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  • igus presents new PTFE-free and PFAS-tested products
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    Technology Without Compromise: igus Presents New PTFE-free and PFAS-Tested Products at Plastics Trade Show K

    PTFE-free materials for plain bearings, linear guides and 3D printing have up to 50% lower wear rates

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    Maintenance in Traffic Light Mode: igus Makes the Condition of Energy Chains Visible at a Glance

    With the new EC.WLC indicator, igus is presenting a simple solution for monitoring the condition of its E4Q series of gliding energy chains. The special feature: It works completely without electronics, software or external power supply. The mechanical sensor indicates the wear condition directly on the product using a color-based traffic light system, making maintenance plannable, transparent and cost-efficient.

  • Covestro Zhangbin Site's Regional Mutual Aid Group
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    Covestro Zhangbin Site's Regional Mutual Aid Group Practical Demonstration Receives Chemicals Administration Recognition

    Covestro Taiwan announces that its Zhangbin Site received the "Mutual Aid Groups Performance Outstanding Award in Practice Demonstration and Observation" for 2025 from the Chemicals Administration, Ministry of Environment. The award was presented by Tsai Meng-Yu, Director of Chemical Administration, on 29 October.

  • Covestro PIDC Forum
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    Covestro to Participate in PIDC Forum, Presenting AI-Driven Material Transformation

    The rapid development of AI is driving industrial upgrades, bringing a new era of dual transformation of materials in both performance and sustainability for AI-related products and equipment. As a German material manufacturer specializing in innovative and sustainable high-performance polymers, Covestro is invited to serve as a speaker at the Plastics Industry Development Center's "Plastics Industry Innovation Forum" on 12th November, focusing on forward-looking applications.

  • BASF Constructs New Electronic Grade Ammonium  Hydroxide Plant
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    BASF Constructs New Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide Plant in Ludwigshafen

    Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 30, 2025 – BASF today announces the construction of a state-of-the-art Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH4OH EG) plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, in support of wafer cleaning, etching and other precision processes in semiconductor manufacturing. This critical ultra-pure chemical will support the growth and expansion of semiconductor companies in Europe, ensuring a robust local supply chain for the production of advanced chips.

  • APAC Circular Economy Roundtable
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    Covestro to Share Material Innovation Driving Circular Economy at 2025 APAC Circular Economy Roundtable

    Covestro Taiwan announced that it had been invited by the Ministry of Environment's Resource Circulation Administration to speak at the upcoming "Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot 2025" The company resented at the "Plastic & Packaging" session, sharing its practical experiences in advancing circular economy through material innovation.

  • Covestro MAgic Material School 2
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    Covestro MagicMaterial School Students to Showcase Science on 2025 Taiwan Science Train

    Covestro Taiwan announced that its long-running "MagicMaterial School" for hearing-impaired students has received recognition from the National Science Council. All three schools for the hearing-impaired nationwide have been invited to participate in the "Taiwan Science Train Tour" taking place October 20-25, 2025.

  • igus STS crane
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    Game-Changer for Ports of the Future: igus Equips the 2,000th STS Crane with E-chains

    More and more operators are relying on energy chains instead of festooning to modernise their systems and meet increasing requirements

  • igus RobotCtlr
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    One for All: Control Robots From a Wide Range of Manufacturers Easily and Flexibly with RobotCtrl

    Automation doesn't have to be complicated - RobotCtrl makes it even more accessible for companies of all sizes. Thanks to the intuitive control software from igus, robots available on the online robotics marketplace RBTX can be operated uniformly regardless of the manufacturer and accessories such as cameras, grippers or robot cells can be integrated. RobotCtrl thus significantly reduces the operating complexity and integration effort for beginners and professionals. Support for the robotics manufacturers Lebai, Hitbot and Lynx Motion is a new addition.