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Borealis Introduces Eco-Friendly Reusable Cup System at Messe Düsseldorf with OMV’s ReOil

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Borealis Introduces Eco-Friendly Reusable Cup System at Messe Düsseldorf with OMV’s ReOil

Borealis Introduces Eco-Friendly Reusable Cup System at Messe Düsseldorf with OMV’s ReOil

  • The Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Exhibition Center) will use reusable cups at all restaurants and bars throughout K 2025, made from Borealis modified polypropylene for foam, which is produced using chemically recycled feedstock based on OMV’s ReOil technology
  • This marks the first time the venue uses a comprehensive reusable cup system, representing a significant step towards reducing waste from single-use cups at large-scale events
  • This pilot initiative will assess reuse and recycling rates, providing valuable insights for the effective implementation of scalable reuse systems at future events

Messe Düsseldorf is dedicated to cutting waste at major events. In an effort to create a sustainable solution that can be expanded for future events, reusable cups will be introduced for the first time at K 2025, the world’s premier international trade show for rubber and plastics. Borealis is contributing to this effort by offering high-performance modified foamable polypropylene (PP) that is especially well-suited for applications involving recyclable and reusable cups.

An additional sustainability advantage comes from the use of chemically recycled feedstock based on OMV’s ReOil technology. This initiative represents a significant step towards reducing single-use packaging at global exhibitions, aligning with the objectives of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

“ReOil is our proprietary chemical recycling technology that converts end-of-life plastics into circular feedstock for the production of chemicals, in particular new plastics,” says Maximilian Grasserbauer, OMV Senior Vice President Circular Economy. We operate ReOil at our Schwechat refinery close to Vienna, Austria, and are continuously investing in advancing this technology to ensure a reliable supply of circular feedstock for the market. ReOil is part of our sustainable base chemicals portfolio, designed to support our industry’s shift toward circular feedstocks.”

Beyond reusability and recycled content, the cups contribute to the circular economy in multiple ways: they are lightweight and material-efficient, have a reduced carbon footprint, and are fully recyclable.

“At Borealis, we are committed to creating innovative solutions in collaboration with our value chain partners and this initiative is a prime example,” says Peter Voortmans, Borealis Vice President Marketing Consumer Products. “Reuse systems are key to making large-scale events more sustainable, and our polypropylene solutions for foam support this by enabling lightweight, durable, and fully recyclable applications that use less material than conventional alternatives.”

During K Fair, the cups will be available deposit-free at all restaurants and bars across the site. To support reuse, Messe Düsseldorf will install special collection containers. Visitors can return the cups to service points, place them in the collection containers, or take them home for personal reuse.

Logistics staff will ensure that cups left on tables or placed in the collection containers are retrieved, rinsed in on-site kitchens, and returned to service. Any cups disposed of in general waste bins will be collected after the fair and recycled by Borealis. Unused cups will be donated for further use.

Thomas Franken, K Director, Portfolio Plastics and Rubber, Messe Düsseldorf, explains the motivation behind the initiative: “Introducing reusable cups to replace single-use cups at K 2025 aligns perfectly with our motto, ‘The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible.’ As the global forum shaping the future of plastics, K 2025 provides the ideal platform to highlight practical initiatives that reflect the industry’s commitment to sustainability – while also supporting Messe Düsseldorf’s own sustainability goals.”

The initiative will serve as a pilot for assessing the effectiveness of scalable reuse systems at large events. Messe Düsseldorf will analyze usage patterns, tracking how many cups are used, re-used, and recycled. The insights gained will contribute to the development of more sustainable solutions for future events, since reducing emissions and waste from operations is a key objective of Messe Düsseldorf’s sustainability strategy.

This collaboration has been further supported by additional partners who contributed to cup production and the integration of durable in-mold labels.

Arburg: Specializing in manufacturing high-end injection molding machines and turnkey systems for plastics processing.

Bockatech: EcoCore foaming technology, used for the durable injection molded cups, reduces plastic use by up to 50%, doubles the thermal insulation, cuts manufacturing time and provides 5x the strength while ensuring recyclability.

MCC Global IML: Producing sustainable in-mold labels for rigid plastic packaging, focusing on innovation and circularity.

