Extrusion International 5-2017

38 Extrusion International 5/2017 CHINAPLAS 2018 CHINAPLAS is ready for new breakthroughs CHINAPLAS, a technology–oriented plastics and rubber trade fair, offers sustainable manufacturing solutions for enterprises aiming at technological innovation and upgrading. The next edition of CHINAPLAS will move to the new National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai – the largest single block building and exhibition complex in the world. With the new venue, it is expected that the exhibition area will increase to 320,000 sq. meters, a 28% growth compares with the last edition. About 4,000 domestics and international exhibitors will showcase 3,800+ sets of advanced machinery. It is anticipated that 150,000+ professional buyers from 150 countries/ regions will visit the fair 2 new theme zones to debut and 3D Technology Zone “3D Technology Zone” and “Thermoplastics Elastomers & Rubber Zone” will be debut at CHINAPLAS 2018 in re- sponse to the rising market demands. Industrial 3D print- ing is more technologically mature. More industry sectors are adopting the technology in their production or design processes to cater for the market demands of customiza- tion and small batch production, while saving molding time and cost. “3D Technology Zone” will be setup at CHINAPLAS 2018 to gather leading suppliers of 3D tech- nology. Thermoplastic Elastomers & Rubber Zone With improved performance, TPE and silicone rubbers are not only having wider applications but also high-end application, whether as lightweight materials in automo- tive, soft touch materials in electronic devices, or a safe alternative of medical plastics etc. Asia-Pacific region con- sumes around 45% of the global TPE supply, and the de- mand is still rising. In response to this market trend, Ther- moplastic Elastomers & Rubber Zone is setup for the first time. Leading overseas and local suppliers will gather and showcase their latest technologies and applications! 18 theme zones to facilitate successful sourcing of buyers It is expected that about 4,000 domestics and international exhibitors will showcase 3,800+ sets of advanced machinery CHINAPLAS 2018 will move to the new National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai – the largest single block building and exhibition complex in the world