Author: Sujan Khatri
Surface Innovation Days 2026 at INEVO Demonstrate the Economic Viability of ENGEL Clearmelt Technology for Exterior Components From 29 June to 2 July 2026, the ENGEL Surface Innovation Days 2026 took place at mould maker INEVO in San Polo di Piave. Over 300 trade visitors from around the world travelled to northern Italy for the event. The focus was on the economically viable flooding of components with polyurethane in the ENGEL clearmelt process, which produces scratch-resistant, self-healing Class A surfaces for large-format exterior components directly in the injection mould, without downstream painting or coating steps. Expert presentations by INEVO, ENGEL,…
Lindner Washtech And Srichakra Polyplast Forge A Powerful Recycling Partnership Lindner Washtech announces a new partnership with Srichakra Polyplast, one of India’s leading plastics recyclers, for the supply of two advanced washing lines for processing post-consumer recycled (PCR) film and rigid plastic waste. The investment supports Srichakra Polyplast’s continued expansion in high-quality plastics recycling and reinforces both companies’ commitment to advancing circular economy solutions. The new systems will enable the production of premium-quality recyclates for demanding applications and support the growing demand for sustainable plastic solutions in India and beyond. Srichakra Polyplast is recognized as one of the most respected…
Plastpol 2026 Brings Together Manufacturers, Suppliers And Innovators 15,000 visitors from Europe, Asia, and Africa, 660 exhibitors from 36 countries, hundreds of live-running machines, multi-million contracts, and a spectacular 30th anniversary celebration – the International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing PLASTPOL once again confirmed its position as the largest plastics industry event in Central Europe and one of the key meeting points for the global market. For four days, Kielce (Poland) became a centre of international business, technology and industrial premieres. For many international companies, PLASTPOL remains the most important gateway to the Central and Eastern European markets. The…
Evonik Opens Cutting-Edge PEEK Magnet Wire Testing And Research Center In China Evonik has announced the opening of its PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab during an inaugural ceremony at the CHINAPLAS international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry. Lab focuses on developing PEEK solutions for new energy vehicle (NEV)components Facility to foster further collaboration with customers in new product development and qualification customers accelerate new product development and qualification NEVs are hybrid-electric or fully electric-drive vehicles, and are a growing regional and global market Focus areas include magnet wire extrusion, research and reliability testing, and PEEK wire coating safety…
PME Fluidtec And Oerlikon HRSflow Bring Precision Engineering To Youth Bike Manufacturing Setting new industry standards, the li:on youth bikes from Kids Bike Revolution in Markdorf combine high safety and stability with low weight as well as sustainable manufacturing and design. A key feature is their frames which come in two sizes. They are made of Fibrit, a polyamide reinforced with 40% recycled carbon fibers that is lightweight and recyclable. Weber Fibertech, which is also based in Markdorf, produces the frames using modified water injection technology (WIT) and its patented E-LFT process, as well as FLEXflow HRS servo-driven hot runner…
Dr Sultan Al Jaber Secures Esteemed 2025 CEO of the Year Award for Driving Innovation and Sustainable Energy Solutions ICIS is pleased to announce Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO and Executive Chairman of XRG, as the winner of the 2025 ICIS CEO of the Year Award for outstanding achievement. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber said: “I am deeply honored to receive the ICIS CEO of the Year Award and sincerely thank my peers for their recognition of the efforts of the UAE and all my colleagues at ADNOC…
Expanding Reach: Gravure Association Welcomes New Technical Leader The Global Rotogravure Association (GRA) is pleased to welcome DMA INNOTEC GmbH as a new member. As a specialist in electromechanical cylinder engraving systems, DMA INNOTEC strengthens GRA’s network with its deep technical expertise and commitment to innovation. Based in Germany and Taiwan, DMA INNOTEC offers high-performance engraving machines tailored for gravure and special applications. Their product portfolio includes both standard and customized solutions, supported by in-house software and intuitive user interfaces. With more than three decades of industry experience, DMA INNOTEC has built a strong reputation for quality, flexibility, and customer-focused…
Urgent Recycling Concerns Take Center Stage at Pre Show Roundtable The second roundtable series was successfully held by Media Fusion and Crain Communications on June 27 in New Delhi as the sector prepares for the Bharat Recycling Show 2025. A panel of distinguished experts and stakeholders from all around India convened for the session to discuss two urgent issues in the recycling ecosystem: end-of-life battery management and e-scrap. The Roundtable provided an essential forum for talking about government programs, the application of policies, EPR rules, and the real-world difficulties in managing spent batteries and e-waste in a sustainable and safe…
Intelligent Scheduling and Performance Tracking Enable Peak Efficiency in Polymer Compounding The Coperion C-BEYOND digital platform has been used by Remscheid, Germany-based masterbatch maker colorplasticchemie Albert Schleberger GmbH (cpc) to improve its ZSK twin screw extruders, ensuring long-term optimal efficiency for both the extruders and the entire production process. This technology logs every ZSK extruder’s operating parameters at CPC in a cloud, making them instantly accessible for insightful analysis. The OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) value of each ZSK extruder as well as the plant as a whole can be found at any time using C-BEYOND. Additionally, the cpc platform supports…
Advanced Testing for Battery Fire Protection Systems Now in Development In response to the growing importance of thermal management and fire protection in electromobility, AZL Aachen GmbH is launching a new Joint Partner Project entitled “Thermal Runaway Testing for Battery Casings – Benchmarking Systems for High-Gradient Heating and Hot Particle Blasting.” This initiative focuses on developing and implementing a realistic and reproducible fire testing environment for structural and functional materials used in EV battery housing systems. Advanced Testing Infrastructure for Real-World Conditions The project centers around the development and implementation of a new test bench that combines high- gradient flame…