ARBURGadditive: Large Freeformer 750-3X, 3D Printing of LSR and Services

• Industrial additive manufacturing: Large Freeformer 750-3X from Arburg processes standard granules
• 3D printing with LSR: LiQ 5 from innovatiQ additively manufactures components from liquid silicone
• Partnership: Arburg expands its range of additive manufacturing services with t-exact

ARBURGadditive will be presenting its range of products and services for additive manufacturing at Stand 2-301 at the Rapid.Tech 3D trade fair and specialist AM congress from 9 to 11 May 2023 in Erfurt, Germany. The new large Freeformer 750-3X, which processes original plastic granules, and the LiQ 5 for 3D printing liquid silicone (LSR) will be on show. ARBURGadditive will also be providing information on additive manufacturing services alongside its partner t-exact.

“With our freeformers from Arburg and 3D printers from innovatiQ, we offer a broad spectrum for industrial additive manufacturing,” says Dr Victor Roman, Managing Director of ARBURGadditive. “The highlight of the trade fair is the large Freeformer 750-3X, which uses Arburg Plastic Freeforming to additively process the same original granules as in injection moulding, and does so even faster and more economically than before. And innovatiQ has invented liquid additive manufacturing for 3D printing with liquid silicone. Both technologies are unique on the market.”

Freeformer 750-3X – fast, accurate and economical

The latest and largest Arburg machine for additive manufacturing will be on display at Rapid.Tech 2023: the Freeformer 750-3X. At 750 square centimetres, its build chamber is around 2.5 times larger than that of the Freeformer 300-3X – with the same external dimensions. This enables it to produce larger functional components or to additively manufacture small batches industrially, including from soft materials and in hard/soft combinations.

Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) with the freeformer is an open system that can handle a wide range of materials. This means that users can control the process themselves and can specifically adjust and optimise layer separation, droplet size and parameters. In addition, data processing and the Gestica controller developed and manufactured by Arburg itself have been further optimised in terms of process stability, component quality and build time. The result is significantly reduced costs per component. The freeformer is also the right solution for complex geometries, integrated functions and work in clean rooms.

3D printing of components from standard silicone (LSR)

The second exhibit is a LiQ5 for LSR processing. Thanks to its actively heatable build chamber, this 3D printer from innovatiQ is taking LAM (liquid additive manufacturing) technology another step forward in its development. This means that components for orthopaedics or technical seals, for example, can now be printed with even greater process reliability. And all of that in injection moulding quality, but without the use of an expensive tool.

The product portfolio of innovatiQ also includes the TiQ series, which process plastic filaments using FFF (fused filament fabrication) technology. The 3D printing systems from innovatiQ are likewise based on an open material platform.

Arburg offers AM services with partners

The Arburg experts offer a wealth of expertise on all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing. To demonstrate its associated range of services, Arburg will be joined at its stand this time by partner t-exact from Steinbach-Hallenberg (Thuringia), who will be presenting its services in the areas of additive manufacturing, 3D analysis using computed tomography, and coordinate and profile measurements. At the Arburg stand, numerous components used in industries such as automotive, aerospace and medical technology will also be available to visitors as hands-on displays.

Further information about Arburg can be found at www.arburg.com

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling #modernplasticsglobalnetwork #modernglobalnetwok #modernplasticsaward2023 #PlasticIndustry

Asahi Kasei Establishes Framework for Investment in Startups Focused on Carbon Neutrality

Asahi Kasei established a “Care for Earth” investment framework as a new initiative for carbon neutrality by investing $100 million worldwide in early-stage startups that aim to solve issues in environmental fields such as hydrogen, energy storage, carbon management, and bio-based chemicals over the 5-year period up to fiscal year 2027.

Since 2008, Asahi Kasei has advanced corporate venture capital (CVC) activities in order to create new businesses by investing in startups and performing joint developments with them. Based in Silicon Valley since 2011, this activity has facilitated investments in over 50 startups in the US, Europe, China, and Japan, resulting in numerous collaborations and the two acquisitions of Crysal IS, a US-based provider of UVC LEDs for air, water and surface disinfection, and Swedish Senseair, a manufacturer of CO2 and alcohol sensing solutions.

Asahi Kasei is helping to solve issues in society with all of its businesses providing value from the perspectives of “Care for People” to realize active life in the new normal and “Care for Earth” to realize a carbon neutral and sustainable world.

Until now, Asahi Kasei has focused its CVC investments in the area of “Care for People” such as healthcare, IoT, and homes, which have relatively short timeframes to commercialization. The area of “Care for Earth,” in contrast, tends to have longer-term commercial prospects, while fields such as hydrogen and energy storage lack established value chains, making it difficult to invest under the conventional framework.

“Our CVC team is excited for the opportunity to accelerate investments in early-stage startups hard at work to make a difference for our planet,” said Dr. Takashi Morishita, General Manager of Corporate Venture Capital at Asahi Kasei. “We are seeing a lot of passionate people leading these decarbonization initiatives and it feels good to help them on their way. The ideas and technology being innovated now will be an invaluable asset in actualizing a carbon neutral society.”

To achieve carbon neutrality in 2050, Asahi Kasei aims to reduce its own GHG emissions and to contribute to reducing GHG emissions throughout society, while creating new businesses through the newly established “Care for Earth” investment framework whose investment horizons and investment decision criteria are different than before. The new investment framework is also expected to help Asahi Kasei advance the transformation of its Material sector portfolio through participation in business
ecosystems for carbon neutrality.

