News – Combitech Italia

Oct 21, 2026

Engineering Plastics, Logistics, Nylon, Packaging, Sustainable Materials admin

With BASF Ultramid® B3K, BOOXit Transport Boxes meet the demanding requirements of reusable packaging logistics

With Ultramid® B3K BK00464 from BASF, the BOOXit transport box relies on a high-performance polyamide 6 designed for demanding logistics applications. The easy-flow material combines high strength, durability and efficient injection molding processing, characteristics that are particularly valuable for reusable transport boxes for use in parcel, healthcare, and industrial logistics. In the BOOXit box, the...

September 30, 2026

Automotive Plastics Market, Circular Economy, Engineering Plastics, PBT, PET, Recycling admin

BASF expands the Ultradur® portfolio with new grades based on post-consumer recycled PET

BASF is expanding its portfolio of engineering plastics with new Ultradur® grades designed to help automotive manufacturers and suppliers increase the recycled content of their products while meeting demanding technical requirements.

September 30, 2026

Compounding, Engineering Plastics, Materials Science, Polypropylene, Rubber, Thermoplastics admin

Thermoplastic vulcanizates expand rubber processing options

Engineers optimize ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and silicone thermoplastic vulcanizates to combine high elasticity with efficient thermoplastic processing for industrial applications.

September 24, 2026

Automotive Plastics Market, Circular Economy, Injection Molding, Polypropylene, Recycling, Sustainable Materials, Thermoplastics admin

Circular Automotive Foams: Recyclable TPE for Soft-Touch Parts

Foamed TPE and PP could replace non-recyclable automotive soft-touch structures while reducing weight and increasing recycled content.

September 23, 2026

AI in Industry, Circular Economy, Compounding, Digital Transformation, Plastic Recycling Market, Traceability admin

New German Project Uses AI and Batch Data to Improve PCR Quality

AI sorting, data-driven compounding, and digital traceability improve PCR purity, consistency, and confidence across recycling value chains.

September 22, 2026

Advanced Materials, Chemicals Industry, Compounding, Engineering Plastics, Innovation, Materials Science, Policies & Regulations admin

Chemical Safety in Plastics 2026 Tackles PFAS Reformulation

PFAS restrictions are forcing plastics suppliers to reformulate high-performance materials without sacrificing heat, friction, or durability.

September 16, 2026

Advanced Materials, Automotive Plastics Market, Engineering Plastics, PCABS admin

Product lines: ELIX ABS

The ELIX ABS range offers advanced technical solutions for sectors such as automotive, healthcare, household appliances, and consumer electronics. Thanks to its mechanical properties, excellent performance in plating and painting processes, and wide variety of finishes, our ABS grades enable the development of durable, functional, and aesthetically flawless products.

September 15, 2026

Advanced Materials, Consumer Electronics, Engineered Polymers, Engineering Plastics, Injection Molding, Innovation, Material News admin

SABIC unveils its ULTEM DU762 resin

SABIC introduces its ULTEM DU762 resin. The design, manufacturing and system cost advantages compared to metal make it ideal for smartphone middle frame applications. The new resin is compatible with non-conductive physical vapor deposition (PVD) sputtering processes, providing a high-gloss, metallic surface to enhance the appearance of smartphones. This polyetherimide (PEI) material boasts chemical resistance...

September 10, 2026

3D printing, Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Automotive Plastics Market, Material News, Mobility admin

Sumitomo Chemical, Gutenberg develop liquid crystal polymer filament

Sumitomo Chemical and Tokyo-based Gutenberg Co. have developed liquid crystal polymer filament for 3D printing, targeting semiconductor, AI, and next-generation mobility applications.

September 7, 2026

Companies, Engineering Plastics, Material News, Thermoplastics admin

NexPoint Materials launches as a standalone engineering thermoplastics company

NexPoint Materials, operating as NexPoint, launches as a standalone engineering thermoplastics company. This follows the finalization of its acquisition of SABIC's Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA. The new company employs around 2,800 people and operates an integrated manufacturing, technical, and commercial network across Europe and the Americas.