Thermoforming … … innovations for precision parts.

IDEAS. MOULDS. SOLUTIONS.

• 1905: Company established by Julius Bauer

• 1954: Specialisation in thermoforming

• 1971: Site expansion in Talheim near Heilbronn

• 1994: First German company to introduce twin-sheet

process for series production

• 2007: BAUER launches processing for thermoformable

biomaterials

• 2013: Company renamed BAUER THERMOFORMING

GmbH & Co. KG

TIMELINE:

Achieve your goals with our expertise …… genuine partnership is the key to success.

In over 50 years on the market, BAUER THERMOFOR-MING has established itself as a strong and long-term partner for synthetics technology. Every day in consultancy and production, we draw on experience gained from a wide range of successful projects in meeting the most specific of client requirements. The ongoing development and continuous optimisation of our services is due not

least to the rapid developments and widespread use of advanced technology in industry. As an engineering, devel- opment and production partner, we have been working closely and efficiently with clients from a wide range of sectors for half a century. This is the key to success for both parties.

We seek to be one step ahead in realising and meeting our clients‘ ideas, development status and specifications; to offer genuine value in a professional partnership. This value is a product of knowledge and know-how, inno-vative planning approaches, and production processes which optimise costs and quality. We consolidate the competitive advantage thus gained with individual service

and ongoing consultancy in all project phases as we work towards common success. To put it in a nutshell : our planning, consultancy and production ensures maximum quality, absolute functionality and the best possible price-performance ratio.

With our market and client focus, we offer new stimulus for our clients‘ visions. Support as a partner in discussion and design star ts at the project planning stage and con-tinues throughout all phases of the production process. Our support continues until the products are successfully launched. Our excellent individual advisory service and an ongoing exchange between all those involved in the

project drives forward development, ensures maximum flexibility and enables fur ther optimisation potential to be harnessed at all stages of the process. Our clients benefit from our flexibility, proximity and long experience in nu-merous fields and sectors. Together, we ensure efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvements.

Excellent quality in production and continuous quality controls ‚sharpen‘ the competitive edge generated by our expertise and individual consultancy services. Every day, BAUER THERMOFORMING develops new products to individual specifications, and prepares them for series

productions with project-specific tools - to stringent qua-lity standards. Our internal quality management system allows us to optimise and monitor every single process. This means we can guarantee excellent product features whilst reducing costs and man hours.

EXPERIENCE creates expertise.

INNOvATION is the road to success.

SERvICE drives efficiency.

QUALITY puts us on target.

Frank Braun, CEO

• Prototype and model production

• Industrial design and construction

• Tool and equipment construction

• Technical components and systems

• Industrial containers and packaging

• Moulded parts in renewable and

biodegradable material

SERvICE PORTFOLIO:

A product‘s individual functions and features determine the best manufacturing process. Thermoforming avoids the high costs involved in injection moulding.

Vacuum moulding allows the profitable production of excellent-quality thin-walled and large items even with simple tools, both for large series and small runs. Using multi-cavity moulds makes this a particularly efficient option for small parts. The required product features define whether positive or negative moulding is used.

Twin-sheet thermoforming opens up new design options in manufacturing. Unlike the single-sheet process, twin-sheeting heats, moulds and fuses two plastic sheets in one single process. This makes it possible to produce extre-mely rigid and lightweight hollow parts. Further advanta-ges are the short development times and low tool costs.

• Highly efficient, even for small and midsize runs

• Inexpensive tools

• Maximum flexibility thanks to range of semi-finished materials

• Use of multi-layered materials (ABS/PMMA, ABS/TPU, etc.)

• Extremely efficient production of robust and light-weight hollow items with twin-sheeting

PROPERTIES define production.

Down to the last detail …… the right process defines quality and performance.

Sectors and applications …… as unique and diverse as our products.

AUTOMOTIvE

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

DESIGN/FUNCTION

TRANSPORT/LOGISTICS

ALTERNATIvE SOLUTIONS

The optimum material properties and perfect processing ensure an easy and ideal fit.

Food-safe and cleaner-resistant plastics are perfect for use in medical facilities and wherever antiseptic features are required.

Perfect shape and ideal surface quality: the criteria which define product design and functionality.

Safety and maximum protection thanks to resistance to external factors and tool carrier precision and fit.

Using alternative materials not only saves raw materials and resources in production, it also opens up a whole range of new applications and genuine added value.

Plastic parts produced using positive moulding.

Plastic parts produced using negative moulding.

ADvANTAGES of thermoforming.

Plastic parts produced using twin-sheeting.

PRECISION from the word go.

Automotive …… prioritising functionality, reliability and safety.

IDEAS. MOULDS. SOLUTIONS.

• Vehicle interiors

• Exterior vehicle trim

• Display components

• Dashboards

• Soundproofing

• Wheel arch lining

• Special fittings

• Motor sports

APPLICATIONS:

A wide range of application-specific criteria must be considered throughout the production process for vehicle fittings. Depending on the intended function, calculable responses to force and minimum weight can be key factors in vehicle construction. Plastics offer excellent material properties here, not to mention superb design options in terms of look and feel.

