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SABIC to Present New Data at PCIM Asia on Low Internal Dissipation Losses in Elcres Dielectric Films for High-Temp Capacitors

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SABIC to Present New Data at PCIM Asia on Low Internal Dissipation Losses in Elcres Dielectric Films for High-Temp Capacitors

SABIC to Present New Data at PCIM Asia on Low Internal Dissipation Losses in Elcres Dielectric Films for High-Temp Capacitors

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will reveal at PCIM Asia 2023, in Booth #2B10, new data showing significantly reduced internal dissipation losses in its high-heat ELCRES HTV150A dielectric films for potential use in high-temperature capacitors. Compared to other high-heat materials like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), ELCRES HTV150A films can reduce dissipation losses by as much as 40 percent when exposed to temperatures reaching 150°C and frequencies up to 100kHz. Lower dissipation losses in ELCRES HTV150A dielectric films can reduce internal heat generation, increase operating efficiency, and stabilize hot spot temperatures, giving engineers in Asia Pacific greater flexibility in designing capacitors. Lower losses in these films are expected to translate into reduced dissipation losses in capacitors.

ELCRES HTV150A dielectric films are now available to metallizers, capacitor manufacturers and OEMs in the region, and several local Asian companies are validating the films in their capacitors.

“In developing ELCRES HTV150A films, SABIC researchers drew upon their deep understanding of how polymers respond to thermal and electrical stress fields,” said Ed Kung, senior manager, Resin Design and Incubation, SABIC. “They selected material compositions with mild dissipation mechanisms in the temperature and frequency ranges of interest and have achieved impressive results. As customers design new inverter systems and adopt next-generation silicon carbide power modules, lower dissipation losses at higher operating temperatures and frequencies can help drive success.”

SABIC will present a detailed overview of its capacitor film solutions in the Exhibitor Forum on August 30, from 13:20-13:40.

Low Internal Losses vs. Incumbent Materials

SABIC is working with Japan’s Machine Technologies Co., Ltd., a consulting firm, to study, test and validate the performance of ELCRES HTV150A films in DC link power capacitors for electric vehicle (EV) power train inverters. This ongoing collaboration has confirmed the value of ELCRES HTV150A films in supporting hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle (xEV) technology.

Recent data from tests on single sheets of film conducted at the SABIC Polymer Processing Development Center in Pittsfield, Mass., indicate that, in contrast to the way other high heat-materials respond, ELCRES HTV150A films exhibit sharply reduced internal dissipation losses when exposed to high frequencies and temperatures.

Importantly, these SABIC dielectric films can operate at temperatures up to 150°C, enabling DC link power capacitors to withstand disruptive hotspot temperatures. Competitive high-heat films such as PET and PEN are limited to operating temperatures below 125°C because they demonstrate increased dissipation losses above that point. The ELCRES HTV150A films also deliver excellent retention of dielectric properties through desired temperature and frequency ranges.

“SABIC and Machine Technologies collaboratively support customers by applying a rigorous methodology to test and validate capacitor materials,” said Dr. Tsuyoshi Kasebe, CEO, Machine Technologies. “Data generated through this process can inform capacitor makers about the capabilities of ELCRES films compared to other high-heat materials. As the industry transitions to power transistors based on silicon carbide and other advanced technologies, this data can be valuable in guiding new capacitor designs.”

Machine Technologies is comprised of experts with many years of experience developing and manufacturing capacitors. They are actively involved in the industry, supporting research and development and publishing technical articles.

High Performance for Professional-grade Power Capacitors

ELCRES HTV150A dielectric films are the first in the industry to provide stable performance at operating temperatures of -40°C to 150°C and frequencies up to 100 kHz, while offering stable capacitance, high insulation resistance and good dielectric performance. They address the critical performance gap experienced by traditional polypropylene (PP) films above 105°C. Capacitors built with 3 µm and 5 µm metalized ELCRES HTV150A films pass standard electrical and life tests at 150°C for 2,000 hours with low capacitance change and stable insulation resistance. Other key properties include high breakdown strength over the full temperature range, good self-healing and excellent adhesion to aluminum and zinc during metallization.

www.sabic.com

 

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“There Must Not be a Cannibalisation of Material Flows”

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“There Must Not be a Cannibalisation of Material Flows”

“There Must Not be a Cannibalisation of Material Flows”

Interview with Michael Ludden, Managing Director of Sutco Recycling GmbH

Mr. Ludden, what potential does chemical recycling have in your view?

The potential is clearly between mechanical processing and energy recovery. When incinerating, only the energy of the plastic waste is used, the material itself is lost; therefore, new material has to be obtained from fossil resources. But unlike mechanical recycling, chemical recycling breaks down these compounds instead of utilising existing polymers as material.

In practice, in which area is it feasible?

