BIOPLASTICS Spanish Aitiip Technology Centre to develop bio-additives for plastic bottles from plants / Part of EU's "LIFE" programme	16.08.2017
LANXESS New PBT compound for electric car battery components / Joint development with Hella	10.08.2017
HOLLAND COLOURS Launch of colourant for PET packaging	07.08.2017
HENKEL Composites test laboratory opened in Japan / Lightweight construction in the automotive industry	31.07.2017
EVONIK New PA 612 monofilament for musical instruments / "Enhanced clarity and tone"	27.07.2017
DUPONT Launch of high-performance filaments for additive manufacturing / 3D suction blow moulding machine installed in China	25.07.2017
SABIC Extended HDPE portfolio with new low-sagging grade for large pipes	24.07.2017
LYONDELLBASELL Launch of first "Purell" polybutene-1-based resin for healthcare applications	20.07.2017
DOW Tenter frame biaxially oriented PE films launched / Alternative to BOPA in packaging	17.07.2017
POLYKEMI Launch of "Scanrex" PPA compounds	30.06.2017
TEKNOR APEX Ultra-soft TPE range addresses challenges in medical applications / Cost-effective alternative to silicones	22.06.2017
SABIC PP copolymers introduced to aid thin-wall rigid packaging	21.06.2017
FOSTER New antimicrobial masterbatches for medical device polymers	20.06.2017
DOW Barrier adhesive introduced for polyolefins packaging	16.06.2017
EASTMAN Cellulose-based technical compounds unveiled / Material offers chemical resistance and durability	15.06.2017

BASF Three-way cooperation in developing additive manufacturing solutions / PA 6 powder for 3D printing	06.01.2016
LARGE SCALE 3D PRINTING Production of carbon graphite reinforced composite thermoplastic components / Operating speeds of up to 45 kg/h / Project cooperation between Thermwood and American Kuhne	10.08.2015
ENGEL Energy saving retrofit process developed for injection moulding machines / Up to 50% less energy consumption	03.02.2014
EUROPEAN PLASTICS MACHINERY Energy efficiency guidance for extrusion blow moulding machines	14.01.2014
EREMA Prepares to unveil new recycling technology at "K 2013" in October	17.06.2013

EPC German collaboration offers solution for HBCD problem in EPS recycling / "CreaSolv"-based technology is ready for use	26.07.2017
NANOPACK EUR 7.7m EU funding for research into antimicrobial surfaces for use in food packaging / Active polymer films based on natural halloysite nanotubes	20.02.2017
BIODEGRADABLE COATINGS "HyperBioCoat" project is established / Improved barrier properties for bio-based packaging	05.12.2016
BIOPOLYMERS Aimplas collaboration with Ainia on "Sostpack" research project / Aim to improve properties for use in food packaging	30.11.2016
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Germany's IKV invites participants to 12-month study / Focus on changes needed in product development / Launch in March 2017	28.11.2016

MONDI Water-soluble films introduced for packaging / Applications in home care and agricultural industries	09.08.2017
UFLEX Polymeric film developed as replacement to BOPA / Packaging material for oil	07.08.2017
AIMPLAS MIPLASCOE project to turn waste from oranges into biopolyesters / Collaboration with industry and academia	01.08.2017
GLM Polycarbonate windscreen for new Japanese sports car / Significant weight reductions underway	27.07.2017
SABIC Launch of PEI film for high temperature capacitors / Elimination of active cooling step	18.07.2017

EVONIK Technology for eyeglasses frames / "Implex" offers enhanced design freedom and customisation abilities	13.02.2017
PLASTICS RECYCLING SPAIN Supercritical carbon dioxide employed in technology for cleaning contaminated plastics waste / Aimplas' "Life Extruclean" project reaches pilot plant stage	12.07.2016
AIMPLAS Process to recycle EPS fish packaging is completed / Successful removal of initial waste odour through decontamination	31.03.2016
RAPID TECHNOLOGIES SLS patent protection expires / Additional patents due to terminate this year / Incentive for generative manufacturing	12.02.2014
ROLLPRINT PACKAGING Anti-counterfeit technology for medical and pharmaceutical applications	26.09.2013