industry Lightweight, flexible, durable and easy-to-ship plastics also are extensively used in building and construction today. Considering the demands on aesthetic appearance and utility, experts in this industry are exploring applications for all types of advanced materials, from liquid crystal polymers and nano-materials to modified graphene EPS. Examples of all such materials are expected to be on prominent display at CHINAPLAS 2017. Plastics and 3D printing to promote medical industry The medical industry also has been an enthusiastic adopter of 3D printing equipment/technology. CHINAPLAS 2017 will launch a "3D Technology Subzone" offering the latest in additive manufacturing technologies, equipment, and materials. Certain modified plastics offer excellent biocompatibility and have to drive the medical industry's rapid development. At CHINAPLAS 2017, suppliers of healthcare materials such as silicone rubber, bio-safe resins, and new polymers that offer good resistance to gamma rays will all be on show. The medical industry also has been an enthusiastic adopter of 3D printing equipment/technology and of wearable technology. CHINAPLAS 2017 will launch a "3D Technology Subzone" offering the latest in additive manufacturing technologies, equipment, and materials. It is a must-see zone for experts from the medical and other industries. Green packaging to be on stage at CHINAPLAS 2017 Environmentally friendly packaging is a global hot topic when talking about sustainable development. Environmentally friendly packaging is a global hot topic when talking about sustainable development. The packaging industry tends to adopt lightweight, thin films, degradable materials, and package constructions that resist water, oxygen, air and ultraviolet rays. Exhibitors at the show will be displaying examples of all such materials for the packaging industry. In addition, packaging related machinery and automation equipment will be center stage, to include injection molding and extrusion technologies that deliver high-barrier end products, automatic detection equipment, and multilayer film technology. Multifunctional plastics for electrical & electronics products Multifunctional plastics for electrical & electronics products offer excellent toughness, mechanical strength, high temperature resistance and good insulating properties. The electrical and electronics industries are always seeking higher-performance, lightweight materials that offer excellent toughness and mechanical strength, high temperature resistance and good insulating properties. As a result, engineering plastics are becoming the material of choice for this sector. With end users requesting more from these products, the materials chosen need to be multifunctional, to include antibacterial and self-cleaning properties, good resistance to heat and cold, high elasticity, and even fingerprint resistance. Visitors to the fair can expect to find a full range of such multifunctional polymers on display. CHINAPLAS 2017 will take place from 16-19 May 2017 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China. To enjoy free admission and other benefits, please pre-register through www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg by 1 March 2017. You are welcome to follow CHINAPLAS on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn where you can share your questions, connect with like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs, and get the first-hand tips for visiting CHINAPLAS. For details, please visit the official show website at www.ChinaplasOnline.com

강민정 2017-02-21

Cutting-edge technologies at CHINAPLAS 2017 aim to help accelerate the global economy

