According to a new market research report the polypropylene market was at $ 75.40 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $ 99.17 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 5.6 percent between 2017 and 2022.

At JEC World 2022, one of the largest global composites shows, held 8th to 10th March, at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, CG Tech will demonstrate how advanced programming strategies and simulation can lead to the production of better composite parts.

Germany — Instead of extremely light and expensive components the technology of tape laying creates standard components for cost-driven mass applications. With this technology, moulded parts could be created at competitive costs and with a significantly reduced CO2 footprint.

Blow moulds produced by Blomix are used worldwide. The Dutch company strives to meet highest quality demands while remaining flexible and economical. The recent investment in automated 5-axis machining centres from Hermle helps the company achieve these goals.

Germany — More and more countries are trying to limit the demand for plastic packaging. Nevertheless, demand for polypropylene (PP) continues to grow, the latest study published by Ceresana reveals.

Lanxess has decided to divest its High-Performance Materials Business Unit to an independent legal corporate structure. The unit is claimed to be one of the leading suppliers of high-performance plastics which are used in the automotive, electrical and electronics industries. In the background of new forms of mobility developing rapidly across the global market, the company intends to establish a separate legal structure for the business unit in order to optimize its growth opportunities.

Chinese car manufacturer Geely has selected specialty chemicals company Lanxess as supplier of choice for an innovative front end carrier (FE) structural component, which will be used in a coming passenger car model.

The latest update of Sigma's simulation software not only contains the possibility to simulate compression moulding processes of elastomers; it also offers many enhancements and improvements in the area of thermoplastics. Visitors at Fakuma can see the new developments with their own eyes.

Together with customers and partners, BASF has set itself the goal to contribute to a circular economy in which raw materials are conserved, plastic waste is reduced and materials can develop their full potential during use. The company will be showcasing a large number of these materials from 12 to 16 October at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Italian machinery company Breton, announced the development of the first 3D printer that integrates Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The “Genesis” 3D printer is designed the large-scale production of thermoplastic materials and can combine additive and subtractive methods.