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Circular Construction Practices Accelerated by Sika-Sulzer Alliance Sika and Sulzer have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture to advance plastics recycling in the construction industry. The aim is to combine the strengths of both companies: Sika's extensive expertise in polymer applications...

Design Decisions That Convey a Commitment to Sustainability It is contradictory to use sustainable materials in product design. The question of where the sustainability story goes and how to communicate this amazing accomplishment arises when a less sustainable material is replaced with a more sustainable...

ENGEL Converts Five-Decade Relationship with Roegele Into ENGEL Spain The Spanish injection molding machine company ENGEL is acquiring its long-standing sales partner Roegele on April 1, 2026, as part of its ongoing internationalization plan. With this action, ENGEL expands its market share in southwest Europe and...

Smart Bumper Production Revolutionized by Haitian and Leapmotor The fully automated turnkey bumper production project—jointly developed by Leapmotor’s Resin Production Division and Haitian Plastics Machinery—was officially commissioned. As the second fully integrated solution delivered to Leapmotor, this project is centered around Haitian’s self-developed HA41000-28900 ultra-large injection...

German Optics Community to Hear Peter de Groot at DGaO 2025 Zygo, an AMETEK business subsidiary, is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter de Groot, a former Chief Scientist at Zygo and now a Scientist Emeritus, will present the esteemed Fraunhofer Lecture at the 126th...

Making Metallised 3D-Printed Polymers Industry-Proven Metalization of 3D-printed or 3D microfabricated polymer components has long been considered an attractive but ultimately unreliable method for industrial use. Many engineers have completely rejected the notion due to issues with the printed part's mechanical robustness and outgassing, the...