🎦 (K 2025 Live) FCS: World premiere! CT-R two-component IMM is 20% faster 📍 K Booth No.: 12/B80 ✨ Exhibit Highlights:  Smart Manufacturing × Sustainable Actions Amid the drive toward carbon neutrality, FCS harnesses its iMF 4.0 Intelligent Manufacturing System, integrating sensor data, AI analytics, and cloud monitoring to enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enable predictive maintenance. Combined with MuCell microcellular foaming technology, FCS reduces material usage and energy consumption while maintaining product strength and lightweight properties—delivering true sustainability in molding. In parallel, the proactive use of recycled plastics demonstrates FCS’s commitment to ESG goals, fostering circular economy partnerships with material suppliers and brands alike. Enjoy the video? Click here to sign up for more insights into the plastics industry and earn rewards! Sign up here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRqyUzaN Stay updated with our onsite editors at K 2025:  👉 https://lnkd.in/eRy8wNj5 #AdsalePlasticsNetwork #K2025 #FCS #PlasticsMachinery #InjectionMoldingMachine #MuCell #FoamingTechnology #SmartManufacturing #Recyclate

What’s next after Industry 4.0? Composites—materials made by combining different substances for superior performance—are already essential in modern manufacturing, from aerospace to packaging. Now, they’re entering a new era. As automation, robotics, and digital twins (virtual replicas of real systems that simulate performance in real time) continue to evolve, the next industrial revolution—Industry 5.0—is poised to take composites even further. In this next phase, humans, machines, and materials work in harmony. Real-time data and smart feedback loops will enable manufacturers to monitor composite behavior as it happens—adjusting formulations, predicting wear, and optimizing recyclability before a product even reaches the market. Industry 5.0 isn’t just about smarter factories—it’s about smarter materials. With sustainability and circularity built into every stage, composite design is shifting from one-way production to adaptive, regenerative systems that can be traced, repaired, and reused. This fusion of digital intelligence and green innovation is creating materials that don’t just perform—they participate. They respond, record, and regenerate. Closer: What part of the supply chain do you think will see the biggest transformation in the next decade—material sourcing, manufacturing, or end-of-life recovery? #Industry5_0 #Composites #CircularEconomy #SmartManufacturing #SustainableInnovation #AdvancedMaterials #MaterialScience #GreenTech #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfIndustry

We’re excited to announce the official launch of Plastics.com’s intelligent marketplace platform, powered by Herman AI, at K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics, held October 8-15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The plastics industry drives innovation across medical devices, robotics, data centers, and safety equipment. Plastics.com is transforming how this dynamic industry operates with our Generative Engineering Marketplace (GEM). Powered by Herman AI, our platform revolutionizes material selection, sourcing, and procurement by matching product needs with ideal plastic compounds, streamlining high-performance polymer sourcing, and offering real-time guidance on properties, applications, and sustainable alternatives. Founded by plastics expert John Zessin and MIT-trained engineer Dale Thomas, Plastics.com is built on a vision of smarter, faster, and more sustainable supply chain solutions. Our team of AI and software experts has spent the past year developing a platform that empowers engineers, manufacturers, and procurement teams to make informed decisions in a circular economy. Join us at K 2025 to experience Herman AI in action or visit Plastics.com to explore how we’re reshaping plastics innovation. We’re just getting started and eager to evolve—share your feedback and let us know what features you’d love to see! #PlasticsInnovation #K2025 #HermanAI #GenerativeEngineering #GenerativeEngineeringMarketplace #Sustainability #Plastics #GenAI #AI #AIMarketplace #MaterialSelection

A few years ago, “smart composites” sounded like science fiction. Materials that could self-heal, adapt, or even sense their environment felt like something reserved for labs and prototypes. Fast forward to today, and we’re seeing these innovations move into real-world use cases from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and infrastructure. What was once experimental is now shaping boardroom strategies and engineering decisions. For those of us working in polymers, this shift isn’t just about meeting demand. It’s about reading the direction of demand knowing what industries will need tomorrow and ensuring the right materials are accessible today. Because the future of supply isn’t measured only in tons delivered, but in the foresight we bring.

In today’s competitive global market, sustainable manufacturing has moved from a buzzword to a strategic necessity. Companies across automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer products are under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, minimize waste, and adopt more circular economy practices. One of the most impactful approaches is the recycling and re-use of materials, coupled with designing products and processes that support closed-loop manufacturing. By implementing these practices, manufacturers can achieve cost savings, resource efficiency, and compliance with global sustainability regulations. Want to see the full case study with data charts and detailed process? 👉 [Read the full article here：https://lnkd.in/dJ6pRAzE] #SustainableManufacturing #CircularEconomy #MaterialRecycling #GreenManufacturing #Sustainability #ClosedLoopManufacturing #WasteReduction #EnergyEfficiency #ManufacturingInnovation #AutomotiveIndustry #AerospaceManufacturing #ElectronicsManufacturing #MedicalDevices #AdditiveManufacturing #SupplyChainSustainability #RecyclableMaterials #LeanManufacturing #ISO14001 #GreenTechnology #ZetechMold

