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SONGWON Signs the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal

SONGWON Signs the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal

Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of polymer stabilizers in the world and a key global specialty chemicals player, has signed The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal. Together with 1000 industry signatories representing 25 sectors across Europe, SONGWON will be strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of European industrial production, facilitating the transition towards a greener economy and developing sustainable practices across the industrial value chain in Europe.

The Antwerp Declaration underscores the urgent need for clarity, predictability and confidence in Europe’s industrial policy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, amidst formidable challenges calls for an action plan that fosters sustainable industrial advancement by streamlining regulations, mitigating conflicting objectives, simplifying legislation and reducing over-reporting.  importantly, it aims to position Europe as a competitive global energy provider, emphasizing the urgency of critical infrastructure development, increasing raw material security and driving demand for sustainable products.

SONGWON strongly supports all of these objectives and they align with our sustainability commitments. Europe continues to be a significant market for SONGWON and we have had a presence for well over a decade, manufacturing a variety of products including key antioxidants and light stabilizers at our Greiz plant in Germany,” said Thomas Schmutz, Leader of Technology, Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability at SONGWON. “We are proud to support The Antwerp Declaration and look forward to working together with other European partners to advance a more circular and sustainable industrial ecosystem that paves the way for tomorrow’s climate solutions.”

SONGWON’s road to net zero emissions
SONGWON aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and has a comprehensive carbon reduction roadmap to help it achieve its target.

For SONGWON, sustainability is a strategic driver and it has integrated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into its corporate strategy. Embracing sustainability, optimizing operations, fostering innovation and aligning business needs with the continually evolving demands of its markets, environment and society, enables SONGWON to create lasting value.

“At SONGWON, sustainability is a group-wide challenge that involves our entire global team. We constantly strive to deliver more value by creating better environmentally sound solutions using more sustainable, ethically sourced materials that require less packaging and generate less waste,” explained Schmutz. “By harnessing our innovation capabilities, we support customers to overcome challenges and secure a competitive edge through sustainable value creation.”

As an internationally operating organization, SONGWON is exposed to numerous risks that are intrinsically linked with all of its business activities. During an almost 60-year journey of continuous growth and expansion worldwide, the company has increased its ability to navigate challenges, adapt to changing needs and actively prepare for the future. The Antwerp Declaration provides a valuable platform for collaborating and keeping at the forefront of key sustainability innovations, opportunities and challenges.

www.songwon.com

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Asahi Helps Flexo Plate Producers on their Journey to Solvent ZERO!

Asahi Helps Flexo Plate Producers on their Journey to Solvent ZERO!

AFP-R… A Bridge to Tomorrow Available Today

In an ideal world, plate processing would migrate to water-wash plates, eliminating the need for solvent use and reducing the plate processing environmental footprint. At Asahi Photoproducts, we have those solutions!

Are you currently using solvent-wash flexo plates but would like to reduce solvent use without the need for investment in additional hardware or software? Then we have the answer for you.

More than 70% of flexo plate producers use solvent-wash plate processing. In an ideal world, plate processing would migrate to water-wash plates, eliminating the need for solvent use and reducing the plate processing environmental footprint. At Asahi Photoproducts, we have those solutions. But we also understand that in today’s turbulent economy and competitive marketplace, it is not always easy to make the investment in new equipment to take this step. That’s why we have created a bridge product to help flexo plate producers begin their journey on the Road to Solvent ZERO.

Asahi’s AFP-R reduced solvent flexo plate solutions are unique in the marketplace. While there has been much discussion about migrating from solvent to water-wash or thermal platemaking technology, until now, no effort has been made by any plate supplier to accelerate a “bridging technology” to reduce solvent consumption of the current 70% of existing installed base of solvent wash equipment. This fact has triggered the development by Asahi Photoproducts of a new plate chemistry, which can easily be washed, but with approximately 30% less solvent and up to 50% of the total energy consumption compared to traditional solvent wash plate processing.

