Artificial Intelligence

Virtual reality is revolutionizing the plastics industry, turning complex challenges into streamlined solutions from design to maintenance.

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the plastics industry through predictive maintenance, which uses data-driven insights to foresee equipment failures.

Embracing sustainability and advanced technology, thermoforming evolves to deliver innovative, automated and eco-friendly solutions in plastic manufacturing.

BBTWINS project addresses challenges in the EU agri-food sector. It unites tech companies, biochemistry specialists, and innovative feedstock producers to create a digital platform based on ‘digital twins’ technology.

Hydrogels, composed of 3D polymer networks with high water content, closely mimic the mechanical properties of human tissues and organs, making them ideal for contact with human skin.

TOMRA’s sorting machines can now accurately distinguish between food-grade and non-food-grade plastics, overcoming a long-standing challenge in the industry.

Recent studies have delved into the profound effects of plasticizers on the crystallization behavior of linear polymers, shedding light on their impact on nucleation, growth, and melting processes.

In today’s global market, the importance of transparency and sustainability cannot be overstated. The European Union has declared that by 2030, Digital Product Passports will be mandatory for some products sold within its territory.

The plastics processing industry is going through a significant transformation, driven by rising energy costs and concerns regarding future supply reliability.

The future of material research is increasingly changing toward digitization, which promises advantages but requires significant work and adaptability. While initial trends emerge, development varies between material classes due to variations in synthesis, production, analysis, and modeling techniques.