Whilst polymer demand in the Benelux is relatively small compared with other major areas or countries in Europe, it has a well-developed and significant processing sector.

Italy/Germany- At Fakuma 2015, HRS-Flow focussed on two of its latest developments in the Multitech product line, namely innovative cooling channel inserts for multi-cavity moulds produced by the SLM technology (selective laser melting), and a hot runner nozzle specifically designed for thick-walled applications.

Germany - On the occasion of a recently held press conference, the Aachen-based IKV opened its doors to give selected journalists an insight into the institute's research activities. Speakers will also tackle these and other current topics in research at IKV's upcoming Colloquium in February 2016.

Japan-based machine manufacturer Japan Steel Works (JWS) will be exhibiting its Tex-25-αIII laboratory extruder at NPE.

Material selection is based on process demands.

Germany - The Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) at the university of Aachen (RWTH) invites to the second International Injection Moulding Conference (IIMC 2015) to be held in Aachen on 30 September and 1 October 2015. The main topics at the conference will be innovative developments to improve the efficiency of injection moulding processes.

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!

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

When Weha was looking to eliminate a series of drawbacks involving the manufacture of a sealing ring, the company turned to Heitec Heisskanaltechnik. The experts developed a mould concept using hot runner nozzles for side gating. By Bastian Schreck, Heitec.

France - French multinational, Schneider Electric, is epitomising the ‘Factory of the Future’ concept and has incorporated 3D printing technology across its manufacturing operations. This has seen the company slash the cost of producing injection mould inserts used for prototyping designs by up to 90%.