The 10th European Thermoforming Conference will be held on March 10-11, 2016, in Sitges, Spain, celebrating 20 years of the European Thermoforming Division of the SPE. The conference will explore the evolution of thermoforming, featuring technical presentations, networking opportunities, and an exhibition of the latest industry developments. Topics will include recycling, 3D developments, and market trends, with sessions led by international experts and opportunities for professional collaboration.

1. 10th
EUROPEAN
THERMOFORMING
CONFERENCE
2016
10 – 11 MARCH 2016
SITGES (BARCELONA)
The European Thermoforming Division of the SPE will
be celebrating 20 years of excellence in serving the
European Thermoforming Industry and this milestone will
be marked at the 10th
Thermoforming Conference to
be held in Sitges (Barcelona), Spain.
The Theme of the conference will be: ‘Evolution –
Thermoforming – Destination’, where we will analyze
the past, present and future of thermoforming.
This event is the single most important event in the
thermoforming calendar and is where Europe’s leading
exponents in thermoforming gravitate to network with
their peers.
It is an opportunity to learn of the latest technological
developments within our industry through technical
presentations and evaluating products and services being
displayed at the Tabletop exhibitions.
The programme will provide an overview of the latest
technology. Lively presentations held by an international
panel of experts should stimulate lively debates about
technical and commercial issues.
Moreover the conference will offer a unique opportunity to
meet colleagues and customers from the industry around
the world.
Parallel Exhibition
The conference is to be complimented by an informative
and comprehensive exhibition (Tabletop displays) of
relevant latest product developments offered by a variety
of leading suppliers to the thermoforming industry.
10TH
EUROPEAN
THERMOFORMING CONFERENCE

2. PROGRAMME
Thursday March 10th
08:30 Conference Registration
GENERAL SESSION
09:00 Welcome to Spain
Marek Nikiforov, ETD Chair & Gabriel Bernar,
Conference Chair
09:15 Plastics pollution of our Oceans –
What is the Solution?
Thomas Drustrup, Danish Plastic Federation, Denmark
09:45 Keynote
The Future of Plastics
Wim de Vos, SPE, USA
10:30 Case Study
Business Case for Recycling
Horst Röder, Erema, Austria
11:00 Coffee-Break
11:30 3D Developments Session
The Latest Update on 3D-Tec
David Bue Pedersen,
Technical University Copenhagen, Denmark
Tooling in Thermoforming by 3D
Djamila Olivier, Voxeled Materials, Spain
3D Printing in the Industry
Maarten Valckenaers, Materialise, Belgium
EVENING
18:00–19:00 Conference Registration
19:00–21:00 Welcome Reception – A warm welcome to friends
and colleagues
Wednesday March 9th
10:00–18:00
„FUNDAMENTALS OF THERMOFORMING“
Training Course for Thin and Thick Gauge
Registration fee: € 275,–
PROGRAMME
14:25–16:30 PARALLEL SPONSORS PRESENTATION
Heavy Gauge Industries
New Technology Developments for Thermoformers presented by
§ MAAC – The Rotary Advantage
§ Plastics Machinery Group
International
§ Senoplast
§ Self – Smart Solutions, different
approaches for Success –
Case History
§ Siemens – Automation in
Thermoform Machines
§ Starlinger
12:30 Creative Design – a Philosophy to help develop
Thermoforming Market Potential
Elina Kopola, Trendworks, UK
13:00 Lunch
THIN GAUGE SESSION
14:30 The Thermoformed Coffee Capsules Market –
Delivering a great Cup of Coffee!
Reiner Albrecht, Illig, Germany
15:00 IML-T – In Mould Labeling Technology Update
Field-Report and New Application for IML-T for Lids
Juergen Merbach, RPC Beboplastik, Germany
Thermoform or Injection IML?
Erwin Wabnig, Kiefel, Germany
Equipment-Panel
Illig – Reiner Albrecht, Ilsemann – Daniel Kapp,
Kiefel – Erwin Wabnig, OMV – Norbert Hufnagl,
TSL – James Naughton
16:00 Fresh Food Market – Latest Trends
how to grow & succeed?
Thomas Tang, Faerch Plast, Denmark
16:30 Coffee-Break
17:00 Thermoforming – A Spanish Perspective
Enhancing the Coffee experience with a barrier capsule
Carol Daunert, EDV Packaging Solutions, Spain
17:30 3D Barrier Coating Technology
Wolfgang Czizegg, Canovic (Waldorf Technik), Germany
19:00 Departure for Dinner at Finca Mas Solers
19:30 Conference Dinner and Sponsors’ awarding

