3D PEOPLE INTRODUCES TPU01 MATERIAL FOR AM PARTS SERVICE

3D People, a leading additive manufacturing (AM) service provider of high-quality 3D printed parts on demand, is pleased to announce that it has added a new material to its service offering, namely Ultrasint TPU01.

According to Felix Manley, Co-Founder of 3D People: “Flexibility is the key to the TPU01 material, and in more than one way. The material itself is the most advanced elastomeric material, developed specifically for the MultiJet Fusion (MJF) AM system from HP, and as a result it produces the highest quality, flexible parts. Introducing this material also provides more flexibility for our customers, a significant number of whom have been asking for it. Now they can get their PA12 Nylon and TPU parts from the same partner, with quality assured.”

3D People has years of experience running MJF technology and all of the company’s technicians have completed HP’s comprehensive “Train to Maintain” program. This specialised training has instilled a deep understanding of the machines, ensuring optimised performance, enhanced reliability, and consistent delivery of high-quality results with MJF parts. The TPU01 material is a perfect addition to the 3D People service offering with its exceptional suitability for end-use parts for a variety of applications where performance and durability are essential.

This is especially true considering TPU01 has been developed for the MJF AM process. Sasha Bruml, Co-founder of 3D People explains: “It is well known, that one of the headline benefits of AM is the ability to produce complex geometries — such as lattices — efficiently and cost-effectively. Combine that capability with this material and we are able to offer a distinct advantage for our customers who are looking to fine-tune the hardness, flexibility, and shock absorption of their applications. We are seeing some highly customisable solutions that outperform traditional elastomeric materials as a result. It’s exciting.”

A further key advantage of TPU01 parts produced by 3D People is the ability to achieve significantly advanced finishes. Unlike other elastomeric materials used in additive manufacturing that often face challenges when attempting smooth finishing, the TPU01 material is uniquely compatible with vapour smoothing processes. The benefits of this extend well beyond the aesthetics of the finish, because applying vapour smoothing to TPU01 AM parts also significantly enhances its properties — increasing water tightness and reducing the likelihood of crack initiation. This results in part performance that is closer to that of moulded polyurethane parts.

There are also favourable cost implications with this new material because the MJF process typically offers more competitive pricing than SLS. With this in mind, 3D People are able to produce and supply TPU01 parts at a cost comparable to PA12 MJF, making batch production more efficient and cost-effective for clients.

The 3D People team has allocated a dedicated TPU01 schedule on its in-house MJF machines. This is to align with customer demand and allows the company to offer this flexible material with rapid turnaround times without compromising on quality. The team believe that they are now able to provide the fastest turnaround TPU printing service in the UK.

Finally, 3D People has developed detailed design guidelines to support customers to get the most out of TPU01. From refining lattice structures to enhancing durability and flexibility, the guidelines have been produced by the company’s expert team and offer guidance to ensure optimal results, whether that is for improving shock absorption or achieving smoother finishes.

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SABIC Opens Multi- Million-Dollar ULTEM Resin Manufacturing Facility in Singapore to Meet Growing Demand in Asia-Pacific

• The facility caters to high-tech end-user industries, such as Aerospace, Healthcare, 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Electric Vehicles (EV).

  

SABIC, a global diversified chemicals company, today announced the official launch of its new US$170 (S$220) million ULTEM resin manufacturing facility in Singapore, marking the company’s first advanced specialty chemical manufacturing facility in the region producing the high-performance thermoplastic, ULTEM resin. The new facility is a strategic move to support SABIC’s goal of increasing global ULTEM specialty resin production by more than 50%, responding to the growing demand from high-tech and manufacturing industries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Japan and China.

The facility opening was officiated by Ms. Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), Eng. Khalid H. Al-Dabbagh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SABIC, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, SABIC Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Omar Al-Harthi, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Singapore.

Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the new Singapore facility reinforces SABIC’s commitment to localize a reliable supply of high performance materials that support complex and demanding supply chain requirements.

Ms. Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said, “The opening of SABIC’s new facility underscores Singapore’s role as a gateway to Asia and a leading hub for the chemicals industry.”

Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, CEO, SABIC said, “We’re excited to leverage SABIC’s advanced manufacturing capabilities to produce one of the world’s most advanced plastics in Singapore. The ULTEM resin facility reflects our long-term commitment to the region’s high-tech economies and advanced manufacturing sectors, supporting the growth of advanced applications. Singapore’s widely networked trade agreements also provides us with competitive access to markets in the region.”

Lim Wey Len, Executive Vice President, Singapore Economic Development Board said, “The opening of SABIC’s new ULTEM plant reflects its confidence in Singapore as a hub to capture the growing demand for high-performance specialty chemicals in Asia. We look forward to how the new plant’s advanced manufacturing capabilities will boost our chemicals sector to meet customers’ needs in growth areas such as mobility and electronics. We continue to welcome like-minded partners like SABIC to invest in our talent and capabilities here in Singapore, to create cutting edge material solutions for the world.”

