Donaldson is expanding the use of its iCue Connected Technology to filtration equipment for compressed air, industrial gases and hydraulic fluids. The system is intended to support equipment monitoring, service planning and longer operating life.
Evonik is reorganizing its innovation activities to accelerate commercialization and increase business resilience. A key element is the Innovation Factory, which, according to the company, could support revenue growth by up to EUR 300 million by 2032.
Gerresheimer is launching two automated pallet warehouses in Peachtree City supplied by Mecalux. The investment is intended to increase the efficiency, precision and safety of medical products logistics in the North American market.
In response to EU Regulation 2024/3190, igus has developed the iglidur A351 material for machine components that come into contact with food. The material is free of BPA and BPS, complies with FDA requirements, and is available in several processing forms.
At Plast 2026 in Milan, X-Rite presented solutions for color evaluation, formulation, and quality control for plastics processing. The offering also included color visualization tools and the My X-Rite service portal.
Amcor has obtained RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification for selected flexible products manufactured at its UK sites. The move is significant in light of changes to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax that will take effect in April next year.
Envalior has introduced Xytron M5080ET, an impact-modified PPS compound for overmolding and functionalization of busbars in electric vehicles. The material is designed to improve resistance to stress cracking during thermal shock and to operate at temperatures above 150°C.
SKZ has awarded Tarkett GDL S.A. the title of "Premium Research Partner 2025" for its research collaboration with EZD in Selb. The recognised projects focused on UV inkjet inks and more sustainable PVC plastisols for flooring applications.
GreenDot and osapiens have entered into a strategic partnership to deploy an integrated platform for packaging EPR compliance in Europe. The solution is intended to support PPWR reporting across EU markets.
MAAG has presented a new generation of the M²-USG underwater strand pelletizing system. The solution is intended to increase process stability, throughput and pellet quality while reducing downtime and operating costs.
At the "Inside the Future of Food Packaging" event, kp brought together representatives of retail, recycling, technology and manufacturing to discuss how regulation, recycling, soft plastics and AI are shaping food packaging.
The Implicit project focuses on recycling single-use auxiliary materials from composite manufacturing, such as vacuum bags, films and technical fabrics. Its goal is to recover raw materials for applications including automotive, technical textiles and urban furniture.
