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Automation & Robotics

Intelligent robotic systems and automated processes offer solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. In our K-Mag articles on automation & robotics, you can learn more about these technologies and how they optimise production processes and increase efficiency.
Two men with helmets in the background of an industrial robot arm; Copyright: sittinan- stock.adobe.com

Automation & Robotics

25.06.2025

Humanoid robots in plastics processing: innovation with potential

The future of the plastics industry is humanoid

Image: Female researcher calibrating automated test system for material formulations in Covestro’s digital laboratory environment; Copyright: Covestro

Automation & Robotics

21.04.2025

Covestro Launches Automated Lab for Coatings and Adhesives

Digitalized research infrastructure combines robotics, data intelligence and automation to accelerate formulation processes

Image: red and white industrial plant against a neutral background; Copyright: Wittmann Inc.

Automation & Robotics

20.05.2024

"Industrial communication will change”

Industry interview on OPC UA with Georg Kiesl, General Manager, Billion SAS

Image: two men standing in front of the display of a large industrial machine; Copyright: Billion SAS

Automation & Robotics

30.04.2024

OPC UA significantly simplifies processes

Industry interview on OPC UA with Georg Kiesl, General Manager, Billion SAS

Image: Abstract image with various symbols on the topic of OPC UA; Copyright: Funtap - stock.adobe.com

Automation & Robotics

22.03.2024

PLASTICS and VDMA must work together on OPC UA

Industry interview on OPC UA with Glenn Anderson, Chief Operating Officer at PLASTICS and Thorsten Kühmann, Managing ...

Image: Robots at work in the Automated Lab of the Henkel Inspiration Center; Copyright: Henkel AG

Automation & Robotics

10.05.2023

Automated Lab: Robots optimise adhesive development

Interview with Tim Welters, Head of Lab Innovation Services for the Adhesive Technologies, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Further K-Mag articles

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Mobility

Plastics in the Automotive Industry: All-rounders for Tomorrow's Mobility

A kitchen in matt pink tones; Copyright: LG

Plastics in Daily Life

"Europe Sets the Tone for Global Design”
Plastic-free foodservice solution displayed in a live event setting; Copyright: traceless

Circular Economy

Sustainable Snacking: traceless® Friespickers Debut at Major Festivals
Rendering of two collection containers for reusable cups; Copyright: Borealis

Circular Economy

Reusable instead of disposable: Messe Düsseldorf and Borealis launch sustainable cup system at K 2025
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Plastics in Daily Life

Medicine Meets Material Innovation: How Smart Plastics are Advancing Medical Technology
Different coloured plates with a different structure; Copyright: Chris Lefteri

Plastics

Breathing new life into old materials
View of the earth from the moon; Copyright: envato

Additive Manufacturing

Material Tests for Space
Black vehicle front view showing recycled PP front deflector enhanced with DeltaMax and Exact POE; Copyright: Milliken

Mobility

Boosting Recycled Polypropylene: Milliken and ExxonMobil Deliver Automotive-Grade rPP
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