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Deburring and cleaning plastic components with CO2snow in a single dry process
Plastic parts invariably have burrs after injection molding or mechanical processing. The quattroClean technology from acp systems AG has proved to be an efficient, inline-capable deburring and cleaning alternative for hard and brittle…
New products from plastic waste: BASF customers showcase prototypes made from chemically…
• BASF’s partners in the ChemCycling project: Jaguar Land Rover, Storopack, Südpack and Schneider Electric
• Promising pilot phase, but continued technological and economic challenges as well as need for regulatory developmen
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Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam – Perfect for noise reduc-tion and…
With the ongoing disruptive megatrends in the automotive in-dustry, the automotive OEMs and suppliers are facing a strong innovation pressure. New, innovative solutions are in high demand. Asahi Kasei’s newly developed polyamide foam offers…
Turn Key Extrusion line for encapsulation film for PV modules
High quality film requested for encapsulation purpose Great chance for India.
BREYERs extrusion system CellProtect allows the production of low shrinkage EVA encapsulation film at high production speed Another benefit - no energy…
SML inaugurates new headquarters
With the construction of its new headquarters on a green field near Redlham, Upper Austria, SML has set up one of the world’s most advanced centres for extrusion technology. It hosts state-of-the art production sites for plastics processing…
Chem-Trend Develops Products Meeting Food Safety Compliance Requirements
Chem-Trend, a world market leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance release agents, purging compounds, and other process chemical specialties, today announced the arrival of Lusin LU1201F, a lubricant specifically…
Circular Economy: Hot Topic at K 2019 Preserving value – saving resources!
Plastic products have become an integral part of almost every area of life. For good reason. Plastic packaging extends the shelf life of food, plastic parts in cars reduces their weight and CO2 emissions. In medicine, plastics ensure…
New technologies as drivers of innovation for a productive and responsible today, tomorrow…
Over 3000 exhibitors from more than 50 countries +++ Hot topic “circular economy” +++ Comprehensive supporting programme +++ Exhibitor database online +++ Online ticket office to open at the end of March
K 2019, known as “The World’s No. 1…
North America: Technology Developments and Market Opportunities Drive Industry Growth
A country report in the run-up to K 2019
The North American plastics industry, led by the United States, is posting good business results this year. Sales, revenue and growth indicators are pointing up for the foreseeable future. Among…
The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
In the run-up to K 2019, the European plastics industry faces challenges on several fronts. Overall, the economy is just bumping along; the prolonged exit of the UK from the European Union is creating disquiet; major traditional export…
Recycling – An essential measure for the circular economy
Plastic waste desecrating beaches and rivers or oozing out of the ruptured belly of a dead fish – at the moment, these disturbing images seem to be ubiquitous. Consequently, the image of plastics has never been as negative as it is today,…
Southeast Asia: a wild card in the global plastics industry
A country report in the run-up to K 2019
The Asian region is buckling down on major trends and issues to achieve a future “perfect” economic growth, which will have a ripple effect on the plastics industry. In the run-up to K 2019, The…