Author: Riya Kadam

TechnoCompound and RE Plano Expand Alliance to Advance Post-Consumer Plastics in Automotive Applications 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…

LAMIERA 2025 Concludes with 18,000+ Industry Professionals and 6,000 Visitors from Made in Steel 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…

Cannon Viking Unveils PURFORM Technology to Revolutionize PU Foam Block Production Worldwide 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…

How Print Providers Are Evolving into Strategic Marketing Partners 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…

Micrometal Group Acquires Thin Metal Parts in Strategic Growth Move Wickeder Group (owner of the micrometal Group) has formally announced a significant growth with the acquisition of Thin Metal Parts (TMP Inc.) and a striking new corporate identity, marking a significant advancement for precision manufacturing. The micrometal Group has increased both its technological capabilities and its global presence with the strategic purchase of TMP Inc., a U.S.-based leader in precision metal fabrication solutions. The Micrometal Group will now function under the new name Micro Component Group, which reflects its expanded ambition and solidified position as the world leader in micro-precision components, in keeping…

Constantia Flexibles Expands Rolling Mill to Power Growth at Austrian Headquarters 80 million investment strengthens a more sustainable aluminum production in Europe The rolling mill expansion of Constantia Flexibles’ main facility, Constantia Teich, in Lower Austria was formally opened. The mayors of the nearby communities, Doris Schmidl, a member of the Lower Austrian state parliament, Thomas Salzer, the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of Lower Austria (WKNÖ), and District Commissioner Josef Kronister were among the distinguished guests. This expansion of the rolling mill promotes a more sustainable, local aluminum foil production and strengthens the stability of European supply…

HASCOtalks Unites Industry Experts to Overcome Mouldmaking Challenges and Shape a Stronger Future Early in May, HASCO addressed the urgent issue of “The Plastics Industry and the Challenges of the Future” through its live format, HASCOtalks. At the Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, a group of well-known professionals convened for an intense, stimulating conversation. The discussion was both contentious and beneficial, providing the audience with insightful analysis and useful suggestions for dealing with the industry’s continuous difficulties. At the start of the premiere event, the latest industry figures cast a pensive mood over the mould-manufacturing sector. According to recent research, production…

Zygo Set to Launch ZeGage Pro 3D Profiler at EPHJ 2025 Zygo, a business unit of Ametek, Inc. and worldwide leader in precision metrology and optical solutions is delighted to confirm its attendance at EPHJ 2025, which will be held June 3–6 at Palexpo Geneva. The company will be showcasing alongside its trusted distributor Quantum Design France, stand H112. Renowned as a premier event for high-precision technologies in watchmaking, medical, and microtechnology sectors, EPHJ is the ideal platform to experience their transformative solutions firsthand. At the heart of Zygo’s exhibit will be the ZeGage Pro optical profiler, a compact yet…

An Exclusive Interview At K 2025 With Thorsten Jacoby, Managing Director of Erlenbach GmbH, part of the hetech group, Ensuring High-Quality Recyclate is Essential for Process Reliability Mr. Jacoby, how does Erlenbach contribute towards resource conservation and sustainability? As a medium-sized mechanical engineering company specialising in processing technologies for particle foams, we are making a significant contribution towards resource conservation and sustainability. Firstly, by continuously increasing efficiency to minimise energy consumption in the processing of particle foams. The use of these energy-efficient technologies also reduces the CO2 footprint of the products manufactured on these systems. In addition, EPS and EPP,…

Horizon Microtechnologies Begins Intensive Testing to Prove Durability of Metal-Coated 3D Microfabricated Polymer Components Engineers and researchers have been fascinated by the prospect of metallizing 3D-printed polymers and 3D microfabricated objects for many years. Particularly for high-performance applications like radio frequency and millimeter-wave technology, the prospect of lightweight, intricate, and precisely customized components with metallic surfaces and/or characteristics has always been alluring. However, history is replete with unsuccessful attempts. Adhesion issues, outgassing concerns, and mechanical instability have led many to abandon the concept, reinforcing industry scepticism about the feasibility of metal-coated polymer parts. Horizon Microtechnologies is taking a different approach.…