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The British brand Simply Roasted has modernised its packaging line by implementing an integrated Ishida system, which has tripled output, reduced changeover time and minimised product losses while maintaining pack integrity.
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is implementing the POLY-ML project, where machine learning techniques are used to predict material properties based on composition and processing conditions, shortening development time and reducing waste.
Fernley H. Banbury Award 2026 for Dr. Gerard Nijman
RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers presents at Plastindia 2026 in India a portfolio of high-performance engineering plastics for transport, e-mobility, E/E and consumer and industrial goods, highlighting 20 years of presence and development on the Indian market.
AIMPLAS organizes on 4–5 March the ninth edition of the International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, focused on the latest material solutions, their industrial applications and current regulatory requirements.
Circular Valley Convention 2026 will take place on 11–12 March 2026 at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, bringing together politics, business, science and start-ups around practical solutions for the circular economy.
Schütz Composites will present at JEC World 2026 in Paris a broad portfolio of Cormaster honeycomb structures based on aramid paper, designed for advanced lightweight construction applications in aerospace, automotive, industry and motor sports.
Austria's first fully electric SAM-C cell at Rejlek
Polyplastics introduces two new Durafide PPS grades with mechanically recycled content, reinforced with 40% glass fiber, as part of its Duracircle initiative and open PIR mechanical recycling scheme.
Circular Valley Convention 2026, organized by Circular Valley, Messe Düsseldorf and Fraunhofer, will for the second time combine a trade fair, specialist conference and networking to create a cross-industry platform for concrete solutions in the field of the circular economy.
Stadler has modernised the BZB light packaging sorting plant in Amorebieta-Extano, increasing its throughput, level of automation and digitalisation, and strengthening the nearly 25-year collaboration with its Basque partner.
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, the audience presented ENGEL with the Swiss Plastics Expo Award for the first autonomous injection moulding cell based on the inject AI solution, an evolution of the inject 4.0 concept.
Rising prices of antimony trioxide and regulatory pressure are pushing adhesive manufacturers to seek halogen‑free flame retardant alternatives. Clariant proposes phosphinates as a replacement for ATO in adhesive applications.
ATS Life Sciences Systems and Kistler have developed an automated medical device assembly line based on the Symphoni platform, combining digitally synchronous motion with real-time force and displacement measurement.
Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf have concluded a pilot project for a reusable cup system at K 2025, involving 50,000 lightweight foam polypropylene cups and a full collection, washing and reuse infrastructure.
The REDES4VALUE project develops mechanical and chemical recycling processes for polyamide fishing net waste, enabling the production of recyclates and new polyamides for packaging, agriculture, automotive and 3D printing applications.
Global development of PET recycling in EREMA's strategy
Dr. Boy and its Italian partner ST.A.TE Technologies will present the fully electric Boy 80 Electric injection moulding machine at Mecspe 2026 in Bologna, demonstrating the production of blood filters for medical applications.
Tomra Sorting GmbH, the headquarters of Tomra Recycling, has received the EcoVadis Platinum medal with a score of 87/100, ranking among the top 1% of highest-rated companies for sustainability.
Dassault Systèmes presents key development directions for the manufacturing industry in 2026, including the integration of artificial intelligence, virtual twins, sense computing and the expansion of digital manufacturing platforms.
Polytives GmbH will present its polymer additives at PlastIndia 2026, entering the Indian market in cooperation with distributor Krishna Enterprise.
Südpack will present its latest StarBlend compounds, including formulations with recyclates and bio-based raw materials, at the KPA trade fair in Ulm and the 33rd International Colloquium on Plastics Technology in Aachen in spring 2026.
Xenia Materials and the Fly-Mi EUROAVIA Milano student team from Politecnico di Milano have developed the O.L.I.V.I.A. drone for the UAS Challenge 2025, using 3D-printed composite moulds made from carbon fibre reinforced polycarbonate XECARB 40-C20-3DP.
Elmet introduces the TOP 7000 Cast dosing system developed specifically for casting, coating, and manual molding processes, based on the TOP 7000 Pro model and offering a constant volume flow and stable mixing ratio.
Envalior introduces the UDea EcoPaXX Q20HTC60 thermoplastic UD tape based on polyamide 4.10 with carbon fibers for reinforcing all-thermoplastic hydrogen pressure vessels, enabling weight and cost reduction and easier recycling of tank systems.
In the cable and PVC industry for technical applications, mere regulatory compliance is no longer enough. By 2026, competitiveness will be defined by the ability to integrate quality, innovation and sustainability directly into the production process and to control process stability.
AI Innovation Hub at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
The Cannon Group will showcase at JEC World 2026 in Paris integrated technologies for thermoset and thermoplastic composite processing, developed to improve production efficiency, process control and performance.
Igus has launched the iglidur i4000 resin for manufacturing precise, wear-resistant gears using DLP, SLA and LCD technologies. Compared with standard 3D printing resins, the material offers higher elongation at break and extended service life.
Hasco has expanded its mono-shot Single Shot H6300/… and Vario Shot H6200/… hot runner nozzle range with inch radii ¾" and ½", adapted to US and UK standards.
The “Pleiades” university competition – Plastic European Innovation Award for Design and Sustainability – in Italy links the plastics industry with IUAV University, promoting durable plastic products, design and injection moulding as part of the circular economy.
SüdpacK Medica will present at Pharmapack 2026 in Paris the recyclable blister concept Pharmaguard, the low-particle Medguard packaging portfolio, and the new Medhub service for ordering pre-made medical pouches.
Dhunseri Poly Films has ordered from Brückner Maschinenbau a BOPET film production line with a designed speed of 700 m/min for its plant in Panagarh, West Bengal, India.
X-Rite and Rhopoint launch the Rhopoint Pantora Aesthetix system, combining color and surface appearance measurement in a single workflow to enable creation of realistic digital twins of complex materials.
Phuong Anh Do offers longstanding experience in the trade fair sector and has access to a well-developed network. We talked with her about her perspectives, the die casting industry, and the future of Euroguss.
BASF has developed a polyamide with increased hydrolysis resistance for use in pumps and valves of cooling systems in electric and commercial vehicles, meeting extended service life requirements.