Not only that, but with Asahi’s AFP-R reduced solvent plates, you can dramatically increase the number of plates you can produce per hour, since the process requires significantly less drying time. Plus, there is less swelling of the plate during processing, increasing print quality.

Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what one of our North American customers had to say:

“With these plates, our plate turnaround time is about an hour to an hour and a quarter faster and we are using much less solvent. The washout and drying times are cut in half compared to other material we use. And I will say that the number one thing we are seeing with the AFP-R plates is the consistency. We rarely have to change the setting for the relief from box to box, which is huge for us. With other products we have tested, the exposure times may change for back exposure from batch to batch, costing us time and effort to get the quality we need.”

Tami Warlop, Graphics Manager, Excelsior Marking Excelsior Marking is also able to offer Asahi’s CleanPrint technology that delivers better press efficiency, and thus, less waste in the press room, making the process even more sustainable.

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How Can I Produce More Jobs Cost Effectively?

How Can I Produce More Jobs Cost Effectively?

By Erwin Busselot, Director Business Innovation & Solutions, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe

The hum of a bustling production floor is reassuring – busy presses are automatically assumed to be profitable presses.

In many cases this statement is true – but not always.

It is likely to be true for those Print Service Providers (PSPs) that have recently undertaken an operational wide review, identified where improvements can be made and taken the necessary action.

For others the inefficiencies in some or all of the many moving parts can create lost pockets of productivity that are not always visible but when added up can prove to be significant.

Calculating production capacity involves identifying constraints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies as well as measuring current output, considering peak times, and regularly monitoring and adjusting capacity for optimum performance.

An overarching understanding can help with identifying new ways to maximise production capacity.

Among the strategies that could then prove effective are these:

  • Streamlining operations with technology -Aside from the main points made about implementing automation wherever possible to reduce manual labour in my recent blog, operations could consider speeding up processes by increasing their use of digital printing technology. This would enable them to develop their print on demand services and meet faster turnaround times.  B2 print production houses in particular could explore the impact the new RICOH Pro-Z75 could have. The first B2 perfecting sheetfed inkjet platform using aqueous ink delivers affordable high quality output, including data driven communications. PSPs could consider how the new RICOH Pro  C9500 and RICOH Pro  C7500 digital sheetfed presses offer short run and application flexibility. And creativity – particularly with the fifth colour on the Pro C7500 system. There is the new flagship high speed inkjet webfed platform too. The smallest machine in its class, the RICOH Pro VC80000 has been designed to support the production of quality direct mail, colour books, catalogues, magazines, and commercial print applications on coated media up to 300gsm in a wide range of run lengths.
  • Optimising job management tracking, and communication with workflow automation software – Ricoh has a number of value added software solutions that have been developed to ensure smooth job throughput such as RICOH ProcessDirector It is vendor neutral and seamlessly works with existing hardware to help businesses manage higher volumes without compromising on quality. It is also highly flexible and adaptable. Instead of requiring conformity to predefined workflows, RICOH ProcessDirector allows the creation and customisation of workflows to meet each client’s needs. And as business needs change, due to growth, new technology or both, RICOH ProcessDirector evolves with them.
  • Upgrading or expanding your physical resources – Aside from investing in newer systems and solutions consider if it is time to expand your production facility to
  • accommodate additional capacity. Explore what new services could be easily added to your existing workflow and finishing capabilities.
  • By implementing these strategies, you can effectively boost your printing production capacity and meet growing demand while maintaining quality and efficiency.

www.ricoh-europe.com

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Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Recognizes Asahi Photoproducts With its Prestigious Sustainability Excellence Award for AFP-R Reduced Solvent Plates

Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Recognizes Asahi Photoproducts With its Prestigious Sustainability Excellence Award for AFP-R Reduced Solvent Plates

A key step on the Road to Solvent ZERO for solvent-based platemaking operations

 Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has awarded the company with a prestigious Sustainability Excellence Award for its AFP-R Reduced Solvent CleanPrint flexographic plates.