Miko Pac: Developing and producing innovative plastic packaging solutions for various industries, including food service.

www.borealisgroup.com

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Modernized and Optimized: TOP 5100 LSR Dosing System Makes a Confident Comeback

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Modernized and Optimized: TOP 5100 LSR Dosing System Makes a Confident Comeback

Modernized and Optimized: TOP 5100 LSR Dosing System Makes a Confident Comeback

Elmet‘s most recent liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding precision dispensing machine is the TOP 5100. It falls into the high performance range of the manufacturer’s dispensing systems and is compatible with drums that are 20 and 200 liters in capacity. It replaces the TOP 5000, the previous model that has been a global success for nearly a decade. The 20-liter TOP 700 system is the first in the product line, followed by the fully functional flagship TOP 7000 for 20- and 200-liter containers, to which the new TOP 5100 is conceptually closely connected. Elmet has decided to demonstrate its new dispensing system at Silicone Expo Europe, which will be held in Amsterdam on March 19 and 20, 2025.

Further advancements over its predecessor include the TOP 5100’s smaller, more space-efficient design, pump technology with improved sealing for an even longer service life, the volume meters’ higher resolution for even more production precision, and the updated, thus more efficient, software. Employee protection is maximized when the highest safety standards (EN ISO 13849-1) are followed. FDA compliance is an optional design option for the CE and UL-certified TOP 5100. Elmet’s dosing systems and the parts of them that come into touch with the substance must be free of phthalates in order to be used in the food, medical, and associated sectors.

For users who use both TOP 5100 and TOP 7000 units, the conceptual similarity of both systems enables them to reduce spare parts inventory.

The new TOP 5100 is equipped with the M pump unit, which was introduced at Fakuma 2024. This enables a delivery pressure increased to 230 bar, allowing the processing of all commercially available LSR materials in an expanded viscosity range from 0.001 Pas to 3000 Pas. This includes carbon black or mineral-filled and self-adhesive materials that tend to increase in viscosity, as well as abrasive materials, such as thermally conductive materials for e-mobility.

Efficiency thanks to flexibility, precision, and durability.
The TOP 5100 is equipped with the same flow-optimized processing unit and additive system that characterize all other Elmet LSR dosing systems. Flow rates of more than five liters per minute enable short cycle times when filling both larger molded parts and high cavity counts.

The modular design of the processing unit with integrated cooling and the user-friendly clamp connection of the elements facilitate cleaning and maintenance. The volume counters, with their high resolution of 3.9 μl per pulse, provide additional process stabilization when mixing components A and B.

The TOP 5100 is equipped with the option of connecting a regulated additive line as standard; up to five additional ones can be retrofitted. The supply can be optionally provided from 1-, 4-, or 20-liter additive containers. The high resolution of the additive volume counters of less than 0.1 μl/lmp represents a benchmark for maximum precision when adding additives, which is particularly required for very small components.

Up to 99.6% material utilization per container, the high conveying capacity and the low maintenance costs ensure high economic efficiency over the entire service life, which, thanks to the use of high-quality components, is often twenty years or more.

Lukas Linimayr, Product & Business Development Manager at Elmet, commented: “The wide range of available options, coupled with solid conveyor technology must-haves, makes the new TOP 5100 the all-rounder among our dosing systems. It is suitable for standard applications as well as, depending on the configuration, for special, customer-specific requirements. Regardless of this, it stands for maximum process stability and mixing precision for excellent part quality and exceptional cost-effectiveness.”

https://www.elmet.com/

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LSR Molding Enhanced with Intelligent Servoelectric Cold Runner Systems

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LSR Molding Enhanced with Intelligent Servoelectric Cold Runner Systems

LSR Molding Enhanced with Intelligent Servoelectric Cold Runner Systems

An intelligent variation of the SMARTshot E system is the patent-pending SMARTshot I cold runner measurement and control concept, which is being developed by LSR mold expert Elmet and incorporates servoelectrically actuated nozzle needles. Completely automated startup will be feasible once implemented in a real-world environment, as will controlled family molds with varying-volume cavities that don’t need extra sensor systems. This will allow for the simultaneous filling of cavities with varying volumetric flow rates per nozzle using injection processes with partially open needles and cascaded injection processes with time-delayed opening and closing actions. Elmet will present an update on this novel idea at LSR 2025, which will take place in Irvine, California, from June 16 to 19.

