Thermoplastic composites are transforming the aerospace manufacturing industry by enabling rapid processing, automated welding, and recyclability, thereby allowing the sector to achieve unprecedented production speeds and sustainability goals.

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Duo Packaging’s graphene-enhanced 2DPE film increases strength, reduces material usage, and boosts recycled content, with QVC trials demonstrating significant cost and emissions savings. A UK trial by QVC demonstrated significant reductio

The platform will enhance the collection, management, and analysis of cross-machine production data. AMUT has partnered with Siemens to integrate its digital platform into plastic recycling equipment. As the plastics industry faces increasin

CJ Biomaterials and Dongcheng Chemical have introduced PHA-based hot-melt adhesives for packaging applications in the United States, offering a bio-based alternative to traditional adhesives. Compared to traditional adhesives, the formula

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has agreed to acquire Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing, adding thermoplastic composite expertise to its aerospace component portfolio. Trelleborg is acquiring Rhode Island-based Tri-Mack, which provides speciali

Resonac has signed a definitive agreement with Switzerland-based Sika Group to transfer selected adhesive businesses in Japan, Taiwan, and China, marking a strategic shift in its specialty chemicals portfolio. Under the terms of the agreement, the t

Innovia Films has launched Propafilm CHBM, an ultra-high-barrier metallized BOPP film that reportedly provides “special” product protection and enhances recyclability by replacing aluminum foil in polypropylene-based laminated structure

The European initiative aims to establish a common infrastructure and digital identification standards for reusable e-commerce packaging. Reusable E-commerce Packaging – Photo: A New Era The goal of the New European Reuse Alliance (N

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan) will expand its production capacity for advanced semiconductor packaging materials at its facilities in Suzhou, China, and Singapore. Both sites will install new production lines for SUMIKON™ EME