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DYNAFLEX® auf der e-World 2020 (c) Dynaflex
DYNAFLEX® auf der e-World 2020
23.01.2020

DYNAFLEX® auf der e-World 2020

Die Energiewende ist eine tragende Säule des Strukturwandels und erfordert ein Umdenken in vielen Bereichen. Damit in einem zunehmend dynamischen und volatilen Umfeld erfolgreiche Wirtschafts-Ökosysteme wachsen können, sind aufeinander abgestimmte, anpassungsfähige Lösungen an der Schnittstelle von Energie- und Stoffwirtschaft notwendig. Genau hier setzt das Leistungszentrum DYNAFLEX® an und entwickelt unter Federführung des Fraunhofer UMSICHT zukunftsfähige Lösungen. In Bad Langensalza entsteht zurzeit ein Pilotstandort, der als Vorreiter für cross-industrielle Netzwerke dienen soll und neue Wertschöpfungsketten erschließt.

Im Mittelpunkt aktueller Geschäftstätigkeiten und Unternehmensstrategien stehen zunehmend Technologien zur Effizienzsteigerung und zur Vermeidung von CO2-Emissionen. Eine nachhaltige und umweltschonende Wertschöpfung bedeutet zwar zunächst eine Umstellung für die Beteiligten, dient aber auch als klarer Wettbewerbsvorteil.

Die Energiewende ist eine tragende Säule des Strukturwandels und erfordert ein Umdenken in vielen Bereichen. Damit in einem zunehmend dynamischen und volatilen Umfeld erfolgreiche Wirtschafts-Ökosysteme wachsen können, sind aufeinander abgestimmte, anpassungsfähige Lösungen an der Schnittstelle von Energie- und Stoffwirtschaft notwendig. Genau hier setzt das Leistungszentrum DYNAFLEX® an und entwickelt unter Federführung des Fraunhofer UMSICHT zukunftsfähige Lösungen. In Bad Langensalza entsteht zurzeit ein Pilotstandort, der als Vorreiter für cross-industrielle Netzwerke dienen soll und neue Wertschöpfungsketten erschließt.

Im Mittelpunkt aktueller Geschäftstätigkeiten und Unternehmensstrategien stehen zunehmend Technologien zur Effizienzsteigerung und zur Vermeidung von CO2-Emissionen. Eine nachhaltige und umweltschonende Wertschöpfung bedeutet zwar zunächst eine Umstellung für die Beteiligten, dient aber auch als klarer Wettbewerbsvorteil.

Um den deutschen Mittelstand im Wettbewerb gut zu positionieren und die Herausforderungen für einzelne Unternehmen zu senken, sehen Experten die Zukunft in einem gemeinsamen Vorgehen der Akteure in regionalen cross-industriellen Netzwerken. »Wertschöpfungsketten müssen künftig über die bisherigen Sektor- und Branchengrenzen hinausgehen. Warum nicht gemeinsam lokale Stoff-und Energieströme bestmöglich vor Ort verwerten? So können entscheidende Vorteile durch regionale Synergien entstehen«, erklärt Dr. Georg Janicki vom Fraunhofer UMSICHT in seiner Funktion als Manager des Leistungszentrums DYNAFLEX®. Das Leistungszentrum plant in enger Zusammenarbeit von Wissenschaft und Unternehmen zukunftsfähige Schnittstellenprojekte für die Energie- und Grundstoffwirtschaft.
Dynamische Betriebsführung

Um die lokalen Energie- und Stoffströme nachhaltig zu gestalten, muss bereits die Energieversorgung entsprechend ausgelegt sein. Die Einbindung von Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien in z. B. Produktionsanlagen unterliegt jedoch zeitlichen und standortspezifischen Schwankungen – bedingt durch Tages-/Nachtzeit und Windaufkommen. Hinzu kommen Aspekte wie eine kundenspezifische Fertigung und damit variierende Anforderungen an Produkte, die zudem just-in-time gefertigt und geliefert werden müssen. Und auch variierende Rohstoffe aufgrund von sich verändernden Rahmenbedingungen (markt- und kundenseitig) und die Umstellung auf umweltfreundlichere Rohstoffe müssen berücksichtigt werden.

In einem Gewerbegebiet im thüringischen Bad Langensalza wird ein Pilotprojekt umgesetzt, in dem ein Netzwerk mit unterschiedlichen Akteuren auf Basis von regenerativen Energien und nachhaltigen Rohstoffen implementiert wird. Das Projekt nimmt eine nationale und internationale Vorreiterrolle bei der Umsetzung klimaschonender und sektorübergreifender Technologien ein. Verschiedene Partner aus der Wirtschaft wollen mit Unterstützung des Fraunhofer UMSICHT in einem gemeinsamen Vorhaben eine Freiflächen-Photovoltaikanlage errichten. Der produzierte Strom soll durch innovative und nachhaltige Konzepte direkt in bereits bestehende und neue Wertschöpfungsketten der benachbarten Wirtschaftsunternehmen eingebunden werden. Die Konzepte tragen zur Netzstabilität bei und ermöglichen den Aufbau eines neuen Technologieclusters auf Basis nachhaltiger Rohstoffe und Energieträger. Dadurch wiederum sollen sich neue Unternehmen in der Region ansiedeln.

