Chinaplas 2017 facilitates automotive industry towards lightweighting and smart manufacturing

As energy and environmental protection become increasingly important global issues, a lot of efforts have been put into lightweighting vehicles, as the reduced weight of a vehicle attributes a lot to the efficient use of energy. According to statistics, a 100kg reduction in car weight can translate into a 10% increase in driving mileage and a 15% to 20% decrease in power costs. It also helps reduce carbon emission. These factors drive the automotive industry on a quest for innovative materials and material systems that help make vehicles lighter.

New materials lead to lighter and stronger automobiles

More than 1,500 exhibitors will gather at Chinaplas 2017 to present new materials, state-of-the-art equipment and advanced solutions to inspire the automotive industry and facilitate enterprises to explore possibilities on the journey towards lightweight and sustainability. Some of the exhibits are highlighted below:

Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone to promote automotive industry

In Chinaplas 2017, a “Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone” will also be set up on the show floor, presenting a wealth of cutting-edge exhibits from leading suppliers, including Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Deltacimic Electronics, Enmair, Zhejiang Keqiang, Danfoss, Sodron, LNC, Dongguan STS, Star Seiki and more. Apart from robotic arms, automated systems, controllers, actuators and sensors that were featured in the previous editions of Chinaplas, visitors will have a chance to witness smart factory solutions. More cutting-edge technology can be found in the 3D Technology Zone, where 3D printers, 3D scanners, 3D printing software and 3D printing services will be displayed.

What worth mentioning is that Autodesk Software (China) Co, Ltd will launch its Moldflow simulation software, the most popular injection moulding software used by plastics moulding industry so far, of which accuracy and solution efficiency is higher. Mesh model building time can be reduced by 20% with improved quality. With pre-production injection moulding simulation, potential moulding risk can be identified and evaluated, thus optimising results.

Concurrent events to inspire automotive smart manufacturing

Building on the success of the first Industry 4.0 Conference held last year in Shanghai, Chinaplas will once again join force with VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, to present the 2nd Industry 4.0 Conference. The first day of the conference on May 16 is themed Automotive 4.0. Representatives from KraussMaffei and Engel will give presentations on smart manufacturing technologyand 4.0 solutions for the automotive industry. Shanghai Volkswagen Co Ltd will bring smart manufacturing case sharing to audiences. In addition, the key to the realisation of Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025, standardisation, will also be discussed.

Chinaplas will once again co-present Design x Innovation with BASF, the world’s leading chemical company. The theme “Smarter Living” will be demonstrated through Inno Gallery, “Design Forum” and “TRIO”, with “TRIO” represents the cooperation between BASF, designers and brand owners. Concept car RN30, an innovation that combines key solutions from the chemical industry with purposeful aerodynamic design and specialised high-performance technologies and jointly developed by BASF and Hyundai Motor Company, will be showcased in Design x Innovation. Answers to the question how plastics can optimise aesthetics, functionality and performance, as well as creative solutions for smarter living, can be found at Design x Innovation. Participants will understand product design, structural and functional design from new perspectives through the solutions presented for different downstream industries including automotive, E&E, building and construction, leisure and lifestyle, etc.

Well known suppliers will gather in Chinaplas 2017

Chinaplas 2017 will be held in China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China on May 16 – 19, 2017. It will feature intelligent manufacturing, high-tech materials and green solutions with advanced plastics machinery, materials and technologies in an exhibition area of over 250,000 sq m, showcasing the best from more than 3,300 well-known suppliers, including BASF, Clariant, Lanxess, Mitsui Chemicals, LG Chem, Polyplastics, Teijin, Jushi, Sumitomo Chemical, Arburg, Engel, Hasco, Synventive, Yizumi, Yudo, Runipsys, Autodesk and so on. Chinaplas is expected to attract more than 140,000 professional visitors from over 150 countries or regions. So far, a number of global leading OEMs and spare parts enterprises have already pre-registered for onsite visiting, including representatives from BYD, Nissan, General Motor, Honda, GAC Group,SAIC, Dongfeng Motor and Yanfeng, etc.

For more information about Chinaplas 2017, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

(PRA)