“We are very honored to receive this prestigious Sustainability Award! The AFP-R plates are a step along the road to Solvent ZERO which is our philosophy for contributing to the improved sustainability for the printing and packaging industry by eliminating VOC-based washout platemaking and reducing both energy usage and time to market due to shorter tact for washout and drying time. We are eager to continue creating new products and solutions which can help our clients ultimately migrate to an environmentally balanced solution such as our water washable AWP or AFP-R CleanPrint plates which are based on our unique polymer development culture,” said Aki Kato, Executive, Senior General Manager of Photoproducts Division.

The AFP-R plate is a solvent washable plate with reduced environmental impact and improved pre-press and press productivity. It can save 30% in solvent use and is 50% faster in platemaking, saving time and energy. This is another milestone in Asahi’s sustainability journey, reinforcing its dedication to continuously improving product development in balance with the environment. This is a hard flexo plate for high quality flexible packaging, label and paper applications, featuring several improvements when compared to a standard solvent-wash plate. It is also a step along the Road to Solvent ZERO for the approximately 70% of flexographic plate making operations that still use traditional solvent-based washouts and would like to reduce solvent usage without the need for additional investments in equipment.

CleanPrint plates from Asahi Photoproducts have been specifically engineered by Asahi’s chemical engineers to transfer all remaining ink to the printed substrate, reducing makeready time, ink consumption, and press stops for plate cleaning while delivering exceptionally consistent quality.

www.asahi-photoproducts.com

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Beaulieu International Group Unveils Brand-New Experience Center at Flanders Flooring Days

Beaulieu International Group Unveils Brand-New Experience Center at Flanders Flooring Days

The third edition of Flanders Flooring Days (FFD) has officially kicked off! This four-day event (May 13-16) is a collaborative initiative among Flemish flooring companies opening their doors to customers or prospects worldwide. Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) has been involved since the very beginning of the concept and is indispensable yet again. Moreover, this year, Beaulieu is presenting a unique experience by seizing Flanders Flooring Days as an opportunity to unveil their state-of-the-art Experience Center to the public for the first time.

Ultimate experience
During the Flanders Flooring Days, everyone is invited to discover the wide range of solutions offered by Beaulieu, all under one roof. Whether it’s cushion vinyl, hard flooring, event carpets, or artificial grass, each option can be explored in a unique way. And the offerings don’t stop there. Beaulieu also presents its Engineered Solutions such as Fibres and Technical Textiles, as well as its Upholstery activities, and Beaulieu Polymers, will also shine in the Experience Center. “At this Center, visitors will have the opportunity to touch, discover, and experience all our solutions. The aim is for visitors to leave here with even more ideas than they came in with,” says Matthias Blomme, Group Marketing Manager at Beaulieu.

Tangible solutions combined with digital impressions
Each solution offered by Beaulieu is housed in a dedicated corner, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in that specific application. However, the Experience Center is structured in such a way that visitors can seamlessly stroll from one solution to another, enabling them to discover that combining multiple solutions can lead to even more inventive and creative projects. “We’ve opted for tangible solutions combined with digital experiences and impressions,” continues Matthias Blomme. “For example, you can test and experience our Act Sports sports turf in our 180° sportsbox, but also explore our sustainable landscaping grass solutions. Or you can unleash your creativity within our immersive box, where you can instantly visualize your designs on digitally printed cushion vinyl flooring of Beauflor. Furthermore, you’ll be able to fully grasp the sustainability narrative of our event carpet Rewind and discover that BerryAlloc offers much more than just an impressive range of unique and innovative solutions in laminate, parquet, high-pressure flooring, strong wood floors, and vinyl planks & tiles in fantastic designs. The corner dedicated for BerryAlloc goes beyond product offerings. With tools as Myfloorstyle, a new content platform that answers all questions about flooring and interior design, and Harmony Lab, an innovative interior design concept created in collaboration with renowned color experts, we show everyone the full picture!”