For me, chemical recycling becomes feasible whenever mechanical recycling proves difficult. It makes sense to break up the carbon compounds, clean them and polymerise them again. That is not taking place at the moment, however. Unfortunately, the crux of the matter is that chemical recycling currently only deals with reprocessing of polyolefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene. These plastics consist only of chains made up of carbon and hydrogen. The large amount of other plastics that also contain nitrogen, sulphur or oxygen is not the focus of chemical recyclers, because these substances interfere with pyrolysis. However, polyolefins can be processed very well in mechanical recycling. This type of recycling is ecologically much more sensible because the plastics remain intact in their composite structure. Firstly, no material is destroyed, and secondly, fewer resources, less energy and less water are required for reprocessing. If chemical recyclers now also use the material that the mechanical recyclers can process very well, this will lead to a cannibalisation of the material flows. This must be prevented at all costs.

With which approach?

It is the task of politics to prevent this. In principle, there is a legally defined fivelevel waste hierarchy. Mechanical recycling is of higher value than chemical recycling. This principle must not be disrupted. Efforts to sync mechanical and chemical recycling are already underway; however, in my view, this is very dangerous, as it would have a considerably negative impact on the environment. However, the environment must always be the main priority.

Isn’t the lack of economic viability thwarting the progress of chemical recycling?

From today’s perspective, large-scale chemical recycling may not be economical, but that could all change in the years ahead. Ten years ago, you wouldn’t have thought that you could get more money for recyclates than for virgin material. What we call uneconomical today may well prove to be economical in the future given a different political framework. It is important that politics steer developments in such a way as to enable a permanently sensible future utilisation of chemical recycling, with the assurance that mechanical and chemical recycling complement each other optimally. This would mean, for example, that polyolefins are not chemically recycled. Once again, cannibalisation would be the worst solution, because it would lead to environmental damage.

To what extent does chemical recycling affect Sutco’s business?

It does not affect our business model; on the contrary, as Sutco builds sorting plants, which are absolutely necessary in mechanical recycling before the actual processing of the material, but are also indispensable for chemical recycling. We have already received several enquiries.

How will chemical recycling develop?

Chemical recyclers are currently in a pilot phase. The procedures are all only running on a small scale. Some plants have a capacity of maybe 10,000 tonnes a year. By comparison, we are building sorting plants for 100,000 tonnes today. Chemical recyclers will face problems that many don’t even see yet. On a small scale, they often don’t even materialise. One example is the treatment of foreign elements like sulphur or nitrogen. At 5,000 tonnes a year, the end product is still acceptable. At 100,000 tonnes, you suddenly have a large waste stream that has to be treated, resulting in the necessity to build desulphurisation plants and much more, something that will become very expensive. And that is one of the reasons why I am convinced that mechanical recycling will always be cheaper than chemical recycling. That’s why the main material flows will go into mechanical recycling. Still, policymakers have to be careful not to make mistakes in that regard.

What’s your view on quotas for the use of recycled material?

I am absolutely in favour of a product-related recyclate input quota. It will boost the market for recyclates enormously, and thereby also ensure that the material flows become greater. Subsequently, anyone who produces a hair shampoo, for example, must ensure that their packaging bottle has the specified recycled content. In return, they have to pay the supplier the requested price. When supply becomes scarce, prices will rise. This creates a pull from the market into recycled plastics, and consequently more will be invested in recycling plants. If you plan a sorting plant and a processing plant today, you have to be able to expect a continuous input over several years and a continuous output at a reasonably constant price. Then the material quantities also increase. That is why recyclate quotas are so important. But at the same time, policymakers must see to it that chemical recycling does not absorb these material quantities. These are their two main tasks. If they can manage that, then many things will become feasible.

www.vdma.org

 

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All Pet Mono-Material Bottle and Cap Solutions, a Breakthrough in Recycling and Circularity

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All Pet Mono-Material Bottle and Cap Solutions, a Breakthrough in Recycling and Circularity

All Pet Mono-Material Bottle and Cap Solutions, a Breakthrough in Recycling and Circularity

Origin Materials, Inc. the world’s leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, today announced it has created “all PET” (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle caps, making “100% recycled PET” possible from cap to bottle to improve post-consumer recycling.

Origin’s PET caps are more sustainable than common alternatives because they may be produced with any type of PET, from recycled PET to Origin’s 100% bio-based, carbon-negative virgin PET. PET offers better oxygen and CO2 barrier than HDPE and PP, common cap materials.

Origin’s patent-pending, cost-competitive design and manufacturing innovation aids in producing “mono-material” products. These are composed of only a single type of material, are typically easier to recycle than products made from multiple materials, and are highly sought-after for consumer packaged goods to improve recycling.

