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arburgXvision: Looking into the Digital Future!

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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arburgXvision: Looking into the Digital Future!

arburgXvision: Looking into the Digital Future!

  • Live: arburgXvision Internet TV broadcast on 24 November 2022
  • Know-how: Expert talk on digitalisation in the plastics industry
  • Added value: networking increases productivity

The next episode of the interactive online live format “arburgXvision” goes on air. This time, experts will discuss and analyse the complex and exciting topic of “Digital Services – Opportunities and Risks of Digitalisation”.

The one-hour, German-language programme is primarily about networked communication in production, what exactly it can look like and what it ultimately offers customers.

The potential of 5G
One topic is Telekom’s new 5G Campus network, which Arburg presented for the first time as a pilot customer at the Technology Days at the end of June and also at the world’s leading trade fair K 2022 in October. The trade audience was shown how the data traffic of a machine functions securely, quickly and reliably via the private 5G network and the Arburg IIoT gateway (Industrial Internet of Things) without network cables. This is just one aspect of the almost unlimited digital possibilities. In addition, live guest Thomas Pöggel, Telekom Business Development Manager 5G Business Customers, will provide further interesting insights and outlooks.

Expert knowledge and an exciting real-life example
Stephan Reich, Director IT Digital Solutions, and Peter Kowalewski, Team Manager Digital Industrial Solutions Support, will be live guests in the Arburg studio. The experts from Arburg will explain which technology and services the company can already provide to its customers, for example via the “arburgXworld” customer portal, in order to make the transition to digitalisation as quickly and easily as possible with their own company. Which sub-aspects does a machine manufacturer like Arburg actually regard as digitalisation? What possibilities does networking offer and what about the security of the data? The contribution by fischerwerke, one of the market leaders for fastening systems, shows how all this can happen in real life and what potential digitalisation has. Here, the Arburg host computer system ALS is presented as a central tool for digitisation in practical use and how the data acquisition and evaluation of all injection moulding machines via the ALS works.

Digitisation pays off
If you want to remain competitive in the long run and in the future, you cannot avoid networking. This also applies to smaller plastics processors in particular. Arburg offers a solution for every customer with its modular system of individually customisable digitisation tools. The possibilities are discussed in detail in the programme. To name just a few key points: Production management, cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning, automated processes, predictive maintenance and online training and education.

Participate interactively
Once again, viewers will be able to ask questions live via chat and actively participate in polls. So it’s worth tuning in:Anyone who doesn’t have time to watch the programme live at www.arburgxvision.com can of course catch up later at any time in the arburgXvision Media Centre, where all previous episodes are available to view. It’s definitely worth having a look!

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

 

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Pushing boundaries in ID document innovations

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Pushing boundaries in ID document innovations

Pushing boundaries in ID document innovations

  • New polycarbonate film contributing towards circular economy
  • Novel materials for integrated passport solution
  • One material enables multiple security features

High contrast laser engraving, sophisticated designs and integrated digital chips are among the enhanced security features used to prevent counterfeiting and alteration of modern identification (ID) documents. As one of the leading suppliers of specialty films for identity documents, Covestro continues its materials innovations to support the next generation of ID documents.

Covestro will showcase its comprehensive specialty films portfolio for producing highly secure ID documents, such as passports and e-ID cards, at Trustech 2022, in Paris, France from November 29 to December 1. The company’s polycarbonate (PC) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film solutions enable integrated security features, making ID documents highly difficult to replicate yet easy to authenticate.

Polycarbonate film addressing circular economy

Covestro is on a journey to become fully circular in the future. “We continue to innovate throughout different segments and applications, including ID documents, to increase circularity and realize our vision of becoming a fully circular company,” shares Dr. Aleta Richards, Head of the Specialty Films segment at Covestro. At Trustech 2022, Covestro will debut a partly mechanically recycled white PC film1 that helps contribute to circular economy in the ID market segment. Makrofol ID357 white PC film offers properties, quality and performance similar to the company’s renowned Makrofol ID white PC film. ID document manufacturers can easily combine this new offering with Makrofol ID clear and clear laser engravable films.

Linxens, a leading provider of secure component-based solutions for security and identification, will utilize Makrofol ID357 in its newest document inlay solution. “Our collaboration with Covestro is a win-win situation: Covestro has the first commercial application for its new film with partly recycled PC content and we have the material needed for our latest ID PC inlay solution,” adds Vincent Gourmelen, Government Marketing Director at Linxens.

