Plastics Insights

Post-consumer recyclates pose several challenges for plastics processors. To produce high-quality products, companies must dynamically respond to quality fluctuations. For this to succeed, continuous monitoring of material properties is essential – along with the knowledge of how to adapt the manufacturing process accordingly. 👉️ To the article (PI+): https://lnkd.in/d4GFSrDM #pcr #recyclates #recycling

In today's #newsletter: 🔄 Special on Circular Economy: Case studies from the plastics industry ♻️ Plastics Recycling Worldwide: Different countries, different customs - what applies where? 👉 Digital Twin Standard: Euromap and IDTA released the first Asset Administration Shell (AAS) Submodel Template for molds

Varying compositions in the input stream, printing inks and poorer mechanical properties: there are a whole range of hurdles to overcome when using Post-Consumer Recyclates (PCR) in film production. Together with partners, Brückner Maschinenbau is researching viable film solutions for a more sustainable future. 👉️ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dJsV9puD #pcr #recycling #recyclates #sustainability

Historically, the term “Made in Germany” has developed from a brand name to a seal of quality. Today, however, the lack of a legal basis raises the question of what it stands for. An inventory drawn up by Susanne Schröder. Read the article (PI+): https://lnkd.in/dbKAgrKW #trademark #standards

The increasing utilization of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic components is leading to a significant rise in both fiber production waste and end-of-life components. To ensure the sustainable conservation of valuable resources over the long term, it is essential to integrate these materials into secondary material streams. What recycling and recovery strategies are most effective in meeting this challenge? 👉️ Read the full article (PI+): https://lnkd.in/dTEJ_9WN #circulareconomy #recycling

In today's #newsletter: 👉 The Plastics Industry Association has issued a critical statement on Trump's tariffs 👉 Review of the PRS Europe and the winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 👉 Enzymes help to accelerate the degradation of PLA

Inuru uses printed OLED technology to produce paper-thin area lighting that can be easily integrated into any product. These lights can make products both more beautiful and more useful, leading to higher value in consumer goods. The Berlin-based start-up has managed to replace vacuum-based OLED production with a printing process, which has reduced unit costs by 90 percent compared to conventional OLEDs. Compared to LED production, the use of energy and resources can be reduced by around 95 percent. Plastics Insights spoke to co-founder and CTO Patrick Barkowski about the company’s beginnings, setbacks and successes. 🚀 Read the full interview (PI+): https://lnkd.in/dAG_kN5a #startup #oled #displays

Making products from a uniform material to facilitate recycling at the end of their life – is that realistic in our modern world? And is this even the right approach? In an interview with Plastics Insights, Professor Andreas Gross, Head of Training and Technology Transfer at Fraunhofer IFAM, and Anne-Laureen Lauven, Head of Marketing at Plasmatreat GmbH, take a different view. An often underestimated joining technology plays a key role here. 🎤 To the interview (PI+): https://lnkd.in/dSV2BtFy #recycling #composites

Do you know any outstanding personalities who have made a special contribution to the field of plastics processing? Then submit your nominations for the Dr. Richard Escales Award 2025 now. Simply send us an e-mail with your name and a brief explanation of who deserves the prize in the two categories of Research & Development and Industry. 📧 kunststoffe@hanser.de (subject: Escales Prize 2025) 📅 Submission deadline: May 30, 2025 📑 More information: https://lnkd.in/dBd2uqYi It's worth taking part. If your proposal receives the award on October 7, 2025, you too will be part of the big Escales evening. We look forward to your submissions! Susanne Schröder, Susanne Thyrauer, Clemens Doriat, Florian Streifinger, Antonia Perzl, Melanie Ehrhardt, Jeanette Rober, Marion Völker, Ralf Dürrwächter, Hanser Publications, VDWF - Verband Deutscher Werkzeug- und Formenbauer e.V.

When a German compounder meets a Turkish materials manufacturer, it can lead to an intensive German-Turkish business relationship. This was the case with hapego and Politem. The Turkish materials specialists have been focusing on fiber recycling since the company was founded in 2006 – and have been on a “journey to sustainable raw materials” ever since. hapego has its ear to the ground for the German market, while research & development and production take place in Türkiye. Plastics Insights was there. 👉️ Read the article (PI+): https://lnkd.in/dHzPedjZ 🌍️ This interview is part of our Country Special Türkiye, which features on site reports and interviews with key players from the Turkish plastics industry. Discover the special here: https://lnkd.in/dQuRQkib