Fishbone seating, ice-breaking games, group discussions

And blind box openings!

A 'warm' automotive plastics industry chain forum!

The 13th CPRJ Automotive Plastics Technology Forum and Exhibition

Successfully held today at the Sheraton Shanghai Jiading Hotel

450+ attendees

30+ keynote presentations

3 parallel sub-forums + hot topic salons

Special session:

Launch ceremony of the 'High-Value Plastic Recycling Project for Scrap Vehicles and Electronic Waste in China and India'

Nearly 60 companies exhibited on-site

Exploring new opportunities in the plastics industry under globalization and new energy trends.

I. Highlights on-site

Keynote speeches from big names at the main forum and three sub-forums, overflowing with learning!

Launch ceremony of the China segment of the 'High-Value Plastic Recycling Project for Scrap Vehicles and Electronic Waste in China and India'

Ice-breaking games, blind box drawings, the surprises just came alive!

Nearly 60 companies exhibited on-site, exploring the entire automotive supply chain in one day

ConnectME online and offline business matching activities, orders sealed in casual conversation

A Forum Hot Topic Salon

Sharing topic: Range upgrade, new breakthroughs in rubber and plastic material technology for new energy three-electric systems

Sharing guests:

Hu Zongchen, Materials Expert, Shanghai Loxter Smart Technology Co., Ltd. (Geex Auto)

Ye Dezhi, Director, Jiangxi Tongda Industrial Co., Ltd.

Ma Xingyu, Lithium Battery Separator Expert, Wuhan Huiqiang New Energy Material Technology Co., Ltd.

B Forum Hot Topic Salon

Sharing topic: Green aesthetics in automotive interiors and exteriors: How material technology enhances both aesthetics and environmental protection?

Sharing guests:

Meng Dahai, Director & Expert, Materials Engineering, Product Environmental Protection and Sustainability Team, Shanghai NIO Auto

Mr. Dai, Molding Manager, Bosch Automotive Products (China) Co., Ltd.

Xie Pingsheng, Manager, Injection Molded Product Design Department, Fuyao Glass Group

C Forum Hot Topic Salon

Sharing topic: Range upgrade, new breakthroughs in rubber and plastic material technology for new energy three-electric systems

Sharing guests:

Liu Zhenhua, Principal Engineer, Sustainable Development Department, Vehicle Performance and Testing Center, Central Research Institute, Geely Holding Group

Hu Yinan, Technical Expert, Material R&D Center, Minth Group

Gu Yifan, Product Environmental Manager, Automotive Quality Department, Continental Investment (China) Co., Ltd.

Dr. Huang Jiaqi, Director of the National Innovation Center for Lightweight Material Forming Technology and Equipment, hosted the morning main forum

Ye Xiangdong, Secretary-General of the Power Battery Special Committee of the Yangtze River Delta New Energy Vehicle Industry Chain Alliance, hosted the afternoon A forum

Dr. Du Jitao, Chairman of the National Molding Ecology Alliance, hosted the afternoon B forum

Li Yuanyuan, Plastics Expert, Brose Automotive Technology Management (China) Co., Ltd., hosted the afternoon C forum

Zhu Liu, Executive Editor of AdsalePlas.com / 'Surprise' Host of the Forum

Friendly Reminder

On the morning of November 15, the organizer has also arranged the following activities

Activity 1: Technology Matching Exchange Meeting

08:45-09:30 Bosch Automotive Products (China) Co., Ltd.

09:30-10:30 Shanghai Real Industry Co., Ltd.

Activity 2: Visit to SAIC-GM

08:00: Gathering at the forum hotel lobby

08:15: Departure by bus for the visit

11:30: Return to the hotel

Please attend on time if you have successfully registered for the above activities.

II. Insights from Industry Leaders and Trends

In 2024, the automotive industry stands at a historical crossroads.

To the left, the price war intensifies, and automakers' revenues increase without profit gains;

To the right, the tide of going overseas surges, and unequal tariffs hang like the sword of Damocles, making automotive exports more challenging.

Whether to the left or right, the Chinese automotive industry is actively exploring the path of transformation and upgrading to cope with the increasingly complex global market environment.

At today's forum, whether it was guest speeches or interactive discussions, we felt the determination of the automotive plastics industry chain to break through and witnessed the iterative innovations in application exploration, materials, and molding solutions for automotive plastics.

