Extrusion International 2-2017

20 Extrusion International 2/2017 INDUSTRY NEWS www.ChinaplasOnline.com CHINAPLAS 2017: lightweighting and smart manufacturing As energy and environmental protection become increasingly important global issues, a lot of efforts have been put into light- weighting vehicles, as the reducedweight of a vehicle attributes a lot to the efficient use of energy. According to statistics, a 100kg reduction in car weight can translate into a 10% increase in drivingmileage and a 15% to 20%decrease in power costs. It also helps reduce carbon emission. These factors drive the auto- motive industry on a quest for innovativematerials andmaterial systems that helpmake vehicles lighter. Newmaterials lead to lighter and stronger automobiles More than 1,500 exhibitors will gather at CHINAPLAS 2017 to present new materials, state-of-the-art equipment and ad- vanced solutions to inspire the automotive industry and facili- tate enterprises to explore possibilities on the journey towards lightweight and sustainability. Some of the exhibits are high- lighted below. Kraiburg Tpe (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. will introduce its UV/HF/SF series in CHINAPLAS 2017. The UV/HF/SF Series is targeted towards automotive exterior components requiring high UV resistance, perfect surface finish and high flowability. It is of easy flowing, exhibits excellent processing behavior, ad- heres perfectly to PP with perfect surface finish and is tested ac- cording to Volkswagen PV3930 for outdoor use. CGN Juner New Materials Co., Ltd. will introduce 65% continu- ous glass fiber reinforced polyamide 6 UD-tape which features high glass fiber content, high strength and modularity. The product can be applied in automotive components, such as foot pedals, seat frames, front-end frame, etc. Polymer Science (Shenzhen) New Materials Co., Ltd. produces polyimide fiber with a wet spinning two-step production pro- cess. Compared on same molecular structure basis to the tradi- tional one-step production process, it can increase heat resis- tance by nearly 100 degrees and double the strength. Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone to promote automotive industry “Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone” will also be set up on the show floor, presenting a wealth of cutting-edge exhibits from leading suppliers, including Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Del- tacimic Electronics, Enmair, Zhejiang Keqiang, Danfoss, Sodron, LNC, Dongguan STS, Star Seiki and more. Apart from robotic arms, automated systems, controllers, actuators and sensors that were featured in the previous editions of CHINAPLAS, visi- tors will have a chance to witness smart factory solutions. More cutting-edge technology can be found in the “3D Technology Zone”, where 3D printers, 3D scanners, 3D printing software and 3D printing services will be displayed. Concurrent events to inspire automotive smart manufacturing Building on the success of the first “Industry 4.0 Conference” held last year in Shanghai, CHINAPLAS will once again join force with VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, to present the “2nd Industry 4.0 Conference”. The first day of the confer- ence (May 16, 2017) is themed “Automotive 4.0”. Representa- tives from KraussMaffei and Engel will give presentations on smart manufacturing technology and 4.0 solutions for the auto- motive industry. Shanghai Volkswagen Co. Ltd. will bring smart manufacturing case sharing to audiences. In addition, the key to the realization of “Industry 4.0” and “Made in China 2025”, standardization, will also be discussed. CHINAPLAS is once again co-present “Design x Innovation” with BASF, the world’s leading chemical company. The theme “Smarter Living” will be demonstrated through “Inno Gallery”, ‘Design Forum” and “TRIO”, with “TRIO” represents the coop- eration between BASF, designers and brand owners. Concept car RN30, an innovation that combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialized high-performance technologies and jointly devel- oped by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, will be showcased in“Design x Innovation”. Autodesk Software (China) Co., Ltd. will firstly launch its Moldflow simulation software RN30 Concept Car jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company