The first edition of 3DPlastLab, an area dedicated to innovation in additive manufacturing within Plast 2026, brought together researchers, designers, universities, start-ups and companies from multiple countries. The presentations focused on materials, their functionality and industrial applications.
Hubergroup Print Solutions is introducing low-tack versions of its NewV UV offset ink series. The new variants are intended to improve process stability with fluctuating substrate quality and high printing speeds.
Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ is expanding its service portfolio related to elastomers. The scope of support includes material analysis, formulation development, and the assessment of sustainable alternatives for demanding applications.
Envalior has introduced Xytron M5080ET, an impact-modified PPS compound for overmolding and functionalization of busbars in electric vehicles. The material is designed to improve resistance to stress cracking during thermal shock and to operate at temperatures above 150°C.
MAAG has presented a new generation of the M²-USG underwater strand pelletizing system. The solution is intended to increase process stability, throughput and pellet quality while reducing downtime and operating costs.
In the demanding plastics processing environment, where the temperatures of temperature-control media often exceed levels safe for humans, operator protection becomes as important as process efficiency. LÜDECKE, a leader in connection systems, is launching its patented TempControl solution, which redefines safety standards for work with injection moulding machines and temperature-control systems.
Wittmann has introduced a new version of the Airmould starter package, which also includes a pressure generation unit. The solution is intended to facilitate the implementation of internal gas pressure technology in injection molding.
BMT shows how the Thermoscan preform temperature sensor helps detect differences in the thermal behaviour of PET preforms that can lead to instability in the stretch blow moulding process.
Hasco Group has opened a distribution and logistics centre in the Stryków area. The facility is intended to increase the operational capacity of Procefar and improve the distribution of Hasco-Lek pharmaceutical products, including through automated order picking.
Asahi Kasei has developed a photosensitive polyimide PSPI film for advanced panel-level semiconductor packaging. The material is intended to improve the lamination of large panels and support the formation of a greater number of insulating layers.
Trotec is launching the E Line series with the industrial E340 laser cutter. The machine is intended to provide an affordable entry point to the manufacturer's ecosystem while retaining features designed for everyday production work.
Groupe Rocher will implement Dassault Systèmes' virtual twin technology to improve the formulation of natural cosmetics. The solution is intended to reduce the number of laboratory tests and shorten the development time of new products by 20%.
