Mold-Masters consolidates India operations at Coimbatore site
Mold-Masters has opened a 12,350 m² facility in Coimbatore, bringing its engineering, manufacturing, sales and aftermarket services in India together at one site.
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Evosys Laser Services marks ten years of operations
Evosys Laser Services GmbH marks its tenth anniversary with a reported new sales record. The subsidiary provides technical services, contract manufacturing, design and training in laser material processing, with a focus on laser welding of plastics.
Aimplas joins GREEN project on biodegradable fertiliser systems
The European GREEN project will develop bio-based, biodegradable nutrient delivery systems as alternatives to conventional polymer coatings for fertilisers. Aimplas will work on microcapsules and polyelectrolytes.
Syensqo polymers in cardiac, spinal and surgical devices
Syensqo reports applications of its advanced materials in cardiac devices, spinal and orthopaedic implants, and surgical equipment. The company is also working with medical-device developers at the design stage.
Long-lasting solution: radiation-crosslinked PE-Xc pipes for drinking water supply
Radiation-crosslinked PE-Xc pipes offer high resistance to pressure, temperature and mechanical stress. Multilayer composite pipes can also be reliably crosslinked using electron beams. Thanks to their long service life, PE-Xc pipes contribute to sustainable infrastructure construction and are particularly suitable for drinking water pipelines. This article explains the technical properties and applications of radiation-crosslinked pipes for transporting oxygen-rich fresh water.
Engel to present four moulding cells at Plastimagen 2026
Engel will demonstrate four injection moulding applications at Plastimagen 2026 in Mexico, covering transport crates, automotive connectors, liquid silicone rubber parts and medical plungers. The company will also present its EVA virtual assistant.
Italian machinery firms prepare for Plastimagen 2026
Amaplast will coordinate 32 companies in a 700-square-metre Italian pavilion at Plastimagen 2026. Mexico remains a major importer of plastics and rubber machinery, while circular economy legislation may support demand for recycling and automation technologies.
Symas and Maintenance: technologies for production continuity
At the 17th Symas and Maintenance trade fairs, nearly 160 exhibitors presented solutions for bulk material handling, diagnostics, maintenance and process safety.
Oerlikon HRSflow upgrades T-Flow HRS controller
Oerlikon HRSflow has introduced a new generation of its T-Flow HRS multi-zone thermal control unit. The controller manages 6 to 144 hot runner heating zones and adds guided setup, remote display options and smartphone-based service support.
Dassault Systèmes raises its 2026 targets
Dassault Systèmes' revenue rose by 5% to EUR 1.55 billion in the third quarter of 2026. The company reported growth in sales of 3DExperience solutions and cloud software and raised its targets for the full financial year.
Syensqo ends C6O4 production at its Italian site
Syensqo has stopped producing the C6O4 fluorosurfactant at its Spinetta Marengo facility in Italy. Nearly all of the company's fluoropolymers are now manufactured without PFAS processing aids.
Hosokawa Alpine introduces modular AWX winders
Hosokawa Alpine has expanded its blown film machinery portfolio with the modular AWX winder series. The units accommodate film widths from 1,000 to 3,200 mm and offer standard production speeds of up to 150 m/min.