The smarter AI assistant for the plastics industry – expert- and publisher-validated

Helping plastics professionals improve efficiency, productivity, and quality with trusted Hanser expertise.
plastics.ai combines state-of-the-art AI technology with Hanser’s world-leading portfolio of expert-authored references. Unlike generic AI, it delivers precise, transparent, and fast answers – saving time, avoiding errors, and enabling better decisions in your daily work.

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An example exchange of a professional with plastic.ai. You can ask "How does the choice of drying equipment affect the quality of the molded parts?" to which plastics.ai may respond with "The choice of drying equipment significantly affects the quality of molded parts in several ways: 1. Moisture Removal Efficiency: Proper drying equipment ensures that the material is dried to the recommended moisture levels. [Source 1, Source 2] Insufficient drying can lead to moisture-related defects such as splay, streaks, and surface imperfections on the molded parts."

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plastics.ai is more than just a chatbot – it is your trusted digital assistant in the plastics industry

Trusted sources

Expert-authored, publisher-validated content ensures you always receive accurate and reliable information. Unlike generic AI, every answer is grounded in Hanser’s reference works.

Benefit: Confidence in every decision
Transparent & citable

Every response includes its original source, so you can instantly verify, share, and cite information with colleagues, partners, or students.

Benefit: Clarity and reliability at your fingertips
Faster answers

From design questions to quick process checks – get precise, referenced answers in seconds instead of hours of manual searching.

Benefit: Save valuable time and focus on what matters
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With new titles, topics, and standards added regularly, plastics.ai is always up to date with the latest trends in the plastics industry. All included in your subscription.

Benefit: Always up to date, never outdated

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Trusted sources

plastics.ai draws on an extensive body of specialist book content provided by Hanser Verlag and therefore offers you accurate, precise, and verified content. Our books cover topics throughout plastics technology, like:

Covers of three technical books on plastics: 'Recycling of Plastics' edited by Norbert Niessner, 'Plastics Handbook' by Erwin Baur, Tim A. Osswald, and Natalie Rudolph, and 'PVC Additives' by Michael Schiller. All published by Hanser.

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Quick insight

A digital mockup of a laptop displaying the plastics.ai platform. The screen shows a user querying "What additives are recommended for extruded PVC parts?" and receiving a detailed, sourced answer. Annotations highlight features such as multilingual chat, the ability to give feedback, clickable source links within the answer, and a sidebar showing all relevant sources with book cover images and titles.

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Professionals say

„I think it’s an impressive tool—highly tailored to the needs of the plastics industry.“

Patrick Masembe

Research & Teaching Assistant – Umass Lowell
„I am also very impressed and have asked some very deep plastics questions which for most part the Plastics AI has done a very good job answering.“

Kirby Johnson

Director – Plastics Training
„I really enjoyed using it and the speed is fantastic.“

Wes Houghton

Milliken

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If you're curious to learn more about plastics.ai and how our solutions can support your business goals, we'd love to hear from you. I'm here to support you – whether you have specific questions, want to explore potential use cases, or simply need more information. Together, we'll find the right solution for your needs. You’re welcome to get in touch or book an appointment directly - in English or German. I look forward to connecting with you!