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Stratasys and Limbitless Solutions expand 3D-printed prosthetic device partnership
The partnership allows Limitless to produce prosthetic components, 3D-printed moulds for thermoformed cosmetic elements, and rapid prototyping before injection-moulded production.
LyondellBasell presents flexible packaging solution for Marabou chocolate bars
For the new solution, LYB supplies the circular polymers, Taghleef Industries develops the base film, and Amcor converts the material into the final flexible packaging solution.
Turning up the heat: Rototek's (r)evolution
BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele toured the Rototek facilities and spoke with Shaun Mills, Operations Director, to learn more about the company’s core businesses, ongoing investments in smart machines and where opportunities lie for rotational moulders.
Preview: TaipeiPLAS 2026
Held from September 15th-19th, TaipeiPLAS will open its doors to over 300 exhibitors to highlight the latest innovations in the circular economy, smart manufacturing and materials. Here’s a preview of the show.
Step into the future: Manufacturing meets the virtual
BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele met the Mersus Technologies’ team in Athlone, Ireland, to discuss the potential of immersive technology to tackle skills shortages and why VR could become an increasingly important part of manufacturing training.

London Packaging Week 2026 has drawn thousands of visitors on the first day, with the organisers marketing the edition on a ‘Discovery’ theme.

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Projects funded by a global coalition of plastic supply chain stakeholders are said to have reduced the amount of unmanaged plastic waste by over 378,000 tonnes since 2019.

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Paranova has partnered with AMFres, a fresh produce supplier, to launch its new Boombites grapes in fibre-based punnets.

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Baker Labels has installed the UK’s first Durst Tau G3 Peak LED, significantly increasing digital inkjet capacity.

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London Packaging Week has officially opened, and is expected to bring together more than 220 exhibitors and more than 90 speakers at Excel London, 16-17 September, with organiser Easyfairs expecting one of the busiest editions to date.

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Family of Jagtar Singh Johal say Scot detained in India has been granted bail
Th Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in India in connection with alleged terror offences.
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike
A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.
Met was negligent and reckless, sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect tell BBC
Nicholas Brandram's family say he was innocent and "took his own life after months of immense pressure".
Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.