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...
Evonik’s Innovation Factory has opened an Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) application technology center to test its high-performance Duraion membranes in real-world operati...
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...
A look at the essential role of femtosecond laser micromachining in the production of life-saving medical devices
Fraunhofer IWS and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) combine their expertise developing new technologies for dry-coating of battery electrodes.
SKZ launches an industrial project to develop a practical approach for the rapid and cost-effective use of material data.
Ahead of the 79th IIW Annual Assembly & International Conference the International Institute of Welding (IIW) is highlighting the work of Commission XVI – Polymer Joining...
Rowa has developed a specially designed masterbatch that is used in a new protective cover for vehicle charging sockets.
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...
TWI is launching a new Joint Industry programme (JIP) project to evaluate and qualify the use of ultrasonic NDT systems to assess butt fusion joints in polyethylene (PE)...
As lignite exploitation faces increasing challenges, Clariant's Licocare is derived from renewable rice bran wax and offers more sustainable alternative.
The Evonik booth will showcase innovations in energy transition, low-altitude economy, hydrogen industry, smart manufacturing, healthcare and circular economy
Metal–polymer hybrid components are established in countless applications in our everyday lives. However, in industrial implementation typical challenges remain: demandin...
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. today announced a global price increase adjustment for its Polymer Stabilizers and Coatings product ranges.
A new joint industry project investigating the permeation of pressurised carbon dioxide (CO2) through thermoplastics is open for collaborators.
Die diesjährige ITSC – International Thermal Spray Conference & Exposition findet vom 18. bis 20. März 2026 in Bangkok/Thailand statt. Diamant Polymer GmbH ist als Ausste...
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...
Project aims to enable circular use of silicon materials and conserve resources.
Market shifts and regulatory pressures are driving manufacturers to seek more sustainable alternatives to adhesives with ATO.
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...
An economic upturn may finally materialize in 2026, providing cautious optimism - particularly for manufacturers of plastic pipes.
The SKZ Plastics Center will support PT Impack Pratama Industri Tbk (IMPC) in Indonesia in establishing the Impack Polymer Science Institute (IPSI).
Specialist Article on Ultrasonic metal welding (USMW) for joining electrical conductors, especially in the context of lightweighting strategies that involve replacing cop...
PSW, patented by royos joining solutions GmbH, Lieboch, Austria, is a modern welding process in the broader sense, developed primarily for joining thermoplastic polymers...
On 4 and 5 March 2026, the IKV is offering a forum in which research and industry can jointly develop new pathways.
With innovative measurement technology, SKZ enables real-time monitoring of curing processes for the first time – without any access to the bonding site.
Envalior recognizes a growing need for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-free materials for high-performance Wear & Friction applications, that are sustainable, economical,...
The Create innovation cluster supports companies in successfully transferring bio-based plastics and composites into industrial practice. The network is hosting its first...
There are “green” alternatives to plastics made from crude oil or natural gas for an increasing number of applications.
At times when sustainability and climate protection are increasingly important, Romira is presenting new polymer blends made from post-consumer polycarbonate (PoC-PC).
Songwon Industrial, expert in polymer stabilization and specialty chemistry, will present its portfolio of high-performance, forward-looking solutions at K 2025.
The international chemical distributor Nordmann will be exhibiting alongside its partners Honeywell, Jiangsu Liside New Material (Liside), MARFRAN and PMC Organometallix...
At a press conference, the organiser of Formnext Asia Shenzhen outlined a refined focus for the 2025 trade fair, while key industry partners provided analysis on the rapi...
Ob in Wasserstofftanks, Batterien, Brennstoffzellen oder zur Abschirmung sensibler Elektronik – Carbonfasern finden vielfältige Einsatzmöglichkeiten in Hightech-Anwendung...
Am 2. und 3. Juli feierte Plasmatreat mit den Plasmatreat Technologietagen 2025 am Hauptsitz in Steinhagen das 30-jährige Jubiläum der Patentanmeldung seiner Openair-Plas...
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...
Getting ready for the K’ 2025 trade fair in Duesseldorf, Germany, Clariant announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS-free polyme...
A pioneering SKZ project developed the first time-lapse method to quantitatively assess stress crack failure in plastics exposed to media.
With the broader 3D printing industry, which encompasses material subspecialities like polymers, ceramics and electronics, metal additive manufacturing (AM) has particula...
Ceresana has analyzed the global market for pipes, pipe components, and fittings made of PVC, polyethylene and other polymers for the seventh time.
Syensqo, a leader in specialty polymers, and Politubes, a renowned manufacturer of flexible multi-layered spiral-wound tubes and insulator caps components, have announced...
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...
Forschende am Fraunhofer IZM arbeiten gemeinsam mit internationalen Partnern an der Entwicklung eines neuen Spritzgussverfahrens, das fortschrittliche elektronische Funkt...
Standards committees in both the UK and overseas are looking for new members to help with the development of standards in plastics welding.
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...
Nano Dimension, a supplier of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) and multi-dimensional polymer, metal & ceramic Additive Manufacturing (AM) 3D-printing solutions,...
The exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. The exhibitor da...
The SKZ German Plastics Center has honored the successful partnership with Wegener Welding in America with the "Premium Partner Training" award. Wegener Welding is the sp...
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF have further enhanced rheological online testing to identify specific additiv...
Experiments at KIT show that fluoropolymers break down almost completely without residue during household waste incineration according to European standards.
DOMO Chemicals is set to showcase a range of sustainable innovations and accreditations at Fakuma 2024, underscoring its commitment to driving a better future.
Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group, will debut at Fakuma 2024 with an array of solutions aimed at advancing key applications across industries.
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.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen will be systematically exploring the potential of a new ultrashort pulse (USP) laser beam source from TRUMPF.
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...
The medium-sized lubricant expert LBI oil free is setting new standards in the metalworking industry with its broad portfolio of oil-free high-tech lubricants. The outsta...
Eine neue Kooperation zwischen dem Startup TRILITEC und dem Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ verspricht die berührungslose Bestimmung qualitätsrelevanter Kennwerte geschäumter Kuns...
Der Aufschmelz- und Aushärtegrad bei Kunststoffprodukten sind wesentliche Kenngrößen, deren messtechnische Erfassung eine wirtschaftliche Produktion erlaubt. Neue Messsys...
Laser-Experten aus Sachsen und Israel erproben derzeit gemeinsam am Fraunhofer-Institut IWS einen neuartigen Laser für den Industrieeinsatz.
Eine Überlegung für produzierende Unternehmen ist es, Aluminium mit einem Cobot zu schweißen. Aber ist das Schweißresultat genauso hochwertig ist wie beim Handschweißen v...
Die ARTTIC Innovation GmbH aus München präsentiert auf der Webseite zum neuen Forschungszulagengesetz einen Online-Rechner für die erste Abschätzung der erstattbaren Aufw...
Peter Adrian ist neuer Präsident des Deutschen Industrie- und Handels-kammertages. Die Vollversammlung wählte den 64-jährigen Unternehmer zum Nachfolger von Eric Schweitz...
WiseSteel ist ein von Kemppi entwickeltes MAG-Schweißverfahren zum Schweißen von Baustählen. Das Verfahren kann das Risiko von Schweißfehlern bei hohen Schweißgeschwindig...
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