About the Show Specialised Show for Plastic, CFRP, Cellulose Nano Fiber and Bio Plastic. The show gathers all kinds of plastics/composite materials as well as its manufacturing and processing technologies. It is held twice a year in Osaka and Tokyo.

World's leading Show for Highly-functional Materials! Highly-functional Material Week is a world's leading materials show consisting of 6 specialised fairs for advanced film, plastics, metal, ceramics, joining and coating technologies. The show gathers a wide range of highly-functional materials and processing equipment, testing/analysis equipment, recycling technolog...

The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, takes a close look at the application areas of plastics, highlights technological innovations and discusses key challenges facing the industry.

HighlightsPlastic & Rubber Processing MachineryBlow Molding MachineryMachines and Equipment for Recycling

Global sourcing standards for rubber components have changed. Price, lead time, and dimensional accuracy are still important, but they are no longer enough on their own. Buyers now need clear proof that materials meet environmental requirements, production records can be traced, and supporting documents are available when needed. If a supplier cannot provide that visibility, the risk does not disappear—it simply moves downstream into qualification delays, shipment issues, customer complaints, or compliance failures.

Rising costs are changing more than pricing expectations. They are also reshaping how the market evaluates supply continuity, product breadth, and long-term sourcing stability.

In fitness and rehabilitation products, material design has a direct effect on performance, comfort, durability, hygiene, and long-term user trust. A resistance band that stretches unevenly, a grip that becomes slippery, or a flexible component that tears too early can quickly lead to complaints, returns, and lower confidence in the product. The key challenge is not simply choosing an elastic material. It is selecting and validating a material system that can perform consistently under repeated stretching, skin contact, sweat exposure, and ongoing mechanical stress.

The landscape of medical device manufacturing has shifted dramatically. The days of predictable, long-lead-time forecasting are fading. In their place is a market defined by volatility, rapid innovation cycles, and the urgent need for supply chain resilience. For medical device startups and established OEMs alike, the choice of a medical plastic components manufacturer is no longer just about cost—it is about speed and agility.

In the manufacturing sector, integrated workflows for plastic production—from recycling to film extrusion, bag making, and printing—play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency and sustainability. These systems enable manufacturers to handle the full lifecycle of plastic materials, addressing environmental concerns while optimizing operational costs. As industries shift toward circular economies, understanding these processes provides valuable insights for both new entrants and established operations seeking upgrades.