The diverse manufacturing techniques and processes offer the best possible symbiosis of design, ergonomics and top quality. Using the latest CAD systems, we can develop customised geometric and structural data for tool manufacturing. Close collaboration with engineering and process planning, and ongoing development through the combination of production processes results in continuous innovation.

With our component production for interior and exterior parts, we are a long-established supplier of system manu- facturers for cars, lorries and special vehicles. We also work closely with numerous vehicle manufacturers in a wide range of fields.

Alongside hygiene and functionality, the key features of medical technology products are medical and biological tolerance. The use of radiation, cleaning agents, heating and cooling mean that in-depth knowledge is needed - even in production planning - of the medical require-ments for the plastics to be used. Chemical-resistant ABS and PMMA composite materials are particularly suited to use in thermoforming parts for this sector. We develop products from the inside out: high rigidity from the inside, precise shapes, a perfect fit and excellent surface quality are at the centre of the development process. Our long experience with hospital, dental and laboratory products gives us a competitive and specialist advantage.

SAFE and hygienic.

Medical technology …… hygienic, clean and functional for medical and laboratory use.

IDEAS. MOULDS. SOLUTIONS.

• Rehabilitation technology

• Dental technology

• Baby baths

• Panelling and casing

• Medical fittings

• Medical couches

• Analytical devices

• Laboratory fittings

APPLICATIONS:

Our technical expertise and in-depth project experience make us a strong partner for industry for all stages from planning and development to series production of com-ponents for the medical technology sector.

Thermoforming creates the perfect shape, and colour too if required. The design options are infinite, from garish colour to subtle tones, and surfaces which offer unique product quality and style. Both translucent materials and surface finishes are possible.The range of product features is equally diverse thanks to the high-quality thermoforming process. This gentle

ARTISTIC plastic.

Design and function …… the perfect shape and the perfect surface.

IDEAS. MOULDS. SOLUTIONS.

• Bathroom fittings

• Panelling and casing

• Interior fittings for hairdressing salons

• Surface elements

• Display and decoration

• Whiteware product design

• Design products

• Furniture

APPLICATIONS:

material moulding process ensures a consistent finish and brilliant surfaces. Certain applications require weather-proofing and resistance to chemicals. Our products not only meet these requirements, they are also UV-resistant and highly robust - suitable for the most demanding appli-cations. And there‘s more: the plastic we use is extremely lightweight and both durable and shock-resistant.

Compared to alternative materials such as wood and metal, and for hollow items in particular, plastics often offer clear benefits in terms of properties in processing, functionality and cost.

Secure storage and protection from external factors is the top priority. All our products offer excellent protection from dir t and damage irrespective of container size and application. The secure transport of components is part- icularly important in industrial production, where ther-moformed transport containers and trays from BAUER THERMOFORMING guarantee safe transport and un-damaged goods.

SAFE handling.

Transport and logistics …… optimised, functional and ideal for transport.

IDEAS. MOULDS. SOLUTIONS.

• Automotive

• Warehousing

• Logistics

• Pharmaceuticals

• Electrical industry

• Wholesale and retail

• Automation technology

• Food sector

APPLICATIONS:

Perfect transport logistics are guaranteed where con-tainers are stacked or combined in loading units. Special trays ensure fragile components are absolutely secure and perfectly packed for mobile production logistics. Each product is designed to meet the client‘s requirements and produced in line with the intended purpose. We can also provide support for manual and automatic tray handling as required.

The twin-sheet process in use at our company for years allows us to process mould areas of up to four square metres, enabling innovative and more diverse designs. Twin-sheeting also offers economic benefits thanks to shorter development times and lower tool costs.

As fossil resources become ever scarcer, industry is increasingly focussing on alternative materials. Working with leading specialists in biopolymer research, we have established materials based on renewable resources for thermoforming processes. These biodegradable materials have almost identical properties to conventional plastics. The substances can, in the right environmental conditions, rot away just like mature wood or indeed be incinerated without producing additional CO2.

SoilPODThe SoilPOD planter system is made from 100% renew- able materials. The fully biodegradable star planter con-tains AQUA-X-Pro granules. These hold water and are enriched with carbon fer tilizer to promote natural humus formation. The granules can absorb and store up to twenty times their volume in water, which they gradually release to the plants over a long period of time. This significantly reduces watering costs, in particular for busi-nesses. Further information is available in our catalogue.

ECOLOGY in plastics.

Alternative solutions …… in harmony with nature.

IDEAS. MOULDS. SOLUTIONS.

Woody information system SoilPOD star planter with AQUA-X-Pro

Internal company regulations ensure we

comply with all environmental protec-

tion standards. And our commitment

to the environment goes even further:

we have pioneered the commercial use

of biodegradable materials in thermo-

forming processes - the stated goal of

extensive research and development

work.

TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENvIRONMENT:

Industriegebiet Rauher StichHeilbronner Straße 874388 TalheimGermany

Tel. +49 7133 9876-0 Fax +49 7133 9876-39E-Mail info@bauer-thermoforming.de

www.bAUER-THERMOFORMING.DE

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