Arburg at Swiss Plastics Expo
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, Arburg will present an electric Allrounder 370 A with Gestica control processing fibre‑rich “paper pearls” as an alternative to conventional petroleum‑based plastics.
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Plastics in lightweight construction: radiation crosslinking and recycling
Increasing design requirements call for more resistant plastics. Electron beam irradiation can be used to sustainably improve the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of plastic components.
Boy 35 Electric debuts at Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne
Boy Schweiz will present the new Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machine and the compact Boy XS E at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, highlighting compact, precise and energy-efficient solutions for Swiss processors.
MAS launches iQonicTwin HyperPET for food‑grade PET recycling
MAS has introduced the iQonicTwin HyperPET solution, combining a co-rotating conical twin-screw extruder with an infrared and vacuum-based SSP process to produce food-grade rPET with stable IV, low acetaldehyde content and reduced energy consumption.
Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser after drinktec trade fair
Sidel reviews the launch of its EvoBLOW Laser technology following the drinktec trade fair, highlighting energy savings, simplified operation and alignment with the company’s innovation culture.
SKZ supports plastics companies in design for circularity
The SKZ Plastics Centre supports plastics processors and manufacturers in implementing design for circularity, offering structured guidance from basic qualification to company-specific roadmaps for circular value creation.
ENGEL launches clearmelt competence center for PUR flooding
ENGEL has established a clearmelt competence center to support customers worldwide in implementing polyurethane flooding processes for high-quality plastic surfaces, offering integrated project management from concept to series production.
Xenia develops conductive composites for chemical industry
Xenia has introduced a portfolio of reinforced thermoplastic composites based on HDPE, PP and PVDF, formulated for chemically aggressive media, elevated temperatures and ATEX-classified environments in the chemical process industry.
Reinholds project targets PE-Al recycling from Tetra Pak
The Reinholds project unites Alta Scuola Politecnica, Greenchemicals and industrial partners to investigate conversion of the PE-Al fraction from Tetra Pak packaging into aluminium hydroxide for use as a halogen-free flame retardant.
ENGEL focuses on all‑electric efficiency at Plast Eurasia 2025
At Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, ENGEL will present two all‑electric injection moulding machines for packaging and medical applications, highlighting energy efficiency, process stability and compact production cells.
Syensqo awarded for bio-based epoxy prepreg in motorsport
Syensqo has received the Green Tech Award at the Race Tech World Motorsport Symposium for its bio-based MTM 49-3 epoxy prepreg, which combines 30% bio-sourced content with unchanged motorsport performance parameters.
Biodegradable coffee capsules with improved oxygen barrier
Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has developed the biocompound M·VERA GP1065 for coffee capsules, combining an improved oxygen barrier with home-compostability and a bio-based content of over 98%.