“As counterfeiters become more sophisticated, the ID segment must be dynamic and constantly evolving,” explains Henry Leung, Global Segment Manager, Identification, Specialty Films at Covestro. “We are always pushing the boundaries of film material solutions in supporting the industry, partners and customers. Our collaboration with Linxens is an excellent example of how working together, we’re able to help our customers take a more sustainable approach to bring their innovative solutions to the market.”

Integrated passport solution leveraging specialty films

Durable and secure travel documents are necessary for government issuing authorities, document manufacturers, travelers and border control agencies. Covestro offers an innovative passport solution leveraging PC and TPU films with high design flexibility including the booklet cover, hinge and data page.

Covestro offers a TPU film solution to enable flexible scratch and tear resistant passport covers. For passport e-Covers, TPU films can also help better cushion and protect the embedded chips and antennas. These next-generation passport covers can be equipped with various security features and customized with different surface textures and colors. TPU films are also utilized in the passport hinge application, creating a flexible, strong passport hinge that bonds well with polycarbonate data page films.

For the ID document data page, Covestro continues to drive innovation with PC films that can enable multiple security features after lamination and laser personalization. Covestro will also showcase a clear polycarbonate film that can help minimize background UV fluorescence in polycarbonate documents. The film can enable a level 2 security feature for laser-engraved raised tactile characters.

www.covestro.com.

 

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Reduction in Product Quality Process Risk and Increase in Product Quality for Segue Manufacturing Services Following MedAccred Accreditation

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Reduction in Product Quality Process Risk and Increase in Product Quality for Segue Manufacturing Services Following MedAccred Accreditation

Reduction in Product Quality Process Risk and Increase in Product Quality for Segue Manufacturing Services Following MedAccred Accreditation

Electronics manufacturing company, Segue Manufacturing Services, Inc, increased business and dramatically reduced quality process risk, while improving product quality, following MedAccred Accreditation in Cable and Wire Harness.

Segue has headquarters in North Billerica, Massachusetts, USA and Xiamen, China, and among other services, it builds custom wiring systems for the medical, industrial, transportation, and defense markets. The company undertook the MedAccred Accreditation process for production of wire harnesses at its Xiamen facility, and attained accreditation after meeting the exacting audit requirements, as set by MedAccred OEM Subscribers – Bausch Health, BD, Boston Scientific, Baxter, Edwards Lifesciences, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Philips, Stryker and Roche Diagnostics.

According to Stephanie Lin, VP and General Manager of Segue Xiamen, MedAccred Accreditation is recognized by the top medical enterprises in the world. The company chose to pursue MedAccred Accreditation for its Xiamen wire harness activities to better serve its medical enterprise clients and to provide improved products and services for new customers. Stephanie said: “Through MedAccred Accreditation, process risk control is now deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of Segue Xiamen people. For example, when we initiate a project with a customer, we consciously refer to the requirements of MedAccred. In the long run, the quality of the product will significantly improve because of MedAccred.”

Going through the process and reaching the outcome of quality accreditation is important to Segue Xiamen – one of the first companies in China to attain ISO 13485 certification in 2005. It is also certified to ISO 9001:2008 and IPC 620-A-WHMA and IPCJ-STD-001D. Its products are fully CE, UL, and CSA compliant. Segue Xiamen is also a founding member of the Chinese version of the IPC620 program for wire harness training.

Due to the MedAccred Accreditation audit, the warehouse storage process was significantly improved, as was their tin process which is used to coat copper wires to protect them from oxidation, and to improve durability. Seque Xiamen worked through the requirements of the MedAccred audit criteria, implementing software and hardware changes, and upgrading equipment and training.

According to Stephanie Lin, positive outcomes of the MedAccred process for Segue Xiamen, include:

  • Reduction/elimination of product quality process risk
  • Increased business due to ease of customer certifications
  • Ongoing improvements in product quality

Learn more at: www.p-r-i.org/medaccred

 

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Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte Meets with UBQ Materials in Preparation for Opening of Large-Scale Bergen Op Zoom Facility

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Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte Meets with UBQ Materials in Preparation for Opening of Large-Scale Bergen Op Zoom Facility

Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte Meets with UBQ Materials in Preparation for Opening of Large-Scale Bergen Op Zoom Facility

UBQ Materials , climate tech developer of advanced materials made from organic and unrecyclable waste, announced today that co-Founder and co-CEO, Jack ‘Tato’ Bigio, met with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, to discuss government support for the company’s upcoming expansion in Bergen Op Zoom.

