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Simoldes Plásticos was present at the Agenda GreenAuto TECHDAY event
Simoldes Plásticos, S.A. was present at the Agenda GreenAuto TECHDAY event, held on 14 November. This event, led by Stellantis Mangualde, aimed to present advances in the Mobilising Agenda for Business Innovation. With the participation of 36 organisations from the consortium, as well as members of IAPMEI and the Comissão Nacional de Acompanhamento do Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência CNA | PRR, the event highlighted the main results of the different PPSs. Simoldes Plásticos, leader of PPS2, highlighted innovations such as intelligent, functional and digital modules for the interior of electric vehicles. Among the highlights were the thermal bubble concept, the functional concept with nanosuction capability, and the concept that contributes to physical-digital integration and the incorporation of green and recycled materials. Check out the event summary at the link: 1º Tech Day Agenda Mobilizadora PRR GreenAuto
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Simoldes Plastics empowering the Digital Transformation
We believe in the power of transformation, in the evolution of people and in their continuous digital empowerment. With more than 5.000 professionals worldwide, Simoldes Plastics is playing an active role in the evolution of the sector, challenging the future and embracing digital transformation.
Join us for an exclusive glimpse into a journey of learning and growth reshaping digital literacy at Simoldes Plastics. This was the first step taken at our headquarters in Portugal which we will extend to all our locations shortly.
LEIMSA Project
On 4 October 2023, the LEIMSA Project consortium presented the results of its work over the last three years in the Test Centre auditorium.
The main aim of this work has been to integrate “in mould” technologies in the development of disruptive components for the interior of the vehicle of the future, anticipating the evolution of the automotive market.
To learn more, click here.
MOBINOV releases conclusions of the PAC project
PAC – Portugal AutoCluster for the Future
PAC | Public Session:
The PAC project, initiated in 2020, has come to an end.
To celebrate the results achieved and share the experience of developing a project of this magnitude in consortium, a Public Session was organised on 23 June 2023.
The event took place at the Simoldes Group facilities in Oliveira de Azeméis.
This session was attended by the Honourable Minister of Economy and the Sea, António Costa Silva.
To ensure proper organisation, the event requires prior registration subject to approval.
To this end, it was requested that confirmation of participation be sent by 9 June, to the attention of Tânia Godinho, via email to tania.godinho@mobinov.pt.
Agenda:
10h00 | Welcome – António da Silva Rodrigues – Simoldes Group President
10h10 | Presentation – Pedro Ramalho – Head of PAC Consortium
10h25 | Why a mobilising project – Jorge Rosa – Mobinov President
10h35 | PPS1- New architectures of the vehicle of the future – Raul Silva
10h45 | PPS2- Interiors of the future – Kevin Rodrigues
10h55 | PPS3- Structures and exteriors – Vitor Anjos
11h05 | PPS4- Sensor technologies and connectivity – Carlos Alcobia
11h15 | PPS5- Flexible and digital production – Cláudia Rocha
11h25 | Closing – Eng. António Costa Silva – Minister of the Economy and the Sea
11h45 | Visit to the PAC exhibition
13h15 | Conclusion
XCEED – Simoldes Joins Blockchain Project for the Automotive Industry
Portuguese industrial group Simoldes is one of the members of a blockchain (decentralised database) project for the automotive industry.
The plastics manufacturer is part of the Xceed consortium, which aims to be a shared solution for tracking thousands of car parts in near real-time.
The technology is being developed by IBM.
The consortium includes automotive group Renault, components company Faurecia, Knauf Industries and Turkish Coşkunöz.
The consortium was born in 2019 but only later presented to the market after successful tests in consortium members’ factories in Spain, France and Turkey.
The Xceed solution uses blockchain technology to create a trusted database that allows information to be shared between parts/systems manufacturers and carmakers.
Although the database is shared, confidentiality of information, intellectual property and data is guaranteed.
