Innovations

K 2010: Arburg impresses international trade experts

At the “K” leading international trade fair from 27 October to 3 November 2010, Arburg presented groundbreaking products and applications covering diverse aspects of injection moulding technology. The exceptionally positive response and high demand confirmed the optimistic assessment of the economic situation: in 2010, the Lossburg-based machine manufacturer will once again achieve the level of 2008 and will hit the ground running in the new year.

2010-11-15 injection moulding press/machines

Design and convenience in caps and closures

For mass products such as caps and closures the optimization of costs is the top priority. But not far behind is the need for unique selling points, or added value for the customer.

2010-10-01 caps & closures

Before the trade fair K 2010 in Düsseldorf

Preview K 2010 - Statement by Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President and CEO, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. K 2010 will be held from 27 October to 3 November 2010. This trade fair is the biggest worldwide event for plastics industry.

2010-09-01 plastics

Smaller equals more complicated

Micro-injection moulding places high demands on development and components /Arburg launches new micro-injection module onto the market

2010-05-12 injection moulding

Borouge breaks ground for a new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi

Borealis’ joint-venture Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, was breaking ground for its new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2010-04-28 plastics

New Surlyn 3D Technology for new visual effects in the luxury cosmetic and perfume packaging

The Surlyn 3D technology offers greater design freedom in the production of perfume, personal care and make-up packaging in different shapes and with a range of visual effects – from crystal transparency, coloured translucence to frosted effects.

2009-11-02 packagings

Vacurema inline sheet technology going from strength to strength

Erema, the Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling systems, is recording above-average growth rates for its Vacurema inline sheet technology for the production of flat PET film in a single working step direct from post-consumer bottle flake.

2009-09-22 recycling

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new bio-based composites

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new bio-based composites give customers greatly expanded options for more impactful sustainable products.

2009-07-09 plastics

Philips and DSM announce breakthrough sustainable solution for heat management

New DSM Stanyl thermally conductive materials replace aluminum housing in Philips Master LED MR16 retrofit lamp.

2009-04-24 plastics

Polymer made of DuPont Delrin

Iwis antriebssysteme GmbH & Co.KG will launch its new FLEXON hinged-slat chains and MatTop chains made of DuPont Delrin acetal resin at Motion, Drive & Automation.

2009-04-01 plastics

New Renewably-Sourced Polymer Debuts in Radiator End Tank Program

The plant-derived DuPont Zytel 610 nylon resin that debuts on DENSO Corp.’s new automotive radiator end tank illustrates the benefits of close collaboration throughout the value chain and marks the first use of DuPont renewably sourced plastic in mechanical components exposed to the hot, chemically aggressive underhood environment.

2009-03-27 plastics

DSM Engineering Plastics introduces innovations in automotive applications

To underline its commitment to the automotive industry, DSM Engineering Plastics is attending key industry events to demonstrate various new solutions for automotive applications.

2009-03-24 plastics

Polymers move smartly

Hans-Jörg Schneider and Kazuaki Kato, University of Saarlandes, Germany, introduce polymers that respond to chemical and biological stimuli through movement Chemomechanical polymers are a new type of smart polymer with specific recognition sites that can respond selectively to chemical and biological stimuli through large movements.

2009-03-23 chemical materials

Packaging of the future will be intelligent and will not deceive the buyer

Few products and services are still popular long after their actual market launch. Packaging can contribute to success or failure in this respect. Packaging of the future will be intelligent and will not deceive the buyer.

2009-03-12 packagings

DSM opens new factory for waterborne acrylic resins in Waalwijk

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, announces that today a new factory for waterborne acrylic resins has been opened in Waalwijk. Total investment costs amounted to EUR 30 million.

2009-03-10 innovations

Eurotherm to highlight new process control systems and total solutions

For plastics processors looking for processing improvements to total machine control solutions, with affordable add-on systems, Eurotherm will feature its revolutionary Maco Compact Control family of new and updated products at the upcoming National Plastics Expo in June.

2009-03-10 machines

PRElactia - innovations created by Netstal

Last year the Swiss injection moulding machine manufacturer Netstal, in cooperation with partner companies, succeeded in realizing the innovation „PRElactia“.

2009-03-02 mould

Cost saving for rural infrastructure project

Borealis BorSafe LS-H solution generates 30% cost saving for rural infrastructure project

2009-02-12 pipes

Dr Boy: automated over-moulding

Dr BOY insert moulding machines with vertically arranged clamping units offer many advantages for an automation of the production process. In particular, the easy and space-saving integration of peripheral equipment and the possibility for rapid changeover are decisive factors.

2009-01-26 injection moulding

Intelligent cycle time reduction

The cycle time reduction is without a doubt one of the most targeted productivity goals since the invention of the injection moulding machine.

