14 16 MARCH 2018 ROME, ITALY. 11 th EUROPEAN THERMOFORMING CONFERENCE 2018 THERMOFORMING 4.0

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1 14 16 MARCH 2018 ROME, ITALY 11 th EUROPEAN THERMOFORMING CONFERENCE 2018 THERMOFORMING 4.0

2 11 TH EUROPEAN THERMOFORMING CONFERENCE Thermoforming 4.0 This event is the single most important event in the thermoforming calendar and is where Europe s leading exponents in thermoforming gravitate to network with their peers. It is an opportunity to learn of the latest technological developments within our industry through technical presentations and evaluating products and services being displayed at the tabletop exhibitions. The programme will provide an overview of the latest technology. Lively presentations held by an international panel of experts should stimulate lively debates about technical and commercial issues. Moreover the conference will offer a unique opportunity to meet colleagues and customers from the industry around the world. Parallel Exhibition The conference is to be complimented by an informative and comprehensive exhibition (tabletop displays) of relevant latest product developments offered by a variety of leading suppliers to the thermoforming industry.

3 PROGRAMME Wednesday March 14 th Fundamentals of Thermoforming Training Course for Thin and Thick Gauge Registration fee: 275, 10:00 Thin Gauge Thermoforming Mark Strachan 12:30 Lunch 13:30 18:00 Heavy Gauge Thermoforming Marc Ommeslagh EVENING 18:30 19:30 Conference Registration 19:00 20:30 Welcome Reception A warm welcome to friends and colleagues Thursday March 15 th 08:30 Conference Registration GENERAL SESSION / Location: Michelangelo B 09:00 Welcome to Rome, Italy Conference Introductions & Welcome Gabriel Bernar, Chair ETD & Antonio Staffoni, Conference Chair 09:15 Industry 4.0: the revolution beyond efficiency Ruggero Frezza, M31, Italy 09:45 Industry 4.0: work digital for smart thermoforming solutions Jacob von Wolff, Kiefel, Germany 10:15 Coffee-Break 11:00 The opportuity of sustainable materials Gert Jan Gruter, Avantium & University Amsterdam, Netherlands 11:30 A Thermoforming Success Story! Fabian Schmitt, StreetScooter, Germany

4 PROGRAMME 12:00 Industry 4.0: a B2C concept for custom-made decorated cups Claudio Menini, Polytype, Italy 12:30 Benefits of 3D Printing in Thermoforming Marga Bardeci, HP, Italy 13:00 Lunch THIN GAUGE SESSION / Location: Michelangelo B 14:15 Status of PET thermoform recycling in Europe Paolo Glerean, Aliplast, Italy 14:45 Circular economy, the added value for Thermoforming Ton Emans, Plastics Recyclers Europe, Netherlands 15:15 Reduction of food waste by plastic packaging without wasting the plastic Christina Busk, Danish Plastics Federation, Denmark 15:45 Coffee-Break 16:30 Trends in Packaging Thomas Tang, Faerch, Denmark 17:00 Presentation of the Winners of the Parts Competition by Michel Py 18:30 Departure for Dinner at Villa Miani 19:00 Conference Dinner and Sponsors awarding SPONSORS PRESENTATIONS 14:15 15:45 Heavy Gauge Industries Location: VIP Room Brasserie New Technology Developments for Thermoformers presented by CMS Frimo Geiss MAAC Sekisui SPI Self Senoplast

5 PROGRAMME Friday March 16 th 08:30 Opening HEAVY GAUGE SESSION / Location: Michelangelo B 08:45 Thermoforming Art Science: Material testing Amit Dharia, Transmit Technology Group, USA 09:15 Why choose Thermoforming to produce suitcases? Cristiano Roncato, Roncato, Italy 09:45 How safe is your process? Perception versus reality Thierry d Allard, Styl Monde, France 10:15 Inline coating material curing with temperature during thermoforming process Thomas Hoefels, Senco Europe, Austria 10:45 Coffee Break 11:30 Bonded Build-Ups: improve strength to weight ratios of thermoplastic components Karen Brock Amoah, Sekisui SPI, USA Dennis Kelso, Sekisui SPI, USA SPONSORS PRESENTATIONS 08:45 13:00 Thin Gauge Industries Location: VIP Room Brasserie New Technology Developments for Thermoformers presented by Amut Comi CGP Europe GN Thermoforming HP Illig Kiefel Kilde Automation Marbach Milliken OMV Polytype Schobertechnologies Spartech Starlinger Termostampi

PROGRAMME TECHNICAL SESSION / Location: Michelangelo B 12:00 Production of Material efficient molded parts using molding air Fabian Kayatz, Fraunhofer IVV Dresden, Germany 12:30 In Mould Cutting

