SKZ was able to produce two complex silicone molded parts in just one tool
Five partners from the plastics industry have succeeded in producing two complex silicone molded parts in just one single tool.
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Amcor Capsules and Moët & Chandon launch innovative plastic-free eco-foil
Amcor Capsules, the market leader specializing in the design and manufacture of capsules, closures, and eco-responsible foils for still wines, sparkling wines, and spirits, is preparing to launch Essentielle, a plastic-free foil made of aluminium and paper, in October 2024.
Covestro becomes a shareholder in company BioBTX
By participating as a strategic partner in the company BioBTX, Covestro is enabling the construction of the world’s first innovative demonstration plant for the BioBTX ICCP-Technology in the Netherlands.
PET wine bottle made by Alpla cuts carbon emissions by up to 50%
Launch of a 0.75-litre bottle in Austria with white wine from Wegenstein.
Formnext 2024 puts out the Call for Speakers
Formnext 2024 puts out the Call for Speakers: medical technology, AI, robotics, and a myriad of other topics
3D printing at SKZ gives you wings!
Last year, the five-year research project "Shape-variable wing systems for gliders (MILAN)" was successfully completed.
Roadshow with focus on productivity
Whatever path plastic processors take in the future, productivity supported by connectivity and digitalisation will inevitably be in the driving seat.
German quality with internationally competitive unit costs
RING Kamm und Haarschmuck manufactures autonomously for up to eighteen hours with Wittmann injection molding technology.
FachPack 2024 comes with exciting new features
From 24 to 26 September 2024, the packaging sector will gather in Nuremberg at FachPack, the European trade fair for packaging, technology and processes.
Dassault Systèmes at Hannover Messe
Flexible production through the experience of virtual twins and industrial robot-based automation. Dassault Systèmes is presenting its innovations at Hannover Messe.
Sidel EvoFILL PET – the ultimate answer to enhanced water quality in a reduced footprint
Sidel introduces EvoFILL PET - its new filler for water and still beverages. The compact new design offers enhanced hygiene and quality
WEPACK World Expo 2024 in Shenzhen: Unveiling Key Industry Highlights
WEPACK 2024 is set to occur on April 10-12, 2024, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an New Hall), one of the world's largest exhibition venues.
Arburg exhibit at NPE 2024
Allrounder More: functional Turnkey system, automated application "Engineered by Arburg USA", producing two-component eyeglasses from optical LSR and thermoplastic.
SI Group to Showcase Polymer Additive Innovations at Chinaplas 2024
SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, will showcase their latest innovations in polymer additive technologies at Chinaplas 2024.
EIT RawMaterials "Booster Call" for start-up ecosystem in the raw materials arena
EIT RawMaterials announced the launch of its latest Booster Call, inviting start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs in the raw materials sector to apply. The Booster Call is designed to direct strategic investments into innovative business cases in Europe’s raw materials security and resilience.
We live moulding. Wittmann's Competence Days are coming
Wittmann invites you to Vienna on 19-20 June for its biggest event of the year - the Competence Days. This will be an opportunity for market participants to learn about the latest solutions from the Austrian machine manufacturer.
Clarins teams up with Dassault Systèmes to achieve new levels of efficiency
Clarins Group will deploy Dassault Systèmes’ solutions to digitally transform the manufacturing processes of its cosmetic products sold in 150 countries.
European premiere: Arburg’s new “treasure”, the Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric
For the first time in Europe, the company will be presenting its latest “treasure” to trade visitors, the Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric, just a few days after its world premiere at NPE in Orlando, Florida.
Borealis celebrates its first 30 years
Polymers pioneer and innovator is now accelerating the industry transition to circularity. Borealis embodies ver-expanding global footprint, consistently customer-centric approach and dedication of Company’s people
Avient Introduces Low Shrinkage Alternative to ABS for Luxury Packaging Market
Grades in the Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations 5200 MS series offer an alternative to ABS materials in luxury packaging caps and closures.
Technology that impresses
Vecoplan at IFAT: Visitors will learn all about the processing of waste into RDFs and plastics processing, including cleaning, conveying and storage.
arburgSOLUTIONworld – a world of answers
"Lighthouse": Interactive exhibition area around four-metre-high LED column. At Chinaplas 2024 trade fair Arbug provides individual advice on digitalisation, automation, moulds, sustainability and service.
Full house – great atmosphere: Over 5,100 guests from all over the world flock to Lossburg
25 years: Technology Days have inspired more than 100,000 visitors from 50 nations over this period. This year visitors could appreciate over 40 exhibits plus solutions in digitalisation and automation.
Once again ranked first among top applicants in the European Patent Index 2023 in Austria
Borealis ranked as the top Austrian innovator in the European Patent Index 2023, building on a long history of ranking among the top innovators in the annual index.
Allrounder 470 Golden Electric: Automated LSR application
Arburg will be presenting a production cell centred around an electric Allrounder from the Golden Electric series at Chinaplas 2024. On show will be the precise, cost-effective production of valves made of liquid silicone.
A new era for Moretto DGM Gravix dosing units: Innovation serving the plastics industry
Moretto offers a wide and complete range of intelligent dosing solutions that serves optimizing the production process, enabling higher levels of efficiency and quality.
Vecoplan Shredder Solution at YS Reclamation
To effectively treat post-consumer LDPE film waste in large volumes, UK plastics processing company YS Reclamation relies on an efficient shredder from Vecoplan
Borealis celebrates its first 30 years
Polymers pioneer and innovator is now accelerating the industry transition to circularity. Borealis embodies customer-centric approach and strong growth trajectory thanks to the dedication of its people.
Mold-Masters introduces latest technology at NPE 2024
New hot runner systems, temperature and motion controllers, an auxiliary injection unit, a gate seal and more by Mold-Masters on display in Booth W1601A at NPE 2024 in Orlando, Florida
Micro- and multiduct extrusion lines: modern cable ducts lines from battenfeld-cincinnati
With its current line technology for microduct pipe extrusion, battenfeld-cincinnati is once again setting standards in the industry.
Energy consumption cut by more than 30 per cent
All-electric EcoPower Xpress - a new concept for sophisticated thin-walled packaging technology at Heinrich Axmann GmbH & Co. KG in Cologne, Germany.
Large format 3D printing precision: tracking every move with flexbot data logging
The CEAD Flexbot data logging platform: a tool that empowers users to access a wide range of data for custom applications and software tools.
Eurotherm automates Polish finished product transport using MiR250
Mobile Industrial Robots MiR250 took over the transport of finished products at the Eurotherm factory in Lędziny. The realisation of the investment was supported by Astor from Kraków, MiR's distributor in Poland.
Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric: first world premiere in the USA
Large "golden" electric Allrounder and first premiere on the international stage. With the new machine Arburg provides low investment costs, short delivery times, high level of flexibility.
Avient Features ThermoBallistic Ballistic-Resistant Composite Panels at JEC 2024
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, announced it will highlight its breadth of composite solutions, including new ballistic-resistant panels, next week at JEC World 2024
Recycling Content TPE for Automotive with at least 73% recycled content
Products from Kraiburg's new thermoplastic elastomer for Automotive contain at least 73% of recycled content and has been designed to fulfil a variety of technical applications.