Artificial Intelligence

Intelligent algorithms and machine learning not only optimise production processes, but also increase efficiency. Find out in our K-Mag articles how AI-based solutions are mastering the challenges of the industry and opening up new horizons for plastics processing.

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Artificial Intelligence

15.09.2025

plastics.ai: Expert Knowledge on Demand – Hanser Verlag Launches AI Chatbot for Plastics Technology

Quick access to reliable specialist literature for industry, development and training

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Artificial Intelligence

16.05.2025

AI Boom Fuels Demand for High-Performance Data Cables

SIKORA Delivers Precision Measuring Solutions

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Artificial Intelligence

11.04.2024

AI in the Plastics Industry: Sustainability & Innovation

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising modern industry. Thanks to it, complex processes can be automated, efficiency ...

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Artificial Intelligence

03.04.2024

Recycling: AI improves sorting efficiency and material purity

Waste management is undergoing a transformation like never before, thanks to cutting-edge technologies such as AI. Companies

Image: Piles of plastic waste sorted by colour; Copyright: STEINERT

Artificial Intelligence

22.11.2023

AI-based sorting: the smart way to recycle plastics

Interview with Michael Köster, Sales Manager Waste Recycling Division, STEINERT GmbH

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Artificial Intelligence

23.08.2023

Smart Waste: how AI can increase the recycling rate of plastics

Interview with Dr Sophie Pachner, R&D Manager Process Engineering, EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH.

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Artificial Intelligence

15.03.2023

Sustainable plastic packaging: AI supports design and production

Interview with Mauritius Schmitz, Scientific Director, Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Craft at RWTH Aachen University

Artificial Intelligence

28.02.2022

App, AI, data glasses: digital toolbox for the plastics industry is well filled

Interview with Nadine Despineux, Managing Director and Executive Vice President Digital & Service Solutions, KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH

Artificial Intelligence

24.08.2021

Material development: getting there faster with co-pilot AI

Interview with Josh Tappan, Director of Marketing, Citrine Informatics

Artificial Intelligence

23.08.2021

The many ways that 'going digital' is changing manufacturing

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Plastics

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Climate Protection

New EU Regulation on Microplastics: FAQ for Plastics Manufacturers

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Plastics in Daily Life

7 Reasons Why Plastics Save Your Christmas

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Plastics

SABIC Launches New Butadiene-free NORYL™ Resin for Water Applications

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Plastics in Daily Life

Plastics in action: The Invention of Rainwear

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Recycling

Mechanical PU Recycling: A New Path for Rigid Foam?

Software & Apps

Reifenhäuser Wins German Design Award for New Machine User Interface

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Packaging

Towards new Packaging Solutions: Protective Material made from starch as a Sustainable Alternative

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