SI Group opens European innovation centre in the UK
SI Group has opened a European Innovation Centre in Four Ashes, UK, expanding its global R&D network focused on plastics and rubber application development and analytical characterization.
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Ecomondo 2025: start-ups, circular innovation and awards
Ecomondo 2025, the 28th edition of Italian Exhibition Group’s event on the green, blue and circular economies, will run on 4–7 November in Rimini. The Innovation District will feature 40 start-ups and host technology awards, training activities and a dedicated Green Jobs & Skills area.
Hiroyuki uses Sikora's inspection and analysis system
Hiroyuki Industries in Malaysia uses Sikora's Purity Concept V optical system to inspect food-grade rPET pellets, replacing manual checks and enhancing consistency and traceability.
Davis-Standard advances customer-centric transformation
Davis-Standard is executing a company-wide transformation focused on customer service, digital manufacturing, and R&D reinvestment, including a new Customer Response Center and upgrades to its Extrusion Center of Excellence.
IMCD to present sustainability survey insights at K 2025
At K 2025, IMCD Advanced Materials will share findings from its Sustainability in Industry survey and provide segment-focused Future Briefs, with on-stand discussions at booth D28 in Hall 6.
The state of the plastics processing industry: challenges and risks to competitiveness
The European plastics industry faces challenges from strict regulations, rising recycling demands, and record-high energy costs. Production is shifting outside the EU, risking dependence on imports and weakened competitiveness.
Atlas to debut the new Ci3000 Weather-Ometer at K 2025
Atlas will unveil an updated Ci3000 Weather-Ometer at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The compact rotating-rack xenon arc tester adds usability and connectivity enhancements aligned with integrated lab workflows.
KHS analyzes bottle and machine parameters using simulation
KHS applies computational fluid dynamics to address liquid sloshing between filler, transfer star and capper, aiming to reduce product loss and hygiene risks at outputs up to 90,000 bottles per hour. The work is led by development engineer Dominik Weirich in Bad Kreuznach.
BMT presents smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025
BMT will showcase its smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025 in Munich, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development. The approach integrates Blowscan and Thermoscan for tighter control of preform temperature and material distribution.
SKZ develops thermographic QC systems for injection molding
The SKZ Plastics Center is developing customized thermographic measurement systems for injection molding, using passive and active approaches with cost-effective thermal imaging cameras to automate defect detection and support process-integrated quality assurance.
Kreyenborg IR-Clean receives positive EFSA opinion
Kreyenborg's IR-Clean technology succeeds: EFSA issues a positive scientific opinion on rPET flake decontamination.
Aimplas develops new decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins
Aimplas is leading the Deconwaste project to develop advanced cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins, aiming to enable their safe use in food contact applications and comply with European regulations.
