:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8d/fd/8dfdc63153cce5816e7a371257b6bdff/nexofoam-epla-schaumv1.png "From compact EPLA granules to fully foamed insulation boards: This bio-based particle foam material can be processed as a drop-in solution on existing EPS molding machines. (Bild: Nexofoam)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/97/0c/970c52fd142e10a3c4566168037ca637/materialloesungen-pressefoto-1890x1329v1.jpeg "rPET pellets: At Fraunhofer IAP, terephthalic acid is recovered from PET to produce new polymers for bottles, fibers, and films. The yellowish to grayish hues are due to the recycled raw material. Through the targeted addition of additives, the color can be adjusted to produce even colorless material. (Bild: Fraunhofer IAP / Romina Schönefeld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b7/76/b776134c0507ea4671f44226bcfc4d23/materialloesungen-pressefoto-1890x1329v1.jpeg "rPET pellets: At Fraunhofer IAP, terephthalic acid is recovered from PET to produce new polymers for bottles, fibers, and films. The yellowish to grayish hues are due to the recycled raw material. Through the targeted addition of additives, the color can be adjusted to produce even colorless material. (Bild: Fraunhofer IAP / Romina Schönefeld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ed/13/ed1372deb944662e350a3a7cb7722941/materialloesungen-pressefoto-1890x1329v1.jpeg "rPET pellets: At Fraunhofer IAP, terephthalic acid is recovered from PET to produce new polymers for bottles, fibers, and films. The yellowish to grayish hues are due to the recycled raw material. Through the targeted addition of additives, the color can be adjusted to produce even colorless material. (Bild: Fraunhofer IAP / Romina Schönefeld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ce/ee/ceeeef086bfb174ebdda31c0dfccaf9a/2-weiss-blick-in-produktion-dji-0095-kopiev1.jpeg "A look inside the injection molding shop at Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung in Illertissen, Bavaria. (Bild: White)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/33/08/3308710c85715e917ec1baf9767fe4a7/2026-ewikon-wago-hei-kanalv1.png "Ewikon's 48-cavity hot runner as a production mold. (Bild: Ewikon)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a2/a5/a2a516dc69b4c8f8ad6f475ae6746a08/sxkh-bei-hpf-gesamtwerkzeugv1.png "The HMG 70XS1510 trimming press from the Chinese manufacturer SXKH combines all the functions required by toolmakers at HPF in a very compact design. The deciding factors in the purchase were the purchase price—and confidence in the quality of established international key components. (Bild: Pergler Media)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/19/5f/195fdb6e09629994f1d6e3cf94dac8d8/bild-1-exam510-ultem9085v1.jpeg "Granular printing (FGF) makes it cost-effective to produce large-format functional parts from high-performance polymers such as Ultem 9085. (Bild: NEW AIM3D)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/c4/d5c46d40e1ae062370d058e2c006c376/dimitrisvetsikas1969-belgium-3595351v1.jpeg "European Plastics Industry Calls for Immediate Action to Address the Industry Crisis (Bild: dimitrisvetsikas1969)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e6/63/e663f0e1dd8818fc501c6fb5c5d33712/19-5689-circular-economy-of-resourcesv1.jpeg "Plastic waste from the average household is very heterogeneous. Only the right mix of technologies can turn all types of plastic waste into a new source of raw materials. (Bild: BASF)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/31/5b/315b714f653484179232fbc4d6d79543/sesotec-img-andreas-hanus-25-20-281-29v1.jpeg "Andreas Hanus, Head of AI Development at Sesotec: “AI will not replace traditional sorting technology, but will intelligently enhance it.” (Bild: Sesotec)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/74/5f/745f512239689819275af39a82f59860/b-brenkenv1.jpeg "Dr. Benedikt Brenken, Director of R-Cycle: \"The digital product passport will fundamentally change plastic recycling.