At its launch at Fakuma 2021, SMARTshot E was one of the first all-electric, servomotor-driven cold runner system for processing liquid silicone rubbers (LSR).

The SMARTshot-I development concept is based on the same technology. However, additional rheology-based features will be able to further improve controllability of the injection molding process by using AI with self-learning functionality.

It will be possible to set up or retrofit this upgrade on any existing SMARTshot E mold. In combination with compatible injection molding machines that have a suitable interface, it will then be available to any user. SMARTshot I will be the ideal add-on to the type E in future. Elmet’s range of valve gate cold runner systems also includes the pneumatic SMARTshot P and the hybrid SMARTshot PE with pneumatic needle movement and electric stroke adjustment.

Getting there faster and more reliably with self-learning

The pioneering “I” technology is based on online rheometry for continuously optimizing the process and determining the actual material viscosity in the shear rate range of relevance to injection molding. This technology uses a mathematical relationship between the volumetric flow rate of the injection molding machine, the geometric constraints of the cold runner, and the shear force at the needle to identify and quantify batch-to-batch fluctuations. This turns the cold runner into rheological measuring instrument.

In learning mode, the system automatically detects the volume of material required to fill a cavity, so facilitating setup and optimization, especially with family molds with a number of cavities of differing sizes. Ready for integrating artificial intelligence (AI), the system is set in future to be able to support self-controlled injection molding machines if SMARTshot I control is integrated into the machine at a later date.

Micrometer-range precision

In type E and I systems, servoelectric drives perform the tasks carried out by the pneumatic pistons that were until recently used as standard. This is achieved using a highly responsive, brushless 24 V, 50 W DC motor that generates minimal waste heat and can withstand three times the rated load for short periods. As one of the smallest and most compact drives currently on the market, it allows particularly narrow nest spacings from 44 mm. The effective stroke is 4 mm, and the system achieves an accuracy of 0.09° per revolution, so reducing the error range to ± 0.05% or ± 0.002 mm. Compared to pneumatic systems, this enables significantly faster and more precisely controllable needle movement and positioning and minimizes shot-to-shot deviations. In addition, active needle control assists with uniform cavity filling, even if the cold runner is not perfectly balanced, and with cascading the injection phase by delaying needle opening or extending injection.

One of the general advantages of the servoelectric drive is real-time control of needle position, including permanent position monitoring. The anti-twist feature of the needles means that the geometries of the needle tips can be adapted to the contour of the cavity, so minimizing marks at the injection point. Needle opening can be adjusted to an accuracy of 0.002 mm. Needle opening and closing times are of the order of hundredths of a second, and the needle movements at different injection points can be perfectly balanced.

Nearly ready for showtime

At its current stage of development, the control software used for SMARTshot I enables precise measurement of cold runner signals and individual and dynamic adaptation of needle stroke to each cavity’s specific requirements. In tests with a 16-cavity mold, the cold runner could be fully automatically balanced within 20 shots to such an extent the components produced only exhibited minimal weight fluctuations of 1.5%. In addition, a reduction in process startup times of around 90% compared to manual adjustment by an operator would seem to be realistic. The forthcoming increase in CPU capacity will enable further improvements in this respect.

As development manager Thorsten Häuser explains, “Our aim with SMARTshot I is to significantly automate setup of the LSR injection molding process and make it more user-friendly. We are also taking the first step toward introducing artificial intelligence, firstly into the mold and later into LSR processing as a whole. This will be a considerable benefit to users by saving personnel time and financial expenditure, not only on setup and startup of new production runs but also in terms of ongoing error prevention. In future, AI will also assist with further automating and boosting the efficiency of LSR injection molding processes and will ensure we’re always pushing the envelope despite any potential stumbling blocks.”

http://www.konsens.de

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Boeing’s MQ-25 Incorporates Syensqo Composites Instead of Titanium

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Boeing’s MQ-25 Incorporates Syensqo Composites Instead of Titanium

Boeing’s MQ-25 Incorporates Syensqo Composites Instead of Titanium

Syensqo, a world pioneer in advanced materials, successfully proved its CYCOM 5250-4HT high service temperature prepreg as a competitive alternative to titanium on the MQ-25 Stingray exhaust nozzle in collaboration with Boeing, a major manufacturer of military and commercial aircraft.
Developed for the U.S. Navy, Boeing’s MQ-25 Stingray will be the first carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling vehicle in history.

