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Neuer Entwurf EUROMAP 81 veröffentlicht Optimierte Sicherheit bei Maschinenanbindung

Der neue Entwurf der Spezifikation EUROMAP 81 bietet eine standardisierte Hardwareverbindung für den Austausch von Sicherheitssignalen zwischen zwei Maschinen.

Diese Schnittstelle kann verwendet werden, wenn nicht-sicherheitsrelevante Signale über andere Schnittstellen (z.B. OPC UA) übertragen werden. Ein beispielhafter Anwendungsfall wäre die Verbindung von Spritzgießmaschine und Roboter. Die wesentliche Änderung im Vergleich zum vorherigen Entwurf ist die Erweiterung der Spezifikation auf zwei Teile. Dadurch können nun Sicherheitssignale von zwei getrennten Schutzeinrichtungen (z.B. Vorder- und Rückseite der Maschine) über eine Schnittstelle übertragen werden.

Der Entwurf steht zur öffentlichen Einsicht als kostenloser Download unter www.euromap.org zur Verfügung.

Kommentare werden per E-Mail an mikula.thiem@vdma.org bis zum 1. Mai 2024 erbeten.

Pressekontakt:
Dr. Mikula Thiem
Technical Commission
EUROMAP
c/o VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery
Lyoner Straße 18, 60528 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: +49 69 6603-1833
e-Mail: mikula.thiem@vdma.org

www.euromap.org

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EUROMAP Pressemitteilung

EUROMAP Pressemitteilung

Neuer Entwurf EUROMAP 81 veröffentlicht Optimierte Sicherheit bei Maschinenanbindung

Der neue Entwurf der Spezifikation EUROMAP 81 bietet eine standardisierte Hardwareverbindung für den Austausch von Sicherheitssignalen zwischen zwei Maschinen.

Diese Schnittstelle kann verwendet werden, wenn nicht-sicherheitsrelevante Signale über andere Schnittstellen (z.B. OPC UA) übertragen werden. Ein beispielhafter Anwendungsfall wäre die Verbindung von Spritzgießmaschine und Roboter. Die wesentliche Änderung im Vergleich zum vorherigen Entwurf ist die Erweiterung der Spezifikation auf zwei Teile. Dadurch können nun Sicherheitssignale von zwei getrennten Schutzeinrichtungen (z.B. Vorder- und Rückseite der Maschine) über eine Schnittstelle übertragen werden.

Der Entwurf steht zur öffentlichen Einsicht als kostenloser Download unter www.euromap.org zur Verfügung.

Kommentare werden per E-Mail an mikula.thiem@vdma.org bis zum 1. Mai 2024 erbeten.

Pressekontakt:
Dr. Mikula Thiem
Technical Commission
EUROMAP
c/o VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery
Lyoner Straße 18, 60528 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: +49 69 6603-1833
e-Mail: mikula.thiem@vdma.org

www.euromap.org

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EUROMAP Pressemitteilung

EUROMAP Pressemitteilung

Neuer Entwurf EUROMAP 81 veröffentlicht Optimierte Sicherheit bei Maschinenanbindung

Der neue Entwurf der Spezifikation EUROMAP 81 bietet eine standardisierte Hardwareverbindung für den Austausch von Sicherheitssignalen zwischen zwei Maschinen.

Diese Schnittstelle kann verwendet werden, wenn nicht-sicherheitsrelevante Signale über andere Schnittstellen (z.B. OPC UA) übertragen werden. Ein beispielhafter Anwendungsfall wäre die Verbindung von Spritzgießmaschine und Roboter. Die wesentliche Änderung im Vergleich zum vorherigen Entwurf ist die Erweiterung der Spezifikation auf zwei Teile. Dadurch können nun Sicherheitssignale von zwei getrennten Schutzeinrichtungen (z.B. Vorder- und Rückseite der Maschine) über eine Schnittstelle übertragen werden.

Der Entwurf steht zur öffentlichen Einsicht als kostenloser Download unter www.euromap.org zur Verfügung.

Kommentare werden per E-Mail an mikula.thiem@vdma.org bis zum 1. Mai 2024 erbeten.

Pressekontakt:
Dr. Mikula Thiem
Technical Commission
EUROMAP
c/o VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery
Lyoner Straße 18, 60528 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: +49 69 6603-1833
e-Mail: mikula.thiem@vdma.org

www.euromap.org

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EUROMAP Pressemitteilung

EUROMAP Pressemitteilung

Neuer Entwurf EUROMAP 81 veröffentlicht Optimierte Sicherheit bei Maschinenanbindung

Der neue Entwurf der Spezifikation EUROMAP 81 bietet eine standardisierte Hardwareverbindung für den Austausch von Sicherheitssignalen zwischen zwei Maschinen.

