AI-powered sorting systems enhance purity through image recognition and machine learning. Digital twins simulate production lines, optimizing operations, predictive maintenance, and energy consumption—transforming plastics processing efficiency.
Advanced nanocomposites deliver durability and heat resistance; bio-based polymers from cellulose and lignin reduce carbon footprint. Emerging materials redefine functionality and promote sustainable manufacturing practices
Cutting-edge recycling includes enzymatic PET recycling and catalytic upcycling. These methods enable molecular breakdown and value-adding conversion, closing loops in plastic lifecycles.
Innovators like STEER World showcase inline compounding and AI-controlled extrusion. These systems improve consistency, reduce energy use, and accelerate sustainable, high-performance polymer production.