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Circular Economy Forum at K 2022
VDMA and 13 member companies to present the latest technologies for the circular economy in the plastics industry at K 2022.
New viper 4 small robot with innovative low-voltage technology
Engel extends its series of linear robots for K 2022 with the new viper 4
BOY machine control system in a new format
At the K 2022 plastics and rubber trade fair in Düsseldorf, some of the exhibits of the machine manufacturer BOY will be presented with a new visualisation of the machine control
Advanced hot runner solutions increase sustainability in injection moulding
At K 2022 Oerlikon HRSflow will focus on an extensive range of hot runners tailored to small shot weights and the new Xp nozzle series for use in thin-wall injection moulding.
New viper 4 small robot with innovative low-voltage technology
Engel extends its series of linear robots for K 2022 with the new viper 4
LK high-performance injection moulding machines on the home straight
Injection moulding machines designed for the highest demands in terms of per-formance, precision and environmental protection, whether automotive, optics or med-ical technology and all the industries that cannot exist without top quality.
The fully automated waste sorting plant Roaf maximizes recovery rates thanks to Tomra’s sorters
Since it abolished the separate collection of plastics, the facility could boost its recovery rates of organics and plastics while maximizing its recycling efforts and keeping environmental impact low.
ABB wins Red Dot award for FlexPacker industrial Delta robot
ABB’s IRB 390 FlexPacker industrial Delta robot designed for ultra-fast packing has been chosen for the Red Dot Product Design Award.
Sidel expands in East Africa with new Nairobi office opening
Sidel has expanded its presence in Africa with the opening of a new office in Nairobi, Kenya. The move increases its support for its customers in East Africa, a key market for Sidel and one of the continent’s fastest-growing regions.
Engel training and KIMW expand e-learning programme
Engel is expanding its cooperation with the KIMW institute (Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid) in the training area.
Husky launches new second-generation control algorithm that elevates performance of Altanium Mold Controller
New technology elevates the performance of the Altanium Mold Controller. Advanced Reasoning Technology (ART 2.0) software delivers greater speed, accuracy, precision, and repeatability compared to today’s existing temperature control systems.
Lindner’s new plant delivers on automation, robotics and flow manufacturing
Only one year after the topping-out ceremony, the move into the new offices and the modern, 14,000 m² production area was completed in July this year.
Premiere at the K 2022: Bekum presents innovativeseries with over 12 new machine sizes
The focus of Bekum’s trade fair presentation is the market launch of the new machine series for packaging and industrial containers. Many technical innovations and the presentation of our new Digital Service await visitors to stand 14 C03.
From preforms to labels towards the circular economy
At Drinktec 2022, SACMI Beverage will be presenting a comprehensive range of products that focuses on process sustainability, with ready-to-use innovations that are instrumental in fostering the creation of a returnable PET and food-grade resin recycling chain.
The Italians at K
Almost 400 Italian companies in the plastics and rubber sector registered for the upcoming edition of K, taking place in Düsseldorf on 19-26 October 2022.
AMUT completes recycling project for customer in Romania
AMUT has completed the commissioning of a recycling plant for Pet Star Recycling, part of Pet Star Group, together with Pet Star Holding, a leading producer of preforms for PET bottles, in Romania.
Arburg at MSV: showing what the industry needs
MSV, which will take place in Brno from 4 to 7 October 2022, is the most important mechanical engineering trade fair of the year for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Arburg at the K 2022: "There is only a Plan A"
Plan A: Circular economy and technology working hand in hand Plan A: More sustainability through resource-efficient use of plastics Plan A: Digitalisation is the future of plastics processing
Pneumatic vs electric ultrasonic welding machines - the potential to save energy and boost quality
Faced with rising energy costs, many companies have set themselves the target of saving electricity.
A record year for the Wittmann Group
In the fiscal year 2021, the Wittmann Group realized € 376 million in sales, the third highest figure in its corporate history. The order intake figure even reached an all-time high.
Moretto Turkey celebrates its 10th anniversary
Located in a strategic position between Europe and Asia in Istanbul - Moretto Turkey stands out for its qualified consulting, careful analysis of customer requests and the proposal of dedicated and effective solutions.
Sidel moves faster towards meeting sustainability targets
Sidel has pledged to halve its emissions by 2030 and confirmed that all its sites will be 100% green energy-powered by the end of this year. This puts it in line with the 1.5°C pathway - the best efforts to limit global warming.
How micro AM is impacting time-to-market for precision plastic parts
In the last few years that AM has been able to disrupt the area of micro manufacturing, as it is only in the last few years thanks to refining the AM process to achieve the micron level tolerances.
Arburg Technology Days 2022: great enthusiasm again from industry professionals
From 22 to 25 June 2022, the Arburg Technology Days took place again after a break of two long years due to Corona
Highest turnover in the company’s history
Gerd Liebig reports on the success of 2021, underpinned by all-electric machine sales, and the economic outlook for Sumitomo (SHI) Demag.
Advanced human-machine interface makes control easier and more flexible
Oerlikon HRSflow has thoroughly revised the software for the control unit of its FLEXflow hot runner systems.
Continuing the all-electric injection moulding machinery success story
At the K-Preview, Dr. Thorsten Thümen, Senior Director Technology, revealed the ongoing strategic focus and new products coming from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag.
Engel opens new customer technical centre in St. Valentin
Engel has opened a new customer technical centre at the large machine plant in St. Valentin.
CO2 footprint: an opportunity for the plastics industry
Rising energy and raw material prices see plastics processing companies face new challenges.
Erema and Borealis provide a first glimpse of the highlights they will present in Düsseldorf
K 2022 in Düsseldorf is approaching fast, and preparations are in full swing.
Innovative ZS-B MEGAfeed side feeder makes plastics recycling markedly more economical
With the goal of making recycling of lightweight, high-volume fiber and flake recyclate much more economical and, in some cases even possible, Coperion has developed a new version of its ZS-B side feeder.
New Stadler PX Conveyor raises the bar on purity in sensor sorting
The new Stadler PX acceleration conveyor integrates the best features of the BB and DB conveyors for optical sensor sorting and takes purity to new heights.
Over 20 thousand visitors at the first edition of Greenplast
Broadly positive balance for the first edition of Greenplast, the exhibition-convention which took place at Fiera Milano Rho from the 3rd to the 6th of May 2022.
New G26 Line: Versatility, Robustness, Precision
CMG launches the new G26 granulator line, for application with injection molding, blow molding and extrusion processes.
Plastpol - a success for BOY. Vertical machine in the focus of visitors
1.Plastcompany Polska Sp. z o.o. the Polish representative of the German machine manufacturer BOY, achieved a great success at the Plastpol plastics trade fair.