Plastics

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has started 3D printing truck spare parts using the latest 3D SLS printing processes - image courtesy of Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz to begin 3D printing truck spare parts

Max Steinberg CBE, chair, International Festival for Business 2016.

30 days to International Festival for Business 2016

The toughest, smartest, most capable and safest F-150 ever is also the greenest according to Ford - image courtesy of Ford

Ford first to use captured CO2 to make foam and plastic for cars

Gian Paolo on the main stage at SOLIDWORKS World 2016 in Dallas, Texas.

SOLIDWORKS World 2016: Taking it all in

The Fisher-Price Code-a-Pillar will teach young children the basics of coding and computer programming - image courtesy of Fisher-Price.

Fisher Price to teach children coding with the aid of a robot caterpillar

Creating innovation around the globe - image courtesy of DFC

Turnbull hopes to usher in the ideas boom with $1.1bn innovation plan

The Ocean Cleanup's floating structures use currents to clean the world's oceans. Image courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup.

Young Dutchman to test ambitious ocean cleanup project

Cardia Bioplastics, this is not a plastic bag image. Image courtesy of Cardia

Cardia Bioplastics expands its patent protection

Image left to right: Helen Pitt, MD (Andel Plastics); Roger Tyler, MD (Blink Medical)

Manufacture of surgical instruments receives a facelift

Birmingham plastics manufacturer win innovation award

New bioplastic set to accelerate 3D printing market