2009-01-21 technologies

New Starlinger’s recoSTAR PET iV+

Flexibility and user-friendliness are paramount to Starlinger when it comes to new developments. The latest technological achievements comprise capacity increase, energy saving measures and easy adaptability to customer material. In addition, Starlinger has been granted food contact approvals by various countries and brand owners.

2009-01-19 machines

A visit to Engel's customers

The large majority of TV sets manufactured in Europe come in housings produced by the privately owned firm of Jász Plasztik. Currently equipped with over 150 injection moulding machines, Jász Plasztik leads the field in Hungary - only 20 years after Lajos Kasza started it up in his garage at home. The 110 injection moulding machines from Engel have had an important part to play in this story.

2009-01-16 machines

P 800, the first high temperature system for laser-sintering of high-performance polymers

At EuroMold 2008, that took place in december in Frankfurt EOS have presented a first in the industry highlight - EOS P 800, the first high temperature system for laser-sintering of high-performance polymers.

2009-01-14 tools

Nonverbal packaging

Creativeness out-of-bounds, a furious interplay of colours and shapes, exploding into brainchildren and fetching ideas of a genius, eventually converging on a perfect solution.

2009-01-12 packagings

Huhtamaki support the Clean Baltic Sea-project

This Christmas Huhtamaki supports The Clean Baltic Sea project by donating the 2008 Season`s Greetings card funds to boost the efficiency of urban wastewater treatment in Baltic countries.

2008-12-02 ecology

M&H Plastics releases antimicrobial bottle plus antimicrobial label

With increased levels of interest in the health and hygiene arena, M&H has announced that its revolutionary new clinically-proven antimicrobial product is now available with antimicrobial labels.

2008-11-28 bottles

Individual design thanks to digital printing

New printing technology turns the can into an even more effective communication medium.

2008-11-20 packagings

New Ticona Green Electronics quality seal from Ticona

Ticona, one of the world`s leading manufacturers of engineering polymers, provides the appropriate plastics - a real business opportunity for IT suppliers.

2008-10-22 plastics

Extending cooling system`s the easy way

The rapid growth to 20 mil Smart Cards per month resulted in the necessity to extend the production process. Circle Smart was looking for a fast and flexible solution to increase the required cooling capacity for the extended production. - After the good experience we`ve had with gwk there was no point in finding a different supplier. Therefore we decided to employ a large compact chiller by gwk, so that we would be prepared for further extensions - says Hans P. Kästner, CircleSmartCard AG.

2008-10-20 auxiliary equipment

Polyurethane resin transfer molding for composites

Bayer MaterialScience pioneers polyurethane resin transfer molding for composites with added strength, eco-friendliness.

2008-10-20 injection moulding

New concept for production of spolyethylene pipes

Borealis introduced new concept for production of single-stage peroxide-crosslinked polyethylene pipes.

2008-10-17 pipes

KraussMaffei reduces power consumption

Energy costs account for an ever-increasing share of manufacturing costs. For this reason, KraussMaffei Berstorff is identifying ways of helping customers to reduce power consumption. For example, the company now offers its range of 36D single-screw extruders with energy-efficient, high-performance, three-phase AC motors.

2008-10-16 machines

Quieter, warmer and smooth

Sekisui Alveo develops new insulation for commercial vehicles

2008-08-19 automotive

Engel at Fakuma 2008

With a motto of "Energise your future" the Austrian manufacturer of injection moulding machines, Engel, is exhibiting at Fakuma Friedrichshafen from 14 to 18 October. Energy optimised, powerful machine designs are the focus of this year`s trade fair presentation: the highlight is the new Engel duo 500 pico - a compact variant of the tried-and-trusted Engel duo large scale machine series. Besides this Engel will be presenting three fully electric machines and the Engel e-victory hybrid machine.

2008-08-06 injection moulding press/machines

Drymax dryers complete with energy rating

Wittmann has introduced a comprehensive testing program to establish energy ratings for their Drymax dry air dryers. The familiar topic of energy efficiency and energy savings is commonly put forth by many suppliers as a sales argument but what are their claims really based on and can they be substantiated? After several years of research, Wittmann has developed a standardized rating method based on stringent test conditions that provide repeatable results for the actual energy use.

2008-07-30 auxiliary equipment

Interview with Andy Verheijden, Piotr Kwiecień and Boy Litjens from SABIC

SABIC is the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, one of the world`s leading manufacturers of chemicals, fertilizers, plastics and metals. The company supplies these materials to other companies, who use them to make the products on which the world has come to depend. SABIC Innovative Plastics, launched in 2007, is a leading, global supplier of engineering thermoplastics with a 75-year history of breakthrough solutions that solve its customers` most pressing challenges. We publish the interview with Andy Verheijden (Growth Leader for Eastern Europe at SABIC Innovative Plastics, formerly GE Plastics), Piotr Kwiecień (Office Captain of SABIC Poland), and Boy Litjens (Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of SABIC Europe).

2008-07-28 plastics