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Innovations using Fluoropolymers
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Fluoropolymers and their applications are in permanent competition to other high performance polymers. In order to master this challenge successfully, the existing product groups are continuously further developed and new products are enlarging the portfolio. Besides improvements in the product property profile, the permanent work to achieve better processability plays a major role, especially in regard to more economical system solutions. Through newly-balanced property profiles of Fluoropolymers in combination with new filler sets in compounds and new material composites, nowadays property profiles become real which have been held impossible not long ago. These innovations have to be driven forward considering complex regulatory requirements. New trends such as sustainability in resource utilization, as well as the re-use after reaching the end of part life get increasing importance
This specialized conference and its lectures are presenting the existing as well as new…
Fluoropolymers and their applications are in permanent competition to other high performance polymers. In order to master this challenge successfully, the existing product groups are continuously further developed and new products are enlarging the portfolio. Besides improvements in the product property profile, the permanent work to achieve better processability plays a major role, especially in regard to more economical system solutions. Through newly-balanced property profiles of Fluoropolymers in combination with new filler sets in compounds and new material composites, nowadays property profiles become real which have been held impossible not long ago. These innovations have to be driven forward considering complex regulatory requirements. New trends such as sustainability in resource utilization, as well as the re-use after reaching the end of part life get increasing importance
This specialized conference and its lectures are presenting the existing as well as new Fluoropolymers in its typical applications. Thus they are opening the insight into new applications, especially in the fields of innovative driving systems and regenerative energies, in architecture, biotechnology, pharmaceutical as well as electronic and semicon industry. Megatrends of the present, such as the paradigm shift in mobility end energy storage, require innovative system solutions – with the use of Fluoropolymers.
Highlights
- Presentations by international experts in the field of fluoropolymers
- How the EU PFAS regulation might affect fluoroplastics
- Innovative applications for fluoropolymers
- Megatrends and the contribution of fluoropolymers for achieving the targets
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Conference program
SKZ, Würzburg
- Volatility of the market
- Challenging regulatory environment
- New megatrends generating new applications
- Fluoropolymers and circular economy
- Situation of fluoropolymer market in China
- Situation of fluoroplastics processing industry
- The impact of PFAS regulation on fluoroplastics industry
- The changes of fluroplastics processing market
Mrs. Sheng Chen, Mrs. Zhu,Fluoroplastics Processing Subcommittee China Plastics Association
- Update on current and upcoming regulations concerning fluoropolymers
- New data supporting fluoropolymer advocacy
- Industry initiative to minimize non-polymeric PFAS Emissions in fluoropolymer processing
Deepak Kapoor, Gujarat Fluorochemicals GmbH
- New polymer blends, alloys
- Daikin Compounding Italy: DCI; new developments
Dr. Martin Lemke, Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH
- Characterization ETFE
- Flexible compound
- Dielectrics
- Lightweight construction
- Touphness
Chris Kent, AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd.
- Irreplaceable chemistry, critical materials
- Sustainability & responsible manufacturing
- End-of-Life
- Substitutions and alternatives
- Applications: Battery, dry electrode, binder
- Manufacturing technology: Fibrillation, dry coating
- Efficiency,
- Energy saving
Claus-Peter Keller, AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd
- Introduction into plasma technology
- N.N.
- N.N.
Joerg Eisenlohr, plasma technology GmbH
- N.N.
- N.N.
- N.N.
Arne Kjaer, PTFE Engineering A/S, Hillerod
- Establishing circular economy for Fluoropolymers: Where are we now?
- Positioning of upcycling vs. incineration
- Benefits for all participants in the circle: Carbon footprint and credits
- Opportunities for participation
- Next steps: Partially fluorinated Fluoropolymers, F-ionomers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thorsten Gerdes, element9 GmbH & Co. KG
- Application of PTFE in the medical field
- Research content and basis of medical PTFE
- Principles and advantages of dry electrode
- Application of PTFE in dry electrode
Chen Yue, Shandong Dongyue Polymer Materials Co., Ltd.