Source: Dinheiro Vivo
Climate Transition: Mobinov and 20 Companies Join in Building a Decarbonisation Roadmap for the National Automotive Sector
To know more about this project click here.
MOBINOV releases PAC project findings
PAC – Portugal AutoCluster for the Future
PAC | Public Session:
The PAC project, which started in 2020, is coming to an end. To celebrate the results achieved and share the experience of developing a project of this magnitude in consortium, we are organising a Public Session on 23 June. The event will take place at the Simoldes Group facilities, in Oliveira de Azeméis.
This session will have the distinguished presence of the Minister of Economy and Sea, Mr. António Costa Silva.
To ensure a proper organization, the event requires prior registration subject to approval. For that, we ask you to send the confirmation of your participation until June 9th, to the attention of Tânia Godinho, through the e-mail tania.godinho@mobinov.pt.
Agenda:
10h00 | Welcome – António da Silva Rodrigues – Simoldes Group President
10h10 | Presentation – Pedro Ramalho – Head of PAC Consortium
10h25 | Why a mobilising project – Jorge Rosa – Mobinov President
10h35 | PPS1- New architectures of the vehicle of the future – Raul Silva
10h45 | PPS2- Interiors of the future – Kevin Rodrigues
10h55 | PPS3- Structures and exteriors – Vitor Anjos
11h05 | PPS4- Sensor technologies and connectivity – Carlos Alcobia
11h15 | PPS5- Flexible and digital production – Cláudia Rocha
11h25 | Closing – Eng. António Costa Silva – Minister of the Economy and the Sea
11h45 | Visit to the PAC exhibition
13h15 | Conclusion
Simoldes Plásticos was present at Car.HMI Europe 2023
Simoldes Plásticos was present at Car.HMI from 18 to 20 June in Berlin.
Car HMI Europe is an award-winning international knowledge sharing platform that brings together all stakeholders leading the technical and design future of automotive HMI and UX. We will present the latest news from the AM4SP project – Additive Manufacturing for Smart Plastics.
Additive manufacturing technologies are now at your disposal to design your personal touch into your car.
They combine mass production manufacturing methods such as injection moulding with additive manufacturing technologies that enable small batches and customised components, allowing for faster design iterations and reducing time to market.
Printed parts include touch-sensitive surfaces with haptic feedback, enhancing interface ergonomics and comfort, taking the user experience to the next level.
Simoldes Plásticos was present at Intersolar 2023
Simoldes Plásticos was present at Intersolar from 14 to 16 June in Munich with the innovation project PVAB: PhotoVoltaic Automotive Body.
Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading trade fair for the solar energy sector.
Under the motto “Connecting the solar energy sector”, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers, project managers and developers from all over the world meet every year in Munich to discuss the latest developments and trends, explore innovations first hand.
This year the latest developments of the PVAB project were presented with the other promoters CEiiA, CSEM and Stellantis.
PVAB focuses on bringing to market innovative polymeric photovoltaic modules that meet the needs of automotive OEMs and their end-users.
It also addresses the challenges of mass production of VIPV (Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaic) automotive parts for more sustainable mobility.
Stand: FM.704/7
Simoldes Plastics was present at JEC 2023
Presenting revolutionary solutions, unique manufacturing and business opportunities, JEC World is a centre for creativity, vision and networking action.
It shows how composite materials push the boundaries of projects and ambitions.
Simoldes Plasticos was present with the consortium of the LH4Auto project – Lighting and Heating Systems for Automotive – to show what we do in the area of lighting and heating applied to Door Panels.
Date: 25 to 27 April
Stand: M89
Simoldes Plastics was present at LOPEC 2023
Between 28 February and 2 March 2023, Simoldes Plastics was present at the LOPEC trade fair in Munich, Germany.
LOPEC is the leading international event for printed electronic components.
The combination of exhibition and conference is the perfect way to describe the complex and dynamic nature of this new industry and provides a high-level meeting point for all manufacturers, industrial customers and research institutions.
