{"id":23412,"date":"2026-02-16T10:34:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lati.com\/smart-plastics-2026-lati-among-the-leaders-in-high-performance-polymers\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:10:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:10:48","slug":"smart-plastics-2026-lati-among-the-leaders-in-high-performance-polymers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lati.com\/en\/smart-plastics-2026-lati-among-the-leaders-in-high-performance-polymers\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Plastics 2026 | LATI among the leaders in high-performance polymers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LATI at Smart Plastics 2026<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Smart Plastics 2026<\/strong> is the leading event in Italy dedicated to <strong>high-performance polymers<\/strong> and their applications in major industrial sectors. Now in its <strong>13th edition<\/strong>, the event brings together the entire material innovation supply chain: polymer producers, component suppliers, process and automation system manufacturers, planners, designers, and end users. <\/p>\n\n<p>Smart Plastics represents a strategic forum for the following sectors:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automotive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aerospace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical\/Electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sporting goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household Appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial technical components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>LATI will participate in <strong>Smart Plastics 2026<\/strong> to present its solutions in <strong>high-performance thermoplastic compounds<\/strong>, developed for applications requiring reliability, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation in materials and applications<\/h2>\n\n<p>Smart Plastics 2026 hosts speakers from the academic and research worlds as well as major industrial brands, offering a practical overview of current trends in the field of <strong>innovative materials, processing, and advanced applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Previous editions have seen the participation of leading companies such as Bawer, EssilorLuxottica, Gewiss, Guzzini, Lavazza, Vimar, Ducati, Stellantis, Technogym, and many others, confirming the technical and strategic level of the event.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this context, LATI will bring its expertise in the development of:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-extinguishing compounds for E&amp;E applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-performance materials for automotive and mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solutions for industrial technical components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineered polymers for medical and specialized applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to meet LATI at Smart Plastics 2026<\/h2>\n\n<p>Event: Smart Plastics 2026 | Alfa Romeo Historical Museum &#8211; Viale Alfa Romeo, 20020 ARESE<br\/>Format: Technical conference and industrial networking<\/p>\n\n<p>The LATI technical team will be available to discuss design requirements, material selection, and application developments.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why attend Smart Plastics 2026 with LATI<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore <strong>trends in high-performance polymers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage with R&amp;D specialists and designers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover material solutions for complex applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate innovations in transformation processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create synergies across the entire industrial supply chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eriseventi.com\/smart26-firstspeakers\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0d00ff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Meet LATI at Smart Plastics 2026<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Who is Smart Plastics 2026 for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The event is aimed at engineers, designers, R&amp;D managers, material and component manufacturers, and all companies working with high-performance polymers.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What kind of solutions will LATI present?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>LATI will present advanced thermoplastic compounds for automotive, medical, electrical, industrial, and highly technical applications.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Why is Smart Plastics a strategic event?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Because it brings together the entire material innovation ecosystem, fostering dialogue between research, industry, and brand owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LATI at Smart Plastics 2026 Smart Plastics 2026 is the leading event in Italy dedicated to high-performance polymers and their applications in major industrial sectors. 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