Technologies, materials, processes, moulds and moulding take centre stage on 20 November at the 30th edition of Congresso delle materie plastiche, degli stampi e dello stampaggio
The 30th Congresso delle materie plastiche, degli stampi e dello stampaggio is an event that focuses on mould construction and moulding, with an emphasis on technologies, processes and case studies, without neglecting the major issues related to the transformation of polymeric materials and plastics.
It is an important opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, exchange ideas with experts and discover new strategies for competing in global markets.
A network of excellence
The event on 20 November 2025, to be held at the NH Milano Congress Centre, is organised by Plastix and Stampi magazines in collaboration with TMP – Associazione Italiana dei Tecnici delle Materie Plastiche and UCISAP – Unione Costruttori Italiani di Stampi e Attrezzature di Precisione.
Innovation and competitiveness at the centre of the debate
International experts from the world of business and academia will share their knowledge through case studies, best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
‘Be Innovative!’ – The challenge of modern industry
To meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive global market, the plastics processing and precision mechanical tooling industry must constantly innovate. This conference will provide concrete tools to guide change and implement new solutions in your industrial environment.
3 good reasons to register for the event
- Professional growth and continuous updating: keep up to date with the latest innovations in technologies, materials and production processes throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to moulds. Acquire new skills to grow your professionalism and improve the efficiency of your work
- High-level networking: engage with industry experts and professionals in a stimulating environment. The exhibition area is the ideal place to make new connections, exchange ideas and find innovative solutions
- Celebrating talent and looking to the future: meet the young winners of the TMP Award for degree and diploma theses: brilliant new minds who are contributing fresh and innovative ideas to the evolution of the plastics industry
PROGRAM – 30th Congresso delle materie plastiche
| 09:00–09:30 | Registration and welcome coffee offered by: ENGEL | Networking area – expo |
| 09:30–09:45 | Opening remarks | TN + TMP + UCISAP |
| PLENARY SESSION | ||
| 09:45–10:00 | Plastic Consult presentation | Paolo Arcelli, Director, Plastic Consult |
| 10:00–10:15 | Incentives and Transition 4.0 – 5.0 | Marco Belardi, MIMIT Consultant |
| 10:15–10:30 | ISTMA Europe presentation | Fausto Romagnani |
| 10:30–10:45 | VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery | Thorsten Kühmann |
| 10:45–11:00 | Innovative CO₂ Cooling – Quality and Competitiveness in Moulding | Davide Vizzini, Sales Director, Proplast |
| 11:00–11:30 | Coffee Break offered by: SAFETYKLEEN | |
| 11:30–11:45 | How the plastics industry will be moving away from fossil carbon | Willem Sederel – Synova Tech |
| 11:45–12:00 | Remanet Project – Mould Remanufacturing | MUSP Research Center |
| 12:00–12:30 | Roundtable – Women in Plastics Italy: INNOVATE, INCLUDE, INSPIRE Guests: Luciana Ciceri, Valeria Tirelli | Moderator: Miriam Olivi, President, Women in Plastics Italy |
| PROCESSES | ||
| 12:30–12:45 | The new standard is Trend: the new injection moulding machine developed by Arburg sets new standards for smart, simple, and accessible moulding | Raffaelle Abbruzzetti, CEO, Arburg Italy |
| 12:45–13:00 | Extrusion for windows and doors: different components, individual solutions | Rory Chandler, Business Development Manager, Albis Distribution |
| 13:00–13:15 | Creating opportunities for added value – Innovation driving the evolution of injection moulding | Matteo Terragni, Managing Director, ENGEL Italy |
| 13:15–13:30 | Energy efficiency in thermoregulation processes — Theory and practice | Andrea Suman, Technical Sales Manager, Nickerson Italy |
| 13:30–14:30 | Buffet Lunch offered by: HP | Networking area – expo |
| 14:30–14:45 | Pleiades Project – IUAV University of Vicenza | Laura Badalucco |
| 14:45–15:00 | TMP Degree Thesis Award | Cristina Mascheroni |
| TECHNOLOGIES | ||
| 15:00–15:15 | Injection moulding and 3D printing: strategic allies for the production of the future | Stefania Minnella, 3D Printing Application Specialist, HP |
| 15:15–15:30 | Cleaning injection moulds: SonicKleen Eco, the ultrasonic cleaning revolution | Andrea Araudo, Sales Trainer, Safetykleen |
| 15:30–15:45 | Precision and performance: when plastics meet 3D printing | Fabio Boiocchi, Marketing Manager Italy, Stratasys |
| MATERIALS | ||
| 15:45–16:00 | igus Chainge – An example of circular economy | Marcello Mandelli, Country Manager, igus Italy |
| 16:00–16:15 | Food safety and polymer detectability | Gabriele Lamperti, Technical Service Assistant, Lati |
| 16:15–16:30 | Sustainable paths: the latest updates from RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers | Riccardo Galeazzi, Marketing Sustainability Project Leader, RadiciGroup |
| 16:30–16:45 | The TPEs of Tomorrow: Reliability, Superior Quality, and the Recycling Challenge | Massimo De Fazio, Key Account Manager, Kraiburg TPE GmbH |
| 16:45–17:15 | Roundtable – The future of plastics and moulds: between AI, digitalization, and new business models | Speakers: Giovanni Lucchetta – UNIPD; Claudio Giardini – UNIBG; Massimiliano Annoni – POLIMI Moderator: Cinzia Galimberti |
| 17:15–18:00 | Closing session | Networking area – expo |