“We identified a global sustainability challenge and an opportunity to solve it,” said John Bissell, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Origin Materials. “An all-PET bottle and cap and closure system is an obvious, necessary next step in beverage packaging and recycling. With our process, we can make caps from 100% recycled PET or 100% bio-based PET, unlocking important sustainability and potentially performance benefits for our customers.”

Origin’s innovation is expected to begin to address an approximately $65 billion global caps and closures market, anticipated to grow to $96 billion by 2030.

“This is what happens when you bring together some of the best materials and polymer scientists and engineers in the world under one roof,” said Bissell. “We saw an obvious need for a mono-material solution and the creativity of our team rose to the challenge. I am proud that our team’s expertise in PET led to this tremendous advancement for recycling.”

Cap tethering mandates, designed to incentivize the recoverability and recyclability of bottles, could further increase the demand for Origin’s innovative caps and closures. Tethering mandates require that caps remain firmly attached to bottles after opening and during the product’s life cycle, with the aim of reducing plastic litter on beaches and in the ocean. While traditional caps must be separated from PET bottles during recycling, Origin’s PET caps would not need to be separated from their tethered containers and could thus be recycled simply and easily.

www.originmaterials.com.

 

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Xeikon to Release ECO Toners for CHEETAH Technology

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Xeikon to Release ECO Toners for CHEETAH Technology

Xeikon to Release ECO Toners for CHEETAH Technology

New toners with up to 60% recycled materials will be introduced at Labelexpo Europe

Xeikon will present the third generation of its market-leading CHEETAH printing technology (CHEETAH 3.0) at Labelexpo Europe this coming September. While Xeikon dry toner technology is already the most food-safe solution on the market, new legislation and brand owner expectations are further advancing demands for more sustainable solutions. In response, Xeikon has developed revolutionary new toners without abandoning the strong values of its existing technology, introducing a higher level of sustainability as a direct response to what is undoubtedly the biggest concern for brand owners and end consumers in today’s market. The development of new ECO toners is also a key component of Xeikon’s sustainability goals, which aim to reduce the company’s carbon footprint by 40% in the coming years.

The breakthrough advancements achieved with the introduction of new Xeikon ECO toners align themselves along two main axes: sustainability and food safety.

Sustainability – with up to 60% sustainable components chemically derived from high-grade transparent recycled PET bottles and other reclaimed carbon materials, converters will see a number of immediate benefits from transitioning to ECO toners:

  • The carbon footprint of Xeikon print technology is reduced by more than 10% which also contributes to converters’ own sustainability goals.
  • Encourages the use of recycled materials by avoiding (higher) taxation on packaging made from oil-based virgin plastic.
  • ECO toners, like other Xeikon toners, are produced using 100% green electricity, minimizing CO2 emissions.
  • ECO toners are de-inkable from both paper (Ingede reference) and foil (CADEL reference).
  • No volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted into the environment during the production of toner nor during the actual printing process.

Food safety – by carefully selecting the raw materials and re-engineering the chemical content, ECO toners are completely free from fluorine (both inorganic and PFAS) and 100% vegan, in addition to the established advantages of the previous generation of toners, which are free from BPA, mineral oil, and photo initiators. This means that ECO toners are suitable for application with indirect food contact with only a paper barrier, and for FDA direct food contact with dry food. Additionally, ECO toners comply with the European Toy Safety Directive, the Nestlé Guidance Note on Packaging Inks, and the Swiss and German Printing Ink Ordinances.

All these characteristics are crucial for complying with existing and future regulations and for protecting the environment. Furthermore, they address consumers’ growing concerns about well-being, health, and animal welfare, making them a futureproof solution for today’s investment in environmentally conscious packaging production.

“Xeikon toners, which already enable exceptional print quality and high reliability, have now been extended with a broader food-safety application range. With their eco-friendly composition, ECO toners make a meaningful contribution to Xeikon’s unwavering commitment to deliver relevant solutions to the label market addressing today’s and tomorrow’s challenges,” comments Filip Weymans, Xeikon Vice President of Marketing. “When making an investment in printing equipment converters seek assurance that their investment is not only suited to their current needs but also fit to address upcoming demands; an aspect that Xeikon will further enable by also making ECO toner available for existing customers operating Xeikon CX300 and CX500 presses in the coming year.”

He further remarks, “We are also proud to say that Xeikon ECO toners will not compel converters to increase their prices, unlike comparable sustainable solutions. In fact, converters will have the opportunity to upgrade their production to a much higher level of sustainability without increasing their TCOP (total cost of print). This effectively translates to a cost reduction in real terms and supports them in facing the current severe price pressures.”

