https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/innovations-28 · 28.07.2026

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New SABIC PC copolymer without PFAS for medical devices

SABIC has introduced LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U, the first fluorine-free, PFAS-free polycarbonate copolymer with UL746G certification, offering chemical resistance and UL94 V0 flame retardance at 1.5 mm for thin-wall medical applications.

2025-12-15 engineering plastics

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag to show medical cell at Swiss Plastics Expo

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag Maschinen AG will present a fully electric IntElect S injection moulding cell with real-time quality prediction for insulin cap production at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, highlighting automation, digital connectivity and MES integration.

2025-12-15 fairs

Direct compounding streamlines polycarbonate production

EPC Engineering & Technologies and Coperion have developed a one-step direct compounding process for polycarbonate melt that integrates polymerization and compounding, reducing energy use, investment costs and process complexity.

2025-12-12 compounding

Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI advance sovereign AI on Outscale cloud

Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI have made the Le Chat Enterprise and AI Studio solutions available in the sovereign Outscale cloud, targeting public administration and regulated sectors in Europe. The offer is aimed at entities that need to combine data protection with the use of generative AI.

2025-12-12 Industry 4.0

SABIC increases PPE oligomer capacity for AI and 5G PCBs

SABIC has announced a further expansion of its polyphenylene ether (PPE) oligomer capacity to support growing demand for high‑performance printed circuit boards in AI and 5G data centers, with completion planned for the second half of 2026.

2025-12-12 chemical industry

First PA66 spinning plant with EvoQuench success-fully commissioned

Chinese textile producer Shandong Nanshan Fashion Technology has commissioned the first PA66 spinning plant equipped with an EvoQuench radial quenching system, integrating microfiber yarn production into its textile value chain.

2025-12-11 polymer industry

NexKemia expands EPS capabilities with ZSK twin screw extruders

NexKemia Petrochemicals uses Coperion ZSK twin screw extruders to produce EPS, graphite-enhanced polystyrene and EPS with up to 30% recyclate in a single-step process, combining process simplification with reduced emissions and wastewater.

2025-12-11 polystyrene (PS)

ENGEL showcases inject AI at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026

At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, ENGEL will present its inject AI framework and the world’s first autonomous injection moulding cell, targeting the Swiss precision market’s requirements for zero-defect production, efficiency and skills shortage mitigation.

2025-12-11 Industry 4.0

Avient presents ColorForward 2027 color trend palette

Avient has introduced ColorForward 2027, the 21st edition of its annual color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry, translating four identified societal trends into 20 color and effect concepts for thermoplastic polymers.

2025-12-11 masterbatches

Arnitel Performance foam in next‑generation trail running shoes

Arnitel Performance, a thermoplastic copolyester elastomer from Envalior, is used as a 100% foam midsole in the norda 005 trail running shoe, combining high rebound, durability, climate stability and recyclability as an alternative to EVA, TPU and PEBA foams.

2025-12-11 elastomers

Faerch’s Cirrec and Tomra advance PET tray‑to‑tray recycling

Cirrec, the recycling division of the Faerch Group, has installed multiple Tomra flake sorting units at its Duiven plant, enabling large‑scale post‑consumer PET food tray‑to‑tray recycling with food‑grade quality and increased capacity.

2025-12-11 recycling

Technical conference to spotlight plastics innovation at Plastex 2026

The Plastex 2026 technical conference in Cairo will bring together more than 50 speakers from industry and research to present new technologies, case studies and developments in plastics and rubber processing, with a strong focus on recycling, materials performance and circular economy.

2025-12-10 fairs