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BUSINESS NEWS

AIMPLAS hosts its first international seminar on antimicrobial applications
Currently, one of the most promising
strategies for effectively fighting plant
diseases is the use of microbial and
botanical substances to reduce the
dependence on traditional pesticides.
This approach will be fully explored in
four thematic blocks on topics such
as the regulatory framework and suc-
cess stories that have pushed the agri-
cultural industry towards a new para-
digm of efficiency and sustainability.
On the second day, the seminar will
focus on new perspectives and op-
portunities in the post-COVID health-
n an effort to address the challenges held on 12-13 June at AIMPLAS and care industry, given the challenge of
Irelated to health safety, AIMPLAS, will provide an opportunity to discuss resistant bacteria. Discussion topics
the Plastics Technology Centre, is and highlight the solutions that plastics will include the implementation of ad-
organising the first edition of a semi- can offer these industries. vanced methods for quickly identifying
nar on trends in antimicrobial appli- The seminar will be divided into two bacterial outbreaks, the development
cations for the plastics industry. The sections: one day will focus on agri- of innovative antimicrobial pharma-
seminar will be called AMPLAST. The culture and the other on healthcare. ceutical products and the creation of
fight against microbes is intensifying in The first day of the seminar will cen- active materials in the plastics industry
different industries, especially health- tre on encouraging discussion of new to prevent disease. The session will
care and agriculture. challenges and opportunities in the be divided into three thematic blocks:
current challenges and the regulatory
Research is therefore expanding at agricultural sector. It will address the framework, antimicrobial trends and
different levels to tackle the detec- importance of improving the efficacy solutions, and new lines of research.
tion, treatment and prevention of of treatments based on fungal and
microbial diseases. The event will be bacterial biocontrol of crop diseases.

Qualloy launches online metal powder marketplace for Additive Manufacturing

in the metal powder market. ketplace, we are empowering busi-
The platform is designed to nesses to access a diverse range of
transform the way businesses high-quality metal powders with ease
procure metal powders for and efficiency.”
Additive Manufacturing and The qualloy marketplace offers a
related applications by provid- range of features designed to enhance
ing full transparency on prices the sourcing experience for users, in-
and delivery terms. It is ex- cluding advanced search algorithms,
pected to enable users make transparent pricing, and detailed
informed decisions quickly. product specifications. Additionally,
“Our team at qualloy is dedi- qualloy’s team is on hand to provide
new online metal powder mar- cated to driving innovation in guidance and support throughout the
A ketplace has been established by the Additive Manufacturing industry,” procurement process.
qualloy, a Düsseldorf, Germany-based stated Yannik Wilkens, co-founder of
intermediary for buyers and sellers qualloy. “With the launch of our mar-

PLASTICS NEWS 57
March 2024