Motan starts search for innovative ideas in plastics for second award
Motan has opened applications for its second Innovation Award, to bring
new ideas in plastics development from individuals or teams.
The granulation firm has set a prize fund of €20,000 (£17,700) to be
split between winners.
Sandra Füllsack, Managing Director of Motan, said: “Too many good ideas
are never developed or pursued. As a result, the industry loses enormous
potential. We want to find these treasures which are often found inside
people’s heads and left to languish in drawers.”
Applications can be from injection moulding or any type of plastic production. As well as
the prize money, the winners will also receive support developing their idea
for the market and Motan will also help them with their own patent application.
The application deadline is 31 December 2017. Independent judges will
choose the shortlist in March 2018.
The judging criteria is for a practical application in the plastics
industry and how well it can be implemented and its market potential for
material handling. The five best applicants will present their idea during the
summer of 2018. In October 2018, the prizes will be awarded during the FAKUMA
in Friedrichshafen. The competition is open to all.
