Materials
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Emirates Biotech will introduce Embio PLA to Saudi plastics buyers. The launch targets packaging, food service, 3D printing, and consumer goods.
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Amcor secures RecyClass certification across selected UK flexible packaging lines. The accreditation supports customers preparing for changes to Plastic Packaging Tax rules, where PCR content will become central to the 30% recycled-content threshold.
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Nottingham has launched a national cold spray manufacturing capability today. The high-pressure facility will support metal repair, remanufacturing, coatings, and additive manufacturing research for aerospace, defence, fusion, nuclear, and clean energy applications.
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Walter has expanded its Groov·tec GD tooling portfolio for manufacturers. Three new systems target axial grooving, internal grooving, radial grooving, chip evacuation, vibration reduction, and turning-centre flexibility.
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The UK Metals Council has launched its 2026/27 sector survey. The work will gather evidence on tariffs, energy costs, CBAM, skills, apprenticeships, and trading conditions.
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Freudenberg has developed next-generation battery cell cap technology for Europe. Cell Caps 2 targets prismatic and cylindrical battery cells, combining sealing, insulation, mechanical strength, mass reduction, and thermal safety functions for EV and energy storage applications.
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Sandvik’s GRCop-42 powder targets qualified additive manufacturing for space propulsion.
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LOCTITE will showcase PFAS-free thread sealing technology at InstallerSHOW. The NEC display will feature LOCTITE 55 and 577 for plumbing and related installation applications.
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Amcor will showcase new beauty and personal care packaging innovations. The company’s Cosmetic Business Munich display will include recycle-ready, lightweight, PCR, reuse, and refillable formats.
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Atomera is targeting wider RF GaN adoption through silicon substrates. The company says its Mears Silicon Technology can reduce parasitic losses in GaN-on-silicon devices, supporting lower-cost RF routes for 5G, 6G, satellite, and high-frequency electronics.
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