CHINAPLAS interest is already picking up speed ahead of the big event in Shanghai this April, with headlines about the world's second-biggest plastics and rubber show dominating our January most-read list.
But there was room for other news stories to get a look in this month. The biggest show to round off the Middle Eastern Plastics calendar in 2015, Plast Eurasia, made an appearance after its latest incarnation proved to be a hotbed for cross-market pollination, while the VDMA's recent trip to Tehran has cemented Euro-Iranian plastics relations.
CHINAPLAS 2016: 3D printing adds new dimension to medical plastics
3D printing has the potential to transform healthcare and additive manufacturing innovations in medical plastics will find a platform at CHINAPLAS 2016, along with advances in biocompatible materials.
BASF brings "Design x Innovation" to CHINAPLAS 2016
BASF is showcasing how material innovation can bring great designs to life at the "Design x Innovation" event at CHINAPLAS 2016, Hall N1, Booth B41. This engaging, multi-media side event has been established to showcase new designs inspired by high-performance materials.
German plastic machinery industry 'committed to Iran'
Germany's plastic and rubber machinery industry has renewed its commitment to Iran following a successful two-day event in Tehran in December hosted by the VDMA. The event was opened by VDMA Chairman Ulrich Reifenhäuser and German Ambassador to Iran Michael von Ungern-Sternberg, with more than 500 participants in attendance.
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Plast Eurasia evolves into industry 'decision centre'
Appointing itself 'the' key decision centre for Turkey's plastics market, Plast Eurasia 2015 broke records - and the Istanbul-based event shows absolutely no signs of slowing its momentum in 2016.
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CHINAPLAS 2016 celebrates innovation with concurrent events
CHINAPLAS 2016 is shaping up to be the most comprehensive snapshot of international plastics processing innovation with specialist side events set to bring the most cutting-edge developments in medical plastics, design and the smart factory.