Röchling Industrial acquired the Spanish company Polypres Mediterráneo S.L., based in Alfarrasí near Valencia, effective September 3, 2026.
The SKZ Plastics Center is receiving an S2KRC kneading system on loan from Kurimoto. With this addition, the institute is expanding its range of plastics processing capab...
ASTM D7869 enables a particularly realistic assessment of the long-term durability of modern coatings. To this end, SKZ and EZD combine independent weathering tests with...
Evosys Laser is expanding its technology portfolio with the establishment of Attosys Laser in July 2026. The new subsidiary, based in Erlangen, focuses on laser-based man...
Peiseler is expanding its product portfolio into additional application areas and will showcase several examples. At AMB 2026, the company will present further developmen...
The 30th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 12 through 16, 2026.
Fraunhofer ILT is developing laser-based manufacturing processes for applying PFAS-free functional coatings to metal components, plain bearings, and elastomer rollers.
The SKZ Plastics Center has published a white paper on how to successfully apply for publicly funded research projects. Based on key success factors, the paper highlights...
SKZ and Fraunhofer IPA are researching a material-friendly Powder Bed Fusion process for plastics by lowering the powder bed temperature to significantly reduce the mater...
The SKZ Plastics Center has named Tarkett GDL S.A. a “Premium Research Partner 2025.” for, among others, their collaboration with the EZD, Selb, Germany, in the developme...
Fraunhofer IFAM is developing resource-efficient manufacturing and joining technologies for large-scale, double-walled hydrogen tanks made of carbon fiber reinforced plas...
While conventional tests take several weeks or even months, the newly developed method delivers reliable measurement results within just a few hours and opens up opportun...
SKZ launches an industrial project to develop a practical approach for the rapid and cost-effective use of material data.
Rowa has developed a specially designed masterbatch that is used in a new protective cover for vehicle charging sockets.
The voluntary VSME standard helps companies respond efficiently to inquiries from major business partners and promote transparency in the supply chain.
Plastics is now deeply embedded in various aspects of production and daily life. Meanwhile, the issue of plastic pollution has become increasingly critical, posing a coll...
The Evonik booth will showcase innovations in energy transition, low-altitude economy, hydrogen industry, smart manufacturing, healthcare and circular economy
TWI has been providing thermal spray services and support since 1975, delivering over half a century of knowledge, research and consultancy advice to a range of industry...
Frimo Innovative Technologies, a global company in high-tech production solutions for composites and plastics, is set to unveil its latest advancements at JEC World 2026...
Hufschmied Machining systems will be presenting their products at JEC World in Paris from March 10 through 12, 2026.
Project aims to enable circular use of silicon materials and conserve resources.
Evosys' nnovative strength has now been recognized for the fifth time with the prestigious TOP 100 seal for 2026.
As global regulations on (PFAS) tighten across the EU and the US, manufacturers across industries are seeking high-performance materials that meet evolving environmental...
CNC precision machining remains one of the most direct ways to help to turn a concept into a repeatable, production-ready system.
In this two-day lunch-to-lunch event leading researchers and industry experts will share the latest trends and innovations in laser processing of polymers and other non-m...
Replique, a production platform for industrial components, is expanding its collaboration with Alstom worldwide.
ESAB, the originator of VacPac vacuum-sealed electrode packaging is advancing its solution with a redesign
Specialist Article on Ultrasonic metal welding (USMW) for joining electrical conductors, especially in the context of lightweighting strategies that involve replacing cop...
On 4 and 5 March 2026, the IKV is offering a forum in which research and industry can jointly develop new pathways.
Companies are under increasing pressure to make their products and processes more sustainable. The SKZ Plastics Centre supports companies in documenting sustainability as...
As part of the dena Energy Transition Congress in Berlin, five companies were honored on November 3 with the Energy Efficiency Award (EEA). The EEA is presented in four c...
On April 21 to 24, 2026, the plastics and rubber trade fair - Chinaplas 2026 will take place at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR...