Challenges and opportunities coexist for automotive exports

Ye Feiluan, Deputy Project Director of Adsale Publishing Limited, pointed out in her speech that the Chinese manufacturing industry, represented by the Chinese automotive industry, is rising vigorously with a firm and powerful step towards going overseas, heralding a new era of Chinese manufacturing, the "Age of Great Exploration." This new era not only holds limitless opportunities but also unprecedented challenges.

Ye Feiluan, Deputy Project Director, Adsale Publishing Limited

Fan Zefang, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Auto Parts Industry Association, delivered a welcome speech, pointing out the dual development trend of the current automotive industry. On the one hand, production and sales are looking up, and innovation in automotive three-electric systems (battery, motor, electronic control) and three smart systems (intelligent driving, intelligent cockpit, intelligent connectivity) is accelerating. On the other hand, the automotive industry also faces many challenges, such as intensifying internal competition and increased tariffs on exports to Europe and the United States. The Shanghai Auto Parts Industry Association has carried out a series of vertical field promotion efforts focusing on the transformation of the entire new energy vehicle industry chain and intelligent manufacturing, contributing to the steady development of the automotive parts industry.

Fan Zefang, Secretary-General, Shanghai Auto Parts Industry Association

Wang Taiying, Industry Going-Out Consultant for the National Foreign Trade Transformation and Upgrading Base (Automobiles and Parts), analyzed the trend of Chinese automotive exports, pointing out that in 2023, the main region for Chinese automotive exports was Europe (accounting for 37%), followed by other regions in Asia, especially Russia, accounting for 17% of total exports. Ten countries achieved double-digit growth, demonstrating huge potential. The National Foreign Trade Transformation and Upgrading Base (Automobiles and Parts) will become an important carrier and front window for Chinese automotive exports.

Wang Taiying, Industry Going-Out Consultant for the National Foreign Trade Transformation and Upgrading Base (Automobiles and Parts)

Zhu Mingxing, Deputy General Manager of Innovation and New Business Development at Ningbo Aoyunde Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., shared insights on the current status and trends of globalization for Chinese automotive parts enterprises, pointing out that their globalization not only brings economic benefits through localized research and development but also enhances product quality after global testing and adaptation to different national requirements and regulations.

Zhu Mingxing, Deputy General Manager of Innovation and New Business Development, Ningbo Aoyunde Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.

Tightening environmental regulations, low-carbon sustainable development is imperative

At the forum, the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), together with many industry pioneers in the automotive and plastic recycling industries, officially launched the China segment of the 'High-Value Plastic Recycling Project for Scrap Vehicles and Electronic Waste in China and India.' Focusing on polycarbonate (PC), the China segment will demonstrate fine dismantling of automotive headlights from scrap vehicles and explore the recycling of PC in vehicle-to-vehicle applications. The India segment will focus on fine dismantling of PC components from electronic waste and attempt to reuse them in the production of electronic and electrical appliances.

The launch of the China segment of this project marks an important exploration and practice in the field of circular economy, aiming to enhance the recycling of high-value plastics from scrap vehicles through cross-regional and cross-industry industrial chain cooperation and systemic solutions, contributing to the green transformation of the automotive industry. Partners include Shanghai NIO Auto Co., Ltd. and Volkswagen Group, China's scrap vehicle recycling enterprise GEM (Wuhan) Urban Mining Industry Group Co., Ltd., China's leading PCR enterprise Shanghai AUSELL Material Technology Co., Ltd., German high-quality polymer material manufacturer Covestro (Shanghai) Investment Co., Ltd., and German authoritative third-party certification body TÜV Rheinland Technical Supervision Service (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.

As the cooperative media for this project, 'AdsalePlas.com' will follow up on the project's progress and report on it throughout.

Panel members of the 'High-Value Plastic Recycling Project for Scrap Vehicles and Electronic Waste in China and India' discussed and shared insights on vehicle-to-vehicle recycling

Dr. Xia Wenjun, President of AUSELL, Shanghai AUSELL Material Technology Co., Ltd., pointed out that driven by the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and global recycled plastics policies, the application of PCR is imminent. AUSELL provides various recycled polycarbonate material solutions, achieving full-chain traceability from recycling, sorting, crushing, cleaning to granulation, contributing to the high-value application of automotive recycled materials in the sustainable development of the automotive industry.

