November 18th, 2025
from 10:15 to 15:30
A conference series dedicated to professionals working in the field of polymers and additives, aimed at examining case studies, discovering the latest industry developments, and exploring current topics — from regulatory changes to bio-based materials, from photovoltaics to fire safety, and recycling.
The event, organized by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Technology (MEMTi) in collaboration with and , is the last of four sessions taking place between June and November.
Program
- 10:15 – Benvenuto e introduzione
- 10:30 - 11:15 – TBD
Prof. Andrea Castrovinci & Associate Prof. Marzio Sorlini – University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ, Department of Innovative Technologies
- 11:15 - 11:45 TBD
- 11:45 - 12:30 – Recycling and upcycling with the twin screw extruder for compounding
Massimo Ricci, Expert Sales Manager – Krauss Maffei Extrusion
- 12:30 – 13:30 – Pausa pranzo
- 13:30 - 14:00 – POLYAMIDE: description of type, chemical foundation and blending techniques. New sustainable developments towards next generation engineered plastics
Nicolangelo Peduto, Global R&D Manager – Radici Group
- 14:00 - 14:30 – Smell removal from recycled materials (Micaela Lorenzi, CEO of Greenchemicals Massimo Ricci, Expert Sales Manager – Krauss Maffei Extrusion
- 14:30-15:00&²Ô²ú²õ±è;– Circular economy: A-PET trays recycling case study
Tonino Severini, Managing Director – POINT PLASTIC S.r.l.
- 15:00 - 15:30 – Mineral additives for sustainable polymers
Mathieu Tauban, Technical support manager for plastic applications – Imerys
- 15:00 - End of the online conference. Lab tour for in-person participants.
Registration and Information
Registration is possible by filling out the dedicated , with the option to attend either in person or remotely.
For more information about the program and upcoming sessions, please visit the .