To provide further evidence of its green credentials, Xeikon has also launched a Sustainability Scorecard for every digital press in the portfolio. The new scorecard provides a fact-based tool for printers to demonstrate the direct environmental impact of their Xeikon machine, expressed as grams of CO2 per square meter, rated in three categories (energy, waste, and ink/toner mass) on a scale from A to G. It goes into a high level of detail to also include substance indicators, legislative compliance, and all outputs for a full sustainability review. The scorecard is not designed uniquely for Xeikon equipment but can be used by other vendors as well. More info on the Sustainability Scorecard can be found at https://xeikon.com/en/lps/sustainability-scorecard.

CHEETAH 3.0: more than just a toner

While ECO toner is the cornerstone of CHEETAH 3.0, a range of next-generation innovations continue the momentum of Xeikon’s CHEETAH series digital presses to mark another significant step towards fully sustainable production of labels and packaging. In addition to new ECO toners and the sustainability scorecard, they include:

  • metallic toners enabling and supporting creativity for label converters and designers to tap into higher valued applications such as wine & spirits, cosmetics, or gourmet food,
  • a digital frontend with a more intuitive user interface making it easier for operators to run the press, freeing up time for other tasks,
  • an optional Quality Monitoring Module (QMM) that reduces waste related to press performance monitoring and correction significantly (this is achieved with an advanced automatic registration system and a new inline spectrometer that monitor and adjust (a) density, (b) tone curve, and (c) creating, monitoring and adjusting the color profile when used in combination with Xeikon color services, making performance more reliable and resulting in a reduced TCOP, and allowing the use of lower grade substrates which before could have led to inconsistent performance caused by incorrect data capturing), and
  • cloud-connected, advanced machine-machine interface and man-machine interface allowing for the highest level of automation when requested by the converter.

CHEETAH 3.0 will increase OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) in all three key aspects: availability, performance, and quality.

Xeikon CHEETAH 3.0 will be launched at Labelexpo Europe 2023, where visitors will be able to see the new ECO toners in action printing live. Full commercial availability is scheduled for early 2024, when current Xeikon CX300 and Xeikon CX500 users will be able to upgrade their presses.

“CHEETAH 3.0 addresses every detail of the Xeikon digital toner presses, from performance, availability, and quality to sustainability and reliability, so we can offer maximum value to our customers and help them protect their investment,” comments Frank Jacobs, Market Intel & Senior Product Manager. “These new developments have been made with a clear focus on the needs of Xeikon users who are active in labels and packaging, which are incredibly demanding markets with a multitude of factors affecting profitability.”

In addition to the presentations on booth C29 in Hall 5, Xeikon can also be found at the Automation Arena in Hall 11 and as part of the new Sustainability Trail and the Flex Pack Trail, further highlighting the multitude of benefits delivered by the company’s new innovations.

www.xeikon.com

 

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Building A Better Blood Bag

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Building A Better Blood Bag

Building A Better Blood Bag

As the market leader in medical-grade high-value polymer products, RENOLIT Healthcare is always looking for ways to advance healthcare solutions with the goal of increasing the health of the planet and its people. The packaging of blood and blood components is known to be one of the most critical applications of polymer medical films with new developments frequent and requirements increasing every day.

In 1950, two American doctors invented a flexible, but robust plastic blood bag that replaced the cumbersome and fragile glass containers used for infusions at the time. Since then, most plastic blood bags used worldwide have been made from that same material, polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Now, over half a century later, the healthcare industry is looking toward the more eco-friendly non-PVC blood bag to help tackle the ever-growing medical waste problem.

The components that make PVC so difficult to recycle are the same that keep the polymer supple – additives called plasticizers. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, or DEHP, is most commonly used in blood bags as it has a benefit beyond keeping the plastic pliable: it preserves red blood cells, keeping blood fresher for longer.

As the worldwide market leader for the basic materials required for the manufacturing of blood bag systems, RENOLIT Healthcare was searching for a solution that wouldn’t compromise on the quality of their products, maintain the current standard of 42 days for refrigerated blood, while also honoring the company’s commitment to sustainability and circular plastics.

That’s where Xheme came in. Xheme’s Multifunctional Additive, XMA, provides the preservative function while not affecting end-of-life options for the bag itself.

“The DEHP challenge is in discussion in the blood bag industry today, but Xheme has the solution,” said Dr. Kumar Challa, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Scientific Officer of Xheme, Inc.

A serendipitous collaboration with Dr. Beverly Rzigalinski of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine of Osteopathic Medicine demonstrated that a certain metal oxide material prepared by Challa’s team led to better preservation of rat blood. Further investigations revealed that this material significantly reduced oxidative hemolysis — the breakdown of red blood cells from oxygen.

Challa would then go on to work with Xheme collaborator Dr. Tamir Kanias, an associate investigator at the Vitalant Research Institute, on studies showing that combining XMA in currently available PVC-DEHP bags meets or exceeds the established 42-day red blood cell shelf-life benchmark. In fact, their research showed a 20-25% reduction in red blood cell death.