Diese Schnittstelle kann verwendet werden, wenn nicht-sicherheitsrelevante Signale über andere Schnittstellen (z.B. OPC UA) übertragen werden. Ein beispielhafter Anwendungsfall wäre die Verbindung von Spritzgießmaschine und Roboter. Die wesentliche Änderung im Vergleich zum vorherigen Entwurf ist die Erweiterung der Spezifikation auf zwei Teile. Dadurch können nun Sicherheitssignale von zwei getrennten Schutzeinrichtungen (z.B. Vorder- und Rückseite der Maschine) über eine Schnittstelle übertragen werden.

Der Entwurf steht zur öffentlichen Einsicht als kostenloser Download unter www.euromap.org zur Verfügung.

Kommentare werden per E-Mail an mikula.thiem@vdma.org bis zum 1. Mai 2024 erbeten.

Pressekontakt:
Dr. Mikula Thiem
Technical Commission
EUROMAP
c/o VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery
Lyoner Straße 18, 60528 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: +49 69 6603-1833
e-Mail: mikula.thiem@vdma.org

www.euromap.org

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EUROMAP Pressemitteilung

EUROMAP Pressemitteilung

Neuer Entwurf EUROMAP 81 veröffentlicht Optimierte Sicherheit bei Maschinenanbindung

Der neue Entwurf der Spezifikation EUROMAP 81 bietet eine standardisierte Hardwareverbindung für den Austausch von Sicherheitssignalen zwischen zwei Maschinen.

Diese Schnittstelle kann verwendet werden, wenn nicht-sicherheitsrelevante Signale über andere Schnittstellen (z.B. OPC UA) übertragen werden. Ein beispielhafter Anwendungsfall wäre die Verbindung von Spritzgießmaschine und Roboter. Die wesentliche Änderung im Vergleich zum vorherigen Entwurf ist die Erweiterung der Spezifikation auf zwei Teile. Dadurch können nun Sicherheitssignale von zwei getrennten Schutzeinrichtungen (z.B. Vorder- und Rückseite der Maschine) über eine Schnittstelle übertragen werden.

Der Entwurf steht zur öffentlichen Einsicht als kostenloser Download unter www.euromap.org zur Verfügung.

Kommentare werden per E-Mail an mikula.thiem@vdma.org bis zum 1. Mai 2024 erbeten.

Pressekontakt:
Dr. Mikula Thiem
Technical Commission
EUROMAP
c/o VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery
Lyoner Straße 18, 60528 Frankfurt, Germany
Phone: +49 69 6603-1833
e-Mail: mikula.thiem@vdma.org

www.euromap.org

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Covestro Increases Share Of Renewable Power For Site In Belgium

Covestro Increases Share Of Renewable Power For Site In Belgium 

  • Share of renewable power increases to 60 percent of current demand.
  • Five-year term from 2026 to 2030.
  • Saves 103,000 tons of CO2 emissions.

Covestro and RWE have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of power and guarantees of origin from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea for the Covestro production site in Antwerp, Belgium. The contract runs from 2026 to 2030 and will enable Covestro to increase the share of renewable energy from the current 45 percent to 60 percent of the site’s current power needs and secure the supply of green energy until 2030, saving 103,000 tons of CO2.

“The new contract shows: We are making consistent progress on our path to climate-neutral production – even in economically challenging times,” says Dr. Thorsten Dreier, Chief Technology Officer at Covestro. “Because we are convinced that our vision of a complete focus on the circular economy and climate neutrality is the only way to ensure the long-term success of our company.”

Ulf Kerstin, CCO of RWE Supply Trading, says: “We are delighted to support Covestro in achieving its ambitious sustainability goals and to be able to accelerate the transition to climate-neutral production. The great interest of our customers in green power underlines the importance of CO2-free power for the manufacturing industry.”

The new PPA with RWE replaces a current agreement, which expires at the end of 2025. At the Antwerp site, Covestro produces the high-performance plastic polycarbonate, which is used in car headlights, electrical and electronic components, LED lights, medical technology and many other applications. Polyether and the important industrial chemical aniline are also produced there, and Covestro is currently expanding production there with the construction of a new world-scale plant.

