https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/engineering-plastics-149 · 28.07.2026

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Daicel adopts POM powder for stick-form lubricant

Daicel announced the use of fine Durast POM powder in a solid stick-form lubricant developed by Maia. The solution is intended to reduce leakage, splattering and material losses during maintenance work.

2026-06-18 polyoxymethylene (POM)

Allotex and Daicel develop corneal graft system

Allotex and Daicel High Performance Polymers are collaborating on a storage and delivery system for allogeneic corneal implants. The solution uses precision-molded components made from TOPAS COC cyclic olefin copolymer.

2026-06-17 medicine

Infant care manufacturer Comotomo uses Avient color-matched Ultrason

Comotomo has implemented colored Ultrason P 2010 in its next-generation baby bottle. The BASF PPSU material, with color matching developed by Avient, is intended to provide the required rigidity, food-contact safety and resistance to sterilization.

2026-06-15 medicine

SABIC showcases EV battery materials in Stuttgart

At Battery Show Europe, SABIC is presenting a portfolio of specialty thermoplastics for energy storage systems and power electronics. The display focuses on new LNP Thermocomp OFM compounds for high-voltage applications.

2026-06-10 fairs

RadiciGroup to showcase solutions at Plast 2026

At Plast 2026, RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers will present solutions for automotive, e-mobility, electrical and electronics, and water management applications. The company is highlighting co-design, metal replacement, and materials with a documented environmental profile.

2026-06-09 fairs

Envalior to present EV battery materials at Battery Show

At Battery Show Europe 2026, Envalior will present material solutions for high-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles. The portfolio includes materials for busbars, junction boxes and solutions designed to limit thermal runaway.

2026-06-08 fairs

Aria by Smart Mold to debut at Plast 2026

Smart Mold, a company affiliated with Sirmax Group, will present Aria at Plast 2026, an AI-based system supporting injection molding process setup. The solution is intended to reduce the number of setup trials and the level of scrap during production start-up.

2026-06-03 injection moulding

Avient to present new Therma-Tech formulations at FIP and Equiplast

Avient is introducing new Therma-Tech thermally conductive formulations containing natural graphite. The materials will be presented at FIP in Lyon and Equiplast in Barcelona, alongside the company’s broader portfolio of polymer solutions.

2026-06-03 engineering plastics

Omya to distribute SkypeL TPE-E in Europe

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has become SK Chemicals’ distribution partner for SkypeL TPE-E thermoplastic polyester elastomers in European markets. The agreement will take effect on July 1, 2026 and covers sales, technical support and application development.

2026-06-01 elastomers

Ultramid Advanced in Weidmüller PCB connectors

Weidmüller uses BASF's polyphthalamide Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 in PCB connectors and terminals from the Omnimate 4.0 family. The material is intended to provide heat resistance for reflow soldering, dimensional stability and broad colouring options.

2026-05-22 engineering plastics

TÜV SÜD verified LCA studies of Envalior products

An independent critical review conducted by TÜV SÜD confirmed the methodological soundness of life cycle assessments for selected Envalior material groups. The review covered, among others, PA6, PBT, thermoplastic composites and PPS.

2026-05-20 research

DOMO and RadiciGroup create a global compounder

The completion of the transaction involving DOMO Engineered Materials opens the way for integration with RadiciGroup businesses acquired by Lone Star Funds. The emerging platform is intended to operate as a global, independent compounder serving multiple end markets.

2026-05-12 compounds