Sustainability across all solutions
With the purpose of Beaulieu being Shaping sustainable living together, it’s not surprising that sustainability takes center stage in this Experience Center and during these Flanders Flooring Days. Beaulieu aims to build a better future by reducing our environmental footprint, caring for our people and communities, and conducting business in a transparent, ethical manner. And this commitment is evident in everything we do.

In the landscaping artificial grass section, there’s a strong focus on eco-backings, which improves recyclability by utilizing yarns and backing from the same polyolefin material family. These solutions require up to 50% less backing material while maximizing stability and durability, shown in products like Iska Eco, Forestland Eco, Wildflower Eco, Mystique Eco, and Elite Eco.

Meanwhile, Beauflor introduces the Twilight collection: our cushion vinyl rolls with a 40% lower carbon footprint compared to our conventional heterogeneous CV flooring for residential applications. It sets a new standard for our industry.

And by utilizing Rewind at events or exhibitions, you’re opting for the most sustainable flooring solution available; no water usage, latex-free, and eliminating excessive energy consumption. It’s also 100% recyclable and flawlessly transforms into pure mono-recyclate, ready for a new life.

And let’s not forget about our Fibres with their Sustainable Fibres Program and Technical Textiles, whose products are a benchmark in various markets. They provide solutions with proven sustainability-enhancing benefits in agrotextiles, geotextiles, backings, and industrial fabrics.

Creative and sustainable hub
The sustainability ambitions of Beaulieu are also reflected in the construction of the building itself. Thanks to geothermal technology for both cooling and heating, with 60 boreholes each approximately 90 meters deep, an exceptionally low ecological footprint is ensured, perfectly aligning with Beaulieu’s sustainability goals set for 2030. With a total of 3.700 square meters, of which 1.600 square meters are exclusively reserved for the Experience Center, it’s hard not to be captivated by this impressive architectural structure. This creative hub is not only a unique experience for visitors, but also all employees can fully enjoy the benefits of this brand-new space. At the heart of the building lies the “Place Beaulieu“, a versatile space where everyone can meet, co-create, innovate and work together.

www.bintg.com

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Kraft-Heinz, Colgate-Palmolive, Novolex, Tekniplex and More to Speak at Rigid Packaging Forum

Kraft-Heinz, Colgate-Palmolive, Novolex, Tekniplex and More to Speak at Rigid Packaging Forum

Join us on June 25-26, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH, USA to explore driving sustainable innovation and operational excellence for the FMCG rigid packaging value chain.

In the context of growing concerns about the impact of the slowing economy, surging inflation, high fuel and energy prices all impacting on profitability, it has been difficult to prioritise sustainability efforts. A recent progress report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation confirms that the 1,000 signatories to its Global Commitment will not meet their 2025 plastic reduction goals. Indeed, several leading brands have increased use of virgin plastic and are being criticised for it.

Europe has led the way on sustainability efforts and we are now seeing similar heightened sentiments in North America. Waning public support for plastics and legislation often favouring plastic alternatives has created challenges for the rigid packaging industry but strong innovation efforts and sustainability focus are showing meaningful change.

Lightweighting and other efficiencies remain top of mind for plastic packaging manufacturers squeezed between their high priced raw material suppliers and brand owner/retailer customers. Consolidation continues to achieve economies of scale and efficiencies. With the size and scale of the larger players, rationalisation may start to occur. M&A is taking place both horizontally but also into new verticals with plastic processors acquiring recyclers and capabilities outside their core material / plastics to add value and growth to their offering and support customers with their packaging requirements.

The market has changed significantly over the last five years towards more sustainable formats driven by legislation and plastics taxes, pressure from NGOs, brand owner/retailer sustainability commitments and consumer perception.

