3CON LAMINATION WORKSHOP USA

On September 19 and 20, we hosted an exclusive workshop on the topic of laminating at our Wixom, Michigan location. Just over 25 representatives from Tier 1 suppliers such as Grupo Antolin, Forvia, Yanfeng, Inteva, Continental SSL and OEMs such as Tesla and Ford attended. We also had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from new interested companies such as Mayco International, Nyx Inc. and Macauto.

Stefan Wimmer, speaker and 3CON's Head of Advanced Design Phase, gave a comprehensive insight into the latest technologies, equipment and processes.

CORE TOPICS:

• Overview of the main laminating processes in comparison.
• SEAM ESL +: 3CON's multi-decor laminating line. Only one machine and one tool for press laminating a wide range of different decor materials and combinations, with and without seams.
• Material science: carrier, decor materials, adhesive application methods in different application combinations
• ROBOTIC SEWING SYSTEM©: fully automatic sewing in series production 
• FLEXXLINE ASSEMBLY LINE: 3CON's innovative modular assembly lines with end of line production check

The participants got an in-depth look at the groundbreaking processes during live demonstrations of the equipment and tools for laminating as well as the game-changer technology Robotic Sewing System© for sewing 2D and 3D covers.

“A really very informative and competent event with guided tour through the production. I found the experimental presentation between substrates, adhesives and materials particularly outstanding. Personally, this gave me a more profound understanding of the interaction of all components." Lena Boos, Project Manager Stellantis North America, Ford, Tesla Continental Surface Solutions

We would like to thank all guests for their participation. Due to the consistently positive feedback to our workshop, we are already looking forward to a repeat next year.