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Working with plastics is an art and can also be compared a little to Michelin-starred cuisine. The special mixtures and techniques produce perfectly harmonised, masterful results – be it in food or in plastics. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Bonten is a master of plastics technology. He has headed the Institute for Plastics Technology (IKT) at the University of Stuttgart since 2010 and, together with his team, has been an important advisor to LAPP for many years.

On 26 December 2004, the earth shook in the Indian Ocean with a magnitude of 9.1. The epicentre was around 85 kilometres off Sumatra. The result: a devastating tsumami that claimed the lives of around 230,000 people. In order to better predict such quakes in the future, an innovative measuring method with fibre optic monitoring has now been developed with the support of the European Union. The special cable for this comes from LAPP.

Sustainable raw materials, reducing the CO2 footprint, efficient logistics and compliance with new regulatory requirements – these are the topics on which LAPP is focusing. The Stuttgart-based supplier of connection solutions is developing pioneering solutions for the future, in which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected.

Another happy LAPP Australia Rental Programme Customer! Dhiren Rami of Elmech Services Pty Ltd rented a Hydraulic Crimping tool (16-300 sq mm), and was pleased with its capability and uses.

In a world that increasingly demands sustainable innovation, the development of sustainable plastic solutions plays a crucial role, as this material is used almost everywhere in our modern society. From sterile products in medical technology, to insulation for energy-efficient construction, to protection for perishable food, modern living standards would be unthinkable without plastics. But is it possible to use so-called “green materials” in industries that rely on the use of certain plastics? Silvia Lajewski, plastics technology expert and Research Engineer Compound Technology at LAPP, explains how she uses her expertise to develop and use environmentally friendly plastics at LAPP.

Our last day for order processing will be Monday 23rd December. We will be closed from 2pm Tuesday 24th December and open again Monday 6th January 2025. Please see below for more details.

Products, processes, and services need to constantly become faster and better, to keep up with the growing needs of industry. As part of this rapid growth, connectivity solutions are being put to the test. Technology experts at LAPP see six key trends that will shape the industry.

The new LAPP Australia Train Products Catalogue features a wide range of cables, cable glands, connectors and accessories available for the rolling stock industry.

LAPP Australia Market Manager, Rolling Stock, Stephanie Ansley uses her service focus and experience to help customers easily select from an expanded range of LAPP top quality digital and connected solutions available nationally under the one roof.

Rather than purchasing a new crimping tool for a one-off project, electrical business owner, Martin Cordina, chose LAPP Australia’s rental programme, allowing him to rent a quality tool – tested and tagged – on flexible terms, for a fraction of the cost. Pictured is Martin’s son Jaiden Cordina, left, and an employee that has been with the company over a decade, Matthew Morosin, right.