With the theme of “Greenovation for a Smart Future”, CHINAPLAS 2017 (The 31st International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries), Asia's No. 1 plastics and rubber trade fair, will feature “Intelligent Manufacturing”, “High-tech Materials” and “Green Solutions” with a full spectrum of innovative exhibits to senior-level, professional visitors. As a leading platform showcasing advanced new materials, equipment and technologies, CHINAPLAS will fully demonstrate its role as an economy accelerator. Green solutions enable sustainable manufacturing The year 2016 was marked by global efforts to move toward a more sustainable society. With the United Nations’ announcement of 17 sustainable development goals agreed by world leaders, reducing the impact of man and manufacturing on the environment has been topping many global development agendas. Manufacturing industry has no other viable strategic option than to adopt green solutions as it moves forward. Given such international economic circumstances, CHINAPLAS 2017 will bring together and highlight a series of green solutions, such as advanced equipment that can achieve zero VOC emissions; and degradable and recyclable materials that enable lightweight, multifunctional and low-carbon products. The show’s “Recycling Technology Zone” will continue to present to visitors with an abundant selection of best practices related to energy saving and environmental protection.The first globally launched, solvent-free rotogravure printing machine, developed by Zhongshan Sotech Printing Machinery, will make its debut at CHINAPLAS 2017. The first globally launched, solvent-free rotogravure printing machine, developed by Zhongshan Sotech Printing Machinery, will make its debut at CHINAPLAS 2017. This printing machine finds use in the manufacturing of flexible packaging, and in the packaging of food and beverage products, daily chemical products and medical supplies. It enables manufacturers to eliminate VOCs. Its manufacturer reports that this equipment uses cold light to solidify colored inks without the need for solvents and VOCs. Zhangjiagang Xinbei Machinery will show a plastic waste shredder with multiple uses, as it can be used to help recycle pipes, lumps and rubber with a magnetic separating system. With further improvement, the equipment can also be applied to the shredding and recycling of soft materials such as thin films, bags and filaments.A series of new, high-performance materials will be on display during CHINAPLAS 2017.High-performance new materials pave the way for innovation International plastics and rubber industries are developing quickly, and benefiting from a globally growing end-user market with high quality demands. A series of new, high-performance materials will be on display during CHINAPLAS 2017, including but not limited to composites as well as other new materials that feature high strength, high barrier properties, good transparency, steaming and boiling resistance, UV resistance, anti-bacterial properties and biodegradability. Such performance factors lend themselves to advancing the trends of lightweighting automobiles, thinner and lighter consumer electronic devices, improved food safety, and reduced carbon footprints in building and construction. At CHINAPLAS 2017, which enjoys a well-earned reputation as an innovation platform, visitors can get a first glimpse of a wealth of excellent new materials that contribute significantly to reducing vehicle weight. Solvay’s high-performance polyamide resin Technyl REDx, for example, is helping to make automotive driveline systems more efficient. In addition, compounder China XD will showcase its straw-filled polypropylene material XDPPSTR-03LQ19005, which not only offers a reduced carbon footprint during production, but also aids with lightweighting in various automotive applications.Intelligent equipment equips smart manufacturing Intelligent manufacturing will still be the dominant theme of CHINAPLAS 2017. Based on the successful experience of the “Automation Technology Zone” in the show’s past two editions, the area has been renamed the “Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone” and reshaped to help address the industry’s avid interest today in intelligent manufacturing. Guangdong Topstar Technology will feature its small-load robot with world-leading EtherCAT bus control technology, offering high speed and high precision.That section of the show floor will feature a full range of new technologies and products, including mechanical arms, robots, automated systems, controllers, actuators and sensors. International visitors seeking high-quality, integrated solutions to their smart manufacturing challenges will not be disappointed. And they will find more cutting-edge technology in the “3D Technology Subzone”, where 3D printers, 3D scanners, 3D printing software and 3D printing services will be displayed.Exhibitors in this segment will demonstrate impressive innovations to satisfy the most sophisticated of buyers and help them to cope with international competition. Amongst them, Guangdong Topstar Technology will feature its small-load robot with world-leading EtherCAT bus control technology, offering high speed and high precision. Dong Guan Cangming 3D Tech, meanwhile, will showcase its metal 3D printing, light-curing 3D printing and 3D bio-printing. Many more exhibitors are well-prepared to display their latest and greatest technologies at CHINAPLAS 2017 and welcome a host of visitors from end-user markets throughout the world.“3D Technology Subzone” will be set up, where 3D printers, 3D scanners, 3D printing software and 3D printing services will be displayed. Dong Guan Cangming 3D Tech will showcase its metal 3D printing, light-curing 3D printing and 3D bio-printing in the newly set up area.CHINAPLAS 2017 will be held at the China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China, on May 16-19. The admission fee is RMB 30 (one-day pass) and RMB 50 (four-day pass). To enjoy free admission, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg to pre-register before May 9. Visitors who successfully pre-register before March 1 will receive their visitor badge by mail in advance, allowing them to bypass the on-site registration queues.

