Evonik to launch material campaign for 3D printing
Evonik plans to introduce its broad material portfolio for additive manufacturing for the first time at this year’s formnext tradeshow (to be held November 19-22 in Frankfurt/Main).
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K 2019: Clear signal for responsible handling of plastics
K, the leading global trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, has drawn to a close in Düsseldorf after eight days on Wednesday (23 October 2019). The 3,330 exhibitors from 63 nations proved impressively: plastics continue to be an innovative, indispensable, future-oriented material.
Polish innovation at the Wittmann Battenfeld booth
“Circular Economy” is the motto of the K 2019 and the largest common denominator in the cooperation between Wittmann Battenfeld and Zeroplast. The bio-based natural material is not only recyclable, bio-compatible but is also said to fulfill all the wishes and requirements of industrial customers.
NXT:GRAN: Shredder-feeder-extruder combination live
The S:GRAN recycling machine series (shredder-feeder-extruder combination) for processing plastic waste was replaced by the new NXT:GRAN series and presented as a world first to an international audience at the K 2019 in Düsseldorf.
RadiciGroup at K 2019 with a new high temperature application product
The Group showcases its expanded range of innovative materials focused on performance, safety and sustainability
Run Photon run… with compounds from Kraiburg TPE
Kraiburg TPE is supplying thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for several functional components of the Photon, an innovative educational robot. Two established Thermolast K compounds are being used for the running surfaces as well as the feelers and eyes of the interactive robot.
Intarema ZeroWastePro - the new standard for recycling film production waste
The new inhouse recycling system Intarema ZeroWastePro, which Erema presented for the first time at K 2019, is specially designed for PE and PP film production waste processed in inline or offline.
Kraiburg TPE will be presenting a flexible material development platform for TEHs at K 2019
Kraiburg TPE has introduced an advanced new technology platform for thermoplastic elastomer hybrids (TEHs), to close the performance gap between thermoplastic elastomers and conventional elastomer compounds.
Innovation in building and construction solutions takes centre stage for Sabic
With a growing global population and increased urbanisation, the demand for sustainable and responsible construction solutions has grown dramatically over the past several years.
New compounds from Kraiburg TPE for automotive exterior applications
The four new Thermolast K types are primarily suited for sophisticated hard-soft composite components with high requirements in relation to surface quality and permanent weather resistance.
New Sabic foam solution for footwear
Footwear, and especially sports shoes and casual shoes, is a growing global business.
Borealis, Henkel, and partners develop novel circular solutions for flexible consumer packaging
Borealis and Borouge and Henkel announce the development of two new flexible packaging solutions containing both virgin polyethylene (PE) and high amounts of post-consumer recyclate (PCR).
KHS now offers technology for the manufacture of large PET containers with integral handles
Reliable, robust and sustainable: at this year’s K-Show KHS is presenting technology which can produce PET containers with a clip-on grip. Here, bottlers are set to profit especially from the great reliability of the established stretch blow molder.
Sabic opens new caps & closures technology and innovation center in the Netherlands
Sabic is pleased to announce today the opening of its new Technology and Innovation Center dedicated to the caps and closures segment in Geleen, the Netherlands.
Clariant launches new bio-based additives at K 2019
Clariant unveils new high-performance additives promoting reduction in the consumption of fossil resources, to support the creation of value chain cycles which utilize viable and sustainable renewable sources and combat climate change.
Erema launches new digital assistance systems and the BluPort customer platform
The plastics industry is currently facing two major challenges: the circular economy and digitalisation. Erema is convinced that digitalisation in plastics recycling is an important pacemaker on the way to implementing a circular economy.
Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating and Sibur to meet film customers at the Open House
The Reifenhäuser Group and Russia’s largest integrated petrochemicals producer Sibur extended their cooperation and joined forces in new projects aimed at polymer processors.
KHS develops a digital control system for PET bottle production
Even on the most advanced machine there can be discrepancies in the distribution of PET bottle material in the stretch blow molding process. This has an impact on the bottle quality and production efficiency.