Now, with RENOLIT Healthcare supplying both non-PVC and non-DEHP blood bag films, Xheme is running field tests of its XMA blood bags in cooperation with one of North America’s largest blood banks and the Canadian Blood Services. Initial results are very promising, with the XMA bags preventing oxidative hemolysis better than the control bag.

“This industry has not taken up large innovations on the non-PVC raw material side for whole blood storage,” said Paul v. Kirchbach, Manager of Business Development and Innovation at RENOLIT Healthcare. “This might be something very interesting, once we have fulfilled all required testing and regulation requirements.”

“This additive has amazing unique properties,” added Challa said. “We can fine-tune these and program the chemistry to take on all types of challenges related to plastic films.”

As more countries look toward eventually phasing out chemicals contained in PVC, Xheme and RENOLIT Healthcare Solutions will continue to drive innovation forward to find an uncompromising replacement for PVC packaging and medical equipment. https://xhemeinc.com

 

 

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MEDICA LABMED FORUM: Four Exciting Topic Days Around Hot Issues Current Trends and Innovations in Laboratory Medicine

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MEDICA LABMED FORUM: Four Exciting Topic Days Around Hot Issues Current Trends and Innovations in Laboratory Medicine

MEDICA LABMED FORUM: Four Exciting Topic Days Around Hot Issues Current Trends and Innovations in Laboratory Medicine

Cancer and coronary diseases, infections and new anti-bacterial active substances, digitalisation and artificial intelligence – these are some of the top issues discussed this year at the MEDICA LABMED FORUM, which is part of the MEDICA 2023 trade fair in Düsseldorf. Over the last years, the forum has developed into an especially noted part of the programme at the internationally leading trade fair for the health and medical technology industry, and will be held on all four days of the MEDICA event (duration 2023: 13 – 16 November) in the trade fair Hall 1. From 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. there will be a high-class scientific programme on stage.

Though the topics are complex, it is a hallmark of the MEDICA LABMED FORUM that all presentations are short, to the point and easy to understand, and can be addressed in further depth in panel discussions.

Like last year, the sophisticated programme was organised by Prof. Stefan Holdenrieder and Prof. Georg Hoffmann (German Heart Centre at the Technical University of Munich). During each lunch break, exhibiting companies at MEDICA 2023 are given the opportunity to introduce themselves with short presentations about their company.

Laboratory innovations at the Bosch Healthcare Solutions stand (© Messe Düsseldorf).

Day 1: Lab management

On Monday, MEDICA starts with two “scandalous” issues which currently cause heated debates throughout the field of laboratory medicine: the potential threat to the existence of small IVD companies and specialised labs posed by the “In-Vitro Diagnostics Regulation” (IVDR) and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) with new possibilities and also risks. Led by Prof. Astrid Petersmann (University of Oldenburg), in the morning there will be a professional discussion concerning the challenges posed by the new EU directive for the quality assurance of diagnostic tests, and how these can be overcome. In the afternoon, an equally exciting discussion will follow, concerning how artificial intelligence and machine learning are about to change the way we work in laboratories. One of the most advanced application areas currently is the automatic evaluation of microscopic images and complex data sets, for example in the diagnosis of leukaemia.

Day 2: Advances in clinical diagnostics

On the second day, led by Prof. Stefan Holdenrieder, German Heart Centre Munich, there will be a discussion of new developments in laboratory medicine within the fields of oncology and cardiology. Over the last years, research has revealed the enormous potential of blood examinations for the diagnosis, prognostication and therapy management of different types of cancer. For example, circulating tumour cells and nucleic acids are becoming established as a second methodological pillar, which opens up new perspectives beyond the classic examination of tissue for the field of oncology.

A change of perspective is visible in cardiology as well: Molecular diagnostic tests allow for the increasing improvement of risk assessment for arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, and thanks to advances in heart surgery, the importance of genetic examinations in the case of congenital heart defects is also on the rise. Other than that, thromboinflammation presents a new pathophysiological concept for understanding thrombogenesis.

Day 3: The perspective of young scientists

The third day of the Forum traditionally belongs to the next scientific generation within laboratory medicine. PD Dr Verena Haselmann, senior physician at the University Hospital Mannheim, invites young colleagues every year to report on their current research and thus give an outlook on the future of the scientific field.

The leitmotif for 2023 is taken from the “data sciences”, which naturally exert a special attraction for young people due to the intelligent evaluation of large amounts of lab data. The presentation subjects in the morning run the gamut from AI-supported image evaluation to the analysis of complex lab data to the automated generation of reports on diagnostic findings. In the afternoon, there will be a discussion of practical applications in hospitals, in doctor’s offices and within the diagnostics industry, among other subjects.

