Trade fair program: technical presentations & webcasts
The world’s leading trade fair Fakuma cordially invites you to participate in the diverse, know-how-intensive technical presentations at Schall’s Fakuma Forum, at the booths of the exhibiting companies and in webcasts free of charge.
Get to know our trainees and students at the booth and find out first-hand about your dream job.
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic is essential for sustainability, but contaminants can affect the quality of your products and efficiency of your production. We’ll provide practical solutions to overcome these hurdles. Learn how to identify potential issues in your production ...more
The packaging landscape is rapidly evolving. Recyclability offers key advantages, but challenges remain, particularly for multi-layer packaging. Catch up on the latest advances that deliver both environmental and commercial benefits. We’ll explore packaging solutions that deliver the ...more
Die Energiewende verlangt nach technisch hochwertigen Kunststoffen, die den Anforderungen gerecht werden. Gemeinsam mit dem Rohstoffhersteller SABIC stellen wir Anwendungen und die dafür geeigneten Materialien vor.
Downgauging reduces the thickness of packaging materials without compromising performance. Lightweighting uses only what’s absolutely necessary to meet your product requirements. Both approaches optimise material usage to limit waste and energy consumption. We’ll explore the advantages ...more
PDMS/Silica is an additive that enhances the processing, performance, and safety of your HFFR cable compounds. It addresses critical challenges, like die drool, poor flow, and suboptimal mechanical properties. And it improves fire performance through reduced peak heat release rates (PHRR), ...more
Medical devices require a delicate balance of comfort, quality, safety, and effectiveness. Polymer selection is a critical piece of this puzzle. With countless options and complex considerations, it's easy to feel lost. We'll delve into essential tools for polymer selection and break ...more
Der Rohstoffhersteller Sabic spricht über Herausforderungen und Chancen für technische Kunststoffe in der Energiewende.
Choosing the right recycled materials for your specific application can be a complex challenge. Let’s cut through the confusion! We’ll explore the differences between PIR (Post Industrial Recycled) and PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) and understand when to use each. Learn how to seamlessly ...more
Injecting, dosing and pressure: all with using muscle power and feeling! Produce a shopping trolley chip by yourself from recycled plastic on a replica of the first ARBURG injection molding machine, which was built by trainees.
Evosys Laser GmbH is a young, expanding company. We set standards in the development and market launch of new products and technologies for laser material processing, in particular laser plastic welding. We are always looking for qualified and motivated employees who share our enthusiasm ...more
Plastic is diverse, whether toys, cars or cell phones. Plastic is everywhere with us. Experts report on what it's like to shape the world.
On Careers Friday, 18 October 2024, young talents will have a unique, huge opportunity to discover the diverse career opportunities in the dynamic, creative plastics industry. Under the inspiring motto ‘Mould your dreams, mould your future’, international exhibitors will offer fascinating ...more
Compounds are made from base polymers and various additives, such as fillers and reinforcing agents, lubricants, colour pigments or flame retardants. Guess which additives are involved in our quiz and learn some interesting specialised facts on plastics.
Presentation of a self developed and built cocktail cooler for an examination for the master craftsman's diploma of our mechatronic for cooling technology
Plastic is diverse, whether toys, cars or cell phones. Plastic is everywhere with us. Experts report on what it's like to shape the world.
We provide insights into everyday working life and new technologies for a sustainable future.
At the INNONET Kunststoff joint booth, you have the unique opportunity to discover 18 innovative companies in one place and experience a fully automated process live – from the initial idea to tool design and all the way to the finished product. Along the way, you'll gain exciting insights ...more
On Friday, you can find out about the typical job profiles at a masterbatch manufacturer at our stand. Masterbatches are highly concentrated coloured plastic granules which are used for the colouring of plastics. Typical job profiles are - Colourist - Extruder operator - Plastics ...more
Flying high with the plastics industry – both on the job and in a beautiful zeppelin. Pupils, students or young professionals who come to the Fakuma Career Friday on 18 October can win one of two vouchers for a 60-minute zeppelin flight for 2 people! We are delighted that Gerhard Maier ...more
Think you know your way around sustainable materials? Put your knowledge to the test with this interactive quiz! It's all about bioplastics, Sunflower Plastic Composites, recycling, and biodegradability. Find out how much you really know about sustainable materials and discover some ...more
Visit the Fakuma Forum from Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, October 18, 2024.