The Prime Minister held an open dialogue with a select group of Israeli companies operating in the Netherlands to discuss how the Dutch government can better support these companies as they deepen commercial activities in the Netherlands.

“Expanding our footprint in the Netherlands is an important step in our global scale up,” said Bigio, “The Netherlands has long prioritized a circular economy and bio-based solutions to address the urgent global climate crisis. Together, we will bring positive climate impact to a previously resource-depleting system.”

UBQ Materials is beginning its global expansion in Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands with a state of the art, industrial-scale facility, and research & development lab. The company is in the process of hiring 140 full-time employees for the facility, which will have an annual production capacity of 80,000 tons of UBQ. The UBQ Materials facility in Bergen Op Zoom is planned for full operations in the first half of 2023.

 

 

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UBQ Materials Returns to COP27 with Solar Impulse Foundation and Israeli Delegation, Highlighting Start-Up Nations’ Strength in Climate Innovation

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UBQ Materials Returns to COP27 with Solar Impulse Foundation and Israeli Delegation, Highlighting Start-Up Nations’ Strength in Climate Innovation

UBQ Materials Returns to COP27 with Solar Impulse Foundation and Israeli Delegation, Highlighting Start-Up Nations’ Strength in Climate Innovation

UBQ Materials’ Waste-Based Thermoplastic is an Available and Scalable Material Solution Supporting the Global Methane Pledge and Circular Manufacturing

UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials made from organic and unrecyclable waste, announced today its planned agenda for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, taking place November 6-18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. UBQ Materials was one of ten Israeli companies selected at Plane Tech World to attend the global climate event, where the targets have shifted from pledging to implementation

As part of The Israeli Climate Tech Delegation to COP27, UBQ Materials VP of Sustainability Rachel Barr will present at the COP27 Climate Innovation Summit, which will be attended by Israel’s leading Ministers and government officials. Barr will also join the Solar Impulse Foundation (SIF) delegation in the Building Pavilion, presenting UBQ Materials as a SIF Efficient Solution for clean and profitable solutions for the environment. SIF founder and environmentalist leader Bertrand Piccard will include UBQ Materials as an available solution in his address to the general assembly.

UBQ is a novel thermoplastic material upcycled entirely from unsorted organic and unrecyclable waste, replacing oil-based plastics, wood, cement and other finite resources in endless durable products. The most climate-positive thermoplastic on the market, UBQ prevents up to 11.7 times its weight in carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

“Our return to the COP provides an incomparable opportunity to build on the progress made at COP26 in relation to the Global Methane Pledge,” said Barr. “UBQ prevents significant methane emissions directly associated with landfills and provides the industry with an easy material swap for petroleum-based plastics, closing the loop between the ecosystems of waste and materials.”

UBQ Materials is expanding globally, with its first large-scale facility in the Netherlands to be operational in Q2 2023. COP27 will enable the company to connect with decision-makers from around the world to discuss UBQ’s solution and incentivize local waste-to-material production. Clients like Mercedes Benz, PepsiCo, McDonald’s and Anheuser Busch InBev, are currently implementing UBQ throughout their supply chains to advance sustainability and net zero goals.

“COP is a crucial time for world leaders to map the next steps required to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement. Efficient breakthrough technologies can bridge the time required for structural changes towards a circular economy” said Jack ‘Tato’ Bigio, co-founder and co-CEO of UBQ Materials. “Our novel raw material tackles the global waste crisis and its associated methane emissions bringing an endless new resource that is sustainable and climate positive. COP offers us the opportunity to empower governments and industry with circular solutions to a previously resource-depleting, unsustainable system.”

UBQ Materials will be joined by nine additional startups representing the Israeli climate tech ecosystem. Startups were selected by the Israeli Innovation Authority and Plane Tech to showcase how Israel’s startup community has adapted itself to tackle the world’s most pressing climate challenges. The other startups include: H2Pro, Gencell, Wiliot, HomeBiogas, Groundwork BioAg, Aleph Farms, Remilk, Beewise and Tomorrow.io.