At the K trade fair, Evosys presented laser welding solutions like the EvoWeld Mini made from environmentally friendly wood the EvoWeld Generation 2, and the EVO 0800-TD.
Envalior recognizes a growing need for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-free materials for high-performance Wear & Friction applications, that are sustainable, economical,...
As a young company, Evosys is aware of its responsibility towards future generations and is committed to greater sustainability and environmental protection beyond the le...
The Create innovation cluster supports companies in successfully transferring bio-based plastics and composites into industrial practice. The network is hosting its first...
Fuel cells are considered a key technology for energy transition. They place high demands on the materials used and their mass production has been a major challenge to da...
One of the most transformative developments in recent years is the rise of high-speed machining (HSM). This article explains high-speed machining, its benefits, clears up...
The SKZ Plastics Centre has launched a new research project to develop innovative materials for high-voltage insulators.
At the SKZ Plastics Centre in Würzburg, specialist personnel are trained for joining semi-finished producsts to ensure the quality of a finished product.
Evosys Laser has been awarded the "Große Preis des Mittelstandes 2025" (Grand Prize for SMEs). This award recognizes companies that set standards in the German economy th...
Low-cost or recycled plastics pose challenges due to their surface structure and composition, which can compromise product quality. Plasmatreat will demonstrate solutions...
Fronius' Fortis product range contains devices in the 270 to 500 A categories, either as compact all-in-one systems or as split versions with an external wirefeeder.
Residue on plastic components impair subsquent processes such as printing or painting. The new LIBS-OF project aims to clean, analyse and activate surfaces inline in a si...
The goal of the project is to develop bio-based materials that can be efficiently processed using injection moulding and which composting time can also be controlled.
A new SKZ research project is developing standards for evaluating recycled surfaces for adhesive bonding and coating processes.
The Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute invites you to attend the ‘Innovative Surfaces’ symposium on 17 September 2025.
The KUTENO and KPA trade fairs have announced high exhibitor participation and several additions to their trade fair portfolio for 2026.
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 digita...
On July 2 and 3, Plasmatreat celebrated the 30th anniversary of the patent application for its Openair-Plasma technology with its Technology Days 2025 at the headquarters...
Evosys will present laser welding solutions and developments at the K 2025 (October, 8 through 15) trade fair in Essen, Germany. At this year's fair, the laser plastic we...
KoniK is a recycled plastic drum designed for welding wire with an improved life cycle. Compared to the traditional cylindrical drum, it offers greater utilisation.
Laser-based infrared welding is becoming increasingly important in response to the demand for precise and flexible processes. Joining Plastics spoke with Beatrice Maus, a...
The latest Ceresana report on the global market for bio-based adhesives forecasts that sales of “green” glues will increase to around USD 4.5 billion by 2034.
A pioneering SKZ project developed the first time-lapse method to quantitatively assess stress crack failure in plastics exposed to media.
The SKZ Plastics Center presents modern solutions for high-precision detection of even the smallest defects in plastic products.
In the rapidly changing automotive industry, the focus is on technologies that increase efficiency, performance and sustainability in equal measure. Plasma technology pla...
The design spaces in industry and handicrafts are subject to a continuous process of change due to constantly changing technical, social and legal conditions. This change...
Manufacturing and machining processes have evolved dramatically over the decades. One of the most transformative developments in recent years is the rise of high-speed ma...
Ceresana has analyzed the global market for pipes, pipe components, and fittings made of PVC, polyethylene and other polymers for the seventh time.
As industries worldwide undergo rapid modernization, the demand for efficient, lightweight and corrosion-resistant fluid control systems has surged. The plastic valves ma...
The plastics processor Röchling Industrial is investing over 17 million euro in the expansion of the Xanten site. In several construction phases, the site will be extensi...
Plasmatreat continues to grow and opens a new office for the Benelux region. Also, Job van Galen takes over the management of the newly founded subsidiary in Eindhoven, t...
The synergies between the trending topics of circular economy and digital transformation were demonstrated at the KPA trade fair in Ulm, Germany using current application...
Caracol, specialist in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), announced the launch of its high-throughput xHF Extruder, a new component to boost productivity with a...