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
Dr. Deng Bowen, SINOCHEM, Zhonghao Chenguang Chemical Research Institute Co
- Specific requirements for applications in the offshore energy industry
- Why most materials used must be based on Fluoropolymers
- Case studies:
- PFAS free investigation, consequences of PTFE shortage
- Compound strategy for tailored sealing solutions
Frédéric Vincent, SBM Offshore
- Critical use of fluoropolymers in emerging technologies:
- Semiconductors, Electric Vehicles, Green Hydrogen
- GFL’s fluoropolymer portfolio built on Reliability and Sustainability
Vivek Willen, Gujarat Fluorochemicals GmbH
- Applications
- Properties
- Advantages and limitation
Detlef Reichl, FluorTex GmbH – Polymer Technology
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Coming from Würzburg (downtown):
B8 direction Lengfeld, then exit Lengfeld/Gewerbegebiet-Ost
Coming from the A3:
Exit Würzburg Rottendorf (No. 72) onto B8 direction Würzburg, then from B8 exit Gewerbegebiet-Ost/Gattinger-Straße
Coming from the A7:
AB-Kreuz Biebelried A3 direction Würzburg, exit Würzburg Rottendorf (No. 72) onto B8 direction Würzburg, then from B8 exit Gewerbegebiet-Ost/Gattinger-Straße
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Arrival by public transportation
At the main station, take bus no. 26 in the direction of Wöllriederhof/Pilziggrund to the Sandäcker stop. Then approx. 7 min walk (approx. 500 m). The bus also stops at Briefzentrum at irregular intervals. From there approx. 4 min walk (240 m).
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29.04. - 30.04.2025
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Senior Development Engineer
Excellent organization, thanks a lot ! However, a life meeting would be of much more value. If organized again in 2023, me or a colleague will attend again.
Certainly face-to-face would have been even better. The best online event I attended - Airmeet is also really nice. I really found all presentations very well prepared and presented. The online wine tasting was very nice as well - small group, but fun. Best regards to Ms Wirsching. Was good to see all the people - its a nice community
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Interesting lectures, lively networking, high practical relevance and much more are waiting for you again this year.
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Innovations using Fluoropolymers
Fluoropolymers and their applications are in permanent competition to other high performance polymers. In order to master this challenge successfully, the existing product groups are continuously further developed and new products are enlarging the portfolio. Besides improvements in the product property profile, the permanent work to achieve better processability plays a major role, especially in regard to more economical system solutions. Through newly-balanced property profiles of Fluoropolymers in combination with new filler sets in compounds and new material composites, nowadays property profiles become real which have been held impossible not long ago. These innovations have to be driven forward considering complex regulatory requirements. New trends such as sustainability in resource utilization, as well as the re-use after reaching the end of part life get increasing importance
This specialized conference and its lectures are presenting the existing as well as new…
Fluoropolymers and their applications are in permanent competition to other high performance polymers. In order to master this challenge successfully, the existing product groups are continuously further developed and new products are enlarging the portfolio. Besides improvements in the product property profile, the permanent work to achieve better processability plays a major role, especially in regard to more economical system solutions. Through newly-balanced property profiles of Fluoropolymers in combination with new filler sets in compounds and new material composites, nowadays property profiles become real which have been held impossible not long ago. These innovations have to be driven forward considering complex regulatory requirements. New trends such as sustainability in resource utilization, as well as the re-use after reaching the end of part life get increasing importance
This specialized conference and its lectures are presenting the existing as well as new Fluoropolymers in its typical applications. Thus they are opening the insight into new applications, especially in the fields of innovative driving systems and regenerative energies, in architecture, biotechnology, pharmaceutical as well as electronic and semicon industry. Megatrends of the present, such as the paradigm shift in mobility end energy storage, require innovative system solutions – with the use of Fluoropolymers.
