Products & Innovations
Bertram Kawlath
20. January 2026

Companies and Markets

VDMA – “Europe must not give in to blackmail!”

Regarding US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on several EU countries for refusing to hand over Greenland to the US, VDMA President Bertram Kawlath says: “Europe must not allow itself to be blackmailed, not even by the United States. Greenland is part of Europe and must remain so. If the EU gives […]

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Feature

Comas – Engineering next-gen coating solutions

Thanks to the acquisition of SAM Europe in September 2024, Comas S.p.A., part of the Coesia Group – a multinational network of 20 companies, over 8.000 employees and a turnover of  € 2,4 billion – stands as a global leader in advanced coating, laminating, and printing technologies for roll-to-roll industries. Combining Italian engineering excellence with […]

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15. January 2026 |

Products & Innovations

HERMA – Economical and wash-off certified labels

HERMA is highlighting its expertise in films with two new label self-adhesive materials. In both cases, a transparent PP film combines particularly economical clear-on-clear properties with certified wash-off qualities – available in the net width range with short delivery times. The basis for the two new self-adhesive materials is the innovative, permanent multi-layer adhesive 72Hpw. […]

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27. November 2025 |

Products & Innovations

Futamura’s NatureFlex films revolutionise the glitter industry

Glitter has been criticised in recent years for its contribution to microplastic pollution in our oceans and soil. A report by ECHA (2020) suggests that 42,000 tonnes of intentionally present microplastics are released into the environment annually. The vast scale of the issue has led to a ban which came into effect on 17 October […]

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14. October 2025 |

Products & Innovations

Fraunhofer ISE – Innovative processes for fuel cells & electrolysers

The transition of the heavy-duty and commercial vehicle sector to zero-emission engines is driving the expected production volume of fuel cells. At the same time, electrolysis is gaining importance as a building block for a low-emission energy economy. New production methods are needed to ramp up the market for both technologies. In this context, Fraunhofer […]

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8. October 2025 |

Products & Innovations

Tradeshows and Events

Kampf unveils TitanSlitter SilverLine at K 2025

Kampf GmbH kicked off K 2025 in Düsseldorf with a double innovation highlight: the premiere of the newly developed TitanSlitter SilverLine and the presentation of the enhanced PrimeSlitter BlackLine with a working width of 12.3m marked two strategic milestones – designed for different requirements in the field of web-shaped materials, yet built on the same […]

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25. July 2025 |

Products & Innovations

AIT develops sustainable anode materials in the RESTINA project

A European research project led by AIT is developing innovative nanocomposites from recycled silicon for high-performance, environmentally friendly lithium-ion batteries. How can lithium-ion batteries be made more powerful, safer, and more sustainable at the same time? What technologies are needed to achieve this – and how can application-oriented research help to bring ideas from basic […]

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