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Unlock 80% cost savings with large-format 3D printed fixtures. Learn how AM boosts speed, precision, and efficiency in modern manufacturing.

16:9

Accelerate Production with Large 3D Printed Aids, Jigs & Fixtures

The increasing demand for high-quality recycled plastics is leading to broader adoption of double filtration systems in recycling facilities.

Kunststoff-Aufbereitung

Kunststoff-Verpackungsmaschine

Kunststoff-Recycling

Kreislaufwirtschaft

Benefits of Double Filtration

The therapeutic product trains the senses through play using light, colors and shapes. PLEXIGLAS® Softlight ensures soft, glare-free light and a matte surface.

LiteScout | designed with PLEXIGLAS (PMMA) from Röhm GmbH | therapeutic product✓soft✓ glare-free light✓ matte surface ➤Watch video now!

Spritzgießen

Technische Kunststoffe

Extrudieren (KU)

Compoundieren

LiteScout® supports visually impaired children with PLEXIGLAS® tokens

The permeability of fabrics is analyzed and modeled to understand and reduce void formation in composite manufacturing.

Resin Transfer Molding

Harze

Analysis of the permeability of textile preforms for void minimization in the RTM-process

The present work investigates the potential of selected amines to produce them in the form of carbamates and to use them for the production of epoxy resin foams.

Schaumstoffe

Harze, Epoxid

Thermische Mess- und Prüfverfahren

Carbamate-foamed epoxy resins – synthesis and properties

The melting process in single-screw extruders is crucial for process design, but its prediction remains difficult.  In research of suitable methods.

Extruder

Messgeräte für Partikel

Materialcharakterisierung

Prediction of the Melting Process of Plastics in Particle-laden Flows by Means of CFD-DEM

Continuous production of sustainable particle foams based on renewable materials

Partikelschäumen

Polylactid

Investigation of the foaming behaviour of polylactide and polylactide/poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) blends in particle foam extrusion

The aim of the present work is to develop the scientific understanding required for the development of flame retardant epoxy-carbamate-foams for the application in lightweight constructions.

Flammschutzmittel

Carbamate-foamed epoxy resins – Optimization of fire behaviour and mechanics through fillers

Establishment of suitable analytical methods for the characterization of individual particles and creation of new correlation references to welding behavior.

Polybutylenterephthalat

Schaumstoffe und Vorprodukte

Clarification of structure-property relationships during foaming and fusion of polybutylene terephthalate bead foams (E-PBT)

Analysis and model-based description of the bubble growth behavior as a function of the extensional viscosity function prevailing at the bubble edge.

Messgeräte für Kraft, Masse, Dehnung, Druck, Dichte, Viskosität, Drehmoment

Messgeräte für Viskosität

In-line characterization and prediction of the viscosity and the initial bubble growth behavior during foaming of blowing agent-loaded polymer melts

How can the effort required to test high-strength, highly rigid continuous fibre-reinforced structural components be reduced?

Impact-Tester

Non-destructive Testing of Fiber-reinforced Plastic Composites Using Sound Waves Emitted Into the Air by Local Defect Resonance

How hydrogen can be used as an energy source for aviation.

Modified epoxy resins for manufacturing of carbon fiber composite based cryogenic hydrogen vessels in the automated fiber placement

Thermoset polymers are not considered formable. Under certain conditions, however, they exhibit plastic behavior.

Zug-und Druckfestigkeitsprüfgeräte

Modelling the cure-dependent material behavior of thermoset matrices as a basis for material-adapted process and component design

A nozzle system optimised by CFD simulation makes immersive nozzle systems for the hot gas welding process suitable for series production and allows a reduction in heating time of up to 50 %.

Gas-, Autogenschweißen (WIG, MIG, MAG)

Prozesssimulation

Thermisches Fügeverfahren

Polyamide

Contribution to efficient hot gas welding of thermoplastics

The adhesion between LSR and thermoplastic is not only influenced by the applied polymers, but also by injection molding parameters, oven cure, surface treatment and storage conditions or environmental impacts.