Trade fair audience in the Laboratory Equipment & Diagnostics theme area (© Constanze Tillmann/ Messe Düsseldorf).

Day 4: Innovation from an industry perspective

The last day of the event at the MEDICA LABMED FORUM starts with an overview of diagnostic solutions that noticeably shorten the time it takes to identify a pathogen, thus allowing physicians to make the most effective therapeutic response at an early stage instead of turning in risky diagnostic circles and losing time. Special attention is given to managing septicaemia through quick identification of the pathogen and the targeted use of antibiotics.

More thorough research into scientific basics and possible applications yields a perspective for future options beyond classic antibiotic therapy, with the goal of countering the problematic development of resistances through innovative approaches. The spectrum of possible approaches under discussion ranges from the use of small molecules against bacterial toxins or specific transporters in the bacterial wall to phage therapy. A look inside the world of “Next Generation Sequencing” (NGS) and bioinformatics rounds out the event. The focus here is on characterising the microbiome of newborns, a very vulnerable patient group.

Another established tradition at MEDICA is the presentation of future trends from the point of view of the diagnostics and life science industry – a part of the forum programme that has for years been realised by Dr Peter Quick, member of the board of the Diagnostics Industry Association (Verband der Diagnostica-Industrie, VDGH). Present for the first time as a co-chairman this year is his colleague in the association, Dr Jan Gorka. Both have chosen infectious diseases as a focus for 2023, because “bacterial resistances to antibiotics are a serious and growing health problem that is accepted as the new normal in some health systems, among them Germany, and which will therefore cost the lives of thousands of people in future”, according to Dr Quick.

In the previous year, MEDICA and the parallel suppliers’ professional trade fair COMPAMED together were attended by 81,000 visiting professionals (2021: 46,000) with an international share of 75 percent.

https://www.medica-tradefair.com/

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Free CAD Software for Small Businesses and Personal Projects

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Free CAD Software for Small Businesses and Personal Projects

Free CAD Software for Small Businesses and Personal Projects

M4 PERSONAL version 7.2 offers many advantages for 2D and 3D design. The optimised usability enables a quick start. 

M4 PERSONAL is extremely powerful free CAD software for accurate 2D and 3D design. Version 7.2 offers enhanced features for an even better user experience.

More power with more possibilities

M4 PERSONAL is more than just simple CAD software. With its wide range of functionality, users can create complex 2D and 3D designs, integrate images and photos into their projects, and also generate designs parametrically. The software serves as a versatile platform for creative design ideas and precise construction projects.

More flexibility and efficiency with the new version

For the new version 7.2 of M4 PERSONAL, feedback from both professional and personal users was used as the basis for numerous enhancements. The optimised user interface simplifies operation and shortens the learning curve. Many features have been enhanced, allowing for faster and more efficient design of 2D and 3D projects. The increased flexibility enables users to effectively implement a wide range of design requirements.

Easy entry into CAD

The free M4 PERSONAL CAD software is suitable for beginners as well as for experienced users. The user-friendly software enables the quick and smooth conversion of creative ideas into detailed designs. Its intuitive operation, together with extensive video tutorials enable a quick start. Advanced users benefit from the additional capabilities of automation and parameterisation, which take their 2D and 3D designs to a new level.

Free CAD software to get you started

With the free M4 PERSONAL CAD software, the developer CAD Schroer gives personal users and small businesses access to professional design software that can be used to implement projects of any kind. External drawings can be easily imported and processed via the included DWG/DXF interface. This makes M4 PERSONAL equally suitable for creating new CAD drawings, editing existing drawings, and the detailed design of complex parts.

M4 PERSONAL Version 7.2 free download

The latest version of M4 PERSONAL is now available for download from the CAD Schroer website. The software can be used for personal projects completely free of charge. For commercial use of the software, the pay per result principle applies, whereby the individual drawings can be authorised for commercial use directly from the software. Version 7.2 of the free M4 PERSONAL CAD software has been optimised to meet the requirements of customers for 2D and 3D design.

https://www.cad-schroer.com/

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New Solutions, Trends and Know-How for Process-Secure, Sustainably Clean Component Parts

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New Solutions, Trends and Know-How for Process-Secure, Sustainably Clean Component Parts

New Solutions, Trends and Know-How for Process-Secure, Sustainably Clean Component Parts

Hannover, Germany. Companies from every sphere of industrial manufacturing need to continuously improve their product quality and cost efficiency, while simultaneously cutting down on the consumption of energy and resources. Here, optimized and tailored cleaning processes can make a significant contribution. Parts2clean features the relevant solutions, trends and know-how. The 20th edition of the leading international trade fair for industrial parts and surface cleaning is being staged from September 26 to 28 2023, at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center in southern Germany.

