Plastimagen Mexico Technological Talks

By 2025, your packaging may no longer comply with Mexico's new General Law of Circular Economy. If you are currently using single-use, laminated, and complex-structured, short-life cycle, or non-recyclable packaging, then you need to start switching now or risk not meeting future standards. If approached strategically, this law is an opportunity to breathe new life into your existing packaging and achieve much more than compliance.
• What does this new law mean for you?
• How to start?
• The benefits of PET as a 100% recyclable material
• Best practices for converting your existing packaging to PET
• How can working with Husky allow for a smooth transition?

• New challenges for polyamide
• Technyl® 4earth - a sustainable breakthrough for recycled polyamide

• Organotin stabilizers have demonstrated high efficiency and safe use in PVC and CPVC applications globally. The variety of stabilizer chemistries generally known as organotins provides a wide range of targeted stabilization. This presentation will compare and contrast common PVC stabilization chemistries and provide an overview of stabilization test methods in use today

• In this talk we will discuss the considerations necessary to obtain improvements in plastic part designs using computer programmes. We will also discuss process parameters that commonly affect product quality
• We will explain optimisation methods using virtual reality and statistical analysis as a starting point. Finally, we will expand on alternative applications for this technology and its application within the industry

● Timeplast, an American chemical technology company, has the first thermoplastic material that molecularly self-dissolves in a pre-programmed time of between 60 seconds and 60 years without leaving toxic residues in the environment, as it uses a patented principle of water dissolution

• Definition of "Forever Chemicals" concept and impact on the plastics industry
• Global regulatory overview on fluoropolymers and their classification as PFAS - expectations
• New proposals for PFAS-free process aids - Global Regulatory Compliance

• Green chemistry and compostable biopolymers
• Development of biodegradable and compostable products
• Circular economy through compostable biopolymers

• Achieving the highest energy savings through chillers
• Investing with integrated temperature controllers leading to 0 electricity consumption for the operation of temperature controllers

• The plastics industry faces the challenge of moving millions of parts in an effective way, taking care of quality, delivery and cost of the final product. Being leaders in the automation of parts handling for the plastics industry, TEC Engineering presents the main challenges, needs and opportunities in the sector, offering state-of-the-art solutions to achieve an efficient and profitable process resulting in low operating costs and fast return on investment

Sustainability consists of "a process" that aims to find a balance between the environment and the use of natural resources. Today, sustainability not only encompasses the ability to recycle single-use materials, but one of the most precious resources is energy. In order to facilitate energy savings and reduce the carbon footprint on the environment, new materials have emerged that reduce energy needs by making polyethylene or polypropylene extrusion processes more efficient. Suministro de Especialidades proposes cutting-edge materials to achieve this goal.

In this presentation we will review key maintenance practices for optimal performance in hot runner systems. We'll look at temperature controller settings and adjustments for quick and efficient start-ups.
We will also review best practices for minimizing downtime and extending the life of hot runners and temperature controllers, with a specific focus on the resources and capabilities available in the Latin American region.

• A look at our specialized PMMA solutions for your most complex applications and needs
• Real-life examples of cutting-edge applications using PMMA
• A promising look into the future of PMMA for tomorrow's innovations

• Learn about Industry 4.0 innovations for storage and pneumatic transport projects
• Technology for inventory control
• Real-time assessment of mechanical conditions
• Empower your plant, control your entire process

• Achieving the highest energy savings through chillers
• Investing with integrated temperature controllers leading to 0 electricity consumption for the operation of temperature controllers

• Plastics are predicted to play a major role in the world over the next ten years, so LyondellBasell has developed solutions for temperature management requirements, flame retardancy, weight reduction, metal part replacement, circularity, among others that are aligned with global macro trends

• Introduction to our new Titanium Dioxide grade designed for plastics applications: TS-1510
• Learn about this new offering that is designed to improve productivity and sustainability aspects of your processes and applications
• The presentation will include data demonstrating the competitive advantage of our new TS-1510 grade

• For decades, polymeric processing aids (PPAs) have been made from fluoropolymers (including Teflon). However, in recent years their use has been restricted because they contain perennial chemicals in the environment known as per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFASs), which have been associated with significant human health risks, and the plastic packaging industry has banned the use of PFASs.
• In this talk, we will discuss some of the most significant technological advances in engineering new materials to replace traditional PPAs

• How to reduce your pigment load while maintaining tone and intensity in different types of resins

• TPEs with post-consumer and post-industrial recyclable content

Additives that give a second life to raw materials in support of the circular economy

• You will hear about PET preform injection, how the process should be carried out and the particular adjustments to be made in the injection, as well as the peripheral equipment required, mold design, PET material and the use of recycling in this process

• Analysis and characterisation of plastic products
• Problem solving in plastic products