This has resulted in changes both in polymer consumed and seen a move towards formats perceived to be more sustainable including flexibles and fibre-based solutions.

There is unprecedented demand for mechanically and chemically recycled material and the availability of recycled content material needs to accelerate. Developments are taking place throughout the entire value chain to increase availability of and incorporate recycled material into rigid packaging.

Combining The successes of our well-established Thin Wall Packaging and Plastic Closure Innovation events in Europe, the Rigid Packaging Forum provides a focused platform for all players in the fast-growing industry to discuss market opportunities and challenges.

Featuring two theaters,Rigid Container Innovations and Plastic Closure Innovations, the concurrent agendas investigate the two distinct markets to explore optimal ways to enhance innovation, functionality, operational excellence, and sustainability across multiple rigid packaging formats.

Expert speakers from across the packaging industry, including FMCG brand owners, packaging and closure producers will examine solutions to today’s challenges and development opportunities in material science and technology in rigid packaging. Their presentations will focus on thin-wall formats, pails, preforms, and bottle closure solutions.

The two-day agenda provides a unique platform to network, exchange knowledge and innovate. Examining cost and operational efficiencies through technology and material science, in the context of sustainable progress in thin wall containers, food service disposables, pre-forms, pails, caps and closure solutions, this is a must attend event.

Key presentations include:

Rigid Container Innovations

Designing for sustainability in rigid packaging
Steve Kapantais, Technical Director, Rigid Plastics, and  Ashlee Larson, Senior Product Manager, Novolex

Certified PCR content in PET food packaging
Camilla Fangel, Director, Group ESG, Faerch

Achieving sustainable material replacement with advanced polypropylene solutions
Jonathan Cage, Director of Business Development, ICPG

Generative AI for Rigid Container Design
John Manderfield, Innovation & Design Fellow, Altium Packaging

Trends in premium closures
Sukhdev Saini, Global Packaging Lead, Toothbrush and Devices Category, Colgate-Palmolive, USA

Plastic Closure Innovations

Taking cross-functional external partners through Kraft Heinz condiment closure decision-making process
Chris Max, Sustainable Innovation Packaging Lead, Kraft Heinz

Product innovations: added value of liners and seals for rigid packaging containers 
Oscar Martin, Senior Vice President – Global Innovation, and Rafael Posada, Director, Global Sustainability / Consumer Division, TekniPlex

Route to sustainability: lightweighting, tethered caps and the untapped circularity of HDPE
Alessandro Falzoni, Laboratory Director, Rigid Packaging Technology Business Unit, SACMI

Integrating PP and HDPE PCR into closures and rigid packaging
Sandra Lewis, Manager of Business Development, Envision Plastics

www.kraftheinzcompany.com

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Aduro Clean Technologies Selected to Present at Chemelot Circular Hub Event in the Netherlands

Aduro Clean Technologies Selected to Present at Chemelot Circular Hub Event in the Netherlands

Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”)  a Canadian technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Chemelot Circular Hub event on May 15, 2024, at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, Netherlands. Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer, will introduce the Aduro Hydrochemolytic technology, a unique approach to chemical recycling.

The Chemelot Circular Hub (CCH) is a leading example of industrial collaboration and innovation in sustainable chemistry. Located in the Limburg region, it encompasses the Brightlands Chemelot Campus, the Chemelot Industrial Park, and Brightsite. These entities work synergistically to transform the chemical industry towards greater sustainability and efficiency. Strategically positioned in the Netherlands, CCH aims to become a European leader in circular chemistry by 2030 and climate-neutral by 2050. It fosters innovation and economic growth by bringing together a broad alliance of companies, governments, and research institutes to develop sustainable solutions for the future. As Europe’s most ambitious chemical complex, CCH serves as a role model with its comprehensive plan to become the most sustainable chemical site in Europe.