강민정 2017-02-21

KraussMaffei at JEC World Paris: More speed in pultrusion

The new iPul pultrusion machines from KraussMaffei combine the direct injection of the matrix material and the radius pultrusion process in a unique way. As a result, the production speeds are decisively higher. - Further development of pultrusion increases productivity and cost-efficiency for straight and also curved profiles - KraussMaffei positions itself as global system supplier- Well-known partners from the pultrusion and chemicals industries support development project (Munich, February 6th, 2017) By adopting a new approach KraussMaffei Reaction Process Machinery strives for a whole new level of performance in pultrusion, the continuous molding process for the manufacture of high-filled fiber-reinforced plastic components. A new efficient system solution lies at the heart of the development: the new iPul pultrusion machine. KraussMaffei presents the initial results at JEC World in Paris (March 14 to 16, 2017, Pavilion 6, Booth B 38) using the example of select applications in the wind energy and construction industries. Partners for the projects include Covestro (polyurethane), Evonik and Huntsman (both epoxy), as well as Thomas GmbH + Co. Technik + Innovation KG (Thomas Technik).Unique combinationThe new pultrusion machines from KraussMaffei combine the direct injection of the matrix material and the radius pultrusion process in a unique way. "The direct injection of the matrix material using a metering machine and an injection chamber offers clear technical and economic advantages compared with the typical market practice where impregnation is generally effected by pulling the reinforcement through a bath", states Josef Renkl, Head of Pultrusion Development at KraussMaffei. The machine is more compact, the production speeds are higher. "To date the speeds are generally 0.5 to 1.5 m/minute. With the new KraussMaffei iPul machines we are aiming for decisively higher production speeds with more than 3 m/minute. This opens up completely new markets for pultrusion. In addition, the machines are able to manufacture not only straight but also curved profiles in the radius pultrusion process", adds Renkl.An important component of the new machine is the metering technology which has been optimized especially for the pultrusion process. It injects the matrix material directly and continuously into the injection chamber. This means the matrix systems can work with a higher reactivity, which in turn can be specifically coordinated to the property patterns of the end product. Another advantage: The current open resin bath where impregnation of the dry fibers must take place with the use of additional guide panels is omitted. Furthermore, the injection chamber supports the higher speeds required in production and is much more flexible and precise. For instance, the injection points can be easily and individually set and adjusted specific to the product.Following the injection chamber the impregnated fibers are pulled through a heated stationary die. The component is cured in several individually selectable heating zones to achieve the desired hardened state. A profile pulling unit transports the pultruded profile continuously through the machine at constant speed before it can be cut and assembled. All machine components can be operated centrally via a control system.High flexibility and global serviceAnother advantage of the new iPul pultrusion machines from KraussMaffei is their flexibility. They are suitable for processing diverse matrix materials such as epoxy, polyurethane or in the future also polyamide 6. Fibers made from glass, carbon, basalt, or aramid are mainly used as reinforcement fibers. It is also possible to directly work in additives such as mineral fillers, pigments or flame retardants. With the new iPul pultrusion machines both linear profiles with complex cross-sections, as well as 2D and 3D curved profiles, can be manufactured in the patented radius pultrusion process. KraussMaffei is working closely with Thomas Technik, the inventor of radius pultrusion and an experienced supplier of pultrusion machines, which complement the metering machines from KraussMaffei perfectly. KraussMaffei is a market leader in metering technology for fiber composite applications and boasts decades of experience as a system supplier in the area of reaction process machinery. KraussMaffei also offers a global sales and service network. "This combination will be unique in the world in the area of pultrusion. We are thus offering our customers significant added value", adds Renkl. Perfect for wind energy and constructionPultruded profiles are characterized by their high fiber volume content and thus a high strength with low weight, making them suitable for use in the construction and wind power industries. Using the example of three select applications and in cooperation with partners from the chemicals industry, KraussMaffei demonstrates the feasibility and advantages of the new pultrusion machine. Polyurethane-based profiles for example for large-format windows with simultaneously narrow frames are the topic of the collaboration with Covestro. "Pultruded polyurethane profiles offer significantly better mechanical characteristics here than PVC profiles. The insulation properties are excellent, their production is cost-effective, mainly in comparison to common aluminum profiles. We see a huge future market here, particularly in public buildings, offices or other institutions", adds Wolfgang Hinz, Business Development Pultrusion at KraussMaffei. The second application example also comes from the construction industry. Partner for the concrete project with epoxy resins and glass fibers is Evonik. The third application stems from the wind energy sector. Here it is about the production of pultruded reinforcement elements for particularly large-format rotor blades in wind turbines. "Together with our partner Huntsman, we are pushing the development of new epoxy materials and pultrusion equipment technology", states Hinz. The aim is to develop Epoxy resin systems for carbon pultruded parts that will meet the high volume production needs of the wind industry.[ KraussMaffei Tech Day Pultrusion ]KraussMaffei presents more exciting developments, as well as a live demonstration of a pultrusion machine, on the technology day on June 28, 2017 in Munich. Customers and partners are welcome to attend the technology day.KraussMaffei at JEC World ParisPavilion 6, Booth B38

