New Mocha bottle from Amcor for beauty and personal care
Amcor has launched the Mocha standard plastic bottle for the beauty and personal care sector, offering extensive customization options, three sizes and a low minimum order quantity.
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Composite wings of the O.L.I.V.I.A. drone with XECARB 40-C20-3DP filament
Xenia Materials and the Fly-Mi EUROAVIA Milano student team from Politecnico di Milano have developed the O.L.I.V.I.A. drone for the UAS Challenge 2025, using 3D-printed composite moulds made from carbon fibre reinforced polycarbonate XECARB 40-C20-3DP.
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.
Novoplast Schlauchtechnik launches hose sample take-back service
Novoplast Schlauchtechnik, a company of the Masterflex Group, is introducing a free hose sample take-back service in Germany as part of its transition towards a circular economy.
Recycling mixed-fibre garments enabled by Radici InNova technology
Radici InNova, The LYCRA Company and Triumph have developed and validated a recycling process for mixed-fibre garments, enabling the recovery of polyamide and Lycra fibres and the production of underwear in a closed-loop system.
Avient presents ColorForward 2027 color trend palette
Avient has introduced ColorForward 2027, the 21st edition of its annual color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry, translating four identified societal trends into 20 color and effect concepts for thermoplastic polymers.
Polyvantis to debut at K 2025 with multi-material showcase
Polyvantis will make its first appearance at K 2025, presenting a booth constructed largely from its own film and sheet materials. The exhibit brings together the Plexiglas and Lexan portfolios under one multi-material offering.
Norda and Envalior develop a durable trail shoe
Norda and Envalior have introduced the 001A trail running shoe featuring a midsole based on Arnitel Performance. The model targets higher energy return and lower weight versus the original 001 while maintaining long-distance durability.
Exolon Group introduces Panel 60 HX for translucent facades
Exolon Group has launched the Exolon Panel 60 HX, a 60 mm polycarbonate panel with a Hybrid-X structure for translucent facades. An Ecoplus variant uses biocircular raw materials attributed via ISCC PLUS mass balance, with up to 89 percent from non-fossil sources, according to the company.
Masterflex introduces Master-PUR DualFlow food hose
Masterflex SE has launched the Master-PUR DualFlow 1.6 Food A, a spiral polyurethane hose with a seamless thermoplastic inner lining designed to improve hygiene and flow. The product meets EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and 177.1680 for use in food, pharmaceutical and biotech processes.
Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles
Borealis launches renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) solution developed specifically for footwear midsole applications.
CJ Biomaterials completes trials of new Phact PHA grade
New PHA compound leverages CJ’s unique amorphous PHA formulation and expands their portfolio of product grades suitable for straw manufacturing that began with their industrially compostable grade: PHACT CA1270P.
