In packaging technology, bioplastics are seen as a sustainable alternative to environmentally harmful plastics. But what bioplastics exist, what do they consist of and how are bioplastics produced? Here you will read what you should definitely know about this topic!

For anyone who is afraid of the intellectual and financial investments in 3D printing, experienced contract manufacturers are the obvious choice. These companies rely on different experiences and priorities.

Experts from Fraunhofer ILT are researching and developing laser processes for the economical joining, cutting, ablation and drilling of composite materials.

Plastic doesn't have a good reputation, and there are plenty reasons for this. However, our everyday life today would be inconceivable without plastic. Is it too easy a thing to condemn the material?

While the image of packaging is currently divided, the fact remains that it is still a large part of the injection moulding industry. As a matter of fact, it makes up the largest portion in both the French and Italian industry.

Stratasys will showcase its 3D printing solutions for composite production at JEC World (12 to 14 March 2019). The company will outline the benefits of integrating AM in the production line.

Möller-Flex is a specialist for flexible plastics and products made of several materials. As its hot runner system supplier, the injection moulding company has chosen Günther because the hot runner nozzles meet their requirements for a constant temperature in an outstanding manner.

Leading producer of specialised PVD coatings for components and tools Oerlikon Balzers says its coatings protect moulds better to enable improved performance, while reducing maintenance and running costs for manufacturers.

Austria - The right material and grade for the right job can save time and money - keeping mould makers competitive. Standard parts manufacturer Meusburger in Austria gives an overview of what to consider when choosing the right material grades.

Austria – For specialist tool and mould-making company Lercher Werkzeugbau of Klaus, Austria, it was the need for reliability and precision, not short processing times, that determined their choice of machinery processes. For them, grinding has tremendous advantages over EDM and hard milling.