Artificial Intelligence

How digitalisation and AI advance the plastics sector

based on an article by Dr Cornelia Jokisch, K’ show PR The plastics industry faces major economic and regulatory disruptions worldwide. Rising competitive pressure, stricter environmental regulations and higher demands made on circularity increase the pressure to innovate. On-going digitalisation offers new opportunities for producing more efficiently and sustainably. Automated processes,

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Artificial Intelligence

Measure the shift

How digitisation is driving sustainable packaging innovation based on an article by Reece Armstrong, CAE Graduate Engineer and Ross Blair, Head of Simulation at BMT As global sustainability goals accelerate the shift from virgin PET to 100% recycled content (rPET), companies in the packaging sector face increasing pressure to adapt –

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Artificial Intelligence

Multiple material streams on a single sorting line

AI-powered sorting system with deep learning technology Thanks to its integrated deep learning software, Tomra’s GAINnext reduces the need for manual sorting by identifying hard-to-classify and overlapping objects. It automates complex tasks beyond the capabilities of traditional optical waste sorting, using intelligent trajectory calculations for high-precision results.The solution recently has won

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Artificial Intelligence

Smarter manufacturing

In a landscape where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common, Sacmi chose to follow its own path. The result is Classy-AI, an application developed entirely in-house, designed to tackle a fundamental question in manufacturing: “What are the defects in my production?” Unlike standard market solutions that rely on commercial AI libraries

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Compressors Special

Plug-and-play design brings speed and simplicity to compressor installation

ABC Compressors has launched X-PET, a new oil-free, high-pressure compressor specifically developed for PET bottling production. Designed as a fully integrated plug-and-play system, the X-PET is claimed to deliver high-performance compressed air while minimising installation complexity and floor space requirements. The X-PET system is a self-contained, air-cooled package mounted on a

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Compressors Special

Sustainable savings

Heat recovery saves money and benefits the environment based on an article by Daniela Koehler, Press Officer at Kaeser Kompressoren Photo top: Compressed air station with air ducts for heat recovery. The ducts convey hot air to neighbouring spaces. Compressors and the compressed air they generate are used in a multitude

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Chinaplas 2025

Sustainable material solutions

SK chemicals will showcase its technological capabilities at CHINAPLAS in Hall 17, L41 Booth CHINAPLAS is recognised as one of the world’s top three chemical industry exhibitions alongside NPE in the U.S. and K’ show in Germany and is considered the largest in Asia. At this year’s exhibition, SK chemicals will

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Mould Making Special

Client-centric approach

Advanced blow mould solutions The PET bottle industry is constantly evolving, driven by the demand for more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. One of the most crucial areas of innovation is blow mould technology. As clients demand change, moulds must adapt, integrating new advancements to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and

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