Extrusion 2-2023

12 Branche Intern Extrusion 2/2023 huge range of products. Plastics industry, yet having a history of 160 years, also goes smart with cutting-edge technolo- gies for greater efficiency and cost reduc- tion in the era of Industry 4.0. Through digitalization, manufacturing systems for plastics industry have become much more intelligent. The adoption of smart manufacturing process in all aspects of production – from product de- sign, actual production, supply chain, dis- tribution and sales, and delivery – has made it possible for companies to with- stand current and future challenges. Digitalization has been increasingly ap- plied particularly in plastics production processes. There is growing need for ad- vanced machinery and auxiliary equip- ment, sensors, process control software and other products to transform a plastics production facility into a smart manufac- turing plant. In the rising trend of digitalization among plastics and rubber industries, CHINA- PLAS 2023 will bring together almost 330 solution providers around the world in In- jection Molding and Smart Manufactur- ing Solutions Zone with over 60,000 sqm. Plenty of leading suppliers are about to n Green, Smart, Advance are the 3 key- words for most of the industries nowa- days, including but not limited to plastics and rubber industries. Green is the com- mitment for circular economy and sustai- nability. Smart can inspire innovations and enhance user experience. Advance is the powerful tool for improving productivity and quality. At CHINAPLAS 2023, to take place from April 17-20, 2023 in Shenz- hen World Exhibition and Convention Center (SWECC) visitors will immerse in these 3 hot technologies under one roof, helping inspire new ideas and explore new opportunities. Intensifies Innovations Towards a Cir- cular Economy : There is no denying that plastics consumption – especially for sin- gle-use plastics – has created a huge chal- lenge to our environment. Plastics industry now spares no effort to intensify innovations towards a circular economy for sustainability development. The plastics industry has long been apply- ing the linear model, or “take-make-dis- pose” approach. Circular economy concept aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated by applying a “closed loop” system, redesigning how plastic products are taken, made, used and reused to alleviate the plastic waste problem. One of the main thrusts of circular eco- nomy is the increased rate of recycling. Post-industrial waste and post-consumer waste need to undergo recycling in order for them to be re-used. Recycling tech- nologies have seen tremendous improve- ments in terms of speed, efficiency and cost-saving advantages. Under the theme "A Brighter and Shared Future, Powered by Innovation", CHINA- PLAS 2023 will provide visitors with a whole spectrum of sustainable solutions in 3 theme zones, including Recycled Plas- tics Zone, Bioplastics Zone, and Recycling Technology Zone. With over 14,000 sqm, 200+ machine makers and materials pro- viders are to showcase latest environmen- tally-friendly plastic materials and processing technologies. Plastics and Rubber Industries Go Smart : Industry 4.0, has created a re- markable impact on the production of a Green, Smart, Advance – 3 Hot Technologies in 1 Show at CHINAPLAS 2023 showcase full array of smart manufactur- ing solutions and machines at the theme zone, to facilitate the adoption of smart solutions and technologies and achieve the targets of digital manufacturing transformation. Automation and 3D Printing are the two key enablers for technology advance- ment. Despite the perception that robots will take the jobs of humans, automation in the plastics industry is not a zero-sum game to decide between an all-human workforce or an all-automated one. A number of plastics processes can apply automation. Investing in automation would be a means to do more with the equipment plastics manufacturers cur- rently have. In the medical devices indus- try, for example, manufacturer may use automated process to insert plastic parts into a medical component, and measure the cavity pressure to ensure the parts are properly insert. 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, market has seen a tremendous growth and innovation since it is first invented in the early 1980s. After the expiration of a key patent in 2009, allowing many tech- nology companies to offer low-cost con- At CHINAPLAS 2023, visitors will for sure immerse in green, smart, and advance technologies in the same occasion under one roof