Borealis and Borouge offer monomaterial solutions suitable for packaging applications
New polyethylene and polypropylene-based monomaterial pouch solutions developed in value-chain collaboration.
Giant wheel made from Tecnothane hot cast elastomers features on Huntsman stand at K2019
A giant wheel, which has a diameter of 1,74 meters, is taking center stage at Huntsman’s stand at K this week - demonstrating the flexibility and durability of the company’s range of hot cast elastomers.
Kraiburg TPE to introduce the world’s first VDI 2017-compliant Thermolast M compounds for TPE/PA composite applications
With its new MC/AD/PA Thermolast M series, Kraiburg TPE launches the first thermoplastic elastomers that not only hold certifications for healthcare applications in accordance with EU and FDA standards but can also be combined directly with polyamides.
KHS develops wide-neck PET containers for hot filling
Safe, customizable and ecologically favorable: for the very first time at the K-Show KHS will be presenting wide-neck PET containers which are suitable for the hot filling of food.
Huntsman officially introduces Iroprint additive manufacturing platform at K 2019
Delivering Elastomers Innovation: Premium PU & TPU: Passionate people. Powerful possibilities
Transparency throughout the entire process
The presentation of a first marketplace solution for the plastics industry sees Engel taking the next step in digital transformation at K 2019. Networking on a horizontal level opens up the opportunity to analyse and optimise processes across functions along the entire value stream.
Simulation combined with the real world
On the occasion of K 2019, Engel announces that it is breaking new ground in the further digitalisation of the injection moulding process in collaboration with Autodesk.
Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals are “Building Tomorrow Together” at the K 2019
Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals are dedicated to sustainable business growth through innovation. A long-term commitment to putting the customer first generates cooperation along the entire value chain, which in turn drives both growth and innovation.
"Enjoy Innovation": Wittmann Battenfeld presents itself at the K 2019
At the K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann Battenfeld will exhibit its products and applications under the motto “Enjoy Innovation” for the first time in hall 15 at booth C06.
Kraiburg TPE is setting new standards in applications with food contact
With its two new compound series, FC/CM1 and FC/CM2, Kraiburg TPE meets the most important set of rules on applications with food contact: Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (21CFR) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Sabic unveils new Trucircle range of breakthrough circular polymer solutions
Sabic, a global leader in the chemical industry, is launching its pioneering range of circular solutions to help manufacturers address one the planet’s most urgent sustainability challenges – the reduction of mixed plastic waste.
Durable up to 230 °C
New polyamide 66 for blow-molded air ducts in turbocharged engines
Plastics coloring: sustainable effects
At K 2019 Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG from Wuppertal, Germany, focuses on sustainability. Core topics will be innovative solutions for coloring PCR polyolefins and bio-polymers as well as laser marking as a sustainable alternative to printed labels.
Sabic reveals its ambitious global growth strategy
Sabic reveals its ambitious global growth strategy for its Specialties business, targeting the company’s vast array of vital technologies that help address hard problems in emerging markets such as electrical mobility, 5G infrastructure and remote healthcare.
New LSR moulding package ‘shines a light’ on high-end optics at K-2019
At K-2019, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH in collaboration with LSR specialist Nexus is showcasing a full turnkey LSR exhibit, moulding high-end light guidesfor automotive LED matrix headlights.
KHS presents the first recyclable juice bottle made of 100% rPET
There is an increasing demand from consumers and the beverage industry alike for packaging which saves on resources. Companies who design a container nowadays must also take its entire life cycle into account.
Milliken introduces Millad NX 8000 ECO in Europe at K 2019
Milliken & Company, a globally recognized leader in plastic additives and colorants has announced the European launch, at K 2019, of one of its most sustainable products yet Millad® NX® 8000 ECO.
Pure Loop presents a new shredder-extruder combination for high throughputs
The shredder-extruder recycling technology provider Pure Loop has added new system types to its ISEC evo series and now offers especially high output alternatives in the medium to high throughput range.