The Canadian Trade Commission Service has organized a delegation of key figures in government, institutional bodies, regional authorities, and companies active in sustainability, hydrogen, and circular economy solutions to attend the World Hydrogen Summit 2024. As part of the program, the delegation will attend company presentations from a select group and tour the facilities of the Chemelot Industrial Park.

Out of 130 companies located at the Brightlands Campus, Aduro is one of four companies invited to present to the delegation. Eric Appelman will present Aduro’s chemical recycling technology to this influential audience, highlighting its potential to contribute to global sustainability goals.

“At Aduro, we are honored to have our technology recognized among the many outstanding initiatives happening at Chemelot,” said Eric Appelman. “An innovative part of our process for recycling plastic waste utilizes biomass or components of waste plastics to stabilize the product which in effect is similar to hydrotreatment using molecular hydrogen. This method not only achieves the required product quality but does so in an affordable and fully circular manner, demonstrating the potential for sustainable chemical recycling.”

Ofer Vicus, CEO of Aduro, commented, “Our participation in this event and Aduro’s selection from the impressive list of innovative companies in the CCH ecosystem is a great source of pride. This opportunity is not just about showcasing our technology, but also reinforces our commitment to the European market and key stakeholders in the region, in line with the interest of the delegation members. The establishment of our European subsidiary and the collaboration with Brightlands Chemelot Campus are important elements of our global strategy and we look forward to fostering further collaborations and driving innovation in chemical recycling.”

adurocleantech.com

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Aduro Clean Technologies Selected to Present at Chemelot Circular Hub Event in the Netherlands

Aduro Clean Technologies Selected to Present at Chemelot Circular Hub Event in the Netherlands

Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (“Aduro” or the “Company”)  a Canadian technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Chemelot Circular Hub event on May 15, 2024, at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, Netherlands. Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer, will introduce the Aduro Hydrochemolytic technology, a unique approach to chemical recycling.

The Chemelot Circular Hub (CCH) is a leading example of industrial collaboration and innovation in sustainable chemistry. Located in the Limburg region, it encompasses the Brightlands Chemelot Campus, the Chemelot Industrial Park, and Brightsite. These entities work synergistically to transform the chemical industry towards greater sustainability and efficiency. Strategically positioned in the Netherlands, CCH aims to become a European leader in circular chemistry by 2030 and climate-neutral by 2050. It fosters innovation and economic growth by bringing together a broad alliance of companies, governments, and research institutes to develop sustainable solutions for the future. As Europe’s most ambitious chemical complex, CCH serves as a role model with its comprehensive plan to become the most sustainable chemical site in Europe.

The Canadian Trade Commission Service has organized a delegation of key figures in government, institutional bodies, regional authorities, and companies active in sustainability, hydrogen, and circular economy solutions to attend the World Hydrogen Summit 2024. As part of the program, the delegation will attend company presentations from a select group and tour the facilities of the Chemelot Industrial Park.

Out of 130 companies located at the Brightlands Campus, Aduro is one of four companies invited to present to the delegation. Eric Appelman will present Aduro’s chemical recycling technology to this influential audience, highlighting its potential to contribute to global sustainability goals.

“At Aduro, we are honored to have our technology recognized among the many outstanding initiatives happening at Chemelot,” said Eric Appelman. “An innovative part of our process for recycling plastic waste utilizes biomass or components of waste plastics to stabilize the product which in effect is similar to hydrotreatment using molecular hydrogen. This method not only achieves the required product quality but does so in an affordable and fully circular manner, demonstrating the potential for sustainable chemical recycling.”

