EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2019 – MATERIALS
compounds and concentrates, with the latter category bringing together its expertise in gra- phenes and carbon nanostructures. In the engi- neering sector, it will show its Cabelec conductive compounds, Vulcan conductive carbon blacks and Plasblack line of black masterbatches for engineer- ing plastics. The company will also introduce a new black masterbatch range formulated to provide enhanced covering power to over-colour mixed recycled plastics. �
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Right: DSM’s Arnitel TPE is used in
non-pneumatic tyres, that are not supported by air pressure
Below: Clariant has developed new NIR-de- tectable black masterbatch
Clariant will use K2019 to highlight partnership work to “create a more sustainable plastics industry through a ‘Symphony of Collaboration’ ”. It is launching a company-wide initiative specifically focused on plastics recycling. One of these partnerships is with the Finnish oil refining company, Neste, which reuses fat resi- dues and discarded cooking oils as feedstock. Clariant has been exploring opportunities to use renew- able hydrocarbons, derived from this waste. Details will be announced at K, including new products for plastic applications based on mass- balance certification for usage of renewable polyolefins. With Tomra, its partner in near infrared (NIR) scanner technology, Clariant has developed new colorants for the black coloration of plastics that can be identified by NIR sorting devices at recy- cling facilities. This new range of black colorants can be used for various polymers (including polyolefins, PET, PA) and applications such as packaging and E&E, it said. �
www.clariant.com
Covestro will present a new interior concept for future mobility as part of its focus on digitalisation
at K2019. The company said the car of the future will be fully networked and seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Interior design features include surfaces with a decorative look and touch, integrat- ed ambient lighting, infotainment systems and advanced seating concepts. The display shows how Covestro’s Makrolon polycarbonate and blends play an important role due to design freedom, mechanical stability and low weight. The materials enable a range of glass-like surfaces and colours, which are important for the integration of displays, sensors, cameras and ambient lighting systems. Also featured are Maezio continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites production of particularly thin-walled parts. Covestro will also discuss how it is incorporating digital technologies and processes into production, the supply chain, R & D, at all customer contact points and in new business model development. �
www.covestro.com
Dow will present on its K2019 stand
case studies and prototype examples across four ‘domains’. It says these show “how a collaborative approach to materials science can allow us to protect precious goods, build more effectively, move more efficiently and care more holistically”. The company will exhibit under its new brand platform called Seek Together, which it has launched following its demerger from DowDuPont. More than 100 prototypes will be on display to illustrate current and future application potential. �
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DSM is showing its materials in a wide variety of applications at K2019. In the growing electric vehicle sector, the company said its conductive materials enable the replacement of metal enclo- sures, with shielding efficiencies of around 40- 60dB of plastic thickness, which protect from EMI, and can lead to weight reductions of up to 50%. DSM has developed Akulon RePurposed PA, which contains recycled polyamide from used fishing nets. In a project with surfboad brand Starboard the material is used to produce fins, fin boxes, standup paddleboard pumps, and other structural parts in surfboards. The product can be applied in many other applications and is specifi- cally targeted at the sports and leisure market. The group will demonstrate the use of Arnitel
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