🔋 𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 — 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙙 Battery manufacturing today stands at a fascinating crossroads — where demand outpaces innovation speed, and precision meets scalability. Despite the global momentum toward electrification, several persistent bottlenecks still define this industry. ⚙️ Current Challenges 1. Material Variability: Even slight inconsistencies in active materials can impact energy density and cell life. Scaling consistent materials from lab to GWh level remains difficult. 2. Electrode Processing: Issues like poor slurry homogeneity, drying gradients, and calendering non-uniformity continue to cause yield losses. 3. Solid-State and Next-Gen Chemistries: Manufacturing compatible interfaces and densified layers without cracks or interfacial resistance is still a major hurdle. 4. Automation & Quality Control: Real-time data integration and predictive process control are still limited — especially across coating, formation, and aging stages. 5. Sustainability & Recycling: Achieving circular production without compromising purity, safety, or cost is an ongoing industrial challenge. ⸻ 🚀 Future Directions 1. AI-Driven Process Optimization: Machine learning models will increasingly predict failure modes and correct manufacturing deviations before they occur. 2. Dry & Solvent-Free Electrode Processing: Significant R&D is moving toward eliminating toxic solvents and improving throughput with uniform coatings. 3. Modular Gigafactory Design: Flexible production lines that adapt to evolving chemistries (LFP → NMC → solid-state) will define the next decade. 4. Advanced Characterization & Inline Metrology: Non-destructive 3D mapping of electrodes and real-time ionic/electronic conductivity checks will enhance quality assurance. 5. Closed-Loop Manufacturing: Integrating recycling, material recovery, and second-life diagnostics into the same supply chain will become standard practice. ⸻ The next era of battery manufacturing won’t just be about scaling faster — it’ll be about scaling smarter. From data-rich factories to sustainable circular loops, the future belongs to those who merge materials science, automation, and system intelligence. ⚡ The gigafactories of tomorrow won’t just produce batteries — they’ll produce data-driven energy ecosystems. #BatteryManufacturing #EnergyStorage #Gigafactory #SolidStateBatteries #Sustainability #BatteryInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing

Manufacturing in 2025 is all about innovation and adaptability. From my role as Site Support Manager for Ignition, Rings, and Liners throughout America, I see firsthand how technologies like additive manufacturing, AI-driven quality control, and energy-efficient processes are revolutionizing production. These trends not only increase throughput but also align with critical sustainability goals. Embracing these advancements is essential for maintaining competitiveness and fostering growth in today’s market. Happy to share insights and connect with fellow professionals passionate about the future of manufacturing! #FutureOfManufacturing #Innovation #Sustainability

💡#AdditiveManufacturing, the industrial-scale, full-process application of layer-by-layer material addition to create parts, is redefining the way we design, produce, and think about materials. From aerospace to medical applications, additive technologies are enabling lighter, stronger, and more efficient components, while cutting waste and energy use. By optimising part design and eliminating scrap, additive manufacturing can reduce material use by up to 80% and unlock major efficiency gains across the value chain. In our latest Theme of the Month, Fabio Ranghino, Saverio Zefelippo and Nicholas Tenci examine how #AdditiveManufacturing combines performance with environmental efficiency, and where new investment opportunities are emerging. 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dDZNVN6n #Sustainability #Knowledge #PrivateMarkets #PublicMarkets #Investing

Manufacturing in 2025: The Quiet Revolution Everyone’s Missing Manufacturing isn’t standing still. It’s rewriting the rules of how products, people, and machines work together. Next week, SMTA International 2025 in Rosemont will be the epicenter of that shift. Forget the idea of “just another trade show.” This is where the future of electronics manufacturing steps out of PowerPoints and onto production floors. Key trends worth paying attention to this week: • Additive manufacturing is growing up. It’s moving from lab experiments to full production and reshaping what “design for manufacturability” means. • AI-driven inspection is quietly taking over. With sub-second feedback loops and near-perfect accuracy, quality control is evolving faster than most realize. • Sustainability is the new profitability. Low-temperature solders, smart energy monitoring, and circular material use aren’t greenwashing anymore. They’re margin protectors. • Diversity and leadership matter. SMTA’s Women in Manufacturing programs are driving the kind of innovation that happens only when every voice is heard. While the world wrestles with unstable supply chains and trade tension, this industry is quietly adapting through smarter design, resilient sourcing, and real-time data feedback. This week’s discussions at SMTAI aren’t theoretical. They’re roadmaps for the next decade of production. If you’re attending, take notes during the additive and reliability sessions. If you’re not, pay attention to what gets announced there. The companies implementing these shifts will own the next cycle of competitiveness. Manufacturing isn’t slow or outdated anymore. It’s strategic, data-driven, and ready to fight back. #Manufacturing #SMTAI2025 #Electronics #Industry40 #SmartFactory #Engineering

I am thrilled to announce the official launch of Plastics.com’s intelligent marketplace platform, powered by Herman AI, at K-show 2025—the world’s leading trade fair for plastics, taking place October 8-15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The plastics industry, a ~$1 trillion market, is experiencing consistent growth and touches every aspect of our lives—from packaging and medical devices to cutting-edge technologies. Plastics are among the most innovative materials on Earth, enabling advancements in humanoid robotics, high-performance data centers, and novel safety equipment that protect and empower us. The vision for Plastics.com has been born from the powerful partnership between John Zessin, a seasoned plastics expert, and Dale Thomas, an MIT-trained engineer. Together, we have been building a team of AI and software experts over the past year to transform the selection, sourcing, and procurement of plastics. Herman Ai, our intelligent material selection advisor, leverages advanced AI to match product requirements with ideal plastic compounds, streamline high-performance polymer sourcing, and provide instant guidance on properties, applications, and sustainable alternatives. Our ambition is to make Plastics.com the world’s first Generative Engineering Marketplace (GEM), revolutionizing intelligent supply chain sourcing from concept to scale-up. This platform empowers engineers, manufacturers, and procurement teams to make faster, smarter decisions in a circular economy focused on efficiency and sustainability. Join us at K 2025 to experience Herman AI live or sign up at Plastics.com and explore how it's reshaping plastics innovation. Let’s connect—I’m excited to discuss partnerships and demos! We are just at the start of this journey and will continue to add features quickly. Please let us know what you want! #kshow2025 #kshow #plastics #agenticai #HermanAI #Plasticscom #Sustainability #Engineering #AI