The plane’s wing and fuselage skins are composed of Syensqo’s high performance CYCOM prepregs and FM adhesive materials. By incorporating CYCOM 5250-4HT on the exhaust nozzle concept, additional lightweighting is achieved, allowing the aircraft to carry more fuel while reducing reliance on titanium, enhancing both operational efficiency and supply chain resilience.

CYCOM 5250-4HT is a bismaleimide resin system with excellent thermal stability after thermal cycling and ideal for use in high temperature areas near engines for defense, propulsion, space and launch and high-performance automotive applications. It comes in a variety of carbon, glass and quartz product forms and is compatible with Syensqo’s high temperature adhesives and surfacing product line.

“The successful technology demonstration, made possible through the close collaboration between Boeing and Syensqo engineering teams, has validated the feasibility of integrating the CYCOM 5250-4HT material system into a composite exhaust nozzle structure,” stated Josh Dustin, Senior Manager with Boeing Research & Technology, Structures Technology. “This was a critical step in pushing forward the art of the possible with high-temperature composite applications.”

“Syensqo is delighted to continue our strong collaborative relationship with Boeing to enhance the MQ-25 Stingray vehicle performance,” said Marc Doyle, Executive Vice President of Syensqo Composite Materials. “This achievement demonstrates our commitment to driving innovation in high-temperature composites for the most demanding aerospace environments.”

www.syensqo.com/en

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Greg McCunn’s Legacy in Thermoforming Recognized by SPE with Lifetime Award

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Greg McCunn’s Legacy in Thermoforming Recognized by SPE with Lifetime Award

Greg McCunn’s Legacy in Thermoforming Recognized by SPE with Lifetime Award

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Division has presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Greg McCunn, staff engineer for materials at John Deere.

On May 20, at SPE’s Thermoforming Awards Dinner at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, the award was given to him by the Division’s Executive Committee. In 1991, Greg McCunn started working in the plastics sector by supplying Jeep with injection molds, which later joined Chrysler. Greg participated in eight Chrysler/Jeep model launches during the following seven years, and the molding facilities grew from a single facility with 29 presses to three factories with 53 presses.

In 1997, Greg moved to John Deere as a quality/manufacturing engineer and joined the styling team “re-skinning” the combine harvester in composites. Later in the buyer role, Greg learned about purchasing and the company’s plastics suppliers. John Deere does not produce plastics and composite-based products, relying on suppliers. Throughout his career, four of Greg’s hand-selected suppliers have won John Deere’s Achieve Excellence Annual Supplier Awards.

In 2000, John Deere initiated strategic sourcing to unify the buying communities between John Deere units and simplify the John Deere supply base. In 2002, Greg joined the strategic sourcing group as a supply base manager for composites. For the next nine years, Greg led decision focus efforts and selected sources for composite styling projects throughout John Deere agriculture factories. The mission consisted of pairing the John Deere project engineer with the appropriate material and process for each application. Materials and processes are supplier-specific, so Greg spent a lot of time on the road visiting potential suppliers and at trade shows learning about processes, suppliers and their capabilities.

In 2011, Greg joined the polymer materials team with the same mission: to align projects with the correct materials, processes and suppliers. Greg has presented at SPE Thermoforming Conferences and the SPE Thermoset Conference. He has been a staff engineer for materials at John Deere for the past 13 years.

“Greg has been instrumental in implementing plastic and composites in John Deere products,” said Paul Uphaus, SPE Thermoforming Division Chair. “He has been a longtime advocate for the thermoforming industry by using the process in his designs, and for that he has our sincere appreciation.”

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Aduro and Delphi launch environmental study on Hydrochemolytic chemical recycling

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Aduro and Delphi launch environmental study on Hydrochemolytic chemical recycling

Aduro and Delphi launch environmental study on Hydrochemolytic chemical recycling

Aduro Clean Technologies Inc., a clean technology company that uses chemistry to turn low-value feedstocks into 21st-century resources, such as waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, today announced that it has hired Delphi, a top Canadian sustainability consultant, to perform a Life Cycle Assessment (“LCA”) of the company’s hydrochemolytic technology for processing waste plastic.

