AMPACET New range of conductive black masterbatches / First branch opened in Morocco	10.12.2018
BASF Launch of PPA compounds / Suitable for automotive parts	22.11.2018
DSM Thermoplastic copolyester for 3D printing	21.11.2018
KURARAY PVOH market leader launches filaments for 3D printing	19.11.2018
ELOGIOAM Dutch JV introduces 3D printing filament for durable parts	16.11.2018
EVONIK PEEK filament developed for 3D printing / Implant-grade quality for medical applications	09.11.2018
COVESTRO New TPU grade for extrusion and injection moulding applications	08.11.2018
ENSINGER PLASTICS New laser-markable white POM	24.10.2018
KRAIBURG TPE Launch of hybrid thermoplastic elastomers / Alternative to crosslinked vulcanisates	23.10.2018
CARMEL OLEFINS Launch of PP grades / Automotive and consumer goods applications	22.10.2018
VICTREX Introduction of food-grade PEEK range	19.10.2018
EQUIPOLYMERS New PET for food and beverages uses up to 25% recyclate	17.10.2018
BASF Particle foam based on polyethersulphone / Suited for complex components in cars, aircraft and trains	05.10.2018
DSM 3D printing one step closer to industrial production with new carbon fibre filament	01.10.2018
GRANULA Bio-based colour masterbatches / Applications in compostable packaging	24.09.2018

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

RESEARCH Singapore scientists convert PET waste into aerogels / Customisable surface treatments	22.11.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EU establishes "polynSPIRE" project / Four-year programme comprises 22 partners with funding of nearly EUR 10m	23.10.2018
RESEARCH Finnish project to develop small, mobile factory to remove marine plastic waste / VTT unit to contain plastic-eating microbes / Plan for pilot unit in Baltic Sea in 2021	14.09.2018
RESEARCH Quantifying a biopolymer's degradation in soil / Microbes convert PBAT into biomass and carbon dioxide / Implications for agricultural films	29.08.2018
LYONDELLBASELL Catalyst partnership with German institute / Steps toward chemical recycling	01.08.2018

COFFEE CAPSULES Alpla launches compostable capsule made from sunflower husks / Tecnaro organic compounds for sustainable coffee companies / Dynamic market	14.11.2018
MONDI Resealable packaging for Norwegian food supplier Orkla	08.10.2018
MONDI Introduction of 100% recyclable pouch by Austrian packaging group and German maker of "Frosch" cleaning products	18.09.2018
UNITED CAPS Collaboration with Braskem on bio-sourced plastic closures	11.09.2018
ELIF Two PE films for food and home care industries	23.08.2018

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