Unabhängig von fossilen Rohstoffen
Forschende des Fraunhofer UMSICHT arbeiten des Weiteren an einem Power-to-Gas-Konzept. Mit PV-Strom betriebene Elektrolyseanlagen sollen Wasserstoff erzeugen, der direkt ins Erdgasnetz eingespeist und für Produktionsprozesse verwendet werden kann. Auch kann der Wasserstoff mit CO2 zu Methan veredelt bzw. zu Basisprodukten der chemischen Industrie, Kunststoffindustrie, Düngemittelindustrie oder Treibstoffindustrie weiterverarbeitet werden.

E-world: Cross-industrielle Netzwerke spielerisch verstehen
Das Leistungszentrum DYNAFLEX® präsentiert sich auf der E-world energy & water, vom 11. bis 13. Februar 2020 in Essen. Am Messestand können anhand eines Exponats verschiedene aktuelle Aspekte und Herausforderungen in der Energie- und Grundstoffwirtschaft spielerisch erfahren werden. Angelehnt an den bekannten »heißen Draht« werden modellhaft durch unterschiedliche Verläufe zweier Drähte die Komplexität der jeweiligen Akteure und deren Herausforderungen bei einer Sektorenkopplung nachgestellt. Auf diese Weise wird die Notwendigkeit cross-industrieller Netzwerke, wie sie z. B. in Bad Langensalza geplant sind, veranschaulicht.

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Dynaflex e-World
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Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik

 

Foto: Ulrich Thiele
06.10.2019

15th China International Recycled Polyester and PET Packaging Conference & Exhibition

During the conference it was very interesting to see how the Chinese recycling industry in general and the Chinese polyester recycling industry in detail is on its way to digest the drastic measures of the Chinese government to ban the import of any plastic waste from January first, 2018 onward.

While Europe is struggling with individual measures such as the ban on drinking tubes, cotton swabs, balloons, plastic bags or disposable tableware, the Chinese leadership has created eight ministerial administrative units covering the entire complex of environmental protection, renewable energies, circular economy including recycling and climate protection. There is still a substantial gap to European environmental standards but Chinese velocity of progress is impressive in this field.

More than 360 delegates form China and oversees listened to the latest results in polyester recycling technology, production and market and exchanged their recent experiences. Especially the exhibition was core of social and technical networking.

During the conference it was very interesting to see how the Chinese recycling industry in general and the Chinese polyester recycling industry in detail is on its way to digest the drastic measures of the Chinese government to ban the import of any plastic waste from January first, 2018 onward.

While Europe is struggling with individual measures such as the ban on drinking tubes, cotton swabs, balloons, plastic bags or disposable tableware, the Chinese leadership has created eight ministerial administrative units covering the entire complex of environmental protection, renewable energies, circular economy including recycling and climate protection. There is still a substantial gap to European environmental standards but Chinese velocity of progress is impressive in this field.

More than 360 delegates form China and oversees listened to the latest results in polyester recycling technology, production and market and exchanged their recent experiences. Especially the exhibition was core of social and technical networking.

Two contributions from governmental organizations and three from industry associations are underlining the high administrative attention of the recycling issue and loop economy in general.

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Dr. Thiele Polyester Technology

20.05.2019

The CHT Group is chemical partner at Lidl

For the cooperation with Lidl within the project “Biodegradable textiles with prints” the CHT Group developed innovative recyclable textile print products.

These Lidl textiles are produced with CHT print pastes and pigments and were certificated by the internationally active consulting institute EPEA GmbH - Part of Drees & Sommer according to the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Standard. With this pilot project the companies demonstrate their sense of responsibility for people and the environment as well as their commitment in the field of circular economy.

For the cooperation with Lidl within the project “Biodegradable textiles with prints” the CHT Group developed innovative recyclable textile print products.

These Lidl textiles are produced with CHT print pastes and pigments and were certificated by the internationally active consulting institute EPEA GmbH - Part of Drees & Sommer according to the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Standard. With this pilot project the companies demonstrate their sense of responsibility for people and the environment as well as their commitment in the field of circular economy.

According to the Cradle to Cradle approach, shortly C2C, products shall merge into a biological or technical cycle after the end of their life cycle. This re-use helps prevent waste and save raw materials. The impact on the environment and health of all of the ingredients of C2C textiles is already tested in the design stage and during manufacturing. C2C experts additionally ensure a gapless control of the manufacturing processes. They check the chemicals in use, make sure that the water is kept clean and that renewable energies are used. Since this control affects the complete textile supply chain, it guarantees absolute transparency.

The CHT Group can now offer high quality and sustainable substitutes for common textile print pastes with its first biodegradable print pastes and pigments.

