AI Innovation Hub at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
AI Innovation Hub at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
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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.
Dhunseri Poly Films orders the world’s fastest BOPET line
Dhunseri Poly Films has ordered from Brückner Maschinenbau a BOPET film production line with a designed speed of 700 m/min for its plant in Panagarh, West Bengal, India.
Rhopoint Pantora Aesthetix simplifies creation of digital material twins
X-Rite and Rhopoint launch the Rhopoint Pantora Aesthetix system, combining color and surface appearance measurement in a single workflow to enable creation of realistic digital twins of complex materials.
Euroguss under new leadership
Phuong Anh Do offers longstanding experience in the trade fair sector and has access to a well-developed network. We talked with her about her perspectives, the die casting industry, and the future of Euroguss.
BASF polyamide for cooling systems in electric vehicles
BASF has developed a polyamide with increased hydrolysis resistance for use in pumps and valves of cooling systems in electric and commercial vehicles, meeting extended service life requirements.
Biovalsa project: bioplastics from agricultural waste in Valencia
The Biovalsa project, coordinated by AIMPLAS and co-funded by IVACE+i and ERDF, develops processes for producing bioplastics from agricultural waste such as rice straw and citrus pruning residues.
eFK EvoSmart texturing machine: higher efficiency and lower costs
Barmag's eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, unveiled at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, is gaining wide adoption among yarn producers thanks to reduced energy consumption and lower maintenance requirements.