강민정 2017-02-16

CES 2017 Catapults a Connected World

5G, cars, clothes, content, health care, sports, travel, smart cities, AR, VR, robotics, AI and more debuted at world’s largest innovation event ▲ Inside CES 2017 - The convention center is always so much fun January 08, 2017 CES® 2017, the 50th anniversary of the largest global gathering of innovation and connectivity, concluded today, introducing ground-breaking products, providing opportunities for companies in every major global industry to conduct business, and shattering records. “This is the one show where I can see all of my international partners in one place. It is the one event where I invite them and they all come” CES 2017 showcased the connected future of technology. With more than 3,800 exhibiting companies and exhibit space of more than 2.6 million net square feet, CES 2017 was a record-breaker, welcoming the world’s biggest companies in addition to hosting more than 600 startups at the Eureka Park Marketplace. More than 175,000 industry professionals, including 55,000 from outside the U.S., convened in Las Vegas to drive the ever-evolving global technology industry forward. A highlight video announcing official show stats can be found here. “CES 2017 shifted to a new level as large and small companies from around the globe gathered to reveal solutions for many of our world’s most challenging problems,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM. “Our industry is bettering the world through connectivity and innovation, touching literally every facet of our lives. Today’s connected world was on full display this week at CES 2017 – our largest, boldest show in history.” “From startups to established businesses, traditional tech companies, along with those in new industries like travel and sports, came together and vigorously embraced technology for the 50th anniversary of CES,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, CES and corporate business strategy, CTA. “This year’s show was all about connectivity – both in the form of the technologies unveiled and in the valuable face-to-face business connections happening throughout the show.” “CES is the world’s most important technology trade show, but now it is so much more,” said John Penney, chief strategy officer, Starz. “By gathering the world's great innovators, companies, technologies, products and entrepreneurs in one place, CES is now an integral part of the global innovation system. CES and its attendees are working to build a better future for us all.” “CES 2017 was a global showcase that demonstrated that we are in a new era of innovation where technology is valued not just for the devices it produces but for the experiences it makes possible,” said Bridget Karlin, managing director, IOT, Intel. Connectivity was everywhere at CES 2017 – enabling nearly every product category, from self-driving cars and smart cities to digital health and 5G – and a major focus throughout CES conference tracks. 5G will revolutionize our connected world, and the entire connected ecosystem came together at CES 2017. “CES 2017 was a coming out party for the future of 5G which we estimate will generate a net 20 million new jobs,” said Dr. Jim Mault, vice president and chief medical officer, Qualcomm Life. CES 2017 welcomed government officials from around the world. U.S. government leaders in attendance included three members of the Federal Trade Commission, three members of the Federal Communications Commission, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, along with U.S. Senator Dean Heller and seven members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Other top level U.S. government attendees included representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, International Trade Commission and Patent and Trademark Office. Notable global political leaders in attendance included His Royal Highness Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands; Franҫois Fillon, French presidential candidate; Axelle Lemaire, France’s Deputy Minister for Innovation and Digital Affairs; Henk Kamp, Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs; Jaime Reyes Robles, Secretary of Innovation, Science and Technology, Government of the State of Jalisco, Mexico; Adebayo Shittu, Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Communications; Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development; Brad Duguid, Canada’s Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Growth; and Matt Hancock MP, Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, UK Government.“CES educates public officials about our industry,” said John Godfrey, senior vice president of public policy, Samsung Electronics. “It was great to see so many key officials at this year’s show.” CES is the global stage for innovation, with attendees from more than 150 countries and more than 100 official national delegations.▲ LG Booth - The Awesome, The Good, The Meh (CES 2017) “This is the one show where I can see all of my international partners in one place. It is the one event where I invite them and they all come,” said John Ivey, president and CEO, MiTek Corp. and AtlasIED8. CES 2017 drew world-famous celebrities from Hollywood, sports, eSports and music to Las Vegas to experience the latest in tech. CES Ambassador Aisha Tyler; Major League Baseball All-Star Bryce Harper; NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal, U.S. Olympian Michael Phelps and actress Octavia Spencer were among the many stars participating in the show. See a full list of celebrities attending CES 2017. With more than 6,500 members of the media in attendance, CES 2017 garnered worldwide media coverage. The show also received impressive social media momentum, including nearly 1.4 million mentions using #CES2017 hashtags. CES 2017 also hosted competitive contests, including the Best of CES awards, presented by Engadget, and the Mobile App Showdown, presented by Living in Digital Times. The semi-finals for Richard Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) also returned to CES for a chance to compete in the final round of competition at Branson’s Nekar Island. Be sure to check out all the winners. Now in its third year, the annual CES Asia™ will run June 7-9, 2017 in Shanghai, China, showcasing the latest ideas and innovations from global brands and promising startups. Companies interested in applying to exhibit can find more details at CESAsia.com. CTA will release final CES 2017 attendance figures after the show’s independent audit late this spring. CES will return to Las Vegas Tuesday, Jan. 9 through Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.

