For packaging manufacturers and product developers currently evaluating biodegradable alternatives to conventional polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), a study described by researchers as a global first offers new reference data. This study, jo

Proto Labs benefits from strong growth in its injection molding business Thanks to the rapid growth of its injection molding business, improved profit margins, and an upward adjustment of its full-year performance guidance, Proto Labs has reported re

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation has newly launched ULTEM DU762 resin, a lightweight thermoplastic material that can replace metal in making smartphone frames, offering excellent manufacturing efficiency. 这款特种热塑性树脂可省去天线断缝设计，同时可通过先进物理气相沉积溅射工艺实现金属质感

Artificial intelligence empowers visual systems to identify subtle defects in plastics in real-time, reducing waste generation and enhancing quality control levels. Companies such as Krevera and Cognex are deploying advanced artificial intelligence v

埃克森美孚推出Exceed Tough m 4536UV12高性能聚乙烯树脂，专为全球严苛工况下的滚塑应用打造。 ExxonMobil's flagship polymer division has launched a metallocene-based polyethylene resin aimed at enhancing manufacturers' product impact strength, environmental resistance, and processing ef

The intelligent energy monitoring system integrates IoT sensors with an asset management platform to help plastic manufacturing enterprises achieve quantifiable cost reductions. IoT monitoring solutions can help injection molding, extrusion, and blow

This family-owned recycling technology company remains profitable, but delayed customer investments and rising costs in Europe have weakened its competitiveness. The company anticipates a significant increase in market demand for high-performance rec

The Rwandan government is significantly accelerating the country's transition away from traditional plastics and promoting the development of a green economy. Kigali—Rwanda is set to formally approve biodegradable packaging materials for inclusion in

The United States has imposed a new 50% tariff on plastic products from Canada, but relying on strong domestic production capacity and a trade surplus, the impact of this tariff may be relatively limited. The USMCA review presents an opportunity to d

Braskem and Lallemand have launched a biobased acetone production platform for the corn ethanol industry, providing a direct substitute for fossil-based acetone used in the plastics sector. After five years of collaboration, the two parties developed

Throughout the summer, favorable signals in the resin market have continued to emerge. In July, buyers held the upper hand in nearly all major resin categories. However, with crude oil prices surging, spot benzene prices continuing to strengthen, and

Two industry organizations said when releasing the latest industry data that although the overall volume of plastic recycling in the United States has increased, recycling volumes for different types of plastics have diverged. This reflects the survi

Singapore (ICIS) — The South Korean government has approved a major petrochemical restructuring project in the southern city of Yeosu, involving Yeochun NCC (YNCC), Lotte Chemical, Hanwha Solutions, and DL Chemical. The government has pledged support

Reliance Industries Ltd. reported that EBITDA for its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business rose 17% year-on-year to 170.1 billion Indian rupees (about $1.7 billion) in the first fiscal quarter ended June 30. The company said the growth was mainly driven b

Lotte Chemical announced on Friday that to alleviate the cost pressure on small and medium-sized enterprise customers amid global supply chain disruptions, the company plans to temporarily reduce the supply prices of its core products. Lotte Chemical

Image source: Kingfa Sci. & Tech. On June 24, Kingfa Sci. & Tech. said on an interactive platform that the company is accelerating its efforts to take both production capacity and technology overseas. It currently has production bases in the

In recent years, chemical recycling (also known as advanced recycling) has become one of the most contentious topics in global plastic pollution governance. Proponents regard it as a key technological breakthrough for achieving a circular economy for

International News Highlights: Raw Material News - LyondellBasell Announces Shutdown of PP Unit by Year-End Auto News - China Chemical: 300,000-ton polypropylene project in Indonesia successfully signed. Packaging Highlights: Living-Hinge Bottle Caps

Ten years ago, we were still debating whether hybrid technology was merely a “transitional technology.” Ten years later, China’s hybrid systems have begun feeding back into the global market. At the 6th International Forum on Automotive Power Systems

At Plast 2026, ENGEL presents innovation as a dialogue with industry: not only technologies, but an integrated ecosystem of solutions, digital assistants, AI-based systems and automation designed to deliver value, efficiency and quality across manufa