In the Haus der Wirtschaft building in Stuttgart, Germany, based on the acFormTM adhesive technology, BASF's 3D plasticized wood fiberboard won the 2018 material award from the raumPROBE material library. This newly developed project ranks in the category of 'processing' First, it provides a kind of composite material that can be stably stored by hot molding process for furniture and interior design industry.
Unlike standard thermosetting sheets, this new wood composite material provides post-mold treatment, and on the standard furniture molding equipment, its surface can be molded in short cycles. This novel wood composite is based on BASF's new adhesive Knotting technique, acFormTM.
This innovative bonding system is used on standard wood fiber board production lines without any productivity restrictions. Due to the specific bond-fiber combination, the composite material allows three dimensions to be simultaneously formed so that it can be used to form delicate, high-profile structures. In addition, because there is no added formaldehyde, acFormTM sets a new standard in terms of workplace health and safety. Therefore, this technology does not require costly input to meet strict regulatory requirements.
Dr. Thorsten Habeck, head of BASF's Fiber Bond Dispersion Markets Division for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: 'The awards again demonstrate the great benefits of the acFormTM adhesive system: facades and furniture facades, walls or ceilings. Various design options for panels, room dividers, structured floors and other applications can be achieved. At the same time, 3MF technology provides our customers with higher productivity compared to traditional processes, and complex designs can be Mass production. 'materialPREIS 2018' is already the second award for this new technology. As early as 2017, at the International Composites Congress in Stuttgart, the acFormTM based 3D plasticized wood fiberboard was awarded AVK (German enhanced Plastics Federation) Innovation Award.
Together with Lightweight Solutions, the use of materials has been proven. The company uses its own compression molding technology to process the most modern materials, such as 3MF, into tangible objects. The CEO of Lightweight Solutions, Michael Schäpers, said: 'Since 2017 Since the formal introduction of 3MF materials in the middle of the year, Lightweight Solutions has acquired various commercial chair projects from well-known furniture industry manufacturers in addition to its first commercial project in the field of lifestyle. By adopting this innovative material, the company can eliminate waste products. The rate is reduced from 20% to 0% to achieve the consistent quality that the end customer expects.
'materialPREIS 2018' is used to reward excellent design and construction materials. In particular, it recognizes innovations in special surfaces and assembly areas, technological innovations and the sustainable use of materials, which are also increasingly used in industrial production. Highlights. The award-winning materials and other materials will be displayed at the exclusive exhibition at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Design Center.