Dr. Xia Wenjun, President, AUSELL, Shanghai AUSELL Material Technology Co., Ltd.

Jia Hong, Director of Public Affairs, NIO Auto, introduced NIO's sustainable cutting-edge technology experience. For example, NIO's self-developed premium seat platform adopts a 10-layer comfort structure design, including dual-hardness MDI foam layers and skin-friendly Nappa leather; NIO's globally first integrated shell coaxial induction electric drive system uses cast aluminum rotors, enveloping architecture, and integrated silicon-based motor controllers to achieve high-speed operation. Additionally, NIO achieves ultimate NVH quality through polymer composite materials and precise tooth profile and orientation design.

Jia Hong, Director of Public Affairs, NIO Auto

Dr. Wang Jing, Assistant Vice President, Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., introduced low-carbon applications of non-metallic materials for Yanfeng automotive interiors and exteriors. For example, injection-molded automotive door panels made of plant fiber-modified PP material (15% filler) can achieve a 7% weight reduction and 20% carbon reduction; recycled carbon fiber-reinforced PP & PA modified materials are applied to high-strength injection-molded parts such as CCBs, tailgate structural frameworks, and bio-based polyurethane foam for instrument panel manufacturing to reduce carbon emissions.

Dr. Wang Jing, Assistant Vice President, Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhu Lujun, Business Development Manager, ROSTI Precision Manufacturing (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., introduced the layout of ROSTI's sustainable development strategy in the automotive sector. ROSTI currently achieves low-carbon development primarily through green resins, lightweight and recyclable designs, waste recycling, and sustainable operations. ROSTI also achieves paint-free processing through thermal sublimation decoration and RHCM technology. Compared with traditionally injection-molded painted parts, using RHCM technology can reduce carbon emissions by over 40%; when combined with recycled resins, carbon emissions can be reduced by over 80%.

Lu Jun, Business Development Manager, Rost Freudenberg Precision Parts (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Shao Fangfang, Senior Engineer of Non-metallic Materials, Body Department, SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle Technology Center, discussed the sustainable application options for automotive non-metallic materials from multiple dimensions, including material management systems and sustainable material application strategies, combined with specific cases such as recycled materials, front-end modules, plastic tailgates, intercooler systems, and battery trays.

Shao Fangfang, Senior Engineer of Non-metallic Materials, Body Department, SAIC Motor Commercial Vehicle Technology Center

Teng Teng, Senior Director of the Materials Department, FAW R&D Institute, shared low-carbon and environmentally friendly materials for automotive interiors and exteriors, pointing out that national strategies and regulatory policies are the source and guide for the application of new materials. User scenarios are the foothold and focus of new material applications. The proportion of non-metallic materials used in automobiles will gradually increase to 20%-25% in the future. These materials will help create healthy, low-carbon, environmentally friendly, lightweight, intelligent, and comfortable and reliable automotive interiors and exteriors, enhancing the user experience.

Teng Teng, Senior Director of the Materials Department, FAW R&D Institute

Chen Ming, General Manager of Hangzhou Aisen Environment Technology Co., Ltd., analyzed the EU's automotive environmental protection policies, new battery law carbon footprint compliance, and progress on EU anti-subsidy tariffs, pointing out that the core of carbon is recognition and approval. Carbon calculation methods, carbon verification agencies, data collection, and data compliance must all be recognized by the EU. Those found guilty of falsifying emission reduction certifications will be heavily fined.

Chen Ming, General Manager of Hangzhou Aisen Environment Technology Co., Ltd.

Non-metallic materials accelerate the electrification and lightweighting of new energy vehicles. Yuan Chengyin, General Manager of the National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center, pointed out that in terms of the trend of electrification development, the development of cathode materials with high energy density, long life, high safety, and low cost is crucial for pure electric vehicles. To increase motor power density, high-speed motors are rapidly developing and becoming more prevalent. Si-IGBT remains the mainstream application, with BYD leading the acceleration of power semiconductor localization.

Yuan Chengyin, General Manager of the National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center

Dr. Jiang Hui, Chief Technology Officer of Wuhan Huiqiang New Energy Materials Technology Co., Ltd., shared the challenges faced in the lightweighting of separators. Currently, lithium battery separators are trending towards thinner, lighter materials with high porosity and low permeability, zero defects, high heat resistance and needle puncture resistance, tensile strength, and coating-free properties. The challenges encountered in the battery end for thinner base films include low porosity and high permeability, reduced liquid retention capacity, longer standstill times, cell self-discharge, high-voltage breakdown, and thermal shrinkage.