Ofer Vicus, CEO of Aduro, commented, “Our participation in this event and Aduro’s selection from the impressive list of innovative companies in the CCH ecosystem is a great source of pride. This opportunity is not just about showcasing our technology, but also reinforces our commitment to the European market and key stakeholders in the region, in line with the interest of the delegation members. The establishment of our European subsidiary and the collaboration with Brightlands Chemelot Campus are important elements of our global strategy and we look forward to fostering further collaborations and driving innovation in chemical recycling.”

adurocleantech.com

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Horizon Announces Expansion of Service to Include Subcontract Micro-Am Production and Design Support

Horizon Announces Expansion of Service to Include Subcontract Micro-Am Production and Design Support

Horizon Microtechnologies today announces that it is offering a micro-AM subcontract service for customers interested in exploring the possibilities that exist through the use of AM for precise and small scale parts and components but do not have the expertise or infrastructure to undertake production in house.

Andreas Frölich, CEO at Horizon says, “Horizon provides a suite of in-house coating processes that add material and functionality to a microstructure. Very often the microstructure that we coat is made using micro-AM, and we offer a truly vertically integrated service assisting companies in part design, in-house micro-AM production, and then in-house coating. We understand that there are a large number of companies that have heard of micro-AM but have not as yet experienced just how precise and repeatable it is as a production process today. Therefore, it is a natural step for Horizon to extend its service to produce and design micro-AM parts and components for customers whether they need post-process coating or not. There is a requirement for a significant expertise to operate micro-AM technologies optimally. At Horizon we have this expertise and look forward to using it on behalf of companies looking to take exploit the inherent process advantages that micro-AM can offer.”

When producing exceptionally precise and tight tolerance parts and components, the significance and added value of a vertically integrated development and manufacturing partner becomes paramount. First and foremost, the early inclusion of manufacturability considerations along the full microfabrication process-chain in design decisions reduces the number of iterations during the product development phase. This concurrently reduces the time-to-market and overall product development costs. Furthermore, seamless linking of the separate production steps  entails tight control and coordination over the various stages of production, from raw material sourcing to final assembly. In the context of precision manufacturing, this approach ensures seamless quality control, optimal material selection, streamlined communication, and enhanced process efficiency. Importantly, the interdependencies of the different process steps are established, so the manufacturing process’ execution is fully transparent and can be tightly controlled.

Frölich continues, “At Horizon, we are introducing the use of AM to application areas that have not considered it a viable technology due to its historical lack of precision, and also on the micro level due to its limited palette of materials. However, it needs to be considered that micro-AM is today able routinely to achieve single micron tolerances and surface finishes with 0.4 micron Ra repeatably with 10 micron XY optical resolution. So it is now possible to use micro-AM for exacting production applications where ultra-high resolution, accuracy and precision are critical to part functionality. We look forward to opening up the possibilities that can be achieved through the use of micro-AM to customers moving forward, and showing how this agile production process can be cost-effective, open up design freedom, and stimulate innovation in numerous application areas across an array of industries.”

In addition to offering a sub-contract micro-AM service for customers, where appropriate Horizon also offers a suite of proprietary coating processes which allow customers to successfully expand the functionality of parts which are typically produced in plastics on commercially available micro-AM platforms. The coatings allow for homogeneous and precise coating of 3D substrates, and selective coating of parts is possible. Coatings available include HMT-Metal (copper with >25% of bulk copper conductivity); HMT-Protect (ceramic-like protective coatings that increase resilience against external influences such as chemicals, abrasion or elevated temperatures); and HMT-Conductive (transparent conductive coatings with sheet resistances between a few kOhm/sq and approx. 100 Ohm/sq.).

www.3dmicrofabrication.com

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NGA Plastic Technology India – NPE Premiere in Hall E, Booth W7261 – 2 Lines in Live Operation:

NGA Plastic Technology India – NPE Premiere in Hall E, Booth W7261 – 2 Lines in Live Operation:

• Live: EASY LINE MAX 400 blown film line – first international presentation of the new extrusion line.
• Live: EASY LINE pressure filter test – ideal for film inspection.
• First appearance at the NPE: Production & Sales of extrusion machines of the brand COLLIN Asia – easy to handle test as well as R&D lines.