3. PROGRAMME
Friday March 11th
HEAVY GAUGE SESSION
08:45 Lean Manufacturing – Proof that the „Old Way“
isn’t always the Best Way!
A case study of smart production technics
Evan Gilham, Productive Companies, USA
09:15 The exciting future of Thermoforming in the USA
versus in Europe –
The Heavy Gauge Thermoforming Past & Future
Steve Murill, Profile Plastics, USA
Thierry D’Allard, Stylmonde, France
10:15 Coffee Break
11:00 Keynote
Future Trends in Automotive Lighting and the
Contribution of thermoformed Materials
Marta Gutierrez, Seat Centro Tecnico, Spain
08:45–10:15 PARALLEL SPONSORS PRESENTATION
Thin Gauge Industries
presented by
§ Illig – Next Generation of
Pressure RDKP 72k/RDK 80k
§ Kiefel – Barrier film applications
– Visions for substitution
§ Marbach – Thermoform tools
and golden donkeys
§ GN – Thermoform machines for
tomorrow
§ CGP Europe – What is the
benefit to use Optiform Plug with
recycled material?
§ Kilde Automation – Robotic
Handling and Packaging
§ OMV Polytype – A novel
‘Revolving Mold’ Thermoforming
System RM77
§ Techno Tool – From Slow
Motion to High Speed Production
§ WM Wrapping Machinery –
Streamlined and efficient Thermo-
forming Process, the Way to
satisfy Globalization requirements
PROGRAMME
The conference language is English. Depending on number of
attendees requesting for translation: Simultaneous translation in
Spanish, German and Italian will be provided.
11:45 Technology Workshop: Q&A with the Experts
New Developments on Sheet Extrusion
Battenfeld / AMUT / Senoplast / Sunwell
12:30 Presentation of the Winners of the
„Parts Competition“
by Niklas Magnusson
13:00 Lunch
GENERAL SESSION
14:00 Optimization of Thermoforming Processes
by Means of combined In-situ Measurements
and Simulations
Bart Van Mieghem, KU Leuven – Technology Campus
Diepenbeek, Belgium
14:20 Increasing Material Efficiency by Inline Sheet
Thickness Measurement
Kai Landsecker, University of Stuttgart – IKT, Germany
14:40 Heat under Control – Novel Contact Heating
Technology for Thermoform Evolutions
Sascha Bach, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
15:00 Determination of Temperature Profiles across
Sheet Thickness during Heating Phase
of Thermoforming Processes
Benjamin Neubig, University of Stuttgart – IKT, Germany
15:20 Optimization of the Heating Process
during Thermoforming of Thermoplastics
Bart Buffel, KU Leuven – Technology Campus Ostend,
Belgium
15:40 Closing Remarks
by Gabriel Bernar, Chair ETD 2016–2018
16:00 Drinks and iPad Raffle

4. 6th
European Thermoforming Parts competition
Thermoformers are invited to participate in the European
Thermoforming Parts competition. Originality, creativity, mould
complexity and technical ability will be the judging criteria in
order to promote advanced design and developments from a
structural innovation perspective.
Entries with Thick Gauge parts will be possible in the
categories: Vehicle/Automotive, Industrial, Point of Purchase/
Displays, Technical
Applications and Sanitary.
Thin Gauge parts will be
judged in the categories:
Food Applications, Medical
Applications, Electronical
Applications and General
Packaging. The award winners will be
presented at the European
Thermoforming Conference.
PARTS COMPETITION
1st
Prize Winner 2014: Thick gauge – Automotive
Further information about the conference may be obtained from
Yetty Pauwels, Society of Plastics Engineers
European Thermoforming Division – ETD
Eric Sasselaan 51, B 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
T: +32 3 541 77 55
E: spe.etd@skynet.be
www.e-t-d.org
VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
Melia Hotel Sitges
Melia Hotel
Calle Joan Salvat Papasseit 38
Sitges (Barcelona), Spain
T: +34 93 8116709 · F: +34 93 8949508
E: camila.devita@melia.com
www.melia-sitges.com
Special ETD conference rates have been agreed for
reservations until 25 January 2016.
Single Room: € 120,00 (+10 % VAT) incl. buffet breakfast
Direction from El Prat Airport to Sitges:
By bus: direct bus from BCN airport. The company name is
Monbus.
www.monbus.es/es/compra-billetes-y-horarios-autobus/ayuda
By train: with Cercanias Renfe
www.renfe.com/viajeros/cercanias/barcelona

5. Conference Dinner at ‘Finca Mas Solers’
Thursday Evening 10th
March
Time to relax with your peers and enjoy a first class dinner
with old friends in delightful, traditional Spanish surroundings.
REGISTRATION ON OUR WEBSITE
www.e-t -d.org
Advance Conference registration fees, valid until 25th
January
2016:
 SPE member € 675,00
 non-member € 875,00 incl. 2 years SPE membership
After deadline date of 25th
January, prices revert to
€ 775,00 and € 975,00 respectively.
Conference fee includes Welcome reception, Lunches for both days and
Conference Dinner. Hotel room is not included.
 Spouse’s fee: € 175,00 including Welcome reception,
Conference Dinner and Spouse programme.
 Student’s fee: € 100,00 including Welcome reception and
Conference Lunches.
 Training Course € 275,00
Please note: There are limited places available and early
booking is advised to guarantee your place.
Conference fees
SPONSORS