Coperion K-Tron is proud to announce a completely new K3 line of vibratory feeders for dry bulk solids which will be exhibited at K 2019.  The innovative new feeder design features a unique, patent-pending drive system combined with an…

Interview with Thomas Herrmann, CEO at Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG. All players along the plastics value-added chain are joining forces in Europe to initiate a functionable circular economy. No other country has…

Brüggemann will present its latest developments in performance-enhancing, cost-effective additives for both virgin polyamides and polyamide recyclates. The innovations range from efficiency-increasing flow enhancers for shorter cycle times…

Which part does mechanical engineering play in circular economy for plastics? Andreas Lichtenauer: In particular as machine manufacturers, we must ask ourselves what role we can play in the process towards sustainable handling of plastics.…

Ettlinger, a member of the Maag Group, will take advantage of the upcoming K 2019 to unveil the brand new ERF 1000 high performance melt filter for very high throughputs in recycling applications for plastic materials. The four filter drums…

Interview with Thorsten Kühmann, Managing Director of VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery trade association of VDMA Thorsten Kühmann is convinced that the plastics industry can offer solutions that help to eliminate the…

Plastics have a bad image. Can bioplastics contribute to changing attitudes? Prof. Endres: Bioplastics can have an impact on the image because they have advantages as regards the raw material as well as their disposal. Plastics have their…

One of three finalists, Avery Dennison is the first pressure sensitive label material supplier to introduce liner made from recycledPET, available commercially in Europe. The liner, which uses 30% PET post-consumer waste, meets technical…

The HASCO P1 plates are machined on all sides and fulfil all the requirements of modern mouldmaking. Some 2000 additional variants – dimensions, thicknesses and materials –  allow maximum flexibility and cost-efficiency in the production of…

Meditool’s 3D-printed neuro and spine surgery implants mean faster patient recovery and less surgical risk Investment strengthens Evonik’s Smart Materials growth engine with innovative application for high-performance polymers…

Although we have previously heard about integrating plant waste into bioplastic, the process typically involves carting that waste off to a factory somewhere, away from public eyes. That isn't the case, however, with a new juice kiosk that…

AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in dispensing, drug delivery and active packaging solutions, announced today that it has partnered with PureCycle Technologies, to prepare for the introduction of PureCycle’s Ultra-Pure Recycled…

PolyOne  announced availability of ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ IM chemical foaming additives (CFAs), formulated specifically for injection molding applications. As a complement to PolyOne’s liquid Excelite CFA portfolio for extrusion, new…

Interview with Bernd Niemann, Managing Director of FM Kunststofftechnik GmbH, and Korbinian Kiesl, President of Billion SAS

Bunting Magnetics Co. will be celebrated its 60th anniversary as a company. Bunting Magnetics Co. is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and sales of cutting-edge magnetic equipment used in applications such as magnetic…