For the first time, NGA Plastic Technology from India presents itself at the NPE – and that with two lines in live operation at the booth! On the one hand, the brand-new blown film line EASY LINE MAX – which, furthermore, will be introduced to the international audience during the exhibition for the first time. On the other hand, the company will show the EASY LINE pressure filter test – also in live-operation.

New & live! EASY LINE MAX blown film line – compact, easy to handle, perfect for extremely thin, even films
„At the NPE exhibition booth, we bring our latest product, the MAX blown film line, in front of the curtain and present the line in live operation to the international market for the first time!“ says Rajnissh Sood Country Manager NGA Plastic Technology Private Limited.

The EASY LINE MAX line is used for the production of blown films made of all standard, non corrosive, customary polymers and includes an E25 x 30D extruder or an E30 x 30 D extruder, a mono blown film head and the blown film line BL 400. „The blown film head with optimized melt flow and a cooling ring with adjustable gap guarantees an extremely thin, even blown film“, explains Sood.

Like all other EASY LINE machines, the MAX blown film unit is very compact, convinces with an ergonomic design and is easy to handle.

Live! EASY LINE pressure filter test – practical table-top machine for film inspection during operation without extruder stop
The second EASY LINE line in live-operation at the NPE exhibition booth is a pressure filter test for film inspection – concrete: pigment or additive dispersion resp. inspection of determinations in new and recycled polymers. One of the advantages of this compact table-top machine is the fact, that the extruder needs not to be stopped during the measuring process. A melt pump guarantees a constant melt flow.

First NPE appearance of the entire NGA Group
„We are very happy, that NGA India shows its portfolio under the brand COLLIN Asia during the NPE for the first time“, say DI Dr. Friedrich Kastner and Corné Verstraten, majority owners of the NGA Group.

COLLIN Asia EASY LINE MAX 400 blown film line at the NPE 5.2024

“India is the fastest growing market for polymer industry, especially regarding masterbatch, compounding, blown and cast film production. It is a fact, that local plastic processing companies upgrade their production infrastructure with technologies, which correspond to the global standards. Therefore, in India, the group is represented with an own company – with NGA Plastic Technology Private Limited.“

EASY LINE portfolio – table-top machines from presses and extruders to pressure filter tests
EASY LINE table-top machines are designed as series 1 of the brand COLLIN Asia for the processing of polymers, for apprenticeship, research and development and include presses, extruders, compounders, blown as well as flat film lines, roll mills and pressure filter tests.

The main aim of the company NGA India is to provide growing markets with test and R&D lines in laboratory scale, which are easy to handle – based on proven COLLIN technology, manufactured in India under the brand “COLLIN Asia“. The foundation of the Indian subsidiary is a perfect mixture of German and Indian know-how in mechanical engineering to offer affordable technology. In other words, EASY LINE machines are manufactured in India and the support is also provided via the Indian NGA Plastic Technology.

NGA Next Generation Analytics GROUP OF COMPANIES:

NGA Plastic Technology Private LTD in India
Sales & service of the product line EASYLINE of the brand COLLIN Asia.

NGA Next Generation Analytics
NGA (Grieskirchen/AT) focuses on the development of testing devices as well as lines for the plastic industry.

COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions
COLLIN (Maitenbeth/D) develops intelligent pilot and laboratory lines in modular system for the plastic processing industry, universities as well as research institutes.

NGA Plastic Technology Asia PTE. LTD in Singapore
Sales & service of the product line EASYLINE of the brand COLLIN Asia

NGA Plastic Technology Inc. in the USA
Sales & service of the brands COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions, BritAS as well as COMELT

BritAS Recycling-Anlagen GmbH
BritAS (Hanau/D) develops and manufactures lines for the filtration of plastic waste and machines for quality control of plastic products.

COMELT Collin Melt Solutions GmbH
COMELT is contract manufacturer in the field of mechanical production such as lathing, milling, eroding, and grinding and specialist for the manufacture of extrusion dies.

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