plastics.ai – Hanser launches AI chatbot for plastics technology

How can you ensure long-term transparency in injection-molded parts? Is PVC recyclable? What are the pros and cons of prototyping with 3D printing? How exactly can digitalization improve plastics processing?

In everyday industrial settings, questions like these demand precise answers - quickly, reliably, and backed by expertise. That’s why the German publishing house Hanser developed plastics.ai: the first AI chatbot designed specifically for plastics technology. Whether it’s about material selection, process optimization, design, or recycling - plastics.ai delivers expert, quality-assured answers in seconds.

Verified technical knowledge. No speculation.

Unlike general-purpose AI chatbots that rely on web data of unknown quality, plastics.ai is built on a curated foundation: over 60 trusted Hanser books on plastics technology—from material science and processing to the circular economy. The knowledge base will be continuously expanded to meet the evolving demands of industry, R&D, and education.

Every answer comes with full source transparency in split-screen format - so you always see exactly where the answer from the chatbot comes from.

Designed for real-world use

plastics.ai supports users in design, processing, material, and more. It answers strategic questions too: “How can extrusion cycle times be reduced?” “What role does digitalization play in process optimization?” Professional, direct answers. Always backed by sources. Highly rated by users.

In addition, plastics.ai offers far more than just access to expert knowledge: like other advanced language models, the chatbot also supports users with everyday tasks – such as creating presentations, user manuals, or technical documentation. Even more complex assignments, like structuring improvement measures or drafting a briefing for an upcoming customer meeting, can be handled efficiently. This makes plastics.ai a versatile assistant – for technical professionals, cross-functional team members, and students who want to quickly apply and process technical knowledge.

For professionals across the value chain

plastics.ai is built for a wide range of users—from experienced engineers to trainees:

• Plastics processors: injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, etc.
• Mechanical engineering, design, and production planning
• Quality, product development, technical service
• Universities, vocational schools, corporate training
• Raw material suppliers and recyclers