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LOUNGES 2020 in Karlsruhe - New topics will further expand the range in the future

Digitalization - BIM - Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things

The term digitalization is currently present in many - including private - conversations and in the target plans of companies. Developments in digitalization evoke on the one hand enthusiasm about what is possible, and on the other hand, thi…

The contract manufacturer Flexan has been producing in China since 2004. In the factory in Suzhou, high-volume elastomer molded parts are manufactured, as well as various silicone molded parts in a cleanroom.
(Source: Flexan) The use of Chinese manufacturing facilities is becoming increasingly interesting for many Western OEMs in the medical technology sector. It is worthwhile for specialized manufacturers with a relatively high product mix even in a medium batch size range, for which full automation in the USA or Europe is not considered economical. Prototype manufacturers are also not suitable as an alternative, as they usually do not have enough capacity to achieve the necessary output at competitive prices. (Image: Manufacturing at Flexan Suzhou.) (Source: Flexan) Reason for establishing the Chinese location was the fact that many subcomponents, which Flexan manufactures on behalf of, are assembled or put together into instruments and devices in China. (Source: Flexan) The production in Suzhou has been steadily increasing since the early 2000s; in the first year, it was 500,000 parts and has now surpassed the 100 million mark. (Source: Flexan) Flexan employs approximately 300 employees in Suzhou.
(Source: Flexan) Werner Karau, European Commercial Leader at Flexan
(Source: Flexan)

Hightech "made in China" - Contract manufacturer Flexan has been operating a branch since 2004 and reports from practical experience

Highly precise silicone components for medical devices: How beneficial is it for Western OEMs to manufacture in the Middle Kingdom?

The use of Chinese manufacturing facilities is becoming increasingly attractive for many Western OEMs in the medical technology sector. It is worthwhile for specialized manufacturers with a relatively high product mix, even in medium batch sizes, for which full automation in the USA or Europe is not…

Hot topics at K with dedicated microsite - Interactive hall plan - My Organizer - New Matchmaking Tool - K App - K Newsletter

K 2019 in Düsseldorf: Plenty of services for a successful trade fair

It is now only four months before K 2019 opens its gates again – the World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. From 16 to 23 October the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre will be fully booked, with over 3,000 exhibitors from 60 nations. If you’re a trade visitor, you may like to start planning you…

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