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The international conference on advances in LFT materials, processing technologies and applications

7 - 8 November 2017Maritim Hotel,

Cologne, GermanyMedia supporters:

7 - 8 November 2017, Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany

LFTs combine high strength with low weight, making them an attractive alternative to metals and to more expensive polymers. Expert speakers will cover the latest applications of LFTs in the automotive industry, which remains the dominant end-use market, and in non-automotive sectors where the material’s high-performance properties are driving rapid growth.

The conference will cover advances in reinforcing fibres, coupling agents and composites formulation, plus new developments in LFT production and processing techniques designed to promote fibre adhesion, retain fibre length, increase throughput and improve finished part quality. In addition to two days of conference sessions, the event will feature a focused table-top exhibition and provide plenty of networking opportunities, including coffee breaks, lunches and an evening cocktail reception.

Long-Fibre Thermoplastics 2017 will provide the perfect forum to discover new technologies and market opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to expand your knowledge and meet with other leading players from throughout the supply chain.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OFFERRegister before 15th September 2017 and pay €990* saving €200 on the full price of €1190*. There are additional discounts for group bookings. The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, the Networking Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on both days and a set of conference proceedings.

EXHIBITION SPACEMake it easy for the delegates to find you at this busy event with your own exhibition space. Bring your own display stand, banners or use the space to showcase samples of your products and ensure that you make an impact. The exhibition will run throughout the conference in the spacious lobby next to the main meeting room.

Space is limited so to avoid disappointment please register for this service as soon as possible.

SPONSOR THIS EVENT A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this conference to help to promote your company’s products and services to this highly targeted international audience. Contact the Conference Hotline for further information.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONDelegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. AMI has negotiated a room rate of €159 for a single room and €197 for a double (tax, breakfast and Wi-Fi included) at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne until 6th October 2017.

Please make your reservation using the direct hyperlink which can be found on our website www.amiplastics.com (click on ‘Long-fibre Thermoplastics 2017’ followed by Accommodation).

CONFERENCE VENUECologne is a vibrant, well-connected city that presents excellent options for conducting business, sightseeing, dining, entertainment and shopping. The conference will take place at the Maritim Hotel, which is on the banks of the Rhine and within walking distance of the old town, historic cathedral and main train station.

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Get an up-to-date view on market trends and growth opportunities of LFTs

Explore the latest LFT materials and applications in the automotive and non-automotive sector

Follow advances in designing and producing LFT components

Learn about new methods and processing techniques for optimising the production of LFTs

Network with key industry professionals to discuss the future of this market

CONFERENCE HOTLINE

Contact: Kaja-Marie Beiswanger, Conference OrganiserTel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534

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L O N G - F I B R E T H E R M O P L A S T I C S 2 0 1 7

Tuesday 7th November 2017

08.30 Registration and welcome coffee 09.30 Opening announcements

SESSION 1 – ADVANCES IN AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

09.40 Three critical factors to consider when looking for applications of long-carbon-fibre thermoplastics in automotive parts Dr. Joseph J. Laux, Director of Business Development and Advanced Engineering (EU) – Lightweight Composites, MAGNA EXTERIORS, Switzerland

10.10 Case study – application of low-warpage LFT in an automotive instrument panel (IP) carrier Mr. Jeff (Zhouyu) Sun, Technical Director, SHAOXING ROSSENCE MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY, China

10.40 Development and production of an automotive bumper beam using injection moulded LFTs - an Indian case study Mr. Anil George, Co-Founder/Director, AUTODYNAMIC ENGINEERING Pvt. Ltd., India

11.10 Morning coffee

SESSION 2 – DEVELOPMENTS IN REINFORMENT FIBRES FOR LFT APPLICATIONS

11.50 Developing opportunities for carbon fibres in thermoplastic composites for high volume automotive applications Ms. Veronika Bühler, Product Developer, SGL GROUP, Germany

12.20 Add value to your LFT-compounds by choosing the right glass fibres Mr. Dany De Kock, Global Application Development & Technical Service Leader Fibers, JOHNS MANVILLE, Belgium

12.50 Lunch

SESSION 3 – EXPLORING THE LATES LFT MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS

14.20 Producing low-density polyamide-based LFTs with specific functionalities – case studies and property comparisons Mr. Thilo Stier, Director Innovation and Sales, AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH, Germany

14.50 Creating new opportunities in metal replacement with high performance LFTs Mr. Eric Martin, Global Business Development Manager, SOLVAY, Belgium

15.20 Developing LFT concentrates with higher glass loadings and exploring resin options for novel applications Mr. Bertrand Maillet, Market Development Engineer, TRINSEO, France

15.50 Afternoon tea

SESSION 4 – CREATING BETTER LFT COMPONENTS

16.30 Optimising coupling agents for LFTs – providing lower VOC emissions and increasing grafting levels for improved mechanical performance Mr. Jörg Garlinsky, Sales Manager Additives for Thermoplastics, BYK-CHEMIE, Germany

17.00 Optimise design to realise the full benefit of LFTs Mr. Sergio Moriano, Business Manager Composites, EMEA and India, POLYONE, Luxembourg

