Additive manufacturing is shaping the future of industrial manufacturing
For four days, Formnext 2022 turned host city Frankfurt into the global capital of industrial 3D printing.
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Analysis of Polish tool industry regarding polymer processing
Among economies such as Germany or Portugal, Poland is a domineering European producer of tools for processing of plastics used in many sectors. None of these sectors could function without high quality tools.
K 2022 – a complete success for the Wittmann Group
Under the motto “It’s all Wittmann”, the Wittmann Group showed at this year’s K fair its novelties in the areas of injection molding machines and process technologies, as well as robots and auxiliary appliances
Comprehensive recycling solution with throughputs up to 10t/hr for the plastics industry
MAAG Group's recycling systems make it a strong partner for the circular economy in the plastics recycling industry.
BOY presented smart solutions to the current challenges of the plastics industry
With its energy-efficient E-series, BOY offers injection moulding machines in the clamping force range from 63 to 1250 kN.
Recycling solutions made in Portugal
Plasmaq is a Portuguese supplier of solutions for waste recycling. The company provides complete lines and individual machines such as rotary screens, sorting plants, granulators and shredders, washers, flotation tubs, centrifuges, Plascompact screw presses and auxiliary equipment.
Evonik launches three new photopolymers for 3D printing
The specialty chemicals company is launching three new Infinam photopolymers for industrial 3D applications expand the photo-resins product line launched last year for use in common UV-curing 3D printing processes such as SLA or DLP.
New 3D printing division brings industrialized production solutions to market
KraussMaffei makes its debut appearance at the leading trade show for additive production
Mixaco: innovation in mixing
The new heating and horizontal cooling mixer - exclusive presentation at the K-fair
Chinaplas2023 - online pre-registration is open
Chinaplas 2023, themed "A Brighter and Shared Future, Powered by Innovation", will take place from April 17-20 2023 in Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (SWECC), Shenzhen, PR China. Online pre-registration is now open.
K 2022 – Trade fair results fulfil highest expectations
Multitude of concrete solutions, machines and products for the transformation towards a circular economy
Without premixing to the highly filled PVC pipe
Flexibility, process stability and minimized wear are only some of the advantages resulting from the production of PVC pipes with high filler content using the solution currently being presented by battenfeld-cincinnati.
The online portal for the whole of the injection moulding production
The Engel customer portal provides an overview of the entire injection moulding production, independently of the location, and reduces the time for accessing the Engel world for processors.
The roll stack makes all the difference
At the K 2022, a