The number of plastic parts being coated is rising inexorably – in a nearly unlimited range of diversity. Demands placed on the quality and individuality of painted surfaces are increasing continuously as well. At the same time, less and…

As the packaging markets in Asia and the surrounding region continue to expand, Agr has recognized a significant growth in the demand for its quality management and process control equipment for plastic and glass containers.   This is…

In order to save weight, an increasing number of assemblies used in the automotive industry today are made of plastic or lightweight metal which need to be glued together. The reliable pretreatment of the joining surfaces is a must,…

KRAIBURG TPE has performed extensive tests to examine the suitability of its thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for use in additive manufacturing (AM). The tests have shown that almost all of the company’s TPEs can be processed with excellent…

Packaging has many faces – and an important task: it should provide protection and information, and trigger the incentive to buy. In addition to design, surface characteristics play a decisive role. Painting opens up new and interesting…

Last year, the world-famous ice-cream brand became the first to use SABIC’s certified circular PP. Over 7 million tubs made with recycled plastics will be rolled out across Europe in 2020 and due to be launched globally from 2021 onwards.…

Case Western Reserve researchers developing process to recycle ‘thermoset’ plastics; examples include wind-turbine blades, auto parts, boats, and other structural materials. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a…

BRUGGOLEN TP-H1607 and BRUGGOLEN TP-H1805 are additions to Brüggemann's extensive additive portfolio for polyamides. These newly developed antioxidant blends allow polyamide materials to exceed current performance limits and offer exciting…

Brabender Technologie focused on a feeder specially designed to tackle recycling tasks at the Solids trade fair in Dortmund on April 1 and 2, 2020. The manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment therefore specifically utilized the…

Up & running: pilot line & new fibre line in Italy, BICO capacity for industrial fibres in Belgium Introducing new Meraspring for soft cushioned hygiene nonwovens Extended fibre range for filtration applications…