New materials create safer, quieter EVs
Ascend Performance Materials' Starflam X-Protect and Vydyne AVS tackle two unique challenges automakers face when developing their EV platforms.
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Secret Sea-Grit: Successful partnership between Ampacet and NaturePlast
Ampacet NaturePlast have launched the Secret Sea-Grit collection made from 100% PCR material and aquaculture waste.
Three exhibits - one goal: Sustainable and efficient production of packaging items
At K 2022, three Allrounders specially designed for the packaging sector will be on show. As an alternative to thermoforming, an electric Allrounder 720 A with a new injection unit 1300 will be producing thin-walled IML cups at Arburg stand 13A13. Two other innovative applications will be showcased at stands run by partners.
AKXY2 - New concept car at K 2022
The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will present its newest concept car AKXY2 for the first time in Europe at the K 2022, from 19-26 October in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Plast 2023 – All on the floor, first stage at the K Show in Düsseldorf
The organization of Plast-International Exhibition for the Plastics and Rubber Industries which will take place from Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 September 2023 at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre in Rho-Pero has started its journey.
Mold-Masters at K 2022
Mold-Masters is excited to connect with customers and introduce latest innovations at K 2022
Sidel commits to the circular economy by joining R-Cycle
Sidel is helping to make the circular economy a reality by joining R-Cycle, the open tracing standard for sustainable plastic packaging.
Lanxess: certified carbon footprint for polyamide 6, PBT and glass fibers
The specialty chemicals company Lanxess is one of the world’s first plastics manufacturers to offer its customers - processors of its Durethan polyamides and Pocan polyesters (PBT) - certified values for the carbon footprint of the base resins.
Energy-saving PAC-E packaging machine debuts at K 2022
World premiere of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s most economical, clean, low energy consumption and high-performance all-electric packaging machine to-date.
Pellenc ST & Ampacet join forces to recycle black PET
Pellenc ST and Ampacet, respectively global leaders in sensor-based sorting solutions and masterbatch solutions, collaborated on sorting studies to optimize the recyclability of dark PET packaging on existing recycling lines.
How material-smart are you?
Being material-smart means to consciously choosing optimal packaging materials while taking into account current demands concerning sustainability, climate footprint, function and cost.
Hexpol TPE present the Sustainable Materials Lab to the automotive market at IZB 2022
At the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) taking place in Wolfsburg, Germany, in October, Hexpol TPE will bring their Sustainable Materials Lab for the first time.
