PaperShell produces sustainable fiber components with AP&T’s line concept PaperShell采用AP&T生产线概念生产可持续纤维零部件

Swedish startup PaperShell has developed a unique cellulose fiber composite that they refer to as “wood metal” and it can be formed into flat or complex-shaped components. It is hard, strong, heat- and water-resistant and has an exceptionally low climate and environmental impact – all traits that make it an extremely interesting alternative to artificial composites, metal and some plastics. Some of PaperShell’s targeted customer segments are the automotive industry, architects and manufacturers of sporting goods, interior design and electronics. To industrialize their manufacturing process, the company contacted AP&T in 2020.

瑞典初创公司PaperShell开发了一种独特的纤维素复合材料，他们称之为“木金属”，它可以制成扁平或复杂形状的零部件。它坚硬、坚固、耐热和防水，对气候和环境的影响极低，所有这些特性使其成为人造复合材料、金属和一些塑料的极有趣的替代品。PaperShell的一些目标客户群是汽车行业、体育用品、室内装潢和电子产品等。为了使其制造过程工业化，该公司于2020年联系了AP&T。

“We turned to AP&T for numerous reasons – primarily, because it is a Swedish company with solid experience of meeting the stringent requirements of the automotive industry,” says Fredrik Westerberg, Production Manager at PaperShell.

PaperShell生产经理Fredrik Westerberg表示：“我们之所以选择AP&T，有很多原因，主要因为它是一家具备满足汽车行业严苛要求丰富经验的瑞典公司。”

The first steps of the exciting collaboration between the companies were taken when the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) used an AP&T servo hydraulic press to test-form bio-composites. Employed at RISE at the time, Westerberg collaborated with the AP&T team to develop a line concept for large-scale production of bio-composites. Westerberg intensified these efforts when he became PaperShell’s production manager.

AP&T与PaperShell激动人心的合作起源于瑞典研究院（RISE）使用AP&T伺服液压机测试生物复合材料成形。当时在RISE就职的Westerberg与AP&T团队合作开发了生物复合材料的量产线概念。在Westerberg成为PaperShell的生产经理后，更深入推进了此项工作。

Fully automated, flexible and energy-efficient

全自动化、柔性和节能

With the new material’s specific characteristics in mind, PaperShell and AP&T developed a fully automated, flexible and energy-efficient production line concept making it possible to rationally and efficiently manufacture components for many different areas of application using one and the same line.

考虑到新材料的特性，PaperShell和AP&T联合研发了一条全自动化、柔性和节能的生产线，使其能够在同一条生产线合理高效地生产适用于许多不同应用领域的零部件。

“We truly believe in PaperShell and their new material. It is very exciting to be part of realizing a production solution starting from the test environment and moving on to its industrialization, all the while dealing with process control and flexibility challenges. The fact that we can now make a contribution to creating sustainable components and products is fully in line with our own sustainability ambitions,” says Patrik Haglund, Business Development Manager at AP&T.

AP&T业务发展经理Patrik Haglund说：“我们由衷信任PaperShell及其新材料。能够参与实现从测试环境走向工业化的生产解决方案，同时应对工艺控制和柔性挑战令我们非常激动。能为创造可持续的零部件和产品做出贡献完全符合我们的可持续发展目标。”。

Today, one production line is already running for test-manufacturing in PaperShell’s factory in Tibro. Operations will scale up during the course of 2024 with more lines being brought online to increase capacity.

如今，PaperShell的Tibro工厂已有一条生产线在试生产。2024年期间，运营规模进一步扩大，为了增加产能，更多生产线将被投产。

The manufacturing process is fully automated. The raw material is reinforced paper on rolls, which is cut into “blanks”, pressed and formed at elevated temperatures. According to Haglund, the magic is in the combination of heat, pressure and a binding agent.

