Author: Riya Kadam

Altana Scales Up Cubic Ink UV-Resin Production for U.S. 3D Printing Market Customers benefit from ALTANA’s solution expertise in 3D printing: innovative high-performance materials and flexible production capacities Particular customer proximity for high-quality 3D printing materials, reliable supply chains and short delivery times UV-curing resin manufacture has been successfully scaled up by ALTANA for industrial additive serial production. At the same time, the company began producing and supplying a medical technology company in the United States with UV-curing resins from the Cubic Ink 3D printing material family. “The first delivery of our 3D printing resins is on its way to…

3D People Usher in the Era of Agile, On-Demand Manufacturing As traditional manufacturing wrestles with global supply chain disruptions, soon to be enforced tariffs, shifting consumer demands, and relentless calls for customization, London-based subcontract 3D printing bureau 3D People is claiming that low-volume production on-demand is no longer a limitation — it’s a strategic advantage. 3D People announce plans to redouble its efforts to cater for low-volume production demands for its customers, a demand that is by no means new, but which reflects the increased orders for fast, flexible, and functional AM parts in batches that traditional manufacturing simply can’t…

U.S. Manufacturers Need a Stronger Plastic Recycling System The U.S. has an opportunity to lead in plastic recycling and remanufacturing, creating a more secure, circular supply chain that benefits both the economy and the environment. By modernizing recycling infrastructure and supporting policies that remove barriers, we can increase the supply of high-quality recycled plastics—helping industries that rely on these materials to make more sustainable products. Building a Reliable American Supply of Recycled Plastics Simply put, supply of recycled plastics is not keeping up with demand. A steady supply of recycled plastics is critical for U.S. manufacturers looking to incorporate more…

Enhanced CAD Access to HASCO Standard Mould Units With the extension of two databases, HASCO offers its customers time and cost savings through efficient and precise data processing.  HASCO standard mould units in the Mold Wizard of the Siemens NX auxiliary application A large number of new HASCO products are now available in the Mold Wizard for Siemens NX. With intelligent standard mould units and innovative features, the system offers tailor-made solutions to meet the demands of modern mouldmaking. The extension enables engineers and designers to work more efficiently and precisely by being able to access a wide range of…

XSYS Showcases Flexo Innovations at Hybrid Fusion Summit A leading provider of cutting-edge printing plates, plate processing equipment, and screening software for the flexographic industry, has announced its participation at the Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit 2025. Held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on April 22–25, the event will bring together printing and prepress specialists, along with industry experts, OEM partners, and brand representatives, to explore the latest trends in labels and packaging. As a silver sponsor, XSYS is joining the Hybrid Software event to share its deep expertise in sustainable, future-focused flexo innovation. The team will be available to discuss the…

Il Visone Boosts Sustainability with Tosca’s Reusable Crates Il Visone, a key player within the Agricoper Italian group specializing in the cultivation and supply of fresh grapes, has partnered with Tosca to address their operational challenges, maintain the quality of the produce during harvesting and storage, and achieve their sustainability goals. By adopting Tosca’s innovative reusable plastic crate solutions, Il Visone has transformed its supply chain, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, optimizing processes, and reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility. Overcoming Storage and Logistics Challenges – Preserving Freshness Maintaining the quality and freshness of grapes from harvest to market requires precision…

Plastics Industry Association Launches Polystyrene Recycling Alliance to Advance Nationwide Recycling Efforts The collaborative effort brings the polystyrene and expandable polystyrene industries together with a diverse group of stakeholders from brands, converters, and recyclers, united by a shared goal: Achieving “widely recyclable status” for polystyrene. The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced the formation of the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA), marking a step toward improving polystyrene recycling across the United States. According to PLASTICS, the collaborative effort brings the polystyrene (PS) and expandable polystyrene (EPS) industries together with a diverse group of stakeholders from brands, converters, and recyclers, united by a…

Driving Sustainability: How Packaging Shapes Circularity in Consumer Goods A 1% increase in recycling rates can reduce approximately 2,000 tons of plastic waste annually in multi-billion bottling applications 1 … Nearly all global consumer package goods (CPG) brands have a goal of 100% recyclable packaging by 2030…Recycled rigid plastics are over 70% less emissions- intensive than their virgin plastic counterparts…. These are just a few of the metrics cited in a new white paper titled “Pressure-sensitive labels and their role in making packaging circular,” commissioned by Avery Dennison, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. They further report that most…

Driving Circularity: Advanced Tech in Plastics Compounding and Recycling At this year’s Chinaplas (15-18 April 2025, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an), PR China) Coperion will present key technologies for the entire process chain of processing plastics and recycling at booth 10K25 in hall 10. Coperion will showcase two extruders that are ideally suited to current challenges in plastics compounding and recycling. The 4th generation STS 75 Mc PLUS twin-screw extruder features an increased specific torque of 13.6 Nm/cm³, enabling it to achieve up to 20% more throughput with significantly higher product quality. A ZSK 58 Mc 18 twin…

Bahrain Pipes Selects New PVC Extruder Powered by Advanced Dosing Technology The extrusion machine that uses direct dosing to create densely packed three-layer PVC pipes is in operation: “Bahrain Pipes, one of the largest pipe manufacturers in the Middle East, was the first customer to choose our modern and sustainable machine solution “, Gernot Dorn, international Sales Director at battenfeld-cincinnati in Vienna, is pleased. The key feature of the combination of parallel twin-screw extruder twinEX and co-extruder conEX is the permanently installed gravimetric dosing unit on the twinEX. It allows the direct processing of chalk – without premixing. This saves…