6 PROGRAMME TECHNICAL SESSION / Location: Michelangelo B 12:00 Production of Material efficient molded parts using molding air Fabian Kayatz, Fraunhofer IVV Dresden, Germany 12:30 In Mould Cutting Marco Lanulfi, Lanulfi, Italy 13:00 Plastic Modular Shelter Paolo Ronca, Safeman Thermoforming / Cannon Ergos, Italy 13:30 Closing Remarks Antonio Staffoni, Conference Chair & Hubert Kittelmann, Chair ETD :30 Lunch Followed by Drinks and ipad raffle Media partners: Impulse für Kunststoffverarbeiter The conference language is English. Simultaneous translation in Italian will be provided.

PARTS COMPETITION 7 th European Thermoforming Parts competition Thermoformers are invited to participate in the European Thermoforming Parts competition.

Entries with Thick Gauge parts will be possible in the categories: Vehicle/Automotive, Industrial, Point of Purchase/ Displays, Technical Applications and Sanitary.

7 PARTS COMPETITION 7 th European Thermoforming Parts competition Thermoformers are invited to participate in the European Thermoforming Parts competition. Originality, creativity, mould complexity and technical ability will be the judging criteria in order to promote advanced design and developments from a structural innovation perspective. Entries with Thick Gauge parts will be possible in the categories: Vehicle/Automotive, Industrial, Point of Purchase/ Displays, Technical Applications and Sanitary. Thin Gauge parts will be judged in the categories: Food Applications, Medical Applications, Electronical Applications and General Packaging. The award winners will be presented at the European Thermoforming Conference. Creativity, mould complexity and technical ability are judging criteria at the Thermoforming Parts Competition. Image: Technoplast, Inside Engine Hood

VENUE & ACCOMMODATION Rome Marriott Park Hotel Via Colonnello Tommaso Masala 54 00148 Rome, Italy T: +39 06 6588 2771 E: valentina.balzano@marriotthotels.com www.romemarriottpark.

8 VENUE & ACCOMMODATION Rome Marriott Park Hotel Via Colonnello Tommaso Masala Rome, Italy T: E: Special ETD conference rates have been agreed for reservations until 31 st January Single Room: 120,00 (+ 10 % VAT + Taxe) incl. buffet breakfast There is an airport shuttle available from Fiumicino Airport to the hotel Rome Marriott Park Hotel Further information about the conference may be obtained from Yetty Pauwels, Society of Plastics Engineers European Thermoforming Division ETD Eric Sasselaan 51, B 2020 Antwerp, Belgium T: E: spe.etd@skynet.be

9 SPONSORS your technology partner

CONFERENCE FEES Advance Conference registration fees, valid until 15 th Feb. 2018: SPE member 700,00 non-member 750,00 Extra surcharge of 100,00 after 15 th February 2018.

Spouse s fee: 175,00 including Welcome reception, Spouse programme and Conference Dinner. Student s fee: 100,00 including Welcome reception and Conference Lunches.

technical presentation. Sponsorship and Tabletop display: 3.200,00 (instead of 3.500,00) Please note: There are limited places available and early booking is advised to guarantee your place.

10 CONFERENCE FEES Advance Conference registration fees, valid until 15 th Feb. 2018: SPE member 700,00 non-member 750,00 Extra surcharge of 100,00 after 15 th February Conference fee includes Welcome reception, Lunches for both days and Conference Dinner. Hotel room is not included. Spouse s fee: 175,00 including Welcome reception, Spouse programme and Conference Dinner. Student s fee: 100,00 including Welcome reception and Conference Lunches. Thermoforming Training Workshop on 14 th March: 275,00 (fee includes lunch) Tabletop display (incl. full conference registration for 1 person): 1.500,00 Sponsorship: 2.000,00 incl. a 10 min. technical presentation. Sponsorship and Tabletop display: 3.200,00 (instead of 3.500,00) Please note: There are limited places available and early booking is advised to guarantee your place. Sponsors Dinner at Villa Miani Thursday evening 15 th March 2018 The conference dinner in the evening of 15 March is included in the conference fee. Time to relax with your peers and enjoy a first class dinner with colleagues in delightful, traditional Italian surroundings with view over the Vatican and Rome.

NewsLetter. A publication of SPE European Thermoforming Division 9th European Thermoforming Conference Forming a Sustainable Future

NewsLetter. A publication of SPE European Thermoforming Division 9th European Thermoforming Conference Forming a Sustainable Future Spring 2014 NewsLetter A publication of SPE European Thermoforming Division www.e-t-d.org Table of Content Announce Thermoforming Conference page 1 Conference programme page 2+3 Thermoforming Training