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We have been introduced to society. A few weeks ago we informed you about our incorporation in CEP - Centro Español de Plásticos. Now, they introduce us to the rest of the partners, as well as Nexeo Plastics and Zeper. Get to know the road we have traveled and where we want to go: INERTIM RESEARCH, S.L. was founded five years ago as a company focused on the design and development of #mechatronic systems for the #automotive industry, in which talent, #innovation and passion for a job well done are the differential tools to make a difference. differential tools to drive growth in a to drive growth in a highly competitive highly competitive market, such as the transportation and automotive and automotive market. Its differential values are innovative designs, lighter, made with new materials and own and unique methodologies in the market, at very competitive prices with respect to other mechatronic auto parts manufacturers in the automotive sector. In its first five years, Inertim has produced more than 500,000 electronics and 1 million units of mechanical systems in more than 30 projects with multiple customers, including sunroofs, tailgate structures and electronic locks. Today, 100% of the electronics of the HCMF Group, a Taiwan-based company in the automotive sector with a turnover of more than 1 billion USD/year, are designed in Spain by Inertim. At its R&D Center in the Villalonquejar Industrial Park in Burgos, Inertim has participated in important projects such as important projects such as Rupthermat: Research and Development of Ultralight Structural Thermoplastic Materials for their Application in Semi-Structural Automotive Components, in collaboration with the CIDAUT Foundation. Likewise, within the PERTE VEC-I initiative, it formed part of the SoNNMESyC Consortium, with the R&D project: Innovation in Manufacturing Processes for Low Weight Thermoformed Components. We recently obtained certification in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and Environment (ISO 14001: 2015) and will soon be certified in Information Security and Privacy Management Systems (ISO 27001: 2022). All these standards are internationally valued and highly demanded by global automotive and transport manufacturers for which Inertim will be a direct supplier with products that will start to be produced in 2024 at its headquarters in Spain.

💡 At #CISMAproject we drive innovation in sustainable metallurgy, contributing to a greener, more efficient future for automotive manufacturing #greensteels Last week we participated at CUPRA Material Innovation Hub to present CiSMA research, together with two related European projects: #COOPHS and SALEMA EU 🤝 Collaboration between research institutions, steelmakers and OEMs is key for the decarbonisation of the #automotive industry.

CKJ Steel A/S recently acquired the company C.H. Rustfri, what was the reason behind that? “C.H. Rustfri is a specialist in assembly installations of pipes, process equipment, and vessels. They will strengthen our capacity in Denmark, for the important pharma industry and also give us a footprint to the food and beverage industry in Norway and Sweden." Why did you decide to sell the company to Indutrade in 2021? “One reason was that we wanted to keep our name, our structure and our corporate culture. Indutrade were very clear that we would get to do that. Also. we feel that there is clear support for our growth plans and can make use of Indutrade’s skills in other areas, such as sustainability, where we are getting help with reducing our carbon footprint." Tell us about your digitalization plans? “Within some years, we will be fully digital and working with everything from AI to advanced robotics. This will create value for customers. The connected systems we are now developing will enable them to follow our work on developing their processing equipment in real time.”

At The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart over the past few days, Arkema was able to present all its innovative solutions in the #ElectricVehicle battery sector, which has been at the heart of its development strategy for over 15 years. A world leader with an industrial and application presence in Asia, Europe, and the United States, Arkema leverages its global R&D network to provide safer, more sustainable, and more performant batteries, with the aim of anticipating market demand. All our material solutions are designed to increase energy density (new binders), charging speed (high conductive lithium salt) and safety (ionic liquids), while helping to reduce the cost of batteries to make them accessible to as many people as possible. Our 3 segments (materials, coatings and adhesives) enable us to offer our customers perfect synergy across the entire value chain, with a unique portfolio of specialty materials for cells as well as for their assembly and integration into electric vehicles. Staying one step ahead and accelerating in this fast-growing market means working on new, more sustainable battery manufacturing processes (dry process or water-borne process) and product solutions for new-generation batteries (semi-solid ASSB, high silicon) or batteries offering alternatives to lithium, such as sodium batteries. It also means working closely with major players in the sector through partnerships, shareholdings and acquisitions – as we did recently with PI Advanced Materials, Polytec PT, Prolonic, Tiamat and Verkor. Together, we are ideally positioned and equipped to meet the technological challenges of today's and tomorrow's #GreenMobility. #TheBatteryShow Arkema Batteries

Engtek has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) to advance additive manufacturing (AM) technologies in Southeast Asia. #engtek #namic #MOU

🚗 Explore Celanese's newest solutions at #PIAE 2024! Celanese is delighted to present pioneering solutions transforming the automotive sector. Their new solutions are helping #OEM and their suppliers to 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 in large parts such as cross-car beams and AVS components. 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐕𝐒 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: ➡Celanese`s innovation targets weight reduction, thereby enhancing EV range ➡Simplifying parts consolidation while significantly reducing total costs 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬: ➡ Significantly reducing the weight of large parts ➡ Enabling seamless part integration and cost optimization 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐕𝐉 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬: ➡ Facilitating substantial carbon footprint reduction in vehicle manufacturing ➡ Upholding mechanical properties without compromise In each case the new material developments are backed by experts in CAE and application development. Have a look and 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐈𝐀𝐄 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡-𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦, 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲. #Automotive #PlasticsInAutomotive #Sustainability VDI Wissensforum GmbH

🚀 Exciting News in 3D Printing Materials! 🚀 I'm thrilled to share some insights into one of the standout materials transforming the 3D printing industry – the Ultracur3D® SLA 7700 by Forward AM. 🔍 Why is Ultracur3D® SLA 7700 a Game-Changer? This high-performance photopolymer resin offers not only exceptional durability and toughness but also exceptional optical clarity. It's specifically engineered for stereolithography (SLA), ensuring high detail resolution and smooth surface finishes. 💡 Applications: The Ultracur3D® SLA 7700 is perfect for functional prototypes and series production. Industries ranging from automotive to consumer goods can benefit immensely from its mechanical properties. ❓ Want to learn more? Discover how the Ultracur3D® SLA 7700 can elevate your projects by visiting Forward AM’s website or contacting us for detailed insights and applications. #3DPrinting #Innovation #ForwardAM #Stereolithography #Engineering

Continuous production, zero crashes, and huge energy savings! Simulating and optimizing with VERICUT resulted in a 15.3% energy reduction on one machine at Sandvik Coromant Gimo facility in Sweden. Potential annual energy savings across the site as whole could be in excess of €1.2 million. Watch the case study today 👉 hashtag #vericut #ncoptimization #sustainabilty #manufacturing

#TrueCircleMoments like this are always the best! 🔄 It was a great surprise to meet Sander Knauf again at Internationale Zuliefererbörse (IZB) in Wolfsburg. Our shared passion for advancing automotive production keeps us connected — from SABIC’s innovative materials to inpro’s digital solutions like #twino and #ginero, we're driving progress together. 🚗💡 Let's keep the momentum going! #Innovation #AutomotiveTech #DigitalSolutions"

🎥 Sneak peek of a new exciting project! Discover how our clients are revolutionizing their production of finished parts for their advanced industrial supply chains with Caracol’s turnkey LFAM platform Heron AM, integrating the benefits of this technology within their manufacturing process. 👉 Stay tuned! #Caracol #CaracolAM #newprojects #LFAM #automotive #3Dprinding #largescale #process #industry #comingsoon #casestudy