Whether it involves degreasing, classic component cleaning or high-purity applications – as varied as those tasks may be – technological and social trends are introducing new requirements to parts cleaning. This has resulted in the situation that higher cleanliness specifications need to be met in virtually all cleaning applications, especially when it comes to residual filmic contamination. In order to offer competitive products in the long run, cleaning must also be as economical, energy-efficient and resource-efficient as possible. In a growing number of cases, the stability of the cleaning processes must also be verifiable. “As the world’s foremost information and procurement platform for industrial cleaning technology, parts2clean offers ideas, solutions and services for adapting all of the steps involved in parts and surface cleaning to meet this increased set of demands and make them future-proof,” explains Christoph Nowak, Project Director at the Deutsche Messe group of companies. “In the same vein, effective knowledge transfer for parts cleaning that meets these requirements and is both process-secure and sustainable is the focus of the supporting program at the 20th leading international trade fair,” he adds.

Innovations and product refinements in all display sectors

One proof of this is the presence of practically all market and technology- leading companies from the industrial cleaning technology sector at the event. “Many of these exhibitors will be using the anniversary edition to introduce new and refined products and services to an international trade audience,” reports Nowak. This includes new and optimized system concepts for degreasing and classic cleaning tasks as well as for precision cleaning and high-purity applications, such as those increasingly encountered in the optical and semiconductor supply industry, electromobility and medical, pharmaceutical, sensor, measurement and analysis technology. “Due to the steadily growing importance of these applications, the classic core areas of parts2clean have been expanded at the anniversary event to include the highlight topic of High Purity,” adds Nowak. However, this is not only demonstrated by plant and process engineering solutions for cleaning high- tech components, but also by the broad range of products for setting up, equipping and optimizing cleanrooms.

The event features exhibitors with innovative and adapted process technologies as well as solutions for cleanliness control, doing justice to the trend towards ever-higher particulate and filmic cleanliness requirements that are present in most industries. Energy-efficient drying alternatives will also be presented for greater resource efficiency in the operation of wet-chemical cleaning systems. Whether for the removal of contaminants over the entire surface or selectively, the importance of dry individual parts cleaning is increasing from the point of view of cleanliness technology and energy as well, which is also reflected in the range of products on display at parts2clean. Another topic covered by exhibitors consists of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of industrial parts cleaning. When it comes to cleaning media, bath monitoring and care, water treatment, corrosion protection and packaging, as well as cleaning and transport containers, companies are appearing with new and refined products.

Supporting program delivers effective knowledge transfer – High Purity included

“Complementing the exhibitors’ cross-technology, cross-material and cross- industry presentations, the sophisticated supporting program offers visitors a wealth of knowledge and know-how on current topics in component cleaning and a range of trends in growth industries,” reports Nowak. The special show “Process Chain Technical Cleanliness”, organized jointly with the CEC (Cleaning Excellence Center), will demonstrate ways of implementing the required component cleanliness in line with requirements and in a sustainable manner, including accompanying quality assurance based on the use of innovative technologies.

The exciting program of lectures and presentations on trends and new developments at the action area of the Fachverband industrielle Teilereinigung e. V. (FiT) will be impressively complemented by the presentation of the FiT2clean Award, worth 10,000 euros, on the third day of the trade show.

A highlight of this year’s parts2clean bilingual Expert Forum program is the keynote lecture by Dr. Nicole Smits, Cleanliness Expert at ASML Netherlands B.V., which will kick off the High Purity lecture series. She will provide information on the importance of cleaning and the cleanliness requirements for EUV technology and how these can be achieved. Other topics in this session will deal with requirements and solutions for medical, pharmaceutical and microtechnology, precision optics and sensor technology, among others. No less interesting are the presentations by high-ranking experts from industry, research and science on the topic blocks “Fundamentals of Industrial Cleaning Processes”, “Monitoring and Controlling Cleaning Processes”, “Cleaning in Electrical Engineering/Electronics” and “Monitoring and Analyzing Cleaned Surfaces”.

www.parts2clean.de

 

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T-Hub, Atal Incubation Center Selects 23 Startups for AIC T-Hub’s Sustainability Cohort

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T-Hub, Atal Incubation Center Selects 23 Startups for AIC T-Hub’s Sustainability Cohort

T-Hub, Atal Incubation Center Selects 23 Startups for AIC T-Hub’s Sustainability Cohort

  • Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog partnered with T-Hub to set up AIC T-Hub Foundation for a dedicated focus on healthcare, mobility, semiconductor and sustainability sectors.
  • Intensive 100-Day Program to Address Sustainability Challenges and grow green initiatives.
  • AIC T-Hub’s Sustainability program honoured with “Green Warrior Award” from PoweredHorse

T-Hub, India’s leading innovation ecosystem today announces the launch of second cohort of AIC T-Hub’s sustainability program to foster innovation and drive sustainable solutions across the sector. The cohort, which comprises 23 cutting-edge startups, will undergo a 100-day intensive program aimed at fostering solutions to pressing sustainability challenges.