강민정 2017-01-16

CHINAPLAS to Choreograph 3 Great Events A Place for Global Giants to Unveil Industrial Trends

CHINAPLAS’ exciting concurrent events, in which industrial giants share their experiences and attendees gain insights into industrial trends, have always been the highlight of the trade fair, and well received by exhibitors and visitors alike. CHINAPLAS 2017 will be held in Guangzhou from May 16 -19. Not only will more than 3,300 exhibitors introduce innovative solutions for the plastics and rubber industries, but also will the organizer hold a wealth of concurrent events to meet the industry’s multiple needs. Focusing on the theme of “Intelligent Manufacturing, High-tech Materials, Green Solutions”, the organizer of CHINAPLAS, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., will administrate three big concurrent events during the exhibition: the 2nd “Industry 4.0 Conference”, “Design x Innovation”, and the “3rd Medical Plastics Conference”. Visitors can expect to grasp the cutting-edge technologies and inspiring case studies in these events, allowing them to hop on the bandwagon and understand market dynamics from multiple dimensions, explore more valuable opportunities for collaborations and expand networks to facilitate development. ▲ The 2nd Industry 4.0 Conference, presented with the support from VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, will be held concurrently during CHINAPLAS 2017. The conference will provide practical and operational solutions for enterprises targeting urgent manufacturing upgrade.Industry 4.0 is the prime focusChina has quickly become the world’s second largest national economy, and labour costs have risen sharply.It is no longer a low-wage cost country – all kinds of cost pressures force businesses to opt for more automation equipment and advanced technology in the production processes. According to Mr. Stanley Chu,Chairman, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., China is still a developing country, and has not yet fulfilled the necessary conditions for industrial 4.0.“Only a few companies are making use of networking production technologies. Industry 4.0 is still a vision for many Chinese companies, but an attainable one, and attainable in the foreseeable future, if it is desired that something be done to cope with cost pressures.” It is to this end that CHINAPLAS 2017 gives Industry 4.0 top priority.The 2nd Industry 4.0 Conference, presented with the support from VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, will be held in the afternoon of May 16, in the morning of May 17 and in the afternoon of May 18, 2017, in Conference Room 1, Level C, Zone B, China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou. As a “signature dish” dedicated to visitors, the conference will provide practical and operational solutions for enterprises targeting urgent manufacturing upgrade. Industry 4.0 will eventually move towards the direction of customized, small batch production, which are also the characteristics of additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology which meet the demands for the development of more personalized products. This is the long-term goal of Industry 4.0.At the 1st edition of Industry 4.0 Conference, Arburg introduced the technology of additive manufacturing, which will be presented again at the sequel in greater depth and breadth. The Industry 4.0 Conference held last year not only brought together world renowned enterprises such as Arburg, KraussMaffei, Engel, WittmannBattenfeld, Beckhoff, Volkswagen AG, Haier, and SAP to give presentations, but also attracted nearly 600 local and overseas professionals, who were generally satisfied, and looked forward to more case studies of Industry 4.0, which combined with their own businesses, would promote the intelligentization of their factories, enhancing production efficiency, improving product quality and achieving lean production status. “The Industry 4.0 Conference was well received by members of the Association, and the delegates agreed that there was quite some useful details,” commented by the Anhui Plastics Industry Association. “We realized that Industry 4.0 is not an achievement overnight, but systems engineering of long-term hard work and perseverance in integrating theory and practice.”Furthermore, the Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone, a showcase of cutting-edge automation technologies, will provide a boost to the movement from “Made in China” to“Smartly Made in China.”▲ [ Open Forum ] Since its inception, “Design x Innovation” has attracted a lot of attention. “Innovation Gallery”, “Open Forum” and “Meet the Designers” are the programs which introduce success stories of innovative industrial designs to visitors.“Design x Innovation” enlightens the upstream and downstream sectorsEnterprise transformation and upgrading calls for industrial design innovation. Since its inception, “Designx Innovation” has attracted a lot of attention. As visitors’ needs get more sophisticated, the event itself gets more vibrant – “Innovation Gallery”, “Open Forum”, “Meet the Designers” are the programs which introduce success stories of innovative industrial designs to visitors, who gain inspirations on application of new materials and at the same time discuss and exchange solutions face-to-face, further creating value. At the “Design x Innovation”event in 2016, the “Innovation Gallery” showcased a wide range of creative products for use in everyday life, for example, in the stadium, and at transportation hubs, among which the e-floater received great attention. This solar-powered electric scooter could help solve the “Last Mile” problem when applied to short-distance travel in the city. 80% of its materials come from BASF composites and plastics, thereby reducing weight and increasing flexibility in design.