“This supply agreement is a further step towards increasing the proportion of renewable power in our production,” says Dr. Georg Wagner, Managing Director of Covestro in Antwerp. “With this and the use of sustainable raw materials and innovative recycling technologies, our production site is on the way to a climate-neutral and fully circular future. We are delighted to have found a partner in RWE with whom we can reach the next level.”

Covestro aims to achieve climate-neutral production by 2035 and has already concluded several electricity supply contracts worldwide. Since 2023, the site in Shanghai has been supplied with 45% of its electricity from solar and wind power, and in the USA, Covestro has concluded a virtual power purchase agreement with the company Ørsted for 200 gigawatt hours of solar power, which corresponds to twelve percent of the electricity requirements at the Baytown site.

By 2025, ten percent of the electricity at the company’s sites in Germany is also to come from renewable energy sources. In this way, Covestro aims to achieve the interim target of reducing greenhouse gases from production by 60% by 2030. At the end of 2023, Covestro covered about 16% of its global electricity needs from renewable sources.

http://www.covestro.com

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Dieffenbacher Drives The Mobility Of The Future Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Solutions For The Automotive, Aerospace, Sports And Leisure Industries And Beyond At Jec World 2024

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Dieffenbacher Drives The Mobility Of The Future Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Solutions For The Automotive, Aerospace, Sports And Leisure Industries And Beyond At Jec World 2024

Composites manufacturers eager to help their customers in the automotive, aerospace and sports and leisure industries seize e-mobility opportunities will want to visit with German machine and plant manufacturer DIEFFENBACHER at JEC World 2024 in Paris, March 5 to 7, in hall 5, booth L115. The company’s manufacturing technologies and plants support the production of all kinds of mobility solutions, ranging from automotive parts to emerging applications like transportation and passenger drones and electric surfboards and jet skis.

“The mobility of the future is becoming more diverse every day,” says Georg Obermaier, Head of the Forming Business Unit at DIEFFENBACHER. “When it comes to complete plants for producing composite components, we have the right solution for almost every application. At JEC World 2024, we look forward to learning the latest use cases and collaborating with our partners and customers to find the perfect solutions to their challenges.”

Examples of applications produced with DIEFFENBACHER equipment include battery housings, battery boxes and underbody covers for many e-mobility applications such as drones and electric cars, and even bicycle components such as frames and rims. The processes on display will include Sheet Molding Compound (SMC), GMT and Long Fiber Thermoplastic Direct-Molding (LFT/LFT-D) as well as the DIEFFENBACHER Tailored Blank Line, including Tape Laying and consolidation technologies. DIEFFENBACHER’s core competence, the hydraulic press, plays a major role in all these processes.

DIEFFENBACHER Sales Manager Raimund Grimm will present “Thermoset and Thermoplastic Technologies for EV Applications.” He will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of thermoset and thermoplastic materials and what an efficient and sustainable production process looks like.

Two recent projects that demonstrate DIEFFENBACHER’s approach are Teijin’s SMC plant in Milovice, Czech Republic, and REIN4CED’s Tailored Blank Line in Leuven, Belgium. “We recently successfully commissioned our new DIEFFENBACHER SMC line for producing battery covers. I highly recommend visiting with their experts at JEC World 2024 to learn what DIEFFENBACHER can make possible in composites manufacturing,” says Lukas Mildorf, Technical Director at Teijin. REIN4CED CTO Michaël Callens concurs. “DIEFFENBACHER has repeatedly proven to be the perfect partner for automated Tape Laying, consolidation and forming. That’s why we launched a strategic partnership with them for the thermoplastic manufacturing of carbon bicycle frames,” he says.

DIEFFENBACHER’s presence at JEC World 2024 will be rounded off by digitalization and sustainability solutions. DIEFFENBACHER’s digitalization platform EVORIS uses artificial intelligence to make plants faster and more efficient. “EVORIS gives us much better insights into our production and better possibilities to influence it,” says Christoph Bless, Head Operational Maintenance & Repair at Autoneum in Sevelen, Switzerland. Autoneum has used EVORIS since 2022. “DIEFFENBACHER’s approach stands out from the crowd. They offer the complete package, everything from the platform to sensor technology and plant know-how to technologist knowledge for the entire production line,” Bless adds.