Weichmacher

Mehrkomponenten-Spritzgießen

Silikonkautschuk

Structure-process-properties-relationships of injection molded thermoplastic-liquid silicone rubber-combinations

Blending of polymers has revealed a strong potential in tailoring plastic material properties for different applications.

Blend

Werkstoffprüfung, mechanisch

Properties of Micro- and Nanostructured PA66/PPE Polymer Blends

The present work aims to use accelerated weathering methods to develop a basic understanding of the formation of macro- to microplastics

Polyethylen

Polypropylen

From Macro- to Microplastics: Degradation Models and Extrapolation of Residence Times Under Abiotic Environmental Impacts

In this work, the fundamentals of process technology are established, aiming to produce a particle foam from polycarbonate for the first time.

Polycarbonat

Development of a continuous foaming process for novel expanded and expandable polycarbonate particle foams for structural applications

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This investment significantly strengthens Agilyx‘s presence in the European market, creating a global platform for sourcing and supplying feedstock to the advanced recycling industry.

Agilyx Ready to Acquire 44% of GreenDot Global

RecyClass continues advancing plastics circularity with latest update of Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols.

Latest Update of Design for Recycling Guidelines

Fiat launches industry-first car using recycled material from used beverage cartons

The Fiat Grande Panda contains material from around 140 beverage cartons and demonstrates that recycled PolyAl can be used extensively in the automotive industry.

Recycling

Automotive

Fiat Panda Drives with Recycled Tetra Paks

Recently, Polykemi, Rondo Plast, and Scanfill had their ISCC PLUS certifications for recycled mass-balanced plastic raw materials confirmed. The certifications apply to their facilities in Ystad, Sweden, giving all of Europe access to certified high-quality recycled plastic materials.

“The process to become certified for recycled materials is somewhat more complex and involves stricter controls – for the right reasons – so we are very pleased to have achieved certification for recycled materials as well,” says Mattias Persson, Chief Commercial Officer at Polykemi Group.

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

TitPolykemi, Rondo Plast, and Scanfill Receive ISCC Plus Certificationel

The “Sophia” project aims to increase the current reuse, repair and recycling rates of end-of-life solar panels.

To achieve full panels traceability, a digital platform will be developed to implement Digital Product Passport (DPP) in new and repaired solar panels.

Solar / PV

Photovoltaik und Solarthermie

Increasing the Circularity of PV Panels

Trinseo released its FY2024 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, titled Tides of Change. 

Nachhaltigkeit

Trinseo Publishes 15<sup>th</sup> Annual Sustainability & CSR Report

At the official K preview, more than a dozen companies demonstrated the future of the plastics industry, showcasing everything from smart extrusion to circular material development and process automation to AI. The variety of topics reflects technical change and the clear desire for transformation. Kunststoffe was there and summarizes the most important ideas in words and pictures.

Around 75 international trade journalists came to Düsseldorf to learn about the K highlights and speak with exhibitors.Rund 75 internationale Journalisten kamen zur K-Preview: aus den USA, Europa über den Nahen Osten, Asien bis nach Neuseeland.

Messe K-Kunststoffmesse

Schröder, Susanne

Verbände, Institutionen, Messen

Materials, Machines, People – What the Plastics Industry Brings to K 2025

Industry guidance on certification schemes supporting compliance with EU Regulation on Recycled Plastics for Food Contact.

Polyethylenterephthalat

Safety of PET

In a market environment that faces economic uncertainty, the Erema Group maintains its position as a leading provider of plastics recycling solutions.

Headquarters of the Erema Group in Ansfelden, Austria: it is from here that solutions for plastics recycling are developed and marketed worldwide.

Unternehmen

Erema Braves Challenges

News Circular Economy

Moldmaking in Portugal: Tools meet values. On a journey of discovery with the VDWF in eight companies.

Portugal has its charms beyond toolmaking as well. One example is the Dom Luís I Bridge in Porto, a two-level steel structure connecting the old town of Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia. It was designed  by a student of Gustave Eiffel.

Strategie und Organisation

Werkzeugbau

Toolmaking Meets Values:  Where Portugal Comes into Play

Why tool and mold making in Germany has a future despite international competitive pressure – a discussion with industry representatives.

“We Don’t Supply Tools –  We Create Trust”

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