Dr. Jiang Hui, Chief Technology Officer, Wuhan Huiqiang New Energy Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Gao Yunxi, Business Director of STAR PLASTICS, sorted out and summarized the regulations on PFAS regulation in the EU, the United States, and Japan, as well as the characteristics and hazards of PFAS. He also shared STAR PLASTICS' PFAS-free recycled PC and PC/ABS material solutions, which can meet the performance requirements of the electronics and automotive industries.

Gao Yunxi, Business Director, STAR PLASTICS

Zhang Guohui, Sales Director of Domo Chemicals, introduced the innovative applications of Technyl? high-performance materials in thermal management, lightweighting, electrification, low-carbon sustainability, and fuel cells for new energy vehicles. For example, the Technyl? solution for cooling systems exhibits excellent dielectric resistance to cooling oils and refrigerants, enhancing automotive thermal management performance. Technyl? SHAPEZz provides air conditioning pipe and water pipe solutions that can meet different pressure requirements.

Zhang Guohui, Sales Director, Domo Chemicals

Lan Xian, Senior Engineer of SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd., shared cases of lightweight development, including the integrated development of composite material charging port doors and vehicle bodies, the development of aluminum alloy front bumpers, graphene microflakes EPP materials, and the replacement of sheet metal with polypropylene composite materials to achieve weight reduction in front-end modules, battery trays, engine covers, and left and right fenders.

Lan Xian, Senior Engineer, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd.

Ge Shun, Marketing Manager of Evonik Group, introduced Evonik's innovative material solutions for new energy vehicles. OnFlex? TPE custom formulations can reach a hardness of Shore 60A and exhibit good adhesion and compression set performance with PA12, making them suitable for new energy battery pack cooling tube joints. Evonik also helps customers achieve sustainable goals in eight ways.

Ge Shun, Marketing Manager, Evonik Group

He Yanzhen, Technical Service Manager for the Asia-Pacific Region at Chemours, introduced the applications of Chemours' high-performance materials (PTFE, PFA, FKM, PEP, PFPE, HFCs, HFO) in the automotive industry. For fuel vehicles, Chemours' products can be used in electrical systems, cables and semiconductors, engines and power systems, chassis, transmissions and driveshafts, and fuel systems. For electric vehicles, Chemours' products can be used in lithium batteries, electrical systems, wires, cables, and inverters, battery charging and motors, and electric bridges.

He Yanzhen, Technical Service Manager for the Asia-Pacific Region at Chemours

Xiao Yongcong, Senior Engineer of Technical Services at Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd., introduced the application of Wanhua Chemical's optical-grade polycarbonate in automotive lighting, digital grilles, and high-end lenses. These materials, combined with processes such as digital grilles, painted laser engraving, and surface-form PRO, can achieve quality enhancement and efficiency improvement. In the future, Wanhua Chemical will introduce high-refractive-index PC/COC/COP composite material solutions.

Xiao Yongcong, Senior Engineer of Technical Services, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

The trend of integrated and centralized design is evident. Li Junxian, Chief Engineer of BAIC Research Institute Co., Ltd., pointed out that with the intelligent upgrade of products, the experience of automotive products is diverging into consumer goods and industrial products. The overall design of the automotive cabin presents a "deep customization" for a single scenario, creating a car for one scenario. The cabin design experience has been upgraded. The exterior is personalized, the interior is "homogenized," and the functional experience is iterating towards a consumer-grade experience, with functions returning to their essential item experience.

Li Junxian, Chief Engineer, BAIC Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Xu Zhangjiu, Product Manager for the Asia-Pacific Region at Rohacell Automotive Components (Kunshan) Co., Ltd., shared the electrification development trend and its impact on automotive interiors and exteriors. He pointed out that smart electric vehicles are the combination of the consumer electronics industry and the automotive industry. Aerodynamic design has become a key measure to improve driving range and driving performance. Active grilles, as a key component of aerodynamic design, are evolving from a single functional component to one that integrates functionality and aesthetics. With the strengthening trend of automotive electrification, smart interior and exterior products will see more growth opportunities.