Companies interested in sustainability have numerous options from DIEFFENBACHER for various production processes. The Fiberpress hydraulic press in Teijin’s SMC line, for example, is equipped with variable-speed pump drives that minimize unnecessary energy consumption. The DIEFFENBACHER Fiberforge that’s part of REIN4CED’s Tailored Blank Line helps the bicycle frame manufacturer use its valuable raw materials as efficiently as possible. It can cut UD tapes at any angle between -45° and 45° to produce a contour with minimum waste. DIEFFENBACHER’s adaptive accumulator management of the hydraulic drive system optimizes the energy consumption of hydraulic press systems by automatically determining during the first press strokes the exact energy required for forming. For subsequent production cycles, the hydraulic drive accumulator is charged only to the corresponding required pressure level.

“We’re excited to once again present our solutions to the composites industry at JEC World 2024,” says Marco Hahn, Director Sales of the Forming Business Unit. “We look forward to having deep discussions, exploring new business opportunities and strengthening existing partnerships. We’re also thrilled to start new partnerships with the common goal of moving forward together,” he concludes.

https://dieffenbacher.com/de/

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Ekoenergetyka To Sell Up To 140 Bus Charging Stations To Nobina, Top Scandinavian Public Transportation Operator

Ekoenergetyka To Sell Up To 140 Bus Charging Stations To Nobina, Top Scandinavian Public Transportation Operator

Ekoenergetyka will provide up to 140 chargers for electric buses to Nobina, the largest Scandinavian public transportation operator, as the European maker of high-power electric vehicle infrastructure continues its expansion in the Nordic region.

Ekoenergetyka will install its reliable Axon Easy 120kW and 180kW chargers at four bus depots in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, this year, bringing them on line by January 2025. Nobina has the largest zero-emission bus fleet in all of Scandinavia and employs 13,000 people in four countries, while Ekoenergetyka provides 20% of Europe’s charging stations for municipal buses.

The contract is part of a broader push by Ekoenergetyka into the Nordic region, one of the world’s fastest growing markets for electric vehicles. 

“This contract is an important vote of confidence in Ekoenergetyka, from a major player on a demanding market,” said Ekoenergetyka CEO and Co-Founder Bartosz Kubik. “Our relationship with Nobina is off to a great start, and we’re proud to be working with them as they build the future of sustainable transportation in Stockholm and throughout the Nordic region.”

Nobina, which provides sustainable transportation to 1 million people every day, is committed to enhancing urban mobility while minimizing environmental impact. Axon Easy DC charging stations by Ekoenergetyka will be located in bus depots in the Swedish capital. The chargers are known for their efficiency and reliability, ideal for fast charging in a bustling city.

“We are pleased with the initial results of our relationship with Ekoenergetyka, and we look forward to working closely with them,” said Lisa Sievert, Electrification at Nobina. “Our customers demand high-quality, reliable green transportation, and with Ekoenergetyka we’ve found a partner who can help us deliver.”

Ekoenergetyka’s expansion drive is backed by Enterprise Investors, a leading Central European private equity fund, which took a significant minority stake last year. The fund has announced plans to invest more than €45 million in e-mobility projects.

Ekoenergetyka provides round-the-clock remote monitoring and repair services for its charging stations from its headquarters in Zielona Góra, western Poland. The company’s advanced systems allow it to address almost 60% of reported issues remotely.

Established in 2009, Ekoenergetyka grew out of an academic research project by Kubik and co-founder Maciej Wojeński, and now employs more than 1,000 people. 

www.nobina.com

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Paboco Moves Into Full-Scale Production

Paboco Moves Into Full-Scale Production

On the theme “Let’s paper up business!”, Paboco, The Paper Bottle Company, proudly launches the Next Gen Paper Bottle by initiating full-scale production, marking a milestone towards a more sustainable future. “This is a fantastic opportunity for conscious brands and consumers looking to make a real difference”, says CEO Tim Silbermann.

The Next Gen Paper Bottle signifies Paboco’s dedication to pursuing its vision of fully biobased bottle packaging. With a new state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Slangerup, Denmark, Paboco is gearing up for full-scale production. The aim? To deliver over 20 million paper bottles by the end of 2025.

Paboco, The Paper Bottle Company, proudly launches the Next Gen Paper Bottle by initiating full-scale production, marking a milestone towards a more sustainable future.

A natural choice for a broad consumer market

Built on the idea of less fossil, more natural materials, the Next Gen Paper Bottle offers a minimal barrier solution while staying fully recyclable as paper packaging. Paboco empowers brands with design flexibility, allowing them to choose between standard paper bottles or bespoke designs. This versatility allows them to express their identity and connect with consumers on a deeper level.

