Fakuma 2020: Digitalisation and Circular Economy
Roughly 2000 exhibitors are expected to participate at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.
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KHS revolutionizes packaging processes at the Badoit mineral water bottling plant
First-class natural mineral water and an exclusive bottle design are the trademarks of the Badoit spring. From the bottled water to the packaging the premium brand makes the highest demands of the quality of its products.
New Head of Sales at Engel in Nuremberg
Sebastian Dombos is the new head of sales at the Engel Deutschland Nuremberg location.
The entrepreneurial families Hehl and Keinath take over German RepRap
The notarised signing of the purchase contract on 12 February 2020 officially confirmed the takeover of German RepRap GmbH, based in Feldkirchen, by the entrepreneurial families Hehl und Keinath.
Chinaplas rescheduled to 3-6 August 2020 at NECC in Shanghai
The Chinaplas show organizer – Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., formally issued the notice - Chinaplas 2020 Rescheduled to 3-6 August 2020 at NECC in Shanghai, on 19 February.
FANUC supplies 3,500 robots to BMW group
The industrial robot manufacturer FANUC and the automotive group BMW AG have signed a framework agreement for the supply of 3,500 robots for new production lines and plants.
Engel opens subsidiary in Japan
With the founding of a new sales and service subsidiary in Tokyo, Engel Austria strengthens its market presence in Japan. The new subsidiary can build on a long established market position.
upakovka and interplastica 2020: Russian market back on track
At the last edition of the trade fair duo comprising interplastica and upakovka there were already signs that the Russian market was moving out of the trough again – at least for the packaging and related processing industry as well as for the plastics and rubber industry.
Latest Tomra Sorting eBook details the potential artificial intelligence holds for the recycling industry
Imitating human learning, deep learning shows promise to find solutions to sorting challenges where none currently exist
BOY attends the Global Industry 2020 in Paris
With its 4-tie-bar injection moulding machine BOY 35 E the specialist of injection moulding machines in the clamping force range up to 1250 kN will attend the French Industrial Fair.
Bekum celebrates three anniversaries and breaks ground on a new facility
The Bekum group celebrated recently three anniversaries – 60 years Bekum in Berlin Germany, 50 years Bekum in Traismauer Austria und 40 years Bekum in Williamston, USA.
Arburg: Senior Partner Eugen Hehl receives lifetime achievement award
On 11 February 2020, Arburg Partner Eugen Hehl received the Richard Vieweg medal of honour for lifetime achievement from the Association of German Engineers (VDI).
Engel at JEC World 2020 in Paris
JEC World 2020 from 3 to 5 March in Paris, France, showcases the entire value-added chain of the composites industry. One important part of this chain is forming thermoplastic fibre-composite preforms.
Arburg at PIAE Europe 2020
PIAE Europe 2020, to be held in Mannheim, Germany, on March 25 and 26, is the world's largest congress on plastics in the automotive industry.
Arburg at Hannover Messe 2020
At Hannover Messe in Germany, held from 20 to 24 April 2020, Arburg will be demonstrating its expertise in digitalisation, sustainability and production efficiency in plastics processing.
3-A certification for the Contipure AseptBloc
In the field of aseptic filling, Krones’ portfolio includes specialised machines for the various sterilisation techniques and products involved.
Arburg at Chinaplas 2020: digitalisation, circular economy, efficiency
At Chinaplas, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from 21 to 24 April 2020, Arburg will use practical examples to show how digitalisation and circular economy can help to improve production efficiency.
Universal Robots launches financial services leasing programme
Universal Robots launches its new cobot leasing program in collaboration with DLL, a global vendor finance company.
Reactive unit now available in two sizes
In-situ polymerisation opens up great opportunities in the production of fibre-reinforced plastic components with a thermoplastic polyamide matrix.
Main topics at Fakuma 2020
Roughly 2000 exhibitors will be provided with a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies at the 27th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.
Man, machine or both? The pros and cons of the digital era
Fast forward to the year 2030. Is man or machine in charge? Are mom and pop stores history? Is climate change marching forward unhindered? Digitalization creates opportunities, but also raises fears. Hannover Messe's new Transformation Stage addresses both.
Arburg: New Managing Director Technology&Engineering
At the start of the year, Guido Frohnhaus has taken over as Managing Director Technology & Engineering at Arburg GmbH + Co KG in Lossburg.
Indonesian brewery chose the complete Sidel can line
Leading Indonesian brewery, Bali Hai, trusts Sidel’s complete can line for greater capacity and preserved beer quality.
Engel with new representation in Chile
Noblecorp (Servicios Tecnicos Industriales SPA) is the new representation of Engel Austria in Chile.
The Wittmann Group at the Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne
The Wittmann Group with Wittmann 4.0 injection molding technology and state-of-the-art auxiliaries at the Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne
Caprio joins Engel North America’s Leadership Team
With the beginning of the new year, Engel North America welcomes Paul Caprio as president. As of January 2, 2020, Caprio is managing the sales and service subsidiary of the Austria-based injection molding machine builder together with CEO Mark Sankovitch.
Hurmak Plastics Machinery invited to produce in Russia
Established 50 years ago, Turkish injection machine manufacturer, Hürmak Plastics Machinery was invited to engage in manufacturing in Russia.
Wittmann Battenfeld with EcoPower Xpress 160 at the Interplastica 2020
From 28 to 31 January 2020, Wittmann Battenfeld will present to interested trade visitors latest injection molding technology together with automation and auxiliary equipment at the Interplastica in Moscow, hall 02, booth 2.1/A23.
Chinaplas 2020 focuses on tapping into potential in Asian markets
As the global economy faces mounting downward pressure and factors of uncertainties, the global plastics and rubber industries are at crossroads.
Smart solutions with smart injection molding technology
Langlotz based in Halver, South Westphalia, has made a name for itself with plastic parts and assemblies for water dispensers and bar systems.
Plastics manufacturing ‘going digital’ in numerous ways
While sustainability and the circular economy may be grabbing most of the headlines these days in the plastics and rubber industries, the quiet shift toward digitalization may be just as monumental a trend in those sectors.
formnext 2019 a success
formnext 2019 was a resounding success for Arburg. Four freeformers and the interactive stations, where functional parts could be handled, again made this year's Arburg trade fair appearance a real crowd puller.
GEA Packaging Days 2019
With sustainability increasingly important in food packaging, it’s only logical that packaging systems not only need to be efficient, safe and flexible but also conserve energy and resources.
Tomra’s Innosort Flake to be exhibited at Plast Eurasia
Tomra Sorting Recycling will exhibit its sensor-based sorting systems and latest technologies at Plast Eurasia Istanbul, the largest plastics industry exhibition held annually in Europe.
Wittmann Battenfeld sells 40,000th machine
40,000th machine from Wittmann Battenfeld goes to Stiebel Eltron, Germany
Engel at Interplastica 2020
At Interplastica 2020, from January 28th to 31st in Moscow, Russia, Engel Austria is showing how the smallest batch sizes can be efficiently and cost-effectively realised in injection moulding.