Polytives enters the Indian market with polymer additives
Polytives GmbH will present its polymer additives at PlastIndia 2026, entering the Indian market in cooperation with distributor Krishna Enterprise.
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Südpack presents new StarBlend compounds for 2026
Südpack will present its latest StarBlend compounds, including formulations with recyclates and bio-based raw materials, at the KPA trade fair in Ulm and the 33rd International Colloquium on Plastics Technology in Aachen in spring 2026.
Composite wings of the O.L.I.V.I.A. drone with XECARB 40-C20-3DP filament
Xenia Materials and the Fly-Mi EUROAVIA Milano student team from Politecnico di Milano have developed the O.L.I.V.I.A. drone for the UAS Challenge 2025, using 3D-printed composite moulds made from carbon fibre reinforced polycarbonate XECARB 40-C20-3DP.
TOP 7000 Cast dosing system for casting processes
Elmet introduces the TOP 7000 Cast dosing system developed specifically for casting, coating, and manual molding processes, based on the TOP 7000 Pro model and offering a constant volume flow and stable mixing ratio.
Envalior thermoplastic UD tape for hydrogen pressure vessels
Envalior introduces the UDea EcoPaXX Q20HTC60 thermoplastic UD tape based on polyamide 4.10 with carbon fibers for reinforcing all-thermoplastic hydrogen pressure vessels, enabling weight and cost reduction and easier recycling of tank systems.
Quality, innovation and sustainability in cables and PVC 2026
In the cable and PVC industry for technical applications, mere regulatory compliance is no longer enough. By 2026, competitiveness will be defined by the ability to integrate quality, innovation and sustainability directly into the production process and to control process stability.
AI Innovation Hub at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
AI Innovation Hub at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
Cannon presents composite technologies at JEC World 2026
The Cannon Group will showcase at JEC World 2026 in Paris integrated technologies for thermoset and thermoplastic composite processing, developed to improve production efficiency, process control and performance.
New iglidur i4000 resin for 3D printing of gears
Igus has launched the iglidur i4000 resin for manufacturing precise, wear-resistant gears using DLP, SLA and LCD technologies. Compared with standard 3D printing resins, the material offers higher elongation at break and extended service life.
Hasco mono nozzles with inch radii for US and UK markets
Hasco has expanded its mono-shot Single Shot H6300/… and Vario Shot H6200/… hot runner nozzle range with inch radii ¾" and ½", adapted to US and UK standards.
The “Pleiades” competition promotes design and sustainable plastics processing
The “Pleiades” university competition – Plastic European Innovation Award for Design and Sustainability – in Italy links the plastics industry with IUAV University, promoting durable plastic products, design and injection moulding as part of the circular economy.
SüdpacK Medica packaging solutions at Pharmapack 2026
SüdpacK Medica will present at Pharmapack 2026 in Paris the recyclable blister concept Pharmaguard, the low-particle Medguard packaging portfolio, and the new Medhub service for ordering pre-made medical pouches.