 

 

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Clariant’s Advanced Active Rootness Awake Wins Prestigious European Innovation Award

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Clariant’s Advanced Active Rootness Awake Wins Prestigious European Innovation Award

Clariant’s Advanced Active Rootness Awake Wins Prestigious European Innovation Award

  • Active ingredient takes first prize in the Environment and Actives categories of the BSB Innovation Awards
  • Rootness Awake is Clariant’s eye contour illuminator
  • Product is one of three powerful award winning actives using advanced, sustainable Plant Milking technology

Rootness Awake, Clariant’s advanced and powerful active ingredient, that fights under-eye circles and eye bags, has won gold in the Environment and Actives categories of the BSB Innovation Awards, a prestigious European prize with a proud 20-year history.

The natural active is Clariant’s eye contour illuminator co-developed with Plant Advanced Technologies (PAT). Extracted from the roots of Ipomoea Batatas, commonly known as the sweet potato, using innovative and environmentally-compatible Plant Milking technology it is rich in DCQEs (dicaffeoylquinate esters) and targets several mechanisms responsible for under-eye circles and eye bags.

Rootness Awake decreases the release of inflammatory mediators, helps to reduce the microvascular network, ensures skin thickness, strengthens integrity and firmness and reduces under-eye pigmentation and edema or fluid build-up and visibly lightens and rejuvenates the look.

“We are so proud that Rootness Awake has been recognized for both its powerful properties and the environmentally friendly way in which it is harvested. We’ve been on an incredible journey with our partner PAT and it’s wonderful to see the results of this work bearing fruit. Thanks to all the teams who have made this achievement possible,” said Samy El-Khoury, Head of Clariant Actives & Natural Origins.

“Patented Plant Milking technology gives access to the previously inaccessible part of a plant, the roots. It allows plants to grow in aeroponic conditions which makes it possible to stimulate their roots in order to increase the production of compounds of interest, still with an economy of resources as the same plants are harvested several times a year,” added Jean-Paul Fèvre, President of PAT.

Two other Clariant products on the market based on this advanced technology are Rootness Energize and Prenylium.

Prenylium is a unique white mulberry tree root extract that is a sustainably sourced active ingredient for premium well-aging skincare. It won the PCHi 2020 Fountain Award due to its significant effect on “anti-aging”, while Rootness Energize is an extract of the roots of Luffa cylindrica which promotes skin elasticity to tonicity and firmness. For its innovative production process and its clinical results, Rootness Energize won the bronze prize at the BSB Innovation Awards 2020 in the category “Skin Benefits”.

www.clariant.com

 

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Mondi Provides Sustainable eCommerce Packaging Solutions for MODIVO SA

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Mondi Provides Sustainable eCommerce Packaging Solutions for MODIVO SA

Mondi Provides Sustainable eCommerce Packaging Solutions for MODIVO SA

  • Mondi has collaborated with one of Europe’s largest fashion e-retailers to create a range of packaging solutions tailored to eCommerce needs
  • A combination of corrugated boxes and paper based MailerBAGS will be used to protect and transport fashion items across Europe, saving space and money
  • MODIVO and Mondi’s experts have worked closely to find the right sustainable packaging solution

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has been appointed as the exclusive packaging provider for one of Europe’s largest fashion enterprises. Following a product trial earlier this year, Mondi will support MODIVO in switching from the standard rigid packaging currently used in the distribution of the e-retailer’s full collection of shoes, bags and clothes.

In its analysis of a customer’s packaging requirements, Mondi reviews Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and includes each touchpoint of the supply chain. Mondi’s unique customer centric EcoSolutions approach centres on listening to customer needs and careful investigation of all potential solutions. Nedim Nisic, Mondi Group eCommerce Director says: “We don’t believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. Each customer has a unique product mix with different logistics requirements. When partnering with a customer, our focus is on decreasing total packaging costs, reducing waste, and meeting end-consumer needs. This means our customers can choose the packaging solutions that will be of most value to them, from kraft and functional barrier paper, to paper bags through to corrugated solutions.”

Mondi provides sustainable eCommerce packaging solutions for MODIVO SA.

 

Explaining the move, Łukasz Boguszewski from MODIVO company says: “Mondi was able to improve our packaging considerably and support us in reaching our sustainability goals. The Mondi portfolio offers solutions that are fit for purpose, using less space and material, while still protecting the goods on their way to our customers. Not only is this shift more environmentally friendly and cost-effective for our business, but it also reflects our commitment to meeting our customers’ expectations and consistently improving their experience.”