Initially targeting brands in the beauty and homecare sectors, the Next Gen Paper Bottle shows promise across various industries, including premium spirits, food and beverage, vitamins and pills, pet care and more, indicating significant advancements in these areas. This scope offers consumers the opportunity to be part of driving change by choosing FSC-certified fibre-based packaging with less climate and environmental impact.

Accelerating growth for a sustainable impact

With ALPLA as the new majority shareholder and a long-trusted partner, Paboco is primed for accelerated growth, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions. CEO Tim Silbermann underscores this momentum by stating:

“The Next Gen Paper Bottle marks a milestone in our journey towards a fully biobased paper bottle. With ALPLA’s backing and our focus on full-scale production, we’re transitioning from an innovation pioneer to a progressive business, ready to fill our order books. Ultimately, we are here to make a sustainable impact and start a movement by placing paper bottles in the hands of every consumer.”

Paboco, The Paper Bottle Company, proudly launches the Next Gen Paper Bottle by initiating full-scale production, marking a milestone towards a more sustainable future.

Tested and supported by world-leading brands

Since 2021, Paboco has been testing its ground-breaking products in partnership with Pioneer Community members: The Absolut Group, Carlsberg Group, The Coca-Cola Company, L’Oréal, and Procter & Gamble.

“After years of innovation and successful collaborations, we are now prepared to launch the Next Gen Paper Bottle on a larger scale”, Tim Silbermann continues. “I welcome more conscious brands that want to join us in changing this industry for good.”

www.paboco.com

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Henkel And Covestro Collaborate For Sustainability Of Engineered Wood Adhesives

Henkel And Covestro Collaborate For Sustainability Of Engineered Wood Adhesives

  • Materials are key to lower carbon footprint across sectors.
  • Engineered wood adhesives from Henkel based on raw materials from Covestro used in building and construction applications.
  • Over 60% of the formulated adhesives are linked to bio-based feedstocks attributed via mass balance approach.

German chemical companies Henkel and Covestro join forces to foster sustainability for adhesives in load bearing timber construction. Such elements, as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) or Glued Laminated Timber (GLT), can be found in a variety of indoor and outdoor applications of buildings, from staircases to facades to structural elements. For that purpose, materials manufacturer Covestro provides Henkel with polyurethane-based raw materials linked to bio-based feedstocks attributed via the mass balance approach. Henkel in turn uses the supplied products for its high-performance adhesive solutions. 

“Collaborations along the value chain with like-minded partners are key to enable a circular and climate neutral world. Materials play an important role for example in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. With Henkel’s new wood adhesive based on Covestro’s ever more sustainable raw materials, we jointly contribute to the circular transformation of the construction industry”, says Dr. Thomas Roemer, Head of the Coatings and Adhesives Business Entity at Covestro. 

 

Materials are key for sustainability of various sectors

By enabling timber construction, load-bearing adhesives already contribute to sustainability of building structures. Since timber is a natural material, its properties inherently underly bigger variations than most synthetically produced materials. It is for example prone to deformation, inhibiting aesthetics as well as functionality, usually limiting its use in load-bearing or other demanding applications. The solution: Utilizing technologies and processes to bond different layers of wood, like cross-lamination or glue-lamination with polyurethane adhesives. Thereby it is possible to create wood panels that maintain strength, form and functionality over time. By increasing the use of alternative raw materials, the carbon footprint of such material can further be improved.

“This is another step towards an ever more sustainable and circular future. Thanks to our work with Covestro, we are able to supply two of our best-selling polyurethane adhesives now being manufactured using alternative raw materials. In addition and by using the mass balance approach, there is no change in product performance and all load bearing certificates of the adhesives remain. With this, we provide our direct customers as well as architects and construction companies with a solution that contributes to their aim of reducing the impact of materials on the overall carbon footprint of buildings”, says Dr. Claudia Meckel, Head of Product Development Engineered Wood at Henkel. 

Henkel and Covestro both treat sustainability and fostering a circular economy with high priority. For Covestro, broadening its raw material base with bio-based or recycled solutions is key part of that endeavor. Since such alternatives are blended with conventional raw materials in the manufacturing process, segregation and allocation are challenging. To attribute the used alternative feedstock to a final product, the mass balance approach is therefore used. That is a chain of custody method allowing to mix traditional and alternative raw materials during production, but separating and allocating them to products in bookkeeping. The soundness and compliance of this approach is certified externally by the internationally recognized ISCC PLUS scheme. For the wood adhesive, all involved sites and partners of Henkel and Covestro are certified according to this scheme. 

http://www.covestro.com

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