“Start-ups provide crucial impulses for the future of our industry,” says Dr. Christine Bunte, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Germany. “The finalists show how the plastics sector can operate with fewer fossil resources and what kinds of solutions are needed to transform production processes.”
The start-ups compete against each other in two categories. In the morning, young start-ups will present their ideas on the Newcomer Stage.
- AES develops modular, scalable chemical recycling units that convert plastic waste into reusable oil right where it’s generated, eliminating the need for long-distance transportation.
- coiss produces smart plug-and-play sensors to digitally retrofit existing machinery, helping to reduce downtime and cut energy consumption.
- Moldsonics offers ultrasonic sensors that make plastic machines more precise while reducing waste, energy, and material consumption.
- Osphim develops AI-powered software for plastics converters, helping manufacturers integrate more recyclates and lower energy consumption, even in complex applications.
- Radicaldot enables energy-efficient chemical recycling to produce basic chemicals from plastic waste that partially replace fossil raw materials in plastics production.
- s1seven offers solutions for digital material passports that provide transparency on the origin, composition, and carbon footprint of plastics, enabling high-quality recycling.