Delphi is a strategic consulting firm with 35 years of experience, specializing in corporate sustainability, climate change, the green economy, and cleantech innovation. The LCA is part of Aduro’s strategic roadmap to independently assess and quantify the environmental performance of its chemical recycling platform through a phased, data-driven process. With increasing regulatory and market emphasis on measurable environmental outcomes, the LCA provides a foundation for engaging stakeholders with credible, third party-reviewed information. Additionally, the LCA will provide critical data to assist in identifying and minimizing inefficiencies and energy consumption throughout the process, assisting in maximizing resource efficiency and reducing operational costs.

The project will begin with a screening-level LCA focused on greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions and energy use, associated with operating the Hydrochemolytic technology process. This assessment, based on pre-pilot-scale performance data and forward-looking design parameters, will follow ISO 14040 and 14044 frameworks to provide directional insights into the technology’s environmental profile. This phase will lay the groundwork for future work as more detailed data becomes available. The screening assessment will support Aduro’s broader efforts to align its innovation strategy with the performance expectations of regulators, customers, and investors in the circular economy.

Subsequent phases of the LCA will incorporate operational data from the Company’s Next Generation Process (“NGP”) pilot plant, which is currently under construction. The second phase will provide a more comprehensive, ISO-compliant assessment of all relevant life cycle stages, including feedstock sourcing and downstream product pathways. A final phase is anticipated to support a comparative LCA, benchmarking the Hydrochemolytic process against other chemical recycling approaches.

“As we continue to focus on our commercial path, we are starting the preparation to assess the NGP pilot plant for its environmental performance and impact. Delphi is a highly reputable organization and is an ideal partner to perform the LCA work to assess and quantify the Hydrochemolytic technology’s performance and its ability to support decarbonization,” said Ofer Vicus, CEO of Aduro. “The outcomes from this work will inform our stakeholders with a transparent and data-driven view of our environmental profile and help position our technology as a viable solution for tackling plastic waste.”

“Our goal is to deliver a robust, independent assessment of the environmental impacts and benefits of Aduro’s process,” said Stephan Wehr, Vice President, Climate Change at Delphi. “The phased approach provides flexibility and responsiveness to available data while adhering to LCA best practices. Having supported LCA work on other chemical recycling processes, including pyrolysis, we see this as an important opportunity to highlight how alternative pathways like Hydrochemolysis may demonstrate a distinct environmental profile—particularly in terms of GHG emissions and energy intensity.”

https://www.adurocleantech.com/
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Strategic Alliance Between TechnoCompound and RE Plano Promotes Green Automotive Materials

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Strategic Alliance Between TechnoCompound and RE Plano Promotes Green Automotive Materials

Strategic Alliance Between TechnoCompound and RE Plano Promotes Green Automotive Materials

RE Plano GmbH, a division of REMONDIS Recycling, Lünen, and TechnoCompound GmbH, Bad Sobernheim, have decided to step up their cooperation on the use of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) for automotive applications. The End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, also known as the directive on the recycling of end-of-life vehicles, is one of several planned and accepted European Union legislation on the sustainability of businesses and products that are currently being discussed again.

There are many obstacles to overcome when recycling materials from the lightweight packaging portion of household garbage sorting (often known as the “yellow bag”) for use in technical products. In recent years, both businesses have made significant advancements and investments in this field. “Building on our 35 years of experience in the use of recyclates in plastic compounds, the collaboration with RE Plano is an important step for the upcycling of PCR recyclates from the lightweight packaging fraction for technical applications, such as in vehicle interiors,” said Dirk Breitbach, Managing Director of TechnoCompound. The mechanical qualities of our goods, as well as emissions and odors, are subject to extremely stringent standards in this sector of application.

At its newest sorting facility in Bochum, RE Plano uses AI-supported sorting that recognizes individual packaging and can be freely programmed with regard to sorting criteria. This enables the company to achieve the highest purity of the sorted fractions, making them suitable for later use, e.g., in cosmetic packaging and vehicle interiors. Managing Director Ralf Mandelatz: “This allows us to meet the volume requirements of the automotive market and we are delighted to have TechnoCompound, an experienced, market-leading partner for technical applications, on our side.” Dr. Nabila Rabanizada, Head of Research & Development at REMONDIS Recycling, adds: “The suitability of our recyclates for high-quality, contact-sensitive applications is further ensured by further multi-stage processing of the sorted fractions at our plant in Lünen. This also allows us to meet specifications regarding individual ingredients.”