\" (Bild: R-Cycle)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/40/6d/406d05534ab4d28194bd29699e023e67/2026-09-09-uni-kiel-aufmacherv1.jpeg "These self-polarizing polymer coatings could be used in a wide variety of electronic components in the future. (Bild: University of Kiel/C. Anders)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5d/46/5d46e098a7cfaebdd9643df47153c5af/aufmacherv1.png "The PPWR imposes new requirements on packaging: What impact does this have on mechanical engineering? (Bild: KI-generiert / Dall-E)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/70/13/7013fe202fb4790708f62f69cd0c83d4/aufmacher-st-c3-a4rkeschaumfoliev1.png "Using thermoplastic starch as a base, researchers at the IKV successfully produced a flexible foam film using physical blowing agents. (Bild: IKV)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d1/2b/d12b536ba3b382d0d138e342ac1038e6/03--20pm-imm-mgsv1.jpeg "MGS Richfield Site (Bild: MGS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/90/9c/909cf6eb1b91a9a84ff535033ea9b048/honeycombv1.jpeg "The composite material made of epoxy and glass fibers not only protects against flames but is also fully recyclable. (Bild: Empa)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6a/d5/6ad5980b0c965409c71582fc59145e13/1920-covestro-new-covestro-headquartersv1.jpeg "Covestro's corporate headquarters in Leverkusen (Bild: Covestro)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/db/74/db741079d26ad9e7a69278fde45e79c7/aufmacherv1.png "(Bild: KI-generiert / Dall-E)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b3/65/b3654df434f4d31e1fda3c79bc7bb4b0/nakura-20kunstrasenteppich-20ohne-20verf-c3-bcllungv1.jpeg "Tecnaro has developed synthetic turf fibers using a specially formulated Arboblend blend that offers high resistance to heat, UV rays, and weathering, and, because it is niobium-based, sequesters CO₂ over the long term. (Bild: Tecnaro)")
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e3/28/e3283386110ab09dd26d764d0156ab60/0132763994v1.jpeg?v= "Two-component part for hearing aids: ultimate injection moulding precision is the prerequisite for accurate sound reproduction. (Source: Starlim Spritzguss )")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/04/91/0491a70082432c6ca49bfb17a5441e37/wittmann-20reportage-20starlim-201bv1.jpeg?v= "Two-component component for hearing aids: The highest level of injection molding precision is essential for accurate sound reproduction. (Bild: Starlim)")
Article | Jul 14, 2026
Starlim manufactures LSR microparts in the millions
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ee/ef/eeeffb8cf1944736a0c056b91295dc17/0131921390v1.jpeg?v= "This innovation offers real support for plastics processors, as Wittmann from Kottingbrunn emphasises. It is a fully automated emptying station for granulate bags that is said to save time and labour in injection moulding ... (Source: Wittmann)")
Article | Jun 22, 2026
Wittmann launches automatic bag emptying for injection moulders
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/13/c4/13c4d28f40af6bcc3cf624d30cdca97b/wittmann-20pr-20swoboda-2v1.jpeg?v= "Working Together for Maximum Efficiency: Pavel Bohuněk and Marek Hejl from Swoboda CZ with
Michal Slaba from Wittmann Battenfeld CZ (from left to right) (Bild: Wittmann)")
Article | May 8, 2026
Maximum Efficiency for Metal-Plastic Composite Components
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bc/bf/bcbf1e3e34d13e1f003b1050ecb62558/0130918807v2.jpeg?v= "Michael Wittmann and Dr. Werner Wittmann (right) will jointly lead Wittmann Group’s consolidated Injection Molding Machines, Automation and Auxiliary Equipment divisions from May 1, 2026 (Source: Wittmann)")
Article | Apr 25, 2026
Wittmann consolidates management under dual leadership
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/90/46/9046974d34d72d06aa7966a3751d4a40/0130241270v1.jpeg?v= "The Wittmann Group has optimized the “WiAssist” app to make it even easier for injection moulding practitioners to save time ... (Source: Wittmann Group)")
Article | Mar 24, 2026
Wiassist update helps moulders select the right screw faster
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d6/5f/d65fbaacaacce91d4fa8b237f286d30e/2026-01-21-20--20wittmann-20aufmacherv1.jpeg?v= "The Unilog B8 enables the machine and peripheral devices to be networked, with operation handled through a unified Windows interface. (Bild: Wittmann)")
Article | Jan 21, 2026
Ready for New Challenges
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ea/29/ea298b9e2b8443cbf45c7d286e910a37/0127823869v1.jpeg?v= "Michael Wittmann (left) welcomes Redouane Soukrat to the Wittmann Group. (Source: Wittmann)")
Article | Nov 10, 2025
Wittmann now represented in Morocco
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/55/0b/550b56cabcd31b2025f28a1c053b6f81/0126191765v1.jpeg?v= "Macro Power 500/3400 with one-piece machine body (Source: Wittmann Group)")
Article | Aug 18, 2025
Compact machines and multi-component technology on display
:quality(80):fill(ffffff,1)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/95/cb/95cbe92e6b453e4689100e7515fb0f4e/0124805790v2.jpeg?v= "Small cylindrical PET bottles are running off the clock-out belt of an EcoPower 300 injection moulding machine. (Source: Wittmann Battenfeld)")