Highlights
- Presentations by international experts in the field of fluoropolymers
- How the EU PFAS regulation might affect fluoroplastics
- Innovative applications for fluoropolymers
- Megatrends and the contribution of fluoropolymers for achieving the targets
Conference Chair
Conference program
SKZ, Würzburg
- Volatility of the market
- Challenging regulatory environment
- New megatrends generating new applications
- Fluoropolymers and circular economy
- Situation of fluoropolymer market in China
- Situation of fluoroplastics processing industry
- The impact of PFAS regulation on fluoroplastics industry
- The changes of fluroplastics processing market
Mrs. Sheng Chen, Mrs. Zhu,Fluoroplastics Processing Subcommittee China Plastics Association
- Update on current and upcoming regulations concerning fluoropolymers
- New data supporting fluoropolymer advocacy
- Industry initiative to minimize non-polymeric PFAS Emissions in fluoropolymer processing
Deepak Kapoor, Gujarat Fluorochemicals GmbH
- New polymer blends, alloys
- Daikin Compounding Italy: DCI; new developments
Dr. Martin Lemke, Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH
- Characterization ETFE
- Flexible compound
- Dielectrics
- Lightweight construction
- Touphness
Chris Kent, AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd.
- Irreplaceable chemistry, critical materials
- Sustainability & responsible manufacturing
- End-of-Life
- Substitutions and alternatives
- Applications: Battery, dry electrode, binder
- Manufacturing technology: Fibrillation, dry coating
- Efficiency,
- Energy saving
Claus-Peter Keller, AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd
- Introduction into plasma technology
- N.N.
- N.N.
Joerg Eisenlohr, plasma technology GmbH
- N.N.
- N.N.
- N.N.
Arne Kjaer, PTFE Engineering A/S, Hillerod
- Establishing circular economy for Fluoropolymers: Where are we now?
- Positioning of upcycling vs. incineration
- Benefits for all participants in the circle: Carbon footprint and credits
- Opportunities for participation
- Next steps: Partially fluorinated Fluoropolymers, F-ionomers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thorsten Gerdes, element9 GmbH & Co. KG
- Application of PTFE in the medical field
- Research content and basis of medical PTFE
- Principles and advantages of dry electrode
- Application of PTFE in dry electrode
Chen Yue, Shandong Dongyue Polymer Materials Co., Ltd.
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
Dr. Deng Bowen, SINOCHEM, Zhonghao Chenguang Chemical Research Institute Co
- Specific requirements for applications in the offshore energy industry
- Why most materials used must be based on Fluoropolymers
- Case studies:
- PFAS free investigation, consequences of PTFE shortage
- Compound strategy for tailored sealing solutions
Frédéric Vincent, SBM Offshore
- Critical use of fluoropolymers in emerging technologies:
- Semiconductors, Electric Vehicles, Green Hydrogen
- GFL’s fluoropolymer portfolio built on Reliability and Sustainability
Vivek Willen, Gujarat Fluorochemicals GmbH
- Applications
- Properties
- Advantages and limitation
Detlef Reichl, FluorTex GmbH – Polymer Technology
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Fluoropolymers and their applications are in permanent competition to other high performance polymers. In order to master this challenge successfully, the existing product groups are continuously further developed and new products are enlarging the portfolio. Besides improvements in the product property profile, the permanent work to achieve better processability plays a major role, especially in regard to more economical system solutions. Through newly-balanced property profiles of Fluoropolymers in combination with new filler sets in compounds and new material composites, nowadays property profiles become real which have been held impossible not long ago. These innovations have to be driven forward considering complex regulatory requirements. New trends such as sustainability in resource utilization, as well as the re-use after reaching the end of part life get increasing importance
This specialized conference and its lectures are presenting the existing as well as new…
Conference Chair
Excellent on-line event - for the "Fluoro world" a very useful experience with great contacts and connections.