▲ [Innovation Gallery]On the other hand, innovative products such as Elastopave® permeable pavement, Running track with ETPU+EPDM composite, artificial turf, air fryer, Volvo integrated leather PU engine sound absorbing decorative covering and other innovative products have left visitors deeply impressed. In addition, nearly 400 professionals also participated in five “Open Forum” sessions, “tasting” the“delicious chicken soup” prepared by 16 “heavyweight” speakers.“Plastics, especially new materials, continue to emerge, providing enormous help to the designing process,” remarked one of the speakers, Mr. Lian Zhen, General Manager of LKK Design Co., Ltd., Shanghai, in the interview after his presentation.“During its many years of development, plastics have been inspiring and providing an increasing number of possibilities of designs, including innovations in the upstream and downstream industries, which focus on plastics and injection, and have enriched our imagination, realizing creative ideas that once could only be dreamt but not tried.”“The ‘Design x Innovation’ open forum is a relatively new format, allowing exchanges between creative designers and technical personnel, through which different sectors manage to understand each other's needs and demands, and leads to better co-operation. I learned a lot from them.”“Meet the Designers”provided more opportunities for interaction and cooperation between industrial designers and end-users. Many acclaimed designers were present. Experienced industrial designers and user enterprises looking for product design came into direct communication, enlightening each other, answering questions and discussing cooperation possibilities concerning product designs. What wonders is “Design x innovation” 2017 going to bring to the industry? Stay tuned! ▲ The concurrent event Medical Plastics Conference has been held successfully in the past two years, receiving very positive feedbacks from the industry.The 3rd Medical Plastics Conference helps hunters uncover treasures from this sunrise industryThe growing demand for medical devices by the huge population in recent years, the rise of emerging markets and the ageing society is triggering a renewed growth of the medical device market.China’s healthcare industry is at a stage of abundant potentials, but is at the same time having a low level of technology, prompting manufacturers to find adaptive solutions to existing production lines and cost pressures. New and better materials are the key to the future development of medical enterprises. The concurrent event Medical Plastics Conference has been held successfully in the past two years, receiving very positive feedbacks from the industry. “At the Medical Plastics Conference,the technical experts shared the state-of-the-art technology of the industry and analyzed development direction of medical applications and solutions,”praised Shanghai Medical Device Industry Association. “At the same time, processing technology related to the production of precision medical polymer was introduced, offering enterprises knowledge of new materials and direction of development.”The 2nd Medical Plastics Conference lasted two days, attracting 600 professional visitors. Topics covered: the latest medical polymer materials, 3D printing in clinical and surgical model applications, medical laws and regulations, as well as application of surgical models. For instance, Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.introduced the technology of precision medical polymer tube for invasive medical device, and Wego Holding Co., Ltd. explained the opportunities and challenges of biomedical polymers development in China under the “new normal”. Attendees included delegates from 3M China, GE Medical, Poppelmann, UEG medical, Touren, GM, Renolit, Suzhou Baxter medicaland other major enterprises. The 3rd Medical Plastics Conference, to be held in the afternoon of May 17 and in the morning of May 18, 2017 in Conference Room 1, Level C, Zone B, will bring together the upstream and downstream sectors of the industry to discuss the latest applications of medical plastics and cutting-edge production technology.The conference will also be concurrent with a showcase gallery which focuses on exhibitors’ medical products of all types in order to help visitors quickly spot their targets among the massive amount exhibits.CHINAPLAS 2017 will be held at the China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China on May 16 – 19, 2017. The admission fee is RMB 30 (one day pass) and RMB 50 (four-day pass). To enjoy free admission, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg top re-register before May 9, 2017. Visitors successfully pre-register before March 1, 2017 will receive the visitor badge by mail in advance.For details, please visit the official show website at www.ChinaplasOnline.com

