As global environmental issues increase, the demand for sustainable options in industry is growing. One of the most intriguing inspirations for innovation comes from nature itself. This idea is referred to as biomimicry. By mimicking natural processes and structures, scientists […]
During the 3rd consortium meeting of the FreeMe project, which took place in Thessaloniki, Greece in June 15-16, 2023, FreeMe partners had the opportunity of visiting the Archaeological Museum. This visit is a journey through time, where one can witness […]
Embracing innovation and paving the way towards a greener future – that’s what unfolded during our virtual event on “Skills guiding the green transition of the plating industry”. On June 7, during the EU Green Week 2023, four EU-funded projects, […]
Plating on plastics is a process where a thin layer of metal is applied to a plastic substrate. This is often done to enhance the appearance of the plastic part or to improve its functional properties, such as its durability […]
Hexavalent chromium is a toxic and carcinogenic chemical that is commonly used in the plating on plastics (PoP) process, during the surface etching step, as well as the electroplating step to achieve a decorative or protective finish on plastic parts. […]
The FreeMe project utilizes technologies based on REACH compliant chemicals. In order to fully understand this categorization, it is important to define what REACH compliant chemicals means. Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) is a European Regulation (EC […]