Through compounding, additives, and further material processing, TechnoCompound transforms these raw materials into plastics that, among other things, pass the emissions chamber tests specified by vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) regarding odors and emissions. Regardless of the precise design of the future ELV directive, OEMs and major suppliers (Tier 1 and 2) are pursuing their own sustainability strategies that include the use of PCR recyclates. Dr. Gerald Aengenheyster, Head of Development & Application Technology at TechnoCompound, commented: “We can offer material solutions for which PCR and post-industrial recyclate (PIR) content is balanced according to the application and specifications. A revised ELV proposal even offers additional degrees of flexibility.”

While the recovery of PCR recyclates from end-of-life vehicle recycling is still in its infancy, the corresponding developments for the use of the PCR lightweight packaging fraction are now well advanced and available for series production. TechnoCompound’s PCR-based plastics are already present in numerous automotive series applications. Examples include dashboard supports made of the long-glass-fiber-reinforced polypropylene grade TechnoGreen PP LGF, which are already being produced for two series vehicles. Through their collaboration, TechnoCompound and REMONDIS Recycling are supporting their automotive customers in meeting legal requirements and in further implementing their sustainability goals within the framework of the circular economy.

https://www.technocompound.com/en/

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Industry Enthusiasts Flock to LAMIERA 2025—Event Ends with 24,000+ Visitors

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Industry Enthusiasts Flock to LAMIERA 2025—Event Ends with 24,000+ Visitors

Industry Enthusiasts Flock to LAMIERA 2025—Event Ends with 24,000+ Visitors

The 23rd edition of LAMIERA, the international exhibition dedicated to sheet metal, tube and profile cutting, forming and processing technologies, which took place at fieramilano Rho from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 May, closed positively.

The only event in Italy exclusively focused on the sector, LAMIERA has become one of the most important trade fairs in the international panorama of sector events over the years. The key players of the exhibition, which covered a total area of 40,000 square metres, were over 400 companies, of which 31% from abroad, representing 23 countries

Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers’ association, and organised by CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, LAMIERA showed more than 500 machines in operation. In particular: sheet metal cutting and forming machines; bar, profile and tube processing machines; presses; welding systems; robotics; software; surface treatments and finishing and, for the first time, also a proposal of Revamping & Retrofitting technologies. After all, the 2025 edition of LAMIERA obtained ICIM ISO 20121:2024 certification as a sustainable event, managed and organised according to the principles of environmental, economic and social sustainability.

More than 18,000 professional operators were registered as visitors over the four days of the exhibition, in addition to over 6,000 operators from Made in Steel, who had expressed an interest in visiting LAMIERA as well, during registration. Therefore, the agreement signed with Made in Steel (held in partial concurrence in the front halls), which enabled free passage from one event to the other, once again ensured very interesting results.

Considering the total number of visitors, 8.8% was from abroad, representing 72 countries. The most numerous delegations came from: Germany, Switzerland, China, Turkey, Croatia, France, Romania, Holland, Spain, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, India, Finland, Albania, Portugal, United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria, Argentina, Republic of San Marino, Israel, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Malta, Moldova, Czech Republic, Ukraine. There were also delegations including operators from Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Serbia, Turkey, Hungary and Vietnam, invited within the traditional incoming initiative organised by UCIMU, in cooperation with MAECI-Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and ICE-Italian Trade Agency.

Riccardo Rosa, president of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, said: “These data confirm that LAMIERA is one of the most important international events dedicated to the sector, a sector in which Italy excels, occupying the top positions in the world sector rankings, where, again in 2024, it ranked second for production and exports and third for consumption”.

Alfredo Mariotti, general manager of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, stated: “The numerous visitors were able to take a close look at the machines in operation, the core of the exhibition, but also to see a wide range of solutions for welding and finishing treatments, automation and robotics, in addition to discussing the prospects of the industry with companies, in the light of digital developments and the entry of artificial intelligence. The general emerging feeling was that of a sector that looks at innovations, even the most disruptive ones, much more as an opportunity than as a risk. And this makes us realise, once again, how our companies are always ready to conquer new productive spaces”.

