Trend 1: Customized materials for a specific application or performance
Current industrial polymer materials are increasingly being "mutated", "incremented" and "functionalized" to meet specific application or performance requirements.
Such as food or water in direct contact with the material or medical materials, the characteristics of the polymer have certain requirements. Cosmetics require materials that are chemically resistant and electronic or lighting systems require materials that can withstand continuously varying peak temperatures while maintaining stable performance. Many applications will require tunable electrical or resistive as well as thermal conductivity.
Many applications require tunable electrical conductivity or resistivity in addition to tunable thermal conductivity.
In addition, electric vehicles also require efficient tires, improve friction and reduce rolling resistance, other applications in the vicinity of the internal combustion engine rubber must also withstand the operating environment of continuous warming, but also must have corrosion resistance.
These specific applications require compound processors to tailor the formulation and to customize the material.
Trend 2: More efficient use of resources
At present, the responsible use of limited resources and restrictive consumption is not only a popular expression of the popular slogan, but also an economic needs.
Manufacturers of large-scale processing machines such as injection molding machines, compression molding machines, extruders and blown film machines have made every effort to find opportunities to reduce the energy consumption of machines. The EUROMAP 60 standard, which measures the energy consumption of the machine, provides the processor with some guidance.
For some cases where energy consumption is unavoidable, machine builders have developed components that can save energy during machining, such as slowing down the machine and speeding up the machining process. The heat recovery system is standard on new equipment and is also being reused on a wide range of existing equipment.
Manufacturers of large-scale processing equipment have used composites and systems to achieve less energy consumption and higher production efficiencies.
Many machine and equipment manufacturers are beginning to realize the importance of energy efficiency and availability of materials that are not simply energy-efficient, but also contribute to the overall energy efficiency of processors.
In addition, the reduction of mold replacement time is also an effective way to improve energy efficiency. Rapid clamping systems, quick-change systems, and the ability to automatically detect any new installed mold adapter can increase the effectiveness of the machine while expanding the supplier's product range.
At K 2016, visitors can see how different types of machines can achieve resource efficiency, such as hot runner technology for injection molding of thermoplastics and cold runner technology for injection molding of elastomers (rubber injection molding).
Trend 3: zero defect production, saving materials
"Zero defect production" aims to maximize the reduction of valuable waste of raw materials, which is the goal of many plastic processors. For example, the elimination of edge decoration materials, automatic reduction of plastic film, sheet and profiles and rubber seal thickness tolerance, will effectively improve the efficiency of the extrusion process.
Good simulation and data analysis in the production process will help prevent the production of defective products. Injection molding process, in the production process according to quality standards for product defects in the automatic detection. If defect detection can only be carried out in the final product, it will only be detected more by means of an optical system such as a video camera.
Trend 4: Lightweight
In transportation, light weight is widely recognized as the key to reducing energy and fuel. Plastic machinery manufacturers, manufacturers of plastics and reinforcements, research institutes and plastic processors are working on large-scale production of lightweight components, particularly in the automotive and aircraft sectors.
In order to achieve mass production of lightweight components, special production methods, particularly reaction and injection molding technology, need to be integrated together to find the right solution.
Lightweight plastics or fiber composites, and polymer materials with matrix polystyrene recycling reinforcement fibers and substrates for fast production of weight-optimized components with maximum processability.
Light weight is the development trend of the automobile.
In addition, K 2016 will show metallic plastic blends and polymer fiber reinforcements. Thermoplastics, thermosets, and bio-based polyurethane substrates are being blended with glass, carbon and other synthetic or natural fibers to meet the requirements of modern applications. Substrate materials must meet flame retardant regulations, but also need to provide superior mechanical properties and fluidity, and fiber and matrix materials must provide adequate bonding properties.
Visitors can also see the multi-stage production process of lightweight components, including automated processing of reinforcing fibers and flexible materials.
Trend 5: Digitization (Industry 4.0)
In the production process using digital equipment, that is, popular "Industrial 4.0", allowing plastic processors to analyze production data, information gathering and intelligent production.
In the long run, the data collected in the actual production process will also be used to adapt to the day-to-day operational requirements of production equipment such as machines, robots, dies and dies, and to optimize their design.
The digitization improves the production process and improves the production efficiency. Molds now offer different options for the design of injection molded parts and the combination of structural material properties. The accumulation of information will be more conducive to improving the collection of digital production, and better achieve the production process and temperature control.
As a result, simulation and intensive feedback between production and R & D have become increasingly important. In general, many suppliers are working to meet growing production needs, strengthen IT and traditional production technology, close cooperation between, in order to improve the transparency of the production process.
The latest man-styrofoam recycling machine interface allows users to more intuitive operation, to achieve industrial control tasks.
Machine and software manufacturers will present the latest concepts and products on K 2016, such as how to speed up the production start-up process, increase the flexibility of the production process, and preventive maintenance service products, parts supply and quality management.
The new IT technology has also had a positive impact on modern plastics processing machinery control systems. Keyboards, buttons and switches have been gradually replaced by a more flexible and structured multi-touch tablet. These tablets typically come with a common central compression control element for modern cars.
The new classic man-machine interface will provide some more intuitive operation, with the smart phone operation similar to the iPad and Tablet PC can also be used for industrial control tasks.
Machine builders and plastic processors are very fond of this new approach. Easy-to-use control systems attract new employees for the company. These new systems will also help companies train new employees and tap new career opportunities in fast-growing and promising industries.
Trend 6: small batch of material by manufacturing
The concept of lean storage and zero inventory delivery have allowed small batch production to emerge. While small batches of materials are currently limited to amorphous thermoplastics and can not be used with fillers and reinforcements, it is still intriguing, especially as modern consumer tastes and fashion concepts are closely linked to weather changes. Plastic products Personalized production will bring new challenges and opportunities for the rubber industry.
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