Research - news on Plastech
Mondi continues to innovate with sustainable solutions
Mondi continues to innovate with sustainable solutions, with next generation of Bag-in-Box technical films.
Quality Seal "Innovative through Research" anew for Sigma
Sigma Engineering GmbH was again awarded with the quality seal "Innovative through Research" by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wirtschaft". The seal shows the Stifterverband's appreciation of researching companies in Germany.
Mondi flexible packaging "leapfrogs" ahead in the recycling game
Mondi and Werner & Mertz are ready to release new, 100-percent recyclable pouch made of polyethylene.
Microbes Fully Metabolize Biodegradable Plastics
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) succeeded in an interdisciplinary study to demonstrate that soil microorganisms metabolically utilised the carbon in the PBAT polymer both for energy production and also to build up microbial biomass.
Wasteful World: How much of our belongings are we really using?
Movinga reveals the world’s most deluded countries in a bid to highlight our collective issues with waste and hoarding.
Detection of microplastics in water
Fraunhofer CSP develops smart filter systems.
KraussMaffei to develop mixing elements
In cooperation with the the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, KraussMaffei Berstorff has carried out scientific tests on mixing systems in several simulation series.
Top graduates from the Technical University of Munich receive Arburg awards
As part of the Day of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) on 13 July 2018, two graduates were presented with an Arburg award for their outstanding scientific research.
Innovative Therban solution with new Termonomer
Arlanxeo, a global manufacturer of synthetic elastomers, will present its new terpolymer Therban ST 3107 VP at DKT 2018 (German Rubber Conference).
BASF new application center for plastic additives
BASF recently inaugurated its new EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Application center for Plastic Additives in Kaisten, Switzerland.
Wacker opens new laboratory in Moscow
Wacker is strengthening its presence in Russia by expanding the service portfolio offered by its technical center in Moscow.
From pulping byproduct to high-performance biopolymers
The BRIGIT project has produced new tailor-made biopolymers produced from lignocellulosic sugar waste for highly-demanding fire-resistant applications
WACKER opens new technical center in Istanbul
Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its range of services in Turkey with official opening of a technical center for construction, textile and consumer-care
applications in Istanbul.
TEPPFA launches international Discover Plastics campaign
Curated by TEPPFA and in partnership with four National Associations, Discover Plastics drives awareness of the natural suitability of plastic pipes for sewer and stormwater applications.
Parameter establishes subsidiary company in Poland
Company will target growing pharma industry in eastern Europe.