Stand: 26
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023!
The SIMOLDES GROUP wishes all its employees and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023!
With the arrival of another month of December, also comes the joy of celebrating Christmas and the arrival of another year together! May Christmas be full of joy and gratitude for everyone!
TOGETHER WE ARE ONE!
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Simoldes Plastics @IZB 2022
From 11 to 13 October 2022 the IZB International Suppliers Fair was held (again) in Wolfsburg – the home of Volkswagen, where Simoldes Plastics was present.
The event was extremely positive for the Simoldes Group with many interactions with customers, in particular from the VW Group.
The Simoldes team was available to meet with engineers and buyers, to show them our products, our innovations… and also to introduce them to Portuguese gastronomy!
The commercial discussions were enriching and full of positive energy – we could indeed feel a strong desire for physical interaction that has been missing in recent years and the willingness of customers to see the faces of suppliers.
Many innovations attracted the Volkswagen teams, notably our cork-packed parts, our lighting technologies and our new sodium-ion battery project.
AICEP Award – 2022
On 12 October 2022, Inplas received, at the hands of Prime Minister António Costa, the AICEP Honourable Mention for Best Investment at the Annual Conference “Exports & Investment” 2022.
A pride for all of us!
What Portugal needs to grow – Jornal Expresso
The Simoldes Group, in Oliveira de Azeméis, manufactures car components, has been studying and developing, since 2010, products with lighter materials that are unique in the market as well as the first sodium cell made in Portugal.
Read more about it here.
Simoldes offers mask for patients with swallowing difficulties
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- https://www.dnoticias.pt/2022/4/4/304738-empresa-nacional-disponibiliza-mascara-para-doentes-com-dificuldades-de-degluticao/#
- https://noticias.up.pt/mascara-made-in-u-porto-para-proteger-doentes-com-dificuldades-de-degluticao-passa-ao-mercado/
- https://www.intermetal.pt/Artigos/313353-Entrevista-a-Rui-Paulo-Rodrigues-administrador-do-Grupo-Simoldes.html
Simoldes Group Wins Award at the Portugal Digital Awards – Project ScalABLE 4.0.
The ScalABLE 4.0 project aimed to develop scalable and flexible automation systems, which allow the optimization and maintenance of production lines in real time, adapting the automation of a plant according to the immediate needs of production.
In addition to automation management systems, ScalABLE 4.0 also implemented technologies that allow rapid integration of robots and equipment into factory production, creating flexible industries.
It assumed that most existing production lines in factories are suboptimised.
“This means that when there is a reconversion of what needs to be produced, the type of product and the quantities, as has happened now in many plants with the pandemic, these production lines take a long time to adapt and do not do so considering with an overall view of the plant. With this system, we were able to visually simulate the entire production line and manage the automation needs in a more flexible way”, explains Germano Veiga, professor at the Engineering University of Porto who participated in the project.
Robotic Horizon
This project had two pilots in Simoldes Plásticos and in Peugeot Citröen. “In the case of Simoldes Plásticos, there was a problem of under-automation, because the company had a great diversity of products and it was not profitable to invest in traditional robotisation. Ways to install cost-effective robots were then explored. For example, a multi-product line was created in place of four individual (single-product) lines. To this line, according to the production needs, up to two robots can be added that pack the parts. With this implementation, Simoldes managed to reduce the number of direct and indirect operators by 75% and 20%, respectively. This change also allowed us to reduce the equipment needed by 25%,” said Vítor Resende from Simoldes Plásticos.
The consortium included INESC TEC, Simoldes, Critical Manufacturing, Sarkkis Robotics, Peugeot-Citroen PSA Automobiles Group, Fraunhofer IPA, Lund University and Aalborg University.
The project was funded at 4 million euros by the European Union’s research and development programme, Horizon 2020, and was part of Plants of the Future, which aims to develop scalable production systems and seeks to integrate robots and plant floor equipment with high-level management.
Read more here.