At K 2025, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, will present its integrated portfolio of R&D&I projects, laboratory services, certification support, technical assistance and specialized training, covering in the areas of circularity, decarbonization, bioplastics and recyclability.

AIMPLAS will show its latest development in various sustainability areas and industries.

Circularity and recycling

AIMPLAS will present its capabilities in circularity and recycling through process scaling and the validation of both mechanical and chemical recycling technologies, as well as recyclability-by-design strategies and third-party assessments.

In the area of climate and sustainability, the centre will present tools such as life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-design strategies, and digital product passport solutions.

Energy and decarbonization

In the field of energy and decarbonization, AIMPLAS will display its latest developments in advanced materials applied to CO₂ capture and utilization, hydrogen production and storage, and battery manufacturing.

Highlights include thermoplastic composites, TAPES manufacturing, flame-retardant and conductive polymers, and plastic materials with electromagnetic shielding properties.

Mobility

In the mobility sector, AIMPLAS will present the latest advances in plastronics and functional printing, applied to the development of sensors, heating and photoluminescent materials, as well as examples of 3D printing-based customization.

Packaging

Another key line of work is the development of natural, barrier and active polymers and coatings for packaging applications, along with the development of bio-based, biodegradable and compostable polymers, backed by its expertise in reactive extrusion and advanced compounding.

The center will also highlight its laboratory capabilities for regulatory compliance, performance and safety testing, as well as its support for obtaining eco-labels and leading certifications.

Training and professional reskilling

In the area of training and professional reskilling, AIMPLAS offers both open and tailor-made programs for companies through its Plastics Academy, as well as a wide variety of events and conferences. All of this aims to help industry professionals stay ahead of regulatory and technological developments.

K concurrent events

As part of the official program of K 2025, several AIMPLAS specialists will contribute their expertise through technical presentations and workshops.

On Circular Thursday (October 9), Adrián Morales will participate in the panel discussion Perspectives of Chemical and Mechanical Recycling, providing insight into the latest innovations and industrial applications in these key fields.

On Climate Friday (October 10), AIMPLAS will be represented in two different sessions, including a presentation on sustainability strategies in the plastics sector, and a workshop dedicated to the European BIOSUPPACK project, which addresses biobased and compostable packaging solutions.

For Career Sunday (October 12), Anabel Crespo will take part in the Women in Plastics event, highlighting professional development and inclusion in the sector. Finally, on Visionary Tuesday (October 14), Belén Monje will present on the topic of Bioplastics, covering AIMPLAS’s latest research and industrial collaboration in this growing area.