https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/novelties-47 · 28.07.2026

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Ten years of Formnext: AM has arrived in the industry

The tenth edition of Formnext in Frankfurt am Main attracted 38,282 visitors and 804 exhibitors, underlining the growing industrial establishment of additive manufacturing and its expanding range of applications across sectors.

2025-11-24 world

Demand for high-performance yarns on the rise

Barmag, part of the Oerlikon Group, is commissioning three new HMLS yarn systems in China as local producers ramp up capacity to meet rising global demand for high-performance polyester tire cord.

2025-11-20 machine industry

Biodegradable coffee capsules with improved oxygen barrier

Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has developed the biocompound M·VERA GP1065 for coffee capsules, combining an improved oxygen barrier with home-compostability and a bio-based content of over 98%.

2025-11-20 bioplastics

Fanuc Poland opens technology competence center in Wrocław

Fanuc Poland has launched a new headquarters in Wrocław with an expanded technology competence center combining an application showroom, service areas, a spare parts warehouse and an extended Fanuc Academy. The facility integrates office, service, logistics and training functions to support industrial automation users, including plastics injection moulding processors.

2025-11-19 robots

Omya creates global specialty materials distribution unit

Omya has established Omya Specialty Materials, a new global business unit focused on the sales and distribution of specialty materials that combines third‑party portfolios with the company’s mineral-based products.

2025-11-19 chemical industry

High-end closures for luxury brands: Novassu trusts KraussMaffei

French closure specialist Novassu uses a KraussMaffei CXZ 250/1000-750 Multinject to produce crystal-clear cosmetic closures with 30% recycled content, combining sandwich and index plate technology for higher flexibility and consistent quality.

2025-11-19 injection moulding

KHS and SLMG Beverages: right on time

SLMG Beverages has increased PET bottling capacity at its Chhata facility by 35% with a KHS InnoPET TriBlock line, supporting strong volume growth for the Coca‑Cola system in northern India.

2025-11-18 machines

Sikora named world market leader champion 2026

Sikora has once again been included in the “Global Market Leader – Champions” ranking for 2026, which identifies around 500 companies from the German‑speaking economic area that are global leaders in their markets.

2025-11-18 top management and companies

Wacker debuts biomethanol-based silicone gel at Compamed 2025

At Compamed 2025, Wacker will showcase Silpuran eco 2114, a biomethanol-based silicone gel for skin adhesives, alongside new findings on transdermal delivery and Elastosil grades for pharmaceutical tubing.

2025-11-17 medicine

tesa introduces LSE 4950 and 74515 tapes for industrial assembly

tesa introduces two double-sided mounting tapes for LSE substrates: 4950 and 74515. The manufacturer notes temperature resistance, no primer required, and suitability for demanding converting processes.

2025-11-17 novelties

Xenia introduces carbon fibre reinforced PA12 filament

Xenia announced Xecarb PA12-CF-ST, a 15% carbon fibre reinforced PA12 filament with a Super Tough upgrade and an HDT of 150 C, which will be presented at Formnext 2025.

2025-11-06 Filaments

SABIC launches new Noryl resin for water management applications

SABIC has introduced Noryl WM300G, a non-reinforced PPE/PS blend for water management applications. The material targets potential restrictions on butadiene in drinking water by avoiding conventional impact modifiers and offers higher burst strength than Noryl 713S.

2025-11-06 engineering plastics