The Asahi Kasei Group aims to further contribute to sustainable society while achieving sustainable growth of corporate value by leveraging its accumulated technologies and expertise while accelerating investment for Green Transformation (GX).

For more information, visit https://www.asahi-kasei.com/

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling #modernplasticsglobalnetwork #modernglobalnetwok #modernplasticsaward2023 #PlasticIndustry

Interpack 2023 – The Countdown is on!

‘We are ready’, says Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack. ‘All our exhibitors and partners are ready to go and we look forward to providing the industry with another great trade fair.’ interpack is an important building block in the innovation cycle of the packaging and related process industries. After a six-year break, numerous innovations for all user areas will be on display: Food, beverages, confectionery and bakery products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, non-food and industrial goods. Because requirements and framework conditions are constantly changing, the focus is on digital technologies and sustainable products and processes. ‘We notice very clearly the great determination of the industry to actively shape this transformation process’, Dohse continues. From 4 to 10 May, visitors can therefore expect numerous débuts in the 18 fully booked exhibition halls and fascinating solutions from the world of packaging.

Companies from all over the world

From Europe to Asia, from Africa to America to Australia: Exhibitors at interpack 2023 come from all five continents. In total, over 60 countries will be represented. This makes interpack the best place to meet potential partners and customers and to expand international business. The top exhibiting nations are Germany, Italy, China, Turkey, India, the Netherlands, the USA, France, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The largest areas are occupied by key players such as IMA Industria Macchine, Coesia Group, Syntegon Technology, Marchesini Group, Sollich, Duravant, Aasted ApS, MULTIVAC, OPTIMA packaging group and Ishida Europe Limited. A total of over 2,700 exhibitors are taking part.

Record number of exhibitors from the packaging sector

With over 1,000 exhibitors, the packaging sector at interpack is a mega trade fair in its own right. Never before have so many companies showcased their products in Halls 7 and 7a, 8a, 9 and 10 with a focus on packaging materials, packaging supplies and packaging aids. All common materials and products of the packaging market will be presented here. As a cross-sectional area for all visitor target groups, these halls and storeys, six in total, are of central importance and reflect the innovative strength of the industry with numerous unveilings of new products. A lot is happening, especially with sustainable materials and renewable raw materials. For example, bioplastics that are biodegradable or biobased, such as those made from sugar cane, palm leaves or corn, can be seen at the trade fair.

Furthermore, especially in Halls 8a and 9, in addition to solutions made of paper, cardboard and paperboard, there will be new, sustainable materials in numerous variants with a focus on sustainability. Plastic packaging, which has the largest share of the market, is still gf great importance, especially for product safety and shelf life. Here, too, there are new approaches towards a circular economy, for example with recyclable films, monomaterial solutions and the use of recyclates or reusable packaging. And the increasing digitalisation of the industry is also leading to new developments in the packaging sector. Some examples for this are digital labels, smart packaging and packaging with QR codes.

Four hot topics illustrate the trends

The developments in the packaging sector illustrate which issues are at the forefront for the processing and packaging industry and its customers as a whole. Megatrends such as sustainability and digitalisation, numerous economic and ecological, but also political and social changes and challenges are of concern for companies and provide a boost to innovation at this year’s interpack.

The circular economy will be a top issue: It seems to be a simple model, but is also all-encompassing and poses major challenges in many areas. In the age of climate change, the important thing is to produce as little unrecyclable waste as possible. Hand in hand with this goes the need to conserve resources. Therefore, interpack will showcase sustainable processing and packaging solutions as well as digital services that help to make production processes efficient and sustainable. For example, the focus is on reducing the carbon footprint of packaging throughout the value chain, improving energy efficiency and the increasing importance of reusable materials, which will help the industry to make optimal use of resources.

When it comes to transformation processes, little can be done without digital technologies. Big data, augmented reality and remote machine maintenance have long since found their way into assembly shops and machine fleets. For example, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging will be providing information on digital training systems based on virtual reality in the VDMA Technology Lounge in Hall 4. And technologies such as Holy Grail 2.0, RFID, NFC or augmented reality will also increase in the future.

The fourth hot topic at interpack is product safety, one of the core tasks of packaging. The industry is already making an important contribution to reducing food waste. Digital technologies are key in this regard.

Inspiration from new specials

The exhibition programme is complemented by numerous specials such as the Spotlight talks & trends lecture forum with seven theme days, the interpack Start-up Zone, the Co-Packing joint booth, several award ceremonies with exciting packaging innovations, the SAVE FOOD Highlight Route with new approaches in the fight against global food loss and waste and the promotion of women at Women in Packaging and Late Night during the day in the Tightly Packed TV studio.

‘Every part counts’ is the motto of the components event, which will once again be held parallel to interpack in Hall 18. Here, machine parts and accessories, automation systems and components for packaging materials are presented on around 2,400 square metres. The approximately 80 exhibitors support companies in the packaging sector and the related process industry in achieving goals such as increasing efficiency, saving resources or digitalisation.

Effective networking: Live and digital

Finding the right match for your own business is made possible by interpack Matchmaking. The dating platform for business connects exhibitors with visitors before, during and after the event. In this way, you can best exploit your trade fair visit’s potential. The online matchmaking tool suggests potential contacts who match the respective interests to its users. This saves time as well as increasing your own reach.

Further information on interpack is available at www.interpack.com

#modernplasticsindia #plasticmagazine #indianmagazine #indianplasticmagazine #modernplasticsaward #ginujoseph #modernplastic #plasticindia #plasticnews #plasticrecycling #modernplasticsglobalnetwork #modernglobalnetwok #modernplasticsaward2023 #PlasticIndustry #interpack