For MODIVO, the optimisation of their packaging portfolio was based on products shipped and has resulted in most orders now utilising Mondi’s innovative MailerBAGs. These completely re-usable and recyclable paper bags are available in three designs to protect products without transporting too much air.

 

Mondi provides sustainable eCommerce packaging solutions for MODIVO SA.

 

“Mondi is committed to partnering with our customers to find the most suitable packaging solution for their needs. Our core strength is the combination of our sustainability expertise, and an attractive eCommerce portfolio that offers fit-for-purpose packaging solutions. Because of this, we are able to support our customer’s objective of becoming economic, efficient, and environmentally friendly,” emphasises Nisic.

www.mondigroup.com

 

 

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Sanitized AG appoints Dr. Martin Čadek as CTO of its Competence Centre for Technology & Innovation

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Sanitized AG appoints Dr. Martin Čadek as CTO of its Competence Centre for Technology & Innovation

Sanitized AG appoints Dr. Martin Čadek as CTO of its Competence Centre for Technology & Innovation

Swiss-based Sanitized AG is increasing its innovation expertise by appointing a new CTO, Dr. Martin Čadek, who will oversee global technological activities for the specialist antimicrobial hygiene brand. Dr. Čadek will lead the company’s Competence Centre for Technology Innovation and will focus on breaking new ground to develop innovations in sustainability.

Dr. Čadek is a graduate physicist with a master’s degree in polymer science with many years’ experience in the industry working with polymers, fibres, industrial textiles, and extruded polymers. He is joining Sanitized AG from his most recent role as Managing Director for German subsidiary the Flint Group. His previous roles include the Global Head of Innovation for Energy and Polymer Systems at Evonik/Orion, the Head of Extrusion Technology Business Unit in Europe for Emerell AG, and work with the SGL Group.

The Competence Centre for Technology & Innovation
The Competence Centre for Technology & Innovation will provide services to all three of Sanitized’s business units: Textiles, Polymer Additives, and Coatings and Preservation. It will be built on top of Sanitized’s TecCenter for Analytics, Microbiology and Applications and its regulatory department.

Michael Lüthi, CEO of Sanitized AG, is delighted to welcome such a highly experienced new member of the Sanitized team: “Martin Čadek understands, lives and breathes our philosophy of thinking and acting with customers and solutions in mind, where sustainability plays a crucial role.”

Dr. Čadek believes that it is important for Sanitized’s customers to benefit from the company’s technological and innovation expertise in more ways than just products. “The team at Sanitized AG also provides the industry with reliable and expert assistance in using our technologies,” explains the new CTO, who places great value on long-term collaboration with customers and partners. Dr. Čadek is also keen to establish fresh long-term relationships with new customers and partners to bring the benefits of working with Sanitized to a wider market.

sanitized.com

 

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Belden SPS 2022 Exhibit Showcases Industrial Automation Solutions

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Belden SPS 2022 Exhibit Showcases Industrial Automation Solutions

Belden SPS 2022 Exhibit Showcases Industrial Automation Solutions

Belden solutions facilitate digital transformation and the shift to Industry 4.0

Belden, a leading global supplier of network infrastructure solutions, will showcase its Industrial Automation Solutions portfolio at the 31st edition of SPS, the trade fair for smart and digital automation, held in Nuremberg on 8 to 10 November 2022.

At SPS 2022, attendees can:

  • Solution Demos: See Belden’s solutions in action with portfolio demonstrations for Belden Horizon, Hirschmann BOBCAT, Lumberg Automation LioN-X family and Hirschmann OpEdge-8D.
  • Interactive Presentation: Uncover valuable insights on how to build future-ready digitization infrastructures that enable collection, visualization and analysis of operational data.
  • TechTalks: Access Belden thought leaders who can share insights on Smart Production, attend Ask the Expert sessions and learn how to scale and digitize for the future.

“We recognize the complex operational challenges factories and warehouses face, and we’re committed to helping them optimize, modernize, automate and secure their industrial networks from end to end,” said Patrick Deruytter, VP Solutions Delivery EMEA at Belden. “Our next-generation solutions empower CPG manufacturers and material handlers to address the growth of intelligent, networked devices and robust analytics deriving from increasing digitization and the shift to Industry 4.0. Together, we can build the foundation that makes it possible to accelerate digital transformation and improve operational efficiencies.”

