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  • igus has developed the new smart plastics sensor TR.P for smart monitoring of the tensile forces in triflex energy chain systems. (Source: igus SE & Co. KG)
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    When robots monitor themselves

    Unplanned downtime in automation costs not only time but also money – especially in the automotive industry. With the new TR.P sensor, igus is launching a smart solution for industrial robots that actively monitors triflex energy chain systems and reacts immediately in the event of critical tensile forces. The system detects potential damage at an early stage, increases operational safety, and supports condition monitoring right from the start-up phase.

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    BASF, San Fang and Nichetech collaborate to advance circular economy in footwear industry with new TPU films

    BASF, San Fang Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (San Fang), and Nichetech Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (Nichetech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop sustainable solutions for the footwear industry, with a focus on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products and a shared ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

  • Covestro Pingtung Site
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    Covestro Pingtung Site Invited to Showcase Low-Carbon Transformation Success

    Covestro Taiwan announced today that its Pingtung site had been invited by the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) to present at the "2025 Industrial Park Innovation Cross-Domain Low-Carbon and Digital Transformation Co-Creation Achievement Exchange Conference." Organized by the Industiral Development Administration and Industrial Park Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, this event highlighted exemplary sustainability initiatives from industrial parks throughout Taiwan.

  • 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.