A TPE for sustainable cotton swabs
The days of disposable plastic products are numbered – alternatives are needed. The success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for change.
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Evonik and HP develop 3D-printable thermoplastic elastomer
Evonik and HP’s new co-branded* elastomer is a flexible high-performance specialty powder based on a thermoplastic amide grade (TPA) for 3D printing.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe goes Virtual from 9 to 11 December 2020
Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will now run as a virtual event from 9 to 11 December 2020. Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries at the European Commission will deliver the opening keynote address.
Innovative new technology from MEP helps reduce emission footprints
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation (MEP) meets the rapidly-changing stringent regulatory and functional requirements of the automotive, electronics and general industries markets for low formaldehyde emissions with a new polyacetal (POM) product family.
Arburg presents the special capabilities of the Freeformer
When it comes to demanding AM parts, the Freeformer is in its element. The Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) process with the Freeformer is predestined for medical technology, the processing of soft materials and PP, as well as for the additive manufacturing of multi-component parts.
Sibur announces new appointments to management team
Sibur announces senior appointments aimed at developing the Company's management and strengthening the executive team in key business areas.
OCS becomes an intrinsic part of PlasticsEurope’s DNA
PlasticsEurope launched its Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) annual Progress Report taking stock of the advancements made by our members together with the value chain towards ending pellet loss in any environment.
Fakuma-Virtual: online meeting place for the plastics industry
The Fakuma-Virtual digital marketplace deals with plastics processing in all of its aspects. Exhibitors participating at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing are showcasing their trade fair highlights and new products here.
High hydrolysis resistance with plenty of extras
The new Pocan XHR (Xtreme Hydrolysis-Resistant) product range from Lanxess boasts outstanding resistance to hydrolytic degradation in very hot and humid conditions.
Borealis and Menshen launch new packaging closures
Borealis and Menshen, a leading specialist for plastic closures and packaging systems, have collaborated on a series of 10 packaging closures based on Borcycle, an evolving recycling technology which transforms polyolefin-based waste streams into value-adding versatile solutions.
4.Central European Plastics Meeting postponed
Central European Plastics Meeting is being postponed till March.
EuPC survey on the effects of COVID-19 on the use of recycled polymers
In the framework of its 3rd survey on the use of recycled plastic materials (rPM) by plastics converters in Europe, EuPC publishes a follow-up questionnaire on the effects of COVID-19.
Plastics saves the future through spiral economy
Plastics can save our future and a spiral economy can make that happen, but how?
Domo Chemicals launches PEEK solution to replace PAI
Domo Chemicals has expanded its Thermec range of enhanced polymers, with the introduction of a cost-efficient product based on polyether ether ketone (PEEK), blended with a solid polymeric lubricant.
Graphene nanotubes in plastics are the basis for cars of the future
Graphene Nanotubes in plastics are the basis for creating light, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly cars of the future.