Solution Demos: Industrial Automation Portfolio
As the industrial sector moves towards new levels of interoperability powered by Industry 4.0, Belden’s solutions prioritize standardization and multifunctionality to reduce total-cost-of-ownership, while achieving network-wide visibility:

  • Belden Horizon: With edge orchestration capabilities that let users deploy edge applications on any device, locally or remotely, the powerful Belden Horizon platform supports secure, always-on connections to geographically dispersed assets.
  • Hirschmann OpEdge-8D: An industrial-grade edge gateway device, the Hirschmann OpEdge-8D provides reliable computing infrastructure for running applications at the network edge to transform local data into useful insights.
  • Hirschmann BOBCAT: Compact, yet powerful networking solutions, BOBCAT Managed Switches – including the BOBCAT Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) 100/1000 Base-T1 Demo which supports over 40m cable length – offer flexibility, interoperability and a ruggedized design to support real-time communications and simplified maintenance.
  • Lumberg Automation LioN-X: A standardized input/output (I/O) technology, the multiprotocol-capable LioN-X family features fast, reliable, secure solutions that allow easy integration into industrial programmable logic controller (PLC) environments and are ready for Industry 4.0.

visit us at www.belden.com

 

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Solvay Partners with French Start-Up Ostium in Single-Use Surgical Instruments Material Recycling

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Solvay Partners with French Start-Up Ostium in Single-Use Surgical Instruments Material Recycling

Solvay Partners with French Start-Up Ostium in Single-Use Surgical Instruments Material Recycling

Value chain collaboration aims to foster a circular ecosystem and reduce the carbon footprint of single-use surgical instruments molded in Ixef PARA

Solvay, a leading supplier of advanced materials, has teamed up with French start-up Ostium in a joint project designed to enable the mechanical recycling of end-of-life single-use surgical instruments molded in glass-fiber reinforced Ixef polyarylamide (PARA) from Solvay’s portfolio of specialty polymers.

The initiative is the first for valuable polymers to be recycled and upcycled from used healthcare devices, proving that the medical safety provided by high-performance polymers such as Solvay’s Ixef PARA in single-use surgical instruments, can be reconciled with the need for greater sustainability and resource efficiency.

“Our customers in the healthcare industry must meet strict regulatory demands, while at the same time striving to minimize the carbon footprint of their products and support the reduction of hospitals and clinics’ end-of-life waste,” says Claire Guerrero, Global Marketing Manager Sustainability at Solvay. “We identified a gap between these challenges, which prompted us to forge this unique collaboration for developing a breakthrough recycling process for used surgical instruments that are commonly disposed of by incineration rather than reclaiming their high material value. By controlling every step in the loop from the original Ixef PARA to the upcycled PARA compound, we will be able to ensure its high quality, purity, and performance for demanding downstream applications and can make a significant contribution to a more sustainable polymer economy.”

Ostium Group, a French start-up specializing in the design and manufacture of instruments for hip, knee, shoulder, and trauma orthopedic surgery, will supply hospitals with new custom surgical kits made with Ixef PARA and collect the contaminated instruments after use. This will also promote the replacement of metal surgical instruments with lightweight polymer designs and help medical facilities reduce their time and cost for sterilization, and disposal as well as lower their carbon footprint.

The partnership with a regionally recognized leader in the treatment and recycling of waste from healthcare activities with infectious risks, was key to developing a dedicated mechanical process to clean, sort, and grind the collected material, delivering high-quality polymer feedstock that can be used in the production of new polymers. In this way, end-of-life surgical instruments can become part of a circular ecosystem that prevents the loss of valuable material and reduces the consumption of fossil resources.

Finally, Solvay is evaluating upcycling options and how to integrate back this recycled feedstock into new high-performance PARA compounds. Initial trials have shown that the recycle-based PARA compound provides a very high level of performance, with up to 85% of flexural properties and no loss in excellent surface appearance when compared with the virgin grade, with the additional advantage of a lower carbon footprint.

 

Solvay Partners with French Start-Up Ostium in Single-Use Surgical Instruments Material Recycling.

 

In view of regulations in place in the healthcare market with constraints on the use of recycled materials, Solvay is targeting open-loop downstream solutions in which the recycled material will find a second life in high-end markets such as automotive and sports and leisure equipment.

Learn more at www.solvay.com.

 

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