Hosokawa Alpine presents solution for textile recycling

Hosokawa Alpine Hosokawa Alpine ist ein weltweit führender und innovativer Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer mit Hauptsitz in Augsburg und einer Zweigniederlassung in Leingarten. Außerdem unterhält das Unternehmen mehrere Tochterunternehmen im In- und Ausland. Die Kernkompetenz von Hosokawa Alpine liegt zum einen im Geschäftsbereich Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik in der Fertigung von Maschinen und Systemen zur Aufbereitung von Pulvern, Granulaten und Schüttgütern sowie im Geschäftsbereich Folienextrusion bei Anlagen zur Fertigung und Veredelung von Blasfolien. Das Unternehmen beschäftigt rund 812 Mitarbeiter und erwirtschaftete im Geschäftsjahr 2019/2020 einen Jahresumsatz von rund 200 Millionen Euro. Die Exportquote des Unternehmens liegt bei rund 80 Prozent. Seit 1987 ist das Unternehmen 100-prozentiges Tochterunternehmen der japanischen Hosokawa Micron Corporation.

The Augsburg-based machine and plant manufacturer Hosokawa Alpine is focusing on processing rare earths for permanent magnets in various applications. Hosokawa Alpine, a global leader in process technology, is expanding its innovative solutions in the processing of rare earths. The materials are then used in high-performance electric motors and other cutting-edge applications. The company is therefore making an important contribution to advancing issues such as electromobility, aviation and wind turbines. High-quality magnets made from rare earths for innovative applications Rare earth magnets, especially neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) and samarium cobalt (SmCo) alloys, are essential components for electric motors used in electric vehicles, household appliances and industrial machinery. They also play an important role in electronics, medical devices (MRI) and renewable energy technologies. However, new challenges will have to be overcome if the increasingly important rare earths are to be processed with precision. Hurdles in processing rare earths ’At Hosokawa Alpine, we are working hard to expand our AFG-R

Let’s talk: New video series from Hosokawa Alpine providing insights into the future of battery technology Talking together and peering into the future – that’s what the new ’Let’s talk’ video series from Hosokawa Alpine is all about. The Augsburg-based machine and plant manufacturer, which specialises in mechanical process engineering and blown film extrusion, is hosting short panel discussions with industry and research experts on current and future-oriented topics relevant to the industry. Talk show on battery technology How can manufacturers scale their battery production? Are there alternatives to lithium-ion batteries? And how can battery manufacturers recycle production waste during the manufacturing process? In the first series of three episodes, the experts address these questions on battery technology. Just like on an actual TV talk show, they sit together and casually chat about the topics in these 15-minute videos. They examine the issues from a variety of angles, but viewers themselves can draw their own conclusions from the talks. ”With ’Let’s

The modern production environment requires flexibility, efficiency and speed When manufacturing products with variable grinding properties, multiprocessing systems are crucial. This is because they offer a time-saving solution for complex production requirements. Thanks to the new Speedline series with a shortened delivery time of just 4 months, it is possible to react quickly to customer requirements and expand production capacities. How does a multiprocessing system work? The functionality of the MPA is based on a modular concept. A basic module contains all the necessary components of a grinding and classifying system, while additional modules can be added as required. This enables time-efficient conversion between different processes. The special design also reduces cleaning and maintenance times. Where are multi-processing systems used? The multi-process systems are versatile and are used in a wide range of applications. Particularly, they are used for the flexible production of smaller product quantities, especially in product development.

The machine and plant manufacturer Hosokawa Alpine has developed a process that can be used to recycle material scrap created in the production of lithium-ion batteries directly by the battery manufacturer. From consumer electronics to electromobility: The demand for lithium-ion batteries is steadily increasing. But increased battery production also leads to a greater number of rejects during the manufacturing process. This arises, for example, when sorting out defects such as pinholes, inclusions and other coating faults, due to edge trimming or rejects during the finishing process. In total, about 10% (or considerably more depending on the process) of the coated cathode or anode films end up as rejects and have to be recycled. In particular, the valuable active materials, i.e. the NMC or LFP of the cathode films or the graphite-silicon mixtures of the anode films, should be processed and directly recycled free of impurities. Direct recycling ensures efficient production In order to be able to recycle cathode and anode film scrap during production, Hosokawa Alpine has developed a range of solutions. ”Direct recycling means that rejects can be recycled at the production