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JEC Europe 2013
Abstract - JEC Europe 2013: The JEC Europe 2013 composite show, held in Paris on 11th 14th March, 2013, covered the sectors major topics: mass production, thermoplastics, smart composites with embedded sensors, new applications, the environment, and recycling. Clearly, the trend in the composite world is on large production, and most notably thermoplastics. The idea is to find more and more applications for cheaper thermoplastics, that can be handled efficiently through RTM processes. Indeed, it is estimated that the…

Mobile IT & Big Data
Abstract - Mobile IT & Big Data According to the organizers, the exhibition Mobile IT and Big Data have not attracted many visitors. Big companies like Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free for telecoms or like Intel, Dell, IBM for Big Data were absent. But the conferences on the evolution of these sectors have been very successful. In a gloomy atmosphere where visitors and exhibitors talk openly about tiny budgets for information technology, some sectors, however, were quite healthy and innovative. This…

JEC Europe 2012
Abstract - JEC Europe 2012 The JEC Europe 2012 composite show, held in Paris on 27th 29th March, brought together 1,181 participating companies and occupied an unprecedented surface area of 50,000 m2 (538,195 sq. ft., or 8 times the size of a football pitch!), which is five times bigger than any other composite exhibition in the world. In 2012, attendance increased once again, with a total of 32,256 visitors, as compared to 29,867 in 2011, testifying to the appeal…

Pollutec 2013
Abstract Pollutec 2013: Pollutec 2013 was held from 3 to 6 December 2013 at the fairgrounds in Paris -Nord Villepinte, where no less than 1194 exhibitors (French 819) from 28 countries were able to disclose their activities in sustainable development. This 2013 edition is still pointed out by the illustration of the economic crisis, which began to last well beyond predictions and eventually begin the cash many companies. Thus, it should be noted that the general atmosphere was not out…

Pharmapack 2012
Abstract pharmapack 2012: At Pharmapack Europe 2012 we saw this year that compliance is a big topic amongst suppliers of packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Many packaging solutions for this industry now go far further from their primary function of protecting the content, and include features like easy dosage and application, child resistance, senior friendliness and tamper evidence. Electronics is also making its way towards providing intelligent information to patients to improve compliance. The other major trend that we…

PCD 2012
Abstract: This year, the PCD congress-exhibition was held along with the Aerosol&Dispensing forum. During the two days event, we saw that in addition to promoting and protecting the product, packaging provides more and more for easy delivery and application. Indeed, user friendliness and easy dosing packaging is a big trend along with solutions allowing preservative free formulas. Just like last year, the respect the environment was also high on the agenda, with greener glass container production, bio-based polycarbonate-replacement and fully…

CFIA 2011
Abstract: The CFIA collects in one place all the OEMs, suppliers and service providers in food processing. During our visit March 15, 2011, we focused on "Ingredients and Intermediate food products." We noted in particular the major trends for ingredients. They should enable us to appreciate food (taste), without damaging our health (naturalness ("clean label"), replace additives ("free from ...", for a better food security) or our environment (sustainable development). They must resist the manufacturing process (functionality) while helping to…

Genesics 2
Abstract - Genesics 2: Cap Robotique is the first business cluster in France dedicated to the robotics industry and was the topic of the Genesics2 forum, held in Paris on the 7th of February, 2011. Cap Robotique is opened to every company or laboratory which wants to bring its expertise to the French industry of the domestic service robotics. The cluster gathers yet prestigious protagonists like the CEA LIST or the CNRS LAAS, but also various innovative start-ups, recognized experts…

JEC Composites Europe 2011
Abstract: As it has been the case for many years now, the JEC Composite Show Paris 2011 has once again gathered key players in the sector of the composite materials and has given opportunities to many companies to showcase new products and innovations. The automotive sector was much represented as carbon fiber reinforced plastics answer the growing need for more efficient and lighter vehicles. On the vegetal fiber side, flax fibers are gaining ground as we now see technical applications…

In Cosmetics 2013
Abstract The In-Cosmetics 2013 exhibition held in Paris on 16th 18th April, 2013, truly is the leading global business platform for personal care. Inside the In Cosmetics exposition, it was possible to see there is a clear trend toward natural products. There were lots of novel cosmetic oils from the Amazon, fragrant essential oils from Nepal, and Kampo traditional herbal skin formulas from Japan all prepared in forms that make them ideal for use in cosmetic, skin and…

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