강민정 2016-12-13

Technology Innovation at CHINAPLAS 2017

Technology Innovation at CHINAPLAS 2017Accelerates Upgrade and Transformation of the Plastics & Rubber IndustriesFeaturing lightweight, strong plasticity, excellent chemical characteristics and high cost-performance, plastics and rubber are widely used in all walks of life, and the whole world witnessed the rapid development of plastics and rubber industries in recent years. In a sense, the application of plastics and rubber improves the overall living standards of people all around the globe, whilst acceleration of plastics consumption reversely pushes the manufacturing industry towards upgrading and transformation. As the international community advocates and calls for sustainable development and green economy, the global plastics and rubber industries are moving towards the direction of intelligent manufacturing, green and environmentally friendliness, innovation and high efficiency.As the second largest plastics and rubber exhibition in the world, after K show in Germany, CHINAPLAS is a well-known trade fair with all-round demonstration of innovative achievements from home and abroad. It serves as a great platform for idea inspiration, technological innovation, and business exchange for the plastics and rubber industries. With the release of numerous new technologies, the last edition of CHINAPLAS was highly appraised by the visitors from all over the world. The show organizer assured that more new technologies will be further unveiled in the coming CHINAPLAS 2017 which will focus on "Intelligent Manufacturing, High-tech Materials and Green Solutions", with exhibits and solutions covering every stage of the product lifecycle in different sectors, such as E&E and telecom, automotive, packaging, building & construction, medical, etc., fully illustrating CHINAPLAS’ position as a technology and business platform with high-tech content, high value and high standards. Automation Technology – the best way to intelligent manufacturingNowadays the hottest topic is all about intelligent manufacturing. Several countries unveiled their industrial development plans, such as “Industry 4.0” by Germany, “Industrial Internet” by the United States, Japan's “Robot Strategy”, China’s “Made in China 2025”, etc. All of these advocate the acceleration of industrial transformation, with focus on smart intelligent manufacturing.Confronting the problems, such as high labor cost and low production efficiency, most enterprises are in urgent needs of highly automated and interconnected factory technology. The "Automation Technology Zone" will be set up once again in the coming Guangzhou edition. According to the organizer, the exhibitor’s line-up will be more magnificent in terms of exhibition area than that of Guangzhou edition held in 2015. It is expected that plenty of overseas well-known exhibitors, including ABB, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Bosch Rexroth, Universal Robots, Staubli, Delta Greentech, Lite-On Electronic to name but a few, will present their advanced solutions. In addition, the zone will welcome Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association which will organize the participation group to CHINAPLAS for the first time.What’s worth mentioning is that the exhibits are also of novelty. Many collaborative robots will be on display to comply with the trend of man-machine collaboration and artificial intelligence technology. Intelligent factory related solutions will also be brought to the zone. All these will jointly serve the goal of realizing intelligent manufacturing and production automation, promoting output, efficiency and quality, enabling lean production while controlling costs and reducing manpower.Besides stand-alone machines, the "Automation Technology Zone" will showcase the entire production lines as well. Visitors can experience the concept and practice of intelligent manufacturing or fully automated production line there. Industry 4.0 Conference will be held concurrently, spotlighting the concept and practice of industry 4.0.High-tech Materials cater for sophisticated downstream needsAt the time of advocating "low-carbon economy", the high-tech materials enjoy a bright future. With acceleration of artificial intelligence commercialization, and the advent of new energy vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and virtual reality (VR) technology, coupling with the speedy development of rail transportation and aerospace industries, the requirements set for high-tech plastics, rubber and elastomer will be higher, and enhancement of their performance will become more important.CHINAPLAS 2017 will bring together the world's top plastics material suppliers in the "Chemicals and Raw Materials Zone", "Composite & High Performance Materials Zone" and "Bioplastics Zone" , which focus on high-end innovative materials featuring high separation, high transparency, boiling resistance, UV resistance, antibacterial, ultra-high strength, avoid spraying and biodegradable. All these high-tech materials can sufficiently meet the diversified demands of the downstream application industries, such as lightweight automobile and electronics, food safety, green packaging, low carbon buildings, etc.Medical plastics are other potential huge markets, with eye-catching performance in recent years. The value-added medical industry remains a double-digit growth every year. Plastics are widely used in medical devices, disposable supplies and pharmaceutical packaging; meanwhile there are strict requirements on medical plastics materials, including laws and regulations compliance, biocompatibility and design flexibility. Facing the market