Andrea Peruch - CEO at Oerlikon HRSflow

Welcome speech

Matteo Badella - Global Sales Director Pac-Med, Consumer Goods, Logistics, Oerlikon HRSflow 

Introduction to Oerlikon HRSflow

An introduction to Oerlikon HRSflow and its highly customized hot runner technologies, developed to meet evolving customer requirements. As a global player, the company serves a wide range of industries, including Beauty & Personal Care, Thin-Wall Packaging, Medical & Healthcare and Technical & Electronics, delivering innovative solutions that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Alberto Corazza - Product Manager, Oerlikon HRSflow

Innovative Hot Runner Solutions for Demanding Applications

As product requirements become increasingly complex, hot runner technology is essential to achieve part excellence and manufacturing efficiency. This presentation provides an overview of Oerlikon HRSflow solutions, ranging from STARgate HRS™ pin-less technology to dedicated systems for thick-walled parts in (R-)PET and recyclable copolyesters. The session will also highlight TECHflow HRS for high-performance technical and electronics applications, and EYEgate HRS for superior gate quality and extended tool life in packaging and medical applications.

Thomas Vermland -  Global application manager plastics, Oerlikon Balzers

Innovative, eco-friendly coatings shaping the future of plastics manufacturing

Coating is no longer optional they are enabling technology. We are co-developing PFAS-free coating solutions for next-generation plastics. With our in-house de-molding test facility and cooperation with a major polymer leader, we move to data-driven performance ensuring productivity, quality, and future-ready processing.

Fulvio Confalonieri - General Manager, GUZTEC Polymers

New Frontiers in Polymers: Advanced Chemical Recycling and Cryogenic Performance

Discover how advanced chemical recycling transforms post-consumer rPET bottles into high-performance PBT through depolymerization. SABIC's ELCRIN™ iQ technology demonstrates how premium engineering thermoplastics can be produced with a reduced environmental impact while maintaining the quality required for demanding applications. This presentation highlights a dedicated VICTREX CT™ PAEK grade for cryogenic applications down to -269°C. Learn how its mechanical performance, dimensional stability and durability ensure reliable operation in LNG, LH2 and other demanding cryogenic environments.

Antonello Ciotti - President Petcore Europe

The PET value chain and the implication of the PPWR implementation

Petcore Europe represents the entire PET value chain, with more than 10 EU associations and >160 members having a cumulative turnover of 15 billion in 2024 and approx. 25k employees. The SUPD and the PPWR are focusing on this polymer aiming to  increase circularity but potentially harming the market. We will review some of the main action at present under discussion with the EU Commission.

Gabriele Spina - PAC Sales Manager ENGEL Italia

Engineered for Performance in Medical and Packaging. Next-Level Production with AI-Driven Injection Moulding

Injection moulding is evolving from machine performance to process intelligence. ENGEL combines application-specific technologies with AI-based assistance systems to optimise every production step. From validated medical manufacturing to high-speed sustainable packaging, digital intelligence enables more stable, efficient and increasingly autonomous production.

Davide Polotto - Business developer manager in MADE Competence Center

Innovating Sustainably: the Role of Artificial Intelligence

Sustainability has become a strategic priority for every industrial company, not just a regulatory obligation. Artificial Intelligence is emerging as one of the most powerful tools to accelerate this journey, helping businesses do more with less: less waste, less consumption, less environmental impact.
This talk offers an overview of how AI can support companies in combining innovation and sustainability, improving production process efficiency, extending product lifespan, and reducing waste across the value chain.