CONTENT 08 SUPER SIMULATIONS How virtual technology is transforming product design. 17 SMOOTH TOWING Making comfortable journeys on the Mississippi River. 20 EDITORIAL Making an impact In recent years, Trelleborg has established a strong presence in healthcare and medical, rapidly growing segments where polymer solutions have a significant impact. Our commitment extends beyond serving our customers; it is about enhancing the lives of patients, aligning with Trelleborg’s ambition to protect the essential. The medtech industry is advancing quickly, with products becoming increas- ingly compact, sophisticated and equipped with innovative technology. We continue our growth in this area through recent investments in Asia and Central America. These will strengthen our local presence and enhance our global capabilities. A MAGAZINE FROM TRELLEBORG GROUP 2.2024 SOLUTIONS FOR ADVANCED APPLICATIONS IN CHALLENGING OPERATING CONDITIONS PLUS VIRTUAL DESIGN CUTS TIME TO MARKET A THREE-GENERATION PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTING TO INDIA’S GROWTH Medical Marvels Helping to make patients’ lives better 08 20 SMART REVOLUTION Jay Lee tells us why manufacturing is becoming more intelligent. 28 GOING UNDERGROUND How Ito Yogyo is improving wastewater infrastructure in Japan. In this edition of T-Time , you will discover how virtual simulation allows us to refine the development of new and advanced products to reduce time to market. It is obvious that technology is b ecoming an increasingly important part of p olymer solutions. A development that we at Trelleborg embrace and want to lead. Enjoy your read! Cover illustration: Appelberg The next issue of T-Time is published in November 2024. Responsible under Swedish Press Law: Patrik Romberg, patrik.romberg@trelleborg.com Editors-in-Chief: Margareta Mildsommar, margareta.mildsommar@ trelleborg.com Tobias Rydergren tobias.rydergren@ trelleborg.com Co-Editor: Donna Guinivan Production: Appelberg Publishing Project Managers: Gabriella Dahlstedt, Ylva Carlsson Language Coordinator: Kerstin Stenberg Art Director: Markus Ljungblom Subscription: Receive a notification when there is a new issue available by subscribing to Trelleborg Group’s press releases: www.trelleborg.com/en/media/ subscribe Address: Trelleborg AB (publ) Box 153, SE-231 22 Trelleborg, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)410-670 00 Fax: +46 (0)410-427 63 T-Time is published three times a year. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author or people interviewed and do not necessarily reflect the views of Trelleborg. If you have any questions about Trelleborg or wish to send us your comments about T-Time , please email: tobias.rydergren@ trelleborg.com linkedin.com/company/ trelleborggroup twitter.com/trelleborggroup facebook.com/trelleborggroup youtube.com/trelleborg trelleborg.com Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect advanced applica- tions in challenging operating conditions. Its innovative solu- tions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. The Trelleborg Group had annual sales of about SEK 34 billion in 2023 and operations in about 40 countries. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com Peter Nilsson, President and ceo PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES 2 | 2.2024 T·TIME
Trelleborg components for pacemakers include twisted tubing for leads, and the anchors that connect the lead to the heart and p acemaker. LIFE-IMPROVING PARTNERSHIPS HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS ARE BECOMING S MALLER, INCREASINGLY COMPLEX AND EVER MORE PATIENT-CENTRIC. AS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPS, INTRODUCING MEDICAL DEVICES INTO THE MARKET QUICKLY IS CRITICAL TO IMPROVING PATIENTS’ LIVES. TEXT CARI SIMMONS & DONNA GUINIVAN PHOTOS GETTY IMAGES & TRELLEBORG W W W.TRELLEBORG.COM T·TIME 2.2024 | 3