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11. May 2026

Afera – “From the Gulf to the coating line”

For Europe’s adhesive tape industry, the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran is no longer a distant geopolitical crisis. It is feeding into the economics of tape production, affecting energy, petrochemical inputs, freight, lead times, pricing and customer demand across the value chain. The diplomatic picture remains fluid, but that has not restored normal […]

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IPCO – “Together, we can offer complete process lines!”

Following the acquisition of New Era Converting Machinery Inc. by IPCO AB, a new global player in converting and process equipment has emerged. In this interview, Jens Gegner, Global Segment Manager Composites at IPCO, and Paul Lembo, Managing Director at New Era, discuss the integration, key synergies and future strategy. Mr Lembo, Mr Gegner – […]

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6. May 2026 |

Avery Dennison announces strategic investment in Wiliot

Avery Dennison, a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, announced a $75 million minority investment in Wiliot, a global leader in Physical AI for supply chains. This strategic investment deepens the long-standing partnership dedicated to creating a more intelligent, transparent and connected world. Expanding sensor technology portfolio The investment reflects Avery Dennison’s […]

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5. May 2026 |

Suzhou Rixiang Optical Technology signs as TactoTek’s Licensee

TactoTek, the pioneer in In-Mould Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology development and licensing, announced a new licensing agreement with Suzhou Rixiang Optical Technology Co., Ltd. (Suzhou Rixiang), which has established itself as one of the leading automotive lighting prototype providers in China. Rapid prototyping of fully functional IMSE parts Under the agreement, the company will deliver […]

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4. May 2026 |

LG Display’s Gaming OLED panel wins SID’s ‘Display of the Year’

LG Display, a leading innovator of display technologies, announced that its 27-inch 540/720Hz Dynamic Frequency & Resolution (DFR) Gaming OLED panel has been awarded “Display of the Year” by the Society for Information Display (SID), receiving high acclaim for redefining the gaming display paradigm and accelerating market differentiation. The “Display of the Year” award is […]

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23. April 2026 |

FLEXOO and Zhuojun join forces to redefine auto seat comfort

FLEXOO and Zhuojun have launched their first joint development project, placing seat comfort at the centre of next‑generation automotive differentiation. In the Chinese automotive market, seat comfort is a decisive purchasing criterion -particularly in the premium and upper mid‑range segments, where expectations far exceed basic ergonomics. The project focuses on printed seat sensor technology designed […]

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17. April 2026 |

Canatu highlights next high-impact areas of carbon nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are emerging as a new versatile platform technology leading the next wave of material transformation. Legacy materials are reaching their limits, driven by demand for higher performance and energy efficiency. To continue upscaling technology products towards the next targets, the transition to advanced materials like CNTs is inevitable. What are the next […]

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