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Advancing recyclability standards: Afera’s contribution to 4evergreen’s evaluation protocol under the new EU packaging regulation

Posted on: 28 May 2025 The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) emphasises the recyclability of packaging materials, prompting the development of a test method by Cepi and a corresponding evaluation protocol by the 4evergreen alliance.

Packaging tapes supply chain topics covered by Afera European Tape Week 2025

Posted on: 27 May 2025 Afera’s inaugural Tape Week 2025 programme shows strong coverage of supply chain aspects crucial to packaging adhesive tapes.

Launching TACK, a unified PCF Calculation Tool for adhesives and tapes

Posted on: 26 May 2025 Afera and IVK proudly announce the launch of TACK (Tapes and Adhesive Calculation Kit), a unified Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculation Tool tailored for the adhesive and tape industries.

A tight bond: Automated industrial tape dispensing systems

Posted on: 19 May 2025 A proprietary remote adhesive tape feed unit mounted on a robot or cobot is designed to handle repetitive, demanding and strenuous tape applications.

Generating electricity from human movements with adhesive tape

Posted on: 19 May 2025 When walking or running, a triboelectric nanogenerator generates electricity to power biosensors. The most important element of the generator is adhesive tape.

Automating the ‘tape method’ for graphene production

Posted on: 16 May 2025 Tabletop device quickly and cheaply creates high-quality graphene flakes for research use.

Unlocking sustainable design for repair and recycling with debonding on demand adhesive tapes

Posted on: 15 May 2025 Adhesive tapes, synonymous with permanence, are undergoing a transformative shift with the advent of debonding-on-demand technologies

European Tape Week 2025 to unite adhesive tape industry, offering platform for innovation, collaboration and strategic development

Posted on: 06 May 2025 European Tape Week programme boasts 35+ field expert and CEO speakers. Early-bird registration until 15 May, Afera-appointed hotel booking until 1 July.