17.30 Fibre length, the key parameter for injection moulded, reinforced parts Mr. Wolfgang Stockreiter, Senior Scientist, BOREALIS POLYOLEFINE GmbH, Austria

18.00 Networking Cocktail Reception

Wednesday, 8th November 2017

08.30 Registration and welcome coffee09.00 Opening announcements

SESSION 5 – ADVANCES IN NON-AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

09.10 Results of collaborative project to develop centrifugal pump components using long-fibre thermoplastics based on polyamides Mr. Karl Schnetzinger, CEO, ADVANCED POLYMER COMPOUNDS, Austria

09.40 Developments in high-end LFT processing for aerospace applications Mr. Maarten Labordus, R&D Manager, KVE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES BV, Netherlands

SESSION 6 – PRODUCING PERFECT LFT COMPONENTS

10.10 Thermally-conductive and EMI-shielding behaviour of PPS-based long-carbon-fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites Mr. Seung-Chan Ryu, Principal Researcher, SAMYANG CORPORATION, Korea

10.40 Morning coffee

11.20 Developing new simulation methods for long-fibre- reinforced thermoplastics Mr. Maiko Ersch, Member of scientific staff, INSTITUTE OF PLASTICS PROCESSING (IKV) IN INDUSTRY AND THE SKILLED CRAFTS, RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY, Germany

11.50 Influences of different mixing concepts on fibre distribution, fibre length and mechanical properties in single screw direct processing Mr. Maximilian Schadhauser, Technology Development, KRAUSSMAFFEI TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Germany

12.20 Results of design-of-experiments research work on the injection moulding of LFTs Dr. Ricardo Hernandez Ruiz de Olano, Researcher, LEARTIKER, Spain

12.50 Lunch

SESSION 7 – OPTIMISING THE PRODUCTION OF LTFs

14.20 Fibre direct-compounding - performance and commercial benefits of an inline compounding process on an injection moulding machine Mr. Manuel Woehrle, Senior Sales Manager Lightweight, ARBURG GmbH + Co. KG, Germany

14.50 Optimising pultrusion lines for flexible LFT production – improving impregnation and raising productivity for a growing range of fibres, polymers and loadings Ms. Karin Luxem, Area Sales Manager Asia Pacific, PROTEC POLYMER PROCESSING GmbH, Germany

15.20 Innovative compounding of LFTs: case study of a line for special applications Dr. Oliver Eitel, Business Segment Manager, COPERION GmbH, Germany

15.50 Afternoon tea and conference ends

AMI reserves the right to alter the programme without notice.The latest programme can be viewed on our website www.amiconferences.com

LONG-FIBRE THERMOPLASTICS 2017CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Date and location 7-8 November 2017Maritim HotelHeumarkt 2050667 CologneGermany

Tel: +49 221 2027 0Fax: +49 221 2027 835

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIESThe registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, a set of conference proceedings, entrance into the Networking Cocktail Reception, lunch and refreshment breaks.

Registration fee• Early bird offer: Register by 15th September 2017 for €990*• Full price: Register after 15th September 2017 at the price of €1190*• Exhibition space: Upgrade to an exhibition space for €760*• Group discounts: When registering as a group you may be entitled to discounts. Contact Kaja-Marie Beiswanger, Conference Organiser

for more information.

Exhibition spaceThe exhibition is an excellent way to enhance your business opportunities and makes it easy for delegates to find you! The upgrade allows you to:

• Have an exhibition space in the networking area throughout the conference (includes 1 table, 2 chairs and a power supply)• Include your company profile in the printed proceedings• Display new and existing products• Hand out brochures and promotional items to attendees from your stand

Spaces are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and sell quickly. Add an exhibition space onto your delegate registration as an upgrade.

Social EventThe social event organised for Long-Fibre Thermoplastics 2017 will provide an ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure.

• Networking Cocktail ReceptionA Networking Cocktail Reception will be held on the first evening. This offers an excellent opportunity for delegates to meet with speakers and other colleagues. All delegates are invited to attend and admission is included in the delegate fee.

Hotel accommodationDelegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation. AMI has negotiated a room rate of €159 for a single room and €197 for a double (tax, breakfast and Wi-Fi included) at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne until 6th October 2017.

Please make your reservation using the direct hyperlink which can be found on our website www.amiplastics.com (click on ‘Long-Fibre Thermoplastics 2017’ followed by Accommodation)

CANCELLATIONSFull refunds, less a cancellation charge of €200 will only be made on cancellations received prior to 6th October 2017. Thereafter we regret that no refunds can be made. Delegates may be substituted at any time. Please note that refunds will not be given on exhibition upgrades or sponsorship packages at any time.

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CONFERENCE HOTLINE

KAJA-MARIE BEISWANGER, CONFERENCE ORGANISERApplied Market Information Ltd.6 Pritchard Street, Bristol, BS2 8RH, United KingdomRegistered in England No: 2140318Tel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111 Fax: +44 (0) 117 311 1534Email: kmb@amiplastics.comTwitter: @AMIconferences #attendAMI

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