Xu Zhangjiu, Product Manager for the Asia-Pacific Region, Rohacell Automotive Components (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

Liu Xianjie, Product Manager at Mahle Automotive Technology (China) Co., Ltd., introduced the cooling principles and lightweight solutions for inverters. Plastic cooling jackets are developing towards miniaturization, lightweighting, and integration. Plastic cooling jackets generally use PPS+GF30 material, which has low water absorption/high volume resistivity, high toughness levels, and good welding characteristics, helping reduce the weight of the jacket by 35%. The one-piece molding reduces the number of system components by 40% and eliminates post-processing steps, improving overall manufacturing efficiency.

Liu Xianjie, Product Manager, Mahle Automotive Technology (China) Co., Ltd.

Wu Bin, Manager of the New Energy Technology Center at Mann+Hummel Filters (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., introduced Mann+Hummel's innovative products for smart cabins. For example, its CAF air filter element achieves high-quality air filtration in the automotive cabin through particle filter elements, multiple filter elements, antibacterial filter elements, nano filter elements, and HEPA filter elements.

Wu Bin, Manager, New Energy Technology Center, Mann+Hummel Filters (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Automation and intelligent processes improve efficiency. Xiong Shaozhang, an engineer at LK Technology Holdings Limited, introduced injection molding and automation solutions for automotive bumpers. LK's FORZA-III two-platen injection molding machine integrates magnetic templates and robotic automation systems to achieve mold change automation, informatization, and automated production, effectively improving production efficiency and achieving a product weight repeatability accuracy of ≤ 0.3%.

Xiong Shaozhang, Engineer, LK Technology Holdings Limited

Dai Shiping, Internal Control at Shanghai Real Industrial Co., Ltd., introduced the design of automotive injection molded parts, analyzing the impact of specific aspects such as tolerances and fits, material knowledge, mold design, process knowledge, and processing equipment on the quality of injection molded parts. She stated that cost and quality are first designed and then manufactured, not inspected. The design datum, processing datum, and assembly datum should be consistent to reduce cumulative errors.

Dai Shiping, Internal Control, Shanghai Real Industrial Co., Ltd.

Xu Mingxian, Chief Technology Officer of Modian Intelligent Manufacturing (Taicang) Co., Ltd., shared the application of Modian's Swift series products in the automotive industry. Swift, as a high-tech sub-brand developed by Modian, optimizes process control through new digital technology to improve energy efficiency. Paired with an IE3 fan, it can save approximately 10% of energy. The design of the dual molecular sieve barrel uses less energy and provides a lower dew point. It also achieves energy savings by reducing the average daily use time of the regeneration heater and the energy consumption of the drying barrel heater.

Xu Mingxian, Chief Technology Officer, Modian Intelligent Manufacturing (Taicang) Co., Ltd.

Zhang Yi, Kistler Injection Molding Application Manager for Eastern China at Kistler Precision Machinery Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., introduced how to achieve production quality, efficiency, and cost savings through cavity pressure sensors, and discussed and analyzed sensor measurement technology, injection molding process monitoring and control systems, return on investment (ROI), and injection molding industrial internet solutions.

Zhang Yi, Kistler Injection Molding Application Manager for Eastern China, Kistler Precision Machinery Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Jin Zhen, Production Engineer at Tianjin Daramic Separator Co., Ltd., analyzed the working load principles and optimization logic of dryers, and conducted in-depth discussions on issues that may arise during the injection molding process of automotive plastic products, such as silver streaking and dimensional failure.

Jin Zhen, Production Engineer, Tianjin Daramic Separator Co., Ltd.

III. One-stop Exhibition of Automotive Plastics Industry Chain

Besides exciting keynote speeches, nearly 60 enterprises will also be present to showcase innovative automotive plastics solutions, covering general plastics, engineering plastics, special engineering plastics, modified plastics, thermoplastic elastomers, composites, fluoroplastics, recycled plastics, silicone masterbatches, nucleating agents, seals, injection molded products, injection molding machines, extruders, molds, hot runners, experimental testing machines, pressure sensors, drying and mixing feeding systems, automation, mixers, mold temperature controllers, laser welding, steel, and other categories.

Some exhibition booths are as follows:

Shanghai Aoser Material Technology Co., Ltd.

LK Mould & Die (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Dow Chemical

Chemours

Elvantis Group

Rosti Precision Manufacturing (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Morton Intelligent Manufacturing (Taicang) Co., Ltd.

Kistler Precision Machinery Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

STAR PLASTICS

Wanhua Chemical Group

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