Infrared welding is now a proven technology frequently used for joining thermoplastic polymers. The key reasons for its widespread use are the non-contact melting of weld...
Dr. Oliver Tröppner took over the Materials Development Group at the SKZ Plastics Center. This means the Würzburg Institute has chosen a successor from within its own org...
Standards committees in both the UK and overseas are looking for new members to help with the development of standards in plastics welding.
Wires, cables and pipes are often referred to as the lifelines of our modern society. Many may now think directly of the supply of essentials such as electricity and the...
The increasing use of plastics requires a sustainable circular economy, i.e. the cyclical reuse of plastics after the end-of-life of products.
Hydrogen is a highly topical issue and more and more components, such as pipelines, must be able to withstand the use of hydrogen.
During a product demonstration, Leister showed the advantages of the Penweld A and Penweld S hot-air welders at Air Clean, a company that has been developing and producin...
The courses “Basics of plastic materials” and “Basics of plastics technology” provide an introduction to the world of plastics, especially for career changers, young prof...
The new market study from Ceresana shows adhesive products that are at least partially made from renewable raw materials or are biodegradable gain significance.
The scarcity of raw materials poses severe challenges to global industries. Recycling and the increased use of secondary raw materials have become essential for many comp...
RWTH Aachen and BAM are leading the "PolyH2Pipe" research project, which aims to reduce the high costs of green hydrogen production with polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM...
At the SKZ Plastics Center, the Pipe-safe project has been launched to put an AI assistant for quality assurance of welds in pipeline construction into practical use. Thi...
Continuously recording and analysing relevant data leads to decisive gains in knowledge in order to better understand interrela- tionships and interactions and to control...
Evosys has been committed to environmental protection and sustainable action within the company for several years. Established measures are now officially recorded and do...
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF have further enhanced rheological online testing to identify specific additiv...
technotrans and enesty are combining their expertise in tailor-made thermal management systems for the plastics processing industry. The partnership includes mutual integ...
Newly developed milling kinematics on a linear axis enables versatile and efficient machining of lightweight materials to metals up to steel with a production tolerance o...
Evosys received a finalist award at the grand finale of the 30th “Großer Preis des Mittelstandes 2024” competition. Evosys made it into the top 6 finalists from Bavaria a...
More than seven million euros are being invested by plastics processor Röchling Industrial in building the new Engineering Centre in Lahnstein, Germany.
The latest, seventh edition of the Ceresana report on the European market for plastic pipes includes GRP pipes as a separate product category for the first time.
Using 3D printing technology and ultrasonic joining technique, researchers at TU Graz succeeded in attaining an extremely strong joining of the renewable raw material woo...
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have developed a new polymer patch that can significantly accelerate and...
Die seit Herbst 2021 explodierenden und durch den Krieg in der Ukraine weiter steigenden Energie- und Rohstoffpreise setzen auch die Unternehmen der deutschen Galvanotech...
Lorch Schweißtechnik präsentiert auf der Global Industrie 2022 in Paris sein umfangreiches Portfolio an innovativen Schweißlösungen unter dem Motto „Smart ist, wenn es Zu...
Fertigungsprozesse für das Premiumsegment im Automobilbau: Bei Anlagen-Konzeption und Entwicklung arbeiten OEMs und Tier-1 mit ihren Zulieferern oftmals Hand in Hand. Zur...
Die möglichen Versorgungsengpässe mit Gas bereiten der deutschen Kupferindustrie Sorgen: als energieintensive Branche ist sie auf eine zuverlässige und nachhaltige Energi...
„Traut Euch mehr. Stellt Euer Licht nicht unter Scheffel!“ Diesen Appell richtet die Managementberaterin Barbara Liebermeister anlässlich des Equal Pay Day am 7. März an...
Die Effizienz von Produktionsmaschinen liegt oft weit unter den technischen Möglichkeiten. Der Grund: Erfahrene Mitarbeitende sind im Fall einer Störung häufig nicht verf...
