HASCO has released an extended native SolidWorks library covering a wider range of standard elements for tool and mould construction. The update is intended to streamline the design of prototypes and production moulds directly in the CAD environment.
Meusburger is introducing the high-performance flat guide E 1080, designed for injection moulds with limited installation space and high requirements in terms of load capacity, accuracy and wear resistance.
At PIAE 2026, SABIC presented new LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds with PCR content and the thermally conductive LNP KONDUIT WTF2C, as well as other specialty materials for use in ADAS systems, lighting and electric vehicle structures.
ENGEL has developed the two-platen injection moulding machine duo 12000 US with a clamping force of 110,000 kN, designed for producing large-scale parts with a projected area of more than 2.5 m². The solution opens up new possibilities for lightweight design, functional integration and replacing traditional materials with plastics.
The Plastic is Fantastic Association is expanding its activities in Asia, appointing Sandy Lin as Cluster Director and announcing its first appearance at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai.
In the AutoRock project, SKZ and Fraunhofer IIS are developing an inspection system for extruded profiles using X-ray computed tomography and artificial intelligence, enabling automatic defect detection in real time without interrupting the process.
Beverage producers are accelerating lightweighting, barrier development and recyclability improvements for PET bottles, cans and cartons. These solutions will be showcased at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf.
After three days at Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hanover, KraussMaffei Extrusion reports strong interest in technologies for precise and efficient extrusion of tire components and a growing importance of modernizing existing lines.
By early March 2026, 527 exhibitors from 34 countries had already registered for Formnext 2026, with 64.5 percent coming from outside Germany. The Frankfurt trade fair remains a key platform for the global 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing market.
Movacolor introduces the MCS Continuous Loss-in-Weight Blender, developed for fast dosing adjustment in extrusion processes with rapidly changing throughput, including filament yarn production.
Envalior is introducing Durethan FLX-RTM, an impact-modified PA6 material developed specifically for rotationally molded tank liners, combining high processing flowability with low hydrogen permeability and low-temperature resistance.
Eurocast is implementing an R&D project to develop multilayer polypropylene film Castfol RPP with up to 60% recycled PP content for food contact, combined with the deployment of digital solutions in line with the Industry 4.0 concept.