hpt 2022 #4

news & facts
Personal exchange at the heart of the congress
Traditionally the FILTECH exhibition area is also complemented
by a strong congress. Visitors thus not only
have the opportunity to experience current products and
services live but are informed about trends in research and
development in the congress area. The FILTECH scientific
advisory board, chaired by Dr. Harald Anlauf (KIT) and Prof.
Eberhard Schmidt (Bergische Universität Wuppertal), guarantees
the high quality of the presentations: experts from
international universities, research institutions and companies
review the submitted contribution proposals and compile
a program that guarantees valuable information from all
areas of the industry. The organizer expects more than 200
presentations for FILTECH 2023. The congress at the event is
divided into units covering all relevant topics.
Seven thematic areas will be in focus:
➢ solid-liquid separation
➢ solid-gas separation
➢ filter media
➢ testing, instrumentation and control
➢ simulation and modeling
➢ product related processes
➢ membrane processes
In addition, the congress at FILTECH 2023 will be dedicated
to current industry trends such as selective separation, micro
process technology, and nanofluidics, mist and droplet separation
as well as biological exhaust gas cleaning with biofilters.
On February 13, 2023, already one day before the opening
of the exhibition area, two focused one-day courses will
be held, which will also specifically address engineers, scientists,
managers, and other technical personnel who are interested
in knowledge on topics related to solid-liquid separation
and fine particle separation.
Filtration processes for quality and reliability
High dust levels, explosive dusts and pollutants endanger
people, the environment and the plant. Filter solutions
specifically designed for the harsh environments of processing
prevent hazards to operators and the environment, increasing
service life of the plant and equipment, ensuring
high performance.
At FILTECH processing companies will find the right
products and services for this purpose and can exchange
information with experts on current trends. For successful
planning of the visit, interested parties can find a list of
exhibitors, an overview of focus topics and industries as well
as the extensive conference program at filtech.de.
further information: www.filtech.de
Topics for the future bear first fruits
In light of the current global economic and political
developments and challenges that come with them,
MAPAL is working hard on future developments.
MAPAL’s traditional main market, the automotive industry,
remains a key pillar of its market strategy. With the addition
of the future field of electric mobility, MAPAL solutions
will be found in all areas of mobility. This also includes tool
solutions for internal combustion engines until they are permanently
discontinued. “Of course we also want to considerably
strengthen our position in sub-segments other than
power trains, for example with chassis and brakes,” explains
Dr Jochen Kress, president of the MAPAL Group. The market
segments of aerospace, fluid power technology and the die &
mould sector are also in focus. MAPAL has gained a strong
foothold in fluid power technology with intelligent solutions.
The market strategy for the die & mould sector has now been
rolled out worldwide. The necessary stock availability of tools
is in place and structures are set up accordingly. Dr Kress
explains: “We’re looking forward to the future with great
optimism.” Across all segments, the machining of titanium
and aluminium plays an important role in the market and
product portfolio.
The development and sales strategy aimed resolutely at the
focus markets already began to bear fruit in the 2021 financial
year: Group turnover rose to € 524 million, an increase of
15 %. For the current year 2022 ongoing developments make
it very difficult to make a reliable forecast. “The fact that our
future developments are beginning to bear fruit is cause for
optimism. The first six months of 2022 went well and according
to plan.”
The production area of the Altenstadt site was doubled
thanks to the latest expansion
Senior management is also looking beyond the current
situation and investing in several sites worldwide. For example,
completion of the construction work at the Altenstadt site
means an increase in production space at the Center of Competence
for solid carbide tools of 5,000 m 2 , improving the
company’s ability to react in the competitive market significantly.
Also in Poland substantial investments are being
made. In India the construction project has been completed.
Here a brand-new production and administration building
was built, meeting the latest ecological standards.
further information: www.mapal.com
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