Der DVS hat das neue Merkblatt 1209 „Hilfestellung zur Minimierung der Gefahren durch Kontamination und Verschleppung im Arbeitsumfeld bei der laseradditiven Verarbeitung...
Das Technologie-Know-how von KUKA kommt zum Einsatz, wenn der schwedische Automobilkonzern sein Angebot an Elektrofahrzeugen in seinem US-Werk erweitert. KUKA wird im US-...
Der Award zeichnet innovative Produkte und Objekte aus, die ganz, überwiegend oder in wichtigen Details aus feuerverzinktem Stahl bestehen.
Eines der jüngsten Produkte, das die langjährige Zusammenarbeit von KUKA und ABICOR BINZEL hervorgebracht hat, ist die „KUKA cell4_arc compact powered by ABICOR BINZEL“....
Das nordrhein-westfälische Metallhandwerk startet mit vorsichtigem Optimismus ins Jahr 2022. Drei von vier Metallbauern und annährend neun von zehn Feinwerkmechanikern se...
Atlas Copco führt in 2022 seine Online-Seminarreihe fort. Die kostenlosen 30-60 minütigen Webinare bieten neben Einblicken in verschiedene Druckluftfachthemen auch die Mö...
Beim Anbieter von Absaug- und Filtertechnik geht eine Ära zu Ende: Wolfgang Richter wird die Vertriebsleitung an Herrn Marko Höher übergeben.
Lieferkettenprobleme, Protektionismus, globale Entkoppelungstendenzen: Der internationale Handel steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Auf Basis aktueller Unternehmensberic...
Um KMU den Einstieg in die Automatisierung zu erleichtern, intensivieren KUKA und ABICOR BINZEL ihre zukunftsweisende Zusammenarbeit in Bezug auf standardisierte, kompakt...
Armin Haller, Chief Sales Officer und Mitglied des Vorstands der Güdel Group AG, wurde auf der Mitglieder-versammlung von EUnited Robotics zum Vice Chairman ernannt.
Die Lage ist derzeit gut, doch die Aussichten sind enttäuschend. Der DIHK sieht den Erholungsprozess erheblich geschwächt und rechnet nicht mit einem nachhaltigen, invest...
Veränderungen verlaufen in den Unternehmen und ihrem Umfeld meist schleichend. Das heißt, man nimmt sie im Alltag kaum wahr. So auch in der betrieblichen Weiterbildung. D...
Dem Optimieren des Lichtbogenhandschweißens wird oft nicht viel Aufmerksamkeit geschenkt. Verbesserte Schweißmaschinen-einstellungen können dabei helfen.
Die Wirtschaftlichkeitsanforderungen an manuelle Prozesse steigen weiter. Die Abstimmung einiger weniger Einsatzparameter führt beim Einsatz von Hartmetallfrässtiften zur...
Deutschlands Handwerkerinnen und Handwerker wissen, was sie tun. Und was sie tun, bleibt und ist überaus vielfältig. Zum Tag des Handwerks 2021 läuft daher unter dem Mott...
Aktuell kämpfen die produzierenden Unternehmen vieler Branchen mit Lieferengpässen bei wichtigen Halbzeugen, Vormaterialien und Rohstoffen. Eine Lösung sind hochpräzise,...
Die UKCA-Kennzeichnung wird ab dem 1. Januar 2022 die herkömmliche CE-Kennzeichnung ersetzen. Betroffene Produkte müssen dann von einer in Großbritannien zugelassenen Ste...
Der Automatisierungsspezialist und Industrieroboterhersteller FANUC hat erneut einen Großauftrag im Bereich der Elektromobilität erhalten. Das Unternehmen wird rund 500 R...
Mensch und Maschine tanzen gemeinsam auf einer virtuellen Ballett-Bühne: Ein KUKA-Industrieroboter ist einer der Hauptdarsteller dieses ungewöhnlichen Stückes des Staatst...
Das Reinigen von Werkstücken mit ständig wechselnden Durchmessern und Formen stellt viele Unternehmen vor zeit- und kostenintensive Herausforderungen. MiniTec hat für die...
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