Extrusion International USA 1-2019

41 Extrusion International 1/2019 Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP at ICE Europe 2019 Much more than plastics Hall A5, Stand 1174 The Fraunhofer IAP will present a new approach for inline monitoring of coating processes. Adding fluo- rescent dyes enables the monitoring of the thickness distribution of the entire coated area. Advantages: higher reliability, improved quality, reduced costs and process optimisation. The researchers will also pres- ent an antimicrobial food packaging film and news on flame treatment of plastics. Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP www.iap.fraunhofer.de/en/fraunhofer-iap.html Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB at ICE Europe 2019 Innovations at Interfaces Hall A5, Stand 1174 Fraunhofer IGB develops barrier coatings, oil, water, dirt or ice repellent coatings using gas phase process- es (CVD, PVD, PECVD) and biobased formulations for multifunctional coatings, which can also be produced in roll-to-roll processes. For the control of the process steps and the characterisation of the material surfaces a variety of analytical methods are available. Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB www.igb.fraunhofer.de/en.html Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP at ICE Europe 2019 Evolution of Surface and Light Hall A5, Stand 1174 Fraunhofer FEP’s biodegradable films make it possible to connect flexible polymer films with biodegradable conductor traces. This innovation can be used to man- ufacture medical implants for use in pre-surgical epi- lepsy diagnostics. The complete dissolution of the foils including the conductor traces does not only protect the environment but also saves patients a second op- eration. Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP www.fep.fraunhofer.de/en.html Emmendinger at ICE Europe 2019 When Power meets Precision Hall A5, Stand 1154 EMB cross-cutting machines are successful all-rounders for film manufacturers and confectioners. Even at high speed, tailor-made cuts are guaranteed with the high- est quality. Unwinding in various designs, web edge control, longitudinal cutting units for edge trimming and multi-purpose formats are optionally possible. Different film materials with thicknesses of 10μm to 1,500μm can be processed. Emmendinger Maschinenbau GmbH www.emmendinger.de/en/