The annual conference "Trends in Plastics Processing" is one of the highlights of the association's year and forms the central knowledge platform for members, friends and interested parties of the association to discuss the development of the industry, make new contacts and strengthen the network in an exclusive atmosphere. The core of the joint meeting, which traditionally takes place at different locations each year, consists of keynote speeches by hand-picked top speakers, a joint dinner and a visit to an outstanding company from Germany on the following day.

Recycling plastics is essential to saving resources, but a critical design question remains: what happens to premium effects when plastic gets a second life? Together with GRAFE , we explored what happens when packaging containing effect pigments enters a recycling loop—and what’s possible when you design with the next cycle in mind. Recycling colored plastics with effect pigments has never looked so inspiring. We aren't just designing for the first sale; we’re designing for the entire lifecycle.

The smallest ENTEX extrusion system is the laboratory extruder ENTEX 30. This unit’s size makes it possible to perform series of tests for formulation and product development at laboratory scale. Thanks to its ease of use and the flexibility that results from its modular structure, the “30” series laboratory extruder can be quickly configured for individual applications. With peripherals such as dosing units, side feeders, degassing systems, pelletisers, etc., it is possible to create complete extrusion lines. Integrated sensors measure energy inputs, pressure and temperature so that the process can be analysed and the product quality assessed.

Highest production efficiency: Clamp force up to 10.000 kN, highest speed and dynamics in all machine axis, as well as extra strong platens, result in the highest output with outstanding product quality. | Clean production: A closed lubrication system meets the requirements of the food and medical industries. | Energy efficiency: Variable accumulator loading, servo-drive technology and energy recovery ensures the lowest production costs.

Diverse light stabilizers and UV absorbers, ranging from Benzophenone and Benzotriazole to polymer/monomer HALS types, serve as the backbone for plastic and rubber protection. Additives like WTH-LS (light protection agents) and WTH-AN (antioxidants) form the foundation of polymer processing. Light stabilizers and UV absorbers shield plastics from light-induced damage, preventing subsequent harm. With their high absorption capabilities, UV absorbers safeguard polymers from harmful UV radiation, while light protection agents offer low volatility, ensuring sustained protection.

Want to utilize more efficient and environmentally sustainable cleaning methods? Want to lower your Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions score? Start using dry ice. It's no secret that sustainability and ESG initiatives are rising to the top of the corporate priority list and dry ice aligns well. The feedstock for dry ice comes from recycled CO2 as part of a carbon capture & utilization process from numerous industrial by-products. Plastics processors are aligning their corporate goals to remain responsible, competitive and resilient. Utilizing dry ice in several applications in plastics processing is helping the industry move into a circular economy to better protect our environment. How? The CO2 utilized for the production of dry ice is a carbon capture and utilization process that involves using recycled CO2, and replaces environmentally harmful solvent cleaning processes. Mold cleaning remains a critical component of producing quality products. Cleaning mold cavities and vents of resin off-gasses, cured material or mold release agents can prevent numerous common molding problems such as short shots, burns, flash, contamination, etc. Cleaning is often delayed because traditional methods cause extended downtime and often involve the use of chemicals or mechanical means that are harmful to employees, abrasive to the tooling and can wear away critical mold tolerances. We understand this problem and offer solutions to clean molds more often, faster, cheaper and non-abrasively and in an environmentally sustainable manner. Cold Jet’s Dry Ice Environmental Cleaning and Surface Preparation (ECaSP) systems present a proven solution to accomplish productivity, quality and cost reduction initiatives that many plants are pursuing. Dry ice is also utilized in our industry to deburr and deflash plastic parts. Thermoset parts will always have flash (sometimes thermoplastic parts as well), and the part geometries do not always lend themselves to tumbling.

The new E3000i Serie for E3000/E2000/iSpeed3 and HES

Maximum design freedom and dimensional accuracy for particle foam products – more resource-efficient and faster than ever before. The ready-to-use BEAD.MACHINE shape molding machine enables long-term cost savings while maintaining high quality standards thanks to mold-specific solutions for your product. Perfect for the EPP, EPA, ETPU, EPS, EPE and m-PPE. Amaze your customers with particle foam > Premium product quality > Low costs, less CO2 > Flexible and immediately ready for use Your benefits with the BEAD.MACHINE The shape moulding machine for modern particle foam products > Economical use of resources > New design options > Maximum reproducibility > 2K & Inlays Reduce costs with maximum process accuracy > Parallelism of clamping plates: ± 0,01 mm > Plate positioning accuracy: ± 0,01 mm > Max. traverse speed: 450 mm/sec Discover more at https://www.hofmann-impulsgeber.de/en/technology/particle-foam/beadmachine/

The patented TempControl® temperature regulation quick connect coupling system features a new and innovative thermo colour coding. It warns the operator of hot media as well as high surface temperatures of the coupling and thus offers reliable protection against potential injuries. As a result, this coupling is especially suited when using critical media as well as for extreme temperatures between -20°C and +220°C (subject to used media). High-quality FKM O-rings prevent leakages in high-temperature applications. Advantages: • Temperature-sensitive colour coding of the locking sleeve • Maximum safety against unintended disconnection and unlocking • Simple and intuitive coupling process • High-resistance seals for extreme conditions • Versions with additional O-ring sealing at connection port • Available for almost all temperature regulation series in various sizes, materials, types of connections and valves