“Apart from the first day, which did not record a brilliant attendance, also due to the strikes, the event welcomed the operators we expected, both in terms of number and quality. This confirms the validity of the offering and we will work on this path to tune the exhibition proposal more and more to the needs of companies and the market.”.

The event was enriched with a programme of about 30 meetings, proposed by LAMIALAMIERA, the arena promoted by FONDAZIONE UCIMU, with the contribution of the Lombardy Region, the sponsorship of BPER Banca and the patronage of TecnoLamiera. The programme of events started with the Opening Ceremony, which was chaired by Riccardo Rosa, president of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE and included speeches by Raffaele Cattaneo, undersecretary to the Presidency of the Lombardy Region and Carlo Bonomi, president of Fiera Milano. Then, the meeting hosted the presentation of the study carried out by CEU in cooperation with PwC, “The metal forming machine sector: trends, challenges and opportunities”, whose results were illustrated by Sandro Bicocchi, PwC partner, Studies and Institutional Relations Office, and by Ivan Lavatelli, PwC partner, Core Operation leader. A roundtable followed on “The point of view of customer sectors”, moderated by Fabrizio Garnero, editorial director of TecnoLamiera, with Andrea Bianchi, Strategy and Rotorcraft Business Evolution – head of Products and Services Policy, Leonardo; Fabio Giuliani, chief operating officer, Mermec; Riccardo Moretto, Business Development manager, Moretto Group. The discussion highlighted the state-of-the-art and medium-term plans for some players from the most important destination sectors in the world of metal forming, including aerospace, defence, railways and automotive.

A total of 520 operators attended the speeches in person, in addition to 4,100 users who were connected remotely over the four exhibition days, thanks to the live streaming, which was activated for the entire period.

The trade show recorded a total of 760 students, who, invited within the UCIMU Academy initiative and accompanied by their teachers, took part in free tours (about 520 students) and in guided tours (about 240 students) led by tutors who illustrated, at the stands, state-of-the-art technologies representing international production in the sector.

The interest of the manufacturing world in the event is also measured by the lively activity on the digital channels of the exhibition (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube). Presently, the social community of LAMIERA has 9,244 registered followers, almost 2,000 more than in the previous edition.

Among all the exhibition profiles – Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube – it is LinkedIn that registers the highest activity, with an increase of almost a third of total followers over the last year. In the period 12 April 2025-12 May 2025, the total number of views of the posts published by the page were more than 114,000 coming from 3,523 single contacts, well over the number of total followers of the page, also thanks to the digital advertising campaign activated for the event.

In the period January-May 2025, the website of LAMIERA recorded 98,000 visits by 68,000 single users (up from the 2023 figures). Italy, Turkey, India, the United States and Germany were, in order, the countries with the highest number of online visits.

The next edition of LAMIERA is scheduled to take place again at fieramilano Rho, from 11 to 14 May 2027 .

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Cannon Viking Launches PURFORM to Reinvent Polyurethane Foam Block Processes

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Cannon Viking Launches PURFORM to Reinvent Polyurethane Foam Block Processes

Cannon Viking Launches PURFORM to Reinvent Polyurethane Foam Block Processes

A world pioneer in cutting-edge turnkey facilities for the manufacturing of polyurethane foam blocks, Cannon Viking presents its ground-breaking PURFORM and PURFORM Elite machines. Beginning on May 20, 2025, these next-generation technologies will be accessible worldwide, marking a revolutionary advancement in continuous slabstock production.

The PURFORM by Cannon is designed to optimize foam production processes by integrating a series of advanced technologies tailored to maximize yield and improve block quality. At the heart of this innovation lies a bespoke chemical metering system engineered to the unique properties of polyurethane raw materials, ensuring up to 3% improvement in chemical flow accuracy compared to market alternatives. This precision translates directly into consistent formulations and high-quality foam blocks. The system is complemented by a cutting-edge direct-drive mixer, which eliminates pulleys and belts, enhancing reliability and reducing maintenance while supporting a broader range of mixing speeds for specialty foams.

PURFORM also features an advanced chemical laydown system, optimizing material distribution across the production line, reducing waste by up to 2%, and improving foam consistency. The system can be customized with various laydown options, including the innovative LayDown Master, providing unmatched flexibility. Additionally, the modular design facilitates quick assembly and future upgrades, enabling producers to adapt swiftly to changing market demands.

