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Smart Molding International 2-2025

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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

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Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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News 10.07.2025

Evonik opens new medical device center in Shanghai

It will specialize in the research, development, and processing of semi-finished components for bioresorbable medical devices

Articles

Goodbye metals? When plastics do more

High-performance thermoplastics: the structural alternative that delivers

Articles

Replacing metals with thermoplastic compounds

Tackle the challenge of metal replacement confidently with FEM simulation, technical expertise, and LATI's high-performance materials

News 08.07.2025

LyondellBasell polyolefin techs selected by Chinese company

SHCCIG Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd. will license four key technologies for a major new petrochemical complex in Yulin City

Articles

Hardness standards for thermoplastic elastomers

Josef Neuer, Head of Product Management EMEA at KRAIBURG TPE, provides a clear view through the jungle of standards

News 08.07.2025

Now the sole owner of the production entity

BASF closed purchase of DOMO Chemicals’ shares in Alsachimie joint venture, located in Chalampé, France

Articles

Investigating the potential of PET caps

SACMI has recently presented a new prototype of a 29 mm PET water cap, manufactured and tested on a pilot line

News 05.07.2025

Meeting global food safety standards

Dr. Coffee has chosen INEOS Styrolution's Zylar® MBS for food contact components in its premium coffee machines