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NWI and Oerlikon Nonwoven cooperate on meltblown lab technology

NWI and Oerlikon Nonwoven cooperate on meltblown lab technology

The Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University and Oerlikon Nonwoven have agreed on cooperation in meltblown laboratory technology, centred on the installation of the hycuTEC hydrocharging system for advanced filtration media development.

Polymer composite heat exchangers extend CHP efficiency range

Polymer composite heat exchangers extend CHP efficiency range

Bomat Energiesysteme has expanded its corrosion‑resistant heat exchanger range for biogas and sewage gas CHP units from 150 to 1,500 kW, using polymer composite tubes to enable both heat recovery and fuel‑saving retrofits with lower emissions.

Hennecke Group earns first Great Place to Work certification

Hennecke Group earns first Great Place to Work certification

All four business units of Hennecke Group have received Great Place to Work certification following a 22 percentage point rise in employees rating the company as a great workplace and a record 91 percent participation in the latest global survey.

Coperion showcases compounding and recycling systems at PlastIndia

Coperion showcases compounding and recycling systems at PlastIndia

At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Coperion will present technologies and complete systems for compounding, recycling and polyolefin manufacturing, highlighting efficiency, reliability and process integration with solutions from Coperion, Herbold Meckesheim and Coperion K-Tron.

Plast Eurasia Istanbul opened its doors for the 34th time

Plast Eurasia Istanbul opened its doors for the 34th time

The 34th edition of Plast Eurasia Istanbul is held on 3–6 December at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, featuring a refreshed corporate identity and an extended Plastics Days events program focused on innovation, technology and circular markets.

Automation of plasticizing screw polishing

Automation of plasticizing screw polishing

ENGEL Austria has commissioned in St. Valentin a fully automated vibratory finishing cell for plasticizing screws, based on Rösler trough vibrators and a Promot gantry system. The solution has reduced processing time, minimized manual work and increased quality repeatability.

Łukasiewicz and Dassault Systèmes join forces for Polish industry’s digital transformation

Łukasiewicz and Dassault Systèmes join forces for Polish industry’s digital transformation

Łukasiewicz Center and Dassault Systèmes have signed a cooperation agreement in the field of digital transformation of Polish industry, covering support for the digitization of R&D processes and the strengthening of digital competences. The cooperation is intended to accelerate the implementation of modern technologies in the economy and improve collaboration between science and business.

Arburg at Swiss Plastics Expo

Arburg at Swiss Plastics Expo

At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, Arburg will present an electric Allrounder 370 A with Gestica control processing fibre‑rich “paper pearls” as an alternative to conventional petroleum‑based plastics.

Boy 35 Electric debuts at Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne

Boy 35 Electric debuts at Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne

Boy Schweiz will present the new Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machine and the compact Boy XS E at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, highlighting compact, precise and energy-efficient solutions for Swiss processors.

FCS attends the 34th Taiwan Excellence Award Ceremony

FCS attends the 34th Taiwan Excellence Award Ceremony

Fu Chun Shin’s SA-160 intelligent outward toggle injection molding machine has received a Taiwan Excellence Award, highlighting the SA Series’ role in precise, energy-efficient molding for applications from large pallets to automotive components.