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Microfine Materials Technologies (MMT) is a global leader in advanced piezoelectric technology, specializing in high-quality PZN-PT single crystals. Its innovations power cutting-edge applications across industries, from medical imaging to sonar systems, with award-winning expertise in crystal growth and material science breakthroughs.
Epic Advanced materials is helping industries realize the potential applications of BNNTs in various applied sectors by leveraging the collective power of patented machines and processes, exclusive R&D, and groundbreaking technologies improving quality control in nanomaterial synthesis. By doing so, Epic Advanced Materials is also manufacturing materials that do not suffer from metal catalyst contamination, structural defects, or inefficient reactant conversion. But it is the company’s proprietary AI-driven process optimization platform that ensures the consistent quality of its nanomaterial products. Powered by machine learning and computer vision applications, the platform expedites laboratory-proven, high-sensitivity synthesis processes that help manufacturers explore the vast parameter spaces common in nanomaterial synthesis and scale its adoption across manifold industries.
Jan Phillip Schmiing, CEO – Onejoon Inc. (USA) , Simon Schurr, Vice President, Business Unit Advanced Materials and Processes Onejoon GmbH (Germany)
ONEJOON has maintained its leadership position as the manufacturer of purpose build, turnkey high-temperature industrial kilns and furnaces. The company ensures accurate temperature and atmosphere control in its furnaces, enabling clients to seamlessly industrialize special materials, novel materials, and high-performance components. Currently, ONEJOON represents itself in five countries, including Germany, Poland, Korea, China, and the U.S. This global footprint allows the company to tailor its solutions specifically for each market.
Ceramic
Ari Wibowo, Lean and Advanced Manufacturing Senior Manager, New Balance
Smart Factory
Carl Budd, Engineering Manager, Moose Toys
Automation Equipment
David Chia, Managing Director at Beckhoff Automation
Manufacturing ERP
Thiago Jube, Process Technology Manager, Barry Callebaut Group
Ceramic
David So Man Fung, Senior Vice President, SIA Engineering Company [SGX: S59]
Industrial Product and Safety
Christopher Nichols, Director OT Engineering, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. [NYSE: SWK]
Precision Machining
Jon Urquhart, Director Global Applications Engineering, PVA
Smart materials, like SMAs, piezoelectrics, and thermochromics, are revolutionizing manufacturing by sensing, processing, and reacting to environmental changes, utilizing advanced technologies like 3D printing.
The advanced materials market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is entering a transformative phase, catalyzed by the confluence of industrial innovation, sustainability mandates, and an increasingly competitive global economy.
Advanced Materials for High-Quality Product Manufacturing
Smart materials and sensors are among the most important technological advancements in manufacturing with advanced materials. Due to their ability to respond effectively to environmental stimuli, these materials are being integrated into several sectors. The region’s emphasis on artificial intelligence has further accelerated the evolution of these materials, enhancing efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes.
Nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene are among APAC’s most influential advanced materials. These materials enable the production of smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient devices, transforming various sectors. Characterized by their high strength, lightweight, and enhanced conductivity, these nanomaterials are recognized for their high productivity and sustainability advantages. Governments in several countries across the region are investing heavily in their research and development and harnessing their potential benefits.
With the growing public awareness of the usage of green technology, sustainable manufacturing practices are gaining traction in APAC, driving the development of green materials. These materials are recyclable, biodegradable, and have a low carbon footprint, enabling manufacturers to adopt them alongside eco-friendly production measures to seamlessly align with global sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
The edition features the expert perspectives of Christopher Nichols, Director IT/OT., Stanley Black & Decker, Inc [NYSE: SWK] and Jon Urquhart, Director, Global Applications Engineering at PVA. These esteemed individuals share their invaluable insights regarding the developments and challenges within the sector, along with the possible solutions. We hope the insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.