制造过程实现完全自动化。原料是卷筒上的增强纸，将其切割成“坯料”，在高温下压制成形。Haglund表示，神奇之处就在于热量、压力和粘合剂的结合。

To minimize the need for intermediary storage, labeling, cutting, stacking and inspection are all done in the same line, and all under the supervision of the line’s process monitoring system which ensures that the end products are of the right quality.

为了最大限度地减少中间储存的需要，打标、切割、堆垛和检验都在同一条生产线上完成，在工艺监控系统的监督下进行，以确保最终产品质量合格。

“The technical level of the equipment is on par with the most current press-hardening lines we deliver around the world. This lays the foundation for a stable, secure and extremely energy-efficient process,” he says.

他说：“该设备与我们在全球交付的最新热成形生产线的技术水平并驾齐驱。这为稳定、安全和极其节能的工艺奠定了基础。”

The raw material of PaperShell’s products is reinforced paper on rolls that is cut into “blanks” and is pressed and formed at elevated temperatures. Photo: PaperShell.

PaperShell产品的原料是卷筒上的增强纸，这些纸被切成“坯料”，并在高温下压制成形。照片来源：PaperShell

Paper sheets awaiting processing. Photo: PaperShell.

正在等待处理的纸张。照片来源：PaperShell

Blanks are moved through the fully automated line with the help of AP&T’s SpeedFeeders. Photo: PaperShell.

坯料在AP&T全自动生产线内的SpeedFeeders的帮助下进行移动。照片来源：PaperShell

The blanks can be pressed into flat or complex-shaped components. Photo: PaperShell.

坯料可以压制成扁平或复杂形状的零部件。照片来源：PaperShell

Great growth potential

巨大的增长潜力

Thanks to the modular setup of the lines, they can be customized to any needs or demands. A great many stakeholders are interested in the multi-faceted material, and ideas for potential areas of application are constantly popping up. This points to there being great potential to grow internationally.

得益于生产线的模块化设置，它们可以根据任何需求进行定制。许多利益相关者对这种多面性材料感兴趣，并对其潜在应用领域的想法不断涌现。这意味着其在国际上有着巨大的发展潜力。

“Through the years, we have joined many of our customers out into the world. As an established, globally active company, I would say that AP&T is well-positioned to join PaperShell on their journey. For me personally, it is fun and challenging to work with a customer that is not only quick, innovative and professional, but who also knows what it takes to grow quickly!”

“多年来，我们已携手许多客户走向世界。作为一家成熟的且活跃在全球的公司，我想说，AP&T完全有能力PaperShell和融共进。于我而言，能够和一个快速、创新、专业，并知道如何快速发展的客户合作是一件有趣而富有挑战性的事情！”

PaperShell’s products can be used for numerous applications such as this circuit board. Photo: PaperShell.

PaperShell的产品可用于多种应用，如该电路板。照片来源：PaperShell

A fossil-free bike saddle made of PaperShell’s fiber composite. Photo: PaperShell.

由PaperShell的纤维复合材料制成的无化石自行车鞍座。照片来源：PaperShell

PapersShell’s CEO Anders Breitholtz and his team are also very pleased with the collaboration.

PapersShell的首席执行官Anders Breitholtz和他的团队也对此次合作感到非常满意。

“AP&T has been an exemplary supplier and development partner on many levels, not least when it comes to working intelligently on sustainability matters. When we presented our challenge, AP&T was quick to come up with a solution that drastically reduced our energy consumption. We are expanding as planned and are excited to see what we can accomplish together in the future.”

“AP&T在许多层面上都是一个模范的供应商和合作伙伴，尤其是在明智地处理可持续发展问题时。当我们提出挑战时，AP&T很快就能提供解决方案，大大降低了我们的能源消耗。我们正在按计划扩张，未来可期。”

PaperShell facts

PaperShell纪实

Swedish startup, founded in 2021.
瑞典初创公司，成立于2021年
Developers of a unique cellulose composite with very little climate and environmental impact.
一种对气候和环境影响很小的独特纤维素复合材料的开发商
Serial manufacturing of B2B components started in 2024.
B2B零部件的批量生产始于2024年

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