APK Collaboration with Siegwerk on de-inking colour-printed packaging for recycling	25.05.2020
EVONIK Implant-grade PEEK filament for medical applications in 3D printing	22.05.2020
KRAIBURG TPE Food-contact approved TPEs for dental and oral hygiene products	15.05.2020
BASF Launch of carbon black alternative to aid packaging recycling	07.05.2020
HENKEL ABS resin developed with Nexa3D / "Smart patch" for Covid-19 patients to be trialled in Belgium	29.04.2020
AMPACET Compatibiliser for recycling multi-material packaging / NIR-sortable black masterbatches	08.04.2020
NOVAMONT New "Mater-Bi" grade for extrusion coating / Company "fully operational" in Italy	06.04.2020
CLARIANT New medical-grade ABS compounds	02.04.2020
NEXAM CHEMICAL Supply agreement with Diab for PET additive / Strong growth forecast in windmill blades	24.03.2020
CLARIANT Halogen-free flame-retardant grades based on recycled ocean plastics	13.03.2020
CLARIANT Masterbatch range for automotive plastic connectors	06.03.2020
TRINSEO Bio-based TPU developed for footwear	27.02.2020
KOMPUESTOS Three bioplastics launched / Biodegradable in water	19.02.2020
BOREALIS Launch of ADCA-free HDPE grade / Blowing agent to be restricted under REACH	18.02.2020
REPSOL Healthcare polyolefins portfolio expanded / New grades of LDPE offer wide ranges of fluidity and density	04.02.2020

PROMIX SOLUTIONS PET trays 30% lighter / Gases added in film extrusion / Use of rPET	26.05.2020
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

ANDALTEC Spanish centre launches R&D projects on bio-based packaging and recycling composite materials	22.05.2020
RESEARCH Scientists from German Helmholtz research centre discover bacteria that eats polyurethane waste	06.04.2020
MEDICAL PLASTICS Antibacterial polypropylene film being developed for hospital use / Project funded by EU "Horizon 2020"	24.03.2020
EVONIK New process for precursor adipic acid / Greening of polyamide chain	11.02.2020
RESEARCH Food-grade films with chitosan barrier layer	31.01.2020

HOFFMANN NEOPAC Recyclable PE tubes for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals	28.05.2020
GUALAPACK Recyclable PP pouch launched for liquid food / No aluminium barrier layer used	18.05.2020
SCHUR FLEXIBLES Recyclable PP flow pack for minced meat / Tray alternative uses 60% less plastic	22.04.2020
PACKAGING RECYCLING Label made of 100% post-consumer polyethylene recyclate / Removable adhesive sticker makes recycling easier	01.04.2020
AQUAFIL / SAFILO Launch of sustainable eyewear / PA obtained from fishing nets, carpets and fabric scraps	05.03.2020

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