The selected startups for the current cohort will focus on key areas such as Agricultural Sustainability, Environmental Conservation, Solid Waste Management, Climate Technology, Alternative Fuels, Green Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy. Out of 400 applicants, 24 startups were selected based on their viable prototypes, commercialization pathways, a minimum monthly revenue of 1 Lakh INR, and a strong founding team with relevant expertise, ensuring potential for substantial impact. Amongst the selected startups are, Bioreform, Bluedrop Enviro, Emusa, Greencarbon Hub, Greenifit, Hashtag Percapita, JuteEarth, Kalki Ecosphere, Kalki Energy Salvation, Lawtonlight House, Malhari Projects, MyCovation, Neevo Life, RAU ECOSTONE PRIVATE LIMITED, Readypods , PlantFarmula, Praana Power, Prasinos Tech, RootsGoods Pvt Ltd, Statwig, Swansea, TheKabadShop, VChained.

Through T-Hub’s extensive network, startups will connect with mentors, domain experts, and fellow founders, while also gaining access to government compliance assistance, advanced technology facilities, and essential information about grants and incentives. Furthermore, T-Hub will create opportunities for potential partnerships with prominent MNCs and investment networks, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful ecosystem for the startups’ future growth and success.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO of T-Hub said, “With the launch of our second cohort of AIC T-Hub’s sustainability program, we continue to cultivate a culture of innovation and drive towards sustainable solutions. AIC T-Hub programme embodies our unwavering commitment to fostering growth, propelling startups into a future defined by impactful transformation. Throughout the program, T-Hub will cultivate and empower these selected startups, equipping them with the essential tools to scale their businesses, shaping their success and creating a legacy of positive change.”

Rajesh Adla, CEO of AIC T-Hub Foundation, said, “At AIC T-Hub, we embrace the role of catalysts for transformation. The launch of our second sustainability cohort exemplifies our dedication to igniting innovation. Through our sector lab, pool of 200+ mentor networks, investors and value partner access for or cloud credits, startups are getting impressive support. Our hands-on support navigates them toward customers, pilots, and grants, envisioning a sustainable future aligned with industry SDG goals.”

The previous cohort of startups in the AIC T-Hub Sustainability Program made a significant impact, with 14 startups securing over 3 Crore INR+ in grants/investment, forming 140+ market connections, benefiting from 20 mentors, accessing 17+ pilot opportunities, and garnering 15+ recognitions and awards. Notably, the sustainability program received the esteemed “Green Warrior Award” from PoweredHorse for its commitment to environmental sustainability. Additionally, startup Himalayan Hemp, incubated under this program, was honoured with the National Startup Award. These feats showcase the calibre of startups nurtured within the T-Hub ecosystem.

The current cohort will commence on August 3, 2023, and will run until November 10, 2023, providing a dynamic environment for startups to accelerate their growth, refine their strategies, and access the resources needed for success.

More about program- https://programs.t-hub.co/aic-sustainability-program/

 

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Amcor Announces Acquisition of Scalable Flexible Packaging Plant in High-Growth Indian Market

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Amcor Announces Acquisition of Scalable Flexible Packaging Plant in High-Growth Indian Market

Amcor Announces Acquisition of Scalable Flexible Packaging Plant in High-Growth Indian Market

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR, ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Phoenix Flexibles, expanding Amcor’s capacity in the high-growth Indian market.

Phoenix Flexibles has one plant located in Gujarat, India, and the business generates annual revenue of approximately US$20 million from the sale of flexible packaging for food, home care and personal care applications.

Amcor currently has four flexible packaging plants in India. The business has delivered double-digit organic sales growth per annum over the last three years, significantly outpacing growth in the underlying market, and is also investing to double its local footprint in the Pharmaceutical and Medical packaging categories.

The addition of Phoenix Flexibles’ well capitalized and strategically located production facility will immediately increase Amcor’s capacity to satisfy continued high demand and drive strong returns for shareholders. The acquisition also adds machine-direction oriented film technology, enabling local production of a broader range of more sustainable packaging solutions, and brings capabilities allowing Amcor to expand its product offering in attractive high-value segments.

Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific President Mike Cash said, “Amcor continues to see substantial opportunities to grow our flexible packaging business in India. With this acquisition, we are investing to maintain and build upon the significant momentum the business has delivered over several years. The scalable nature of the acquired facility, combined with the localization of new capabilities, further enhances our customer value proposition in this attractive high-growth market.”

The acquisition is subject to customary closing procedures and is expected to close in the September 2023 quarter.

www.amcor.com

 

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