SABIC’s role in Singapore

SABIC has empowered its workforce by enabling global knowledge transfer and upskilling local talent to effectively manage the production of one of the most technologically advanced plastics in the world. This holistic approach to the expansion integrates human capital development and leverages global expertise to establish an Asian hub built on a foundation of regional talent.

SABIC’s advanced materials have become integral to Singapore’s leadership in sustainable, high-tech manufacturing, extending to the automotive, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors through application of high-performance ULTEM resin.

With strong support from the Singapore government, the new facility benefits from the nation’s strategic position as a regional hub and its extensive free trade agreements network, enabling SABIC to efficiently serve the region.

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ALPLA Opens State-of-the-art Recycling Plant in South Africa

Production plant to supply up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET material per year from 2025

ALPLA is entering the South African PET recycling market. Approximately one and a half years after the start of construction, the packaging and recycling specialist is opening a state-of-the-art plant in Ballito. The company has invested 60 million euros in the new plant in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. From 2025, the ALPLArecycling division will produce up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled PET (rPET) per year. The high-quality material will then be processed into safe, affordable and sustainable plastic packaging at ALPLA’s production plant in Lanseria.

From 2025, ALPLA will produce up to 35,000 tonnes of mechanically recycled rPET flakes and food-safe rPET pellets annually in South Africa. The international packaging and recycling specialist has just opened the state-of-the-art plant, which is located on a 90,000-square-metre site in the coastal town of Ballito, after a construction period of around 18 months. With an investment of 60 million euros, ALPLA is setting the course for further growth in South Africa and providing an economic boost to the densely populated province of KwaZulu-Natal and the iLembe district.

At the opening ceremony on 31 October, ALPLA Chairman Günther Lehner, together with Dietmar Marin, Managing Director of ALPLArecycling, and Plant Manager Gerhard Meyringer, welcomed around 180 guests from the worlds of business and politics including representatives from the South African Ministries of Trade, Industry and Competition and Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, representatives from the province of KwaZulu-Natal, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and the iLembe District Municipality, as well as Austria’s Ambassador Romana Königsbrun.

‘South Africa is a strategically important market for us and one in which we want to continue to grow. Together with our customers and partners, our aim is to provide safe, affordable and sustainable packaging solutions to our customers and to continue improving standards of living. With our investments in Ballito and before that in Lanseria, we have laid the foundation for a successful future,’ says ALPLA CEO Philipp Lehner. ‘ALPLA’s involvement does not only accelerate the industrialisation of iLembe District Municipality, but ensures investing in projects that support UN Sustainable Development Goals, attracting other companies along the value chain and creating several thousand jobs in the collection infrastructure,’ says Sihle Ngcamu, CEO of Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal.

Setting the course for the future

The Ballito recycling plant will have an initial output capacity of 35,000 tonnes of rPET flakes, of which 16,000 tonnes will be processed into rPET pellets. A state-of-the-art extrusion line has been installed for this purpose. Once all processes have been qualified and the flakes and pellets have been approved by the customer, ALPLA will start production in early 2025. ‘Our plant will increase the supply of rPET in the national market. The country’s beverage industry will benefit in two ways: it will receive high-quality material and it will be able to meet the legal requirements,’ explains Dietmar Marin, Managing Director of ALPLArecycling.

Under South Africa’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation, which came into force in 2021, PET drinks bottles have had to contain 10 per cent recycled material since 2022. The legislation requires this to double to 20 percent by 2026. ‘With our expertise and experience in recycling and processing, we are a reliable partner for sustainable solutions. At the same time, we are promoting the circular economy in South Africa and reducing waste through close cooperation with regional collection programmes,’ says Plant Manager Gerhard Meyringer. The recycling plant is already designed to increase the proportion of pellets and can accommodate a second extrusion line for this purpose. An additional 30,000 square metres of space is available at the site for further expansion. ALPLA will process the high-quality recycled material into PET preforms for the production of drinks bottles at the Lanseria plant, which opened in 2022.

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Highly Anticipated – Indian Metal Trade Fair Ruartet In Mumbai

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upcycling for Automotive Interior Components

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

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

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

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

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

60 Years of Success, Looking to the Future

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.sirmax.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence for new active agents

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

Smart phones for therapy

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

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

Robots can help in many ways

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

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

A special exhibition provides impulses for digital clinical networking

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

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

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

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Husky Highlights Innovation Driven by Sustainability at Fakuma 2024

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

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

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

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

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Programs Announced for Free Conferences at Cleveland Plastics Expos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UFlex at World Food India 2024

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

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

In addition, UFlex leadership participated in two key sessions.

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

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

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

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

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