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Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 to Spotlight Scale-Up and Regulation

18.09.2026 - The Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 will take place on 17–18 November in Cologne, Germany, and online, bringing together stakeholders from industry, research, technology development, finance and policymaking. Organised by nova-Institut GmbH, the event will focus on the industrial scale-up of advanced...

M.Tec: Engineering Approaches for Complex Product Development

18.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, M.Tec Engineering GmbH will showcase methods and tools for the development of complex technical systems. The company will focus on approaches to component optimization, the integration of mechanical and lighting functions, and strategies for improving the resilience of material sourcing...

Kuraray: PA9T Materials Target High-Voltage and Thermal Management Applications

18.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Kuraray will showcase high-performance polyamides from its “Genestar” PA9T portfolio for automotive, electrical and electronics applications as well as other industrial uses. The company is focusing on materials for components exposed to high temperatures, aggressive media and electrical...

Feller Engineering: New Hot Runner Controllers for Up to 480 Control Zones

18.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Feller Engineering GmbH will present a completely redesigned generation of its “MCS” hot runner controllers. The units are designed for applications with 6 to 144 control zones; the previous series covered a maximum of 120 zones. For larger applications, several controllers can be networked...

Envalior: Materials for Data Centers, Electromobility and Circular Applications

18.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Envalior will present material solutions for data centers, electromobility, advanced driver assistance systems, drones and robotics. Other focal points include circular polyamides and the development services offered by “Envalior 360 Innovation Services.” For data centers, Envalior...

1 A Autenrieth Kunststofftechnik Expands Production Site with Energy-Efficient New Hall

17.09.2026 - 1 A Autenrieth Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG has expanded its production site in Heroldstatt, Baden-Württemberg, with a new manufacturing hall. According to the company, the project represents an investment of around EUR 5.5 million and increases the site’s usable floor space from 4,200 to almost...

Engel Expands European Manufacturing Network with New Site in Serbia

17.09.2026 - Injection molding machine manufacturer Engel is expanding its European manufacturing network with a new production site in Kikinda, Serbia. The facility will initially focus on the production of machined components. With the investment, Engel is relocating part of its mechanical manufacturing activities...

Rowasol: New Bio-Based Liquid Colors for Plastics Applications

17.09.2026 - Rowasol GmbH is expanding its portfolio of liquid colors for plastics processing with the launch of its new “Rowasol GreenLine” range. According to the company, the formulations are based on bio-based raw materials and have been developed specifically for plastics applications. The carrier system...

Labotek Introduces New Drying and Control Solutions for Plastics Processing

17.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Labotek will showcase new and upgraded solutions for drying, dosing, material handling and process control, with a particular focus on energy efficiency, process reliability, connectivity and process-data acquisition. One of the highlights is the "DDM VII", a new generation of mobile...

Fanuc: New “Roboshot” Generation and AI-Based Automation

17.09.2026 - Fanuc will present a range of new solutions for all-electric injection molding, automation and digital manufacturing at Fakuma 2026. Highlights of the company’s exhibit will include the new “Roboshot S180C” and “Roboshot S350C” injection molding machines, as well as applications combining collaborative...

Technotrans: Networked thermal management for optical injection-moulded parts

17.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Technotrans SE will present a networked production cell for manufacturing transparent polycarbonate playing-card boxes. According to the company, the application is based on an all-electric injection-moulding machine from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag. The cooling and temperature-control components...

SKZ Launches New Defence and Security Business Unit

16.09.2026 - The SKZ Plastics Center has established a new business unit dedicated to defence and security, effective 1 July 2026. Eugenie Schlesies is responsible for developing and coordinating the new unit. With the move, SKZ is bringing together its existing expertise in polymer materials, manufacturing technologies...

Alpla adds two production sites in Türkiye

16.09.2026 - Alpla has expanded its manufacturing footprint in Türkiye with the opening of two new production facilities in İzmir and Adana. The packaging producer has invested around EUR 30 million in the two sites, taking its network in the country to five plants. The company already operates facilities...

Covestro Opens Pilot Plant for Chemical Recycling of High-Performance Elastomers

16.09.2026 - Covestro has commissioned a pilot plant for the chemical recycling of high-performance elastomers at its Leverkusen site in Germany. The project, involving an investment in the double-digit million-euro range, scales up a process previously developed at laboratory level for the polyurethane elastomer...

Nordmann Partners with Turkey’s Politem for Engineering Plastics Distribution in Europe

16.09.2026 - Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH, Hamburg, has entered into a distribution partnership with Turkish compound producer Politem Plastik ve Tekstil Pazarlama Sanayi Dış Ticaret A.Ş. Since September 2026, Nordmann has been distributing Politem’s engineering plastic compounds across the Benelux countries,...

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