trend, CHINAPLAS organizer will hold the 3rd Medical Plastics Conference to share the latest technology of medical plastics and explore more innovative applications in the medical industry."Recycling Technology Zone" will be introduced in CHINAPLAS 2017 in Guangzhou, with “Extrusion Machinery Zone" and "Auxiliary & Testing Equipment Zone" being co-presented in Hall 3.2. Utilize green solutions for efficient recyclingEfficient utilization of resources and green solutions is the only way towards circular economy. Most of the manufacturing enterprises will have to use green materials to lower carbon emission during the manufacturing processes. Lightweight, diversified functionalities, biodegradable and recyclable plastics have become the strategies adopted by many industries for sustainable development.Through recycling, plastics products can be re-used, reducing environmental impact and meanwhile gaining economic benefits. Considering these, CHINAPLAS launched the "Recycling Technology Zone" in last edition held at Shanghai. Since its debut, the zone was positively received by the exhibitors and professional buyers who observed and communicated on the latest technology of every part of recycling chain, such as sorting, shredding, cleaning, dewatering, drying and pelletizing etc. Embracing the positive feedbacks from the Shanghai edition, the "Recycling Technology Zone" will be introduced in CHINAPLAS 2017 in Guangzhou, with “Extrusion Machinery Zone" and "Auxiliary & Testing Equipment Zone" being co-presented in Hall 3.2. The nearby "Automation Technology Zone" in Hall 4.2 will also respond to the market trend of intelligent manufacturing, showcasing advanced products and technologies to cater for market needs. It is expected that these zones, focusing on hot issues, will capture attentions from professional buyers.It is reported that the number of exhibitors in "Recycling Technology Zone" will continue to increase, and the following enterprises are expected to participate in: Tomra Sorting, National Recovery Technologies (NRT), Telford Smith, Jiangsu Fangsheng, Zhangjiagang Lianguan Recycling, Zhejiang Boretech and Suzhou Zhongsu. The organizer reveals that there are a lot of exhibitors who will be present for the first time in "Recycling Technology Zone". Global exhibitors respond overwhelmingly and participate enthusiasticallyDue to rapid development of plastics processing technology, all downstream sectors show the momentum of strong growth. According to the organizer, quite a few exhibitors will enlarge its booth area to showcase its core and competitive products. Some exhibitors revealed that they will show their complete production line. Exhibitors from several countries are positive to the China and global markets, and they will participate in the show actively. For example, Sodick, Mitsubishi, Matsui, Asano Laboratories, etc. from Japan have already reserved their booths in CHINAPLAS 2017.In the first edition of CHINAPLAS held in 1983, there were about 100 exhibitors, with nearly no Chinese exhibitor. After 30 years of development, the proportion of Chinese and overseas exhibitors reached 6:4. Number of Chinese exhibitors has surpassed the overseas exhibitors, and it can be concluded that over the past three decades, China's plastics market has undergone significant and rapid growth. With strengthening innovative ability, the technology level of China machines and quality of chemical raw materials are comparable to international level whereas the product portfolio has been enriched. Besides, Chinese enterprises also actively set up offices abroad in order to better serve overseas customers. Due to its high cost-performance and increasing competitiveness, China-made technologies and raw materials have successfully caught the attention of global market. CHINAPLAS 2017 will bring leading Chinese enterprises under the same roof, including Shaanxi Beiren, Guangzhou Tech-long, Haitian, Yizumi, Hangzhou Zhongya, Shanghai Zhoutai, Deqing Tide, Newamstar, Wenzhou High Sea, Liuzhou Jingye, Quinko, Suzhou Jwell, CML, Guangzhou Unique, Dalian Sunlight, Xinle Huabao, East Zhouqiang, Guangdong Jinming, Guangzhou Lianguan, Yongming, Zhuxin, Hotsys, Wuxi Yang Ming, Nanjing KY, Designer, Kingfa, Bluestar, CPIC, etc. CHINAPLAS 2017 will rotate back to China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China on May 16 – 19, 2017. The show will join hands with over 3,300 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions, welcoming more than 140,000 professional buyers all around the globe. The admission fee is RMB 30 (one day pass) and RMB 50 (four-day pass). To enjoy free admission, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg to pre-register before May 9, 2017. Visitors successfully pre-register before March 1, 2017 will receive the visitor badge by mail in advance. For details, please visit the official show website at www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

Ms.Kang 2016-10-24

SWOP Joins interpack alliance

The New Umbrella Brand for Trade Fairs all About Packaging and Processing Since 1958, the interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf has presented tangible evidence of the processing and packaging industry’s global success. interpack alliance is based on interpack, the world's leading processing and packaging trade fair, spanning all international events staged by Messe Düsseldorf under its processing & packaging portfolio. As a member of interpack alliance, Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center on November 7-10, 2017 and will benefit from the global network, expertise and resources of interpack. (http://www.swop-online.com/en/)

Ms. Kang 2016-08-31