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LIDL CHT Gruppe C2C
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CHT Group

(c) Manteco
20.03.2019

MANTECO welcomes European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska

On March 7th, European Commissioner on the Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises has been welcomed in Prato by the mayor Matteo Bittoni and by the Councilor for Productive Activities Daniela Toccafondi, together with the economic categories for a meeting organized by the Department of Economic Development with reference to the Fashion System.

By the end of the meeting, the only company visit planned has followed, and brought to the Manteco headquarter. Manteco is a firm leader in the production of wool and recycled fabrics since 1943.  Today led by Matteo and Marco Mantellassi, Manteco is able to value territory, sharing economy, sustainability, internationalization and the use of renewable energies – not only as an investment policy but also as a distinctive element for the identification of the company as an international reference point for the fashion textile sector.

On March 7th, European Commissioner on the Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises has been welcomed in Prato by the mayor Matteo Bittoni and by the Councilor for Productive Activities Daniela Toccafondi, together with the economic categories for a meeting organized by the Department of Economic Development with reference to the Fashion System.

By the end of the meeting, the only company visit planned has followed, and brought to the Manteco headquarter. Manteco is a firm leader in the production of wool and recycled fabrics since 1943.  Today led by Matteo and Marco Mantellassi, Manteco is able to value territory, sharing economy, sustainability, internationalization and the use of renewable energies – not only as an investment policy but also as a distinctive element for the identification of the company as an international reference point for the fashion textile sector.

The company visit was attended by European Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska, Justina Morek, member of the Commissioner's Cabinet, Beatrice Covassi, director of the Representation of the European Commission in Rome, Slawomir Tokarski, director for advanced and innovative manufacturing in the general direction of the internal market and European Commission industry, MEP Hon. Nicola Danti, dr. Alberto Biginelli, Councilor Daniela Toccafondi; The Mayor of Prato Matteo Bittoni, the Mayor of the Municipality of Montemurlo, Mauro Lorenzini.

The key topic of the meeting has been the circular economy  – that is to consider very close to Manteco – along with some others explored such as the value of Made in Italy, the importance of a responsible approach to reuse and the need for a traceability system. Noteworthy the visit to the Manteco Archive, during which the focus has been on raw materials, with reference to the tradition and experience that today are perfectly combined with the strong innovative drive and creativity. Upon request of the European Commissioner, the corporate approach with a view to circular economy, km0 production system and how it fits into the productive district were also dealt with.
 
«I visited a textile company that recycles or reuses waste materials to produce wool of the highest quality: this is an excellent example of circular economy. The circular economy is an extremely interesting subject everywhere in Europe, because we are leaders in sustainability, and we want our children and ourselves to be able to live in a country that is livable in the future, so that's why it is worthwhile to show stories in Europe of success like this, which is a good practice that we are putting into practice, starting with the big industries and the energy-intensive ones » - Elzbieta Bienkowska -

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GB Network Marketing & Communication

JEC Asia AGENCE APOCOPE
JEC Asia
24.05.2017

Composites for main markets in asia to be highlighted at the 10th JEC Asia in Seoul

JEC Asia is on the threshold of 10 years. In November of this year, not only does it transfer the composites exhibition to Seoul for the first time, but it will also highlight the composites industry in End-Users Markets, such as the development of materials for Transportation (including Automotive & Aeronautics), renewable energies, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) or again Sports & Leisure.
JEC Asia is the annual grand occasion for composites industries in Asia. Every year thousands of professionals and more than 200 companies from more than 45 countries across Asia-Pacific come together in this place creating innumerable business opportunities.

JEC Asia is on the threshold of 10 years. In November of this year, not only does it transfer the composites exhibition to Seoul for the first time, but it will also highlight the composites industry in End-Users Markets, such as the development of materials for Transportation (including Automotive & Aeronautics), renewable energies, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) or again Sports & Leisure.
JEC Asia is the annual grand occasion for composites industries in Asia. Every year thousands of professionals and more than 200 companies from more than 45 countries across Asia-Pacific come together in this place creating innumerable business opportunities.


“In 2016, Asia represented 43% of the global Composites Market in value i.e. $35,26 Bn. This important market needs to be addressed in accordance with its needs and specificities. For instance, in volume, Asia accounts for 27% of the global weight of Composite use in EEE; if we add China, this figure raises to 66% of the world usage in Kilo Tons. Thanks to our partnerships with Asians clusters, government and Industries, and also thanks to our permanent office in Singapore, we are stronger in bringing dedicated content and solutions to Composites professionals in Asia or interested in the Asian markets.” comments Mrs. Frédérique Mutel, JEC Group President & CEO. “Besides, JEC Asia steering committee is mainly composed of Asian academics, industrialists and officials to make sure that the November event will perfectly fit current and future interest for this region”, she adds.
Conferences on Composites in Automotive, Aeronautics, IT & EEE and Sports & Leisure are already planned in the agenda.

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JEC Asia, Asia
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AGENCE APOCOPE