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11. September 2026

Afera – Pellet loss rules reach the adhesive tape value chain

The EU’s new Regulation introduces operational controls for plastic pellet handling, prompting Afera to assess what it means for the European adhesive tape industry. Implementation phase The EU’s pellet loss Regulation is moving into its implementation phase, bringing new compliance considerations for manufacturers handling polymer-containing materials. At its latest Regulatory Affairs Working Group (RAWG) Meetings, […]

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Neuenhauser Vorwald – Comprehensive solutions for winding technology

Neuenhauser Vorwald Wickeltechnik, a division of Neuenhauser Maschinenbau GmbH, has been renowned for decades for its tensioning shafts, tensioning heads and other components used in winding processes. Oliver Funk joined the team at the end of 2025 as a technical adviser and in sales. In an interview with PRO Flexconvert, he explains the company’s strategic […]

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From left: Oliver Funk (Neuenhauser Vorwald), Alessandro Arosio (Renova), Gerd Bouwer (Neuenhauser Vorwald), Andrea Fantasia (Renova) and Artur Breitkreuz (Neuenhauser Vorwald).
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4. September 2026 |

Fraunhofer IPMS announces high-tech hub in Cottbus

Lusatia is emerging as one of Germany’s most exciting innovation hubs. Through targeted investments in research and technology transfer, Cottbus is becoming a strong hub for future technologies. The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) is playing a key role in this development, with a focus on microelectronics, smart sensors, and artificial intelligence: The institute […]

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3. September 2026 |

CSEM and Miromico reduce industrial IoT data traffic

CSEM and Miromico have developed a compact wireless node that analyses industrial sensor data at the source. Combining CSEM’s ultra-low-power Fibonacci AI chip with Miromico’s modular radio technology, the platform activates its LoRa or mioty connection only when relevant information needs to be transmitted. This reduces data traffic and supports long-term, battery-powered monitoring in remote […]

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2. September 2026 |

Fraunhofer ISE develops semi-transparent PV modules

Organic solar modules score points for their flexibility, transparency, and a particularly good environmental footprint. Wavelength-dependent transparency, in particular, is a major strength of organic photovoltaics. Researchers at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have now succeeded in building 14.5 by 14.5- centimetre organic PV modules with an […]

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22. June 2026 |

A chain reaction for growth – VTT launches its new strategy

VTT’s new strategy seeks to significantly increase the commercialisation of research. The research centre aims to double both the number of startups emerging from VTT and its commercial revenue by 2030. This is expected to set off a chain reaction of growth: research becomes technology, technology becomes business, and business becomes jobs, exports and competitiveness. […]

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21. May 2026 |

Imec expands global footprint of imec.ventures with US presence

Imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, has unveiled a dedicated imec.ventures presence in the United States, with teams in Silicon Valley and on the East Coast. This step supports imec’s ambition to drive the creation and scaling of semiconductor deep-tech ventures worldwide – by further strengthening its engagement with the […]

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