Complementing these hardware advancements is the Omega 4.0 computer control platform, an industry-leading system offering real-time monitoring, intuitive graphical interfaces, and closed-loop process control. This ensures that producers maintain precision and efficiency across all production parameters, achieving foam yields exceeding 95% under ideal conditions.

The modular design of PURFORM by Cannon streamlines manufacturing and facilitates future upgrades, ensuring long-term adaptability for evolving production demands.

For producers seeking even greater performance and flexibility, Cannon Viking offers the PURFORM Elite. This high-pressure version incorporates all the innovations of the PURFORM machine, while introducing enhanced capabilities for high-volume and technical foam block production. The Elite model features advanced configurations for specialized and technical foam applications and an even more robust system for chemical metering and distribution.

According to Richard Doublet-Stewart, General Sales Manager at Cannon Viking, “The launch of PURFORM and PURFORM Elite by Cannon marks a transformative moment for polyurethane foam block production. By combining advanced technology with our deep understanding of customer needs, we are delivering solutions that redefine efficiency and quality standards in the industry.”

With a rich history dating back to 1956, Cannon Viking has continually pushed the boundaries of foam production technology. From the introduction of CarDio technology to the recent success of LayDown Master, the company remains at the forefront of innovation, offering solutions that empower producers worldwide.

https://www.cannonviking.com/

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The Rise of Strategic Thinking in the Print Sector

Abhijit Simon
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The Rise of Strategic Thinking in the Print Sector

The Rise of Strategic Thinking in the Print Sector

In a world where digital advertisements are everywhere, print has a unique opportunity to stand out and produce results. However, that won’t occur until printers take the initiative.
That is the main conclusion to be drawn from Print Power’s most recent piece about how automation and the integration of Application Programming Interfaces (API) are enabling real-time marketing.
Planning, quoting, design, approvals, and production used to take weeks for print. Additionally, it found it difficult to compete with the sophisticated dashboard-based reportability that agencies, CRM managers, digital advertisers, and performance marketers depend on.

Now automated direct mail can be set in motion with a few clicks – directly from the same marketing platforms used to trigger emails, SMS, or push notifications and even social media posts.

Automated direct mail, also called programmatic mail or triggered mail, is a highly effective, hyper personalised channel that can be immediately actioned by abandoned baskets, reactivation flows prompted by customer inactivity, welcome sequences, and loyalty campaigns.

Print can land on the doormat, or in the mailbox, as soon as the next day.

This dynamic approach drives significantly higher response and conversion rates, increased average order value, and achieves a tangible, brand-rich interaction.

It is being enabled by the following:

  • Seamless integration with modern software connecting creative templates, CRM systems, customer data, and analytics into a single automated process. Direct mail performance can be tracked alongside digital campaigns by making use of attribution models to determine the trigger for online sales.
  • An increased ability to measure results. For years, print suffered from the perception problem that it couldn’t be measured. But today’s data tells a different story and automated mail generates impressive returns.
  • Greater focus on ROI rather than cost. Offline channels like direct mail tend to be more expensive than digital options but they often deliver higher conversion rates. Deutsche Post reported a 900% return on advertising spend, or nine euros in revenue for every euro spent. Postage, often the major cost in a direct mail campaign, can by reduced by using postal consolidators. These specialised service providers share deliveries at discounted rates.
  • Enhanced software removing the complexity, with automated platforms managing templates, data cleansing, address validation, postal optimisation, and print fulfilment. For example, a single API that collects data, triggers campaigns and routes production.

Automation elevates print’s visibility in performance dashboards for marketers, CRM leads, and digital media teams. It is helping put print back on the radar.

Important too, for many clients, is working with a partner that provides a full-service approach to manage the complexity of print mailings.

For printers that have invested heavily in automation and production technology (such as next generation Ricoh digital print technology and FusionPro customised document creation software that creates unique, relevant, targeted communications) the next step is engaging with the world of CRM, marketing automation, and customer data.

Delivering a comprehensive service also helps attract first time users who see the potential of automated mail but need guidance throughout the process. If print is to reclaim its place in the media mix, marketers need someone to show them.

Now is the time for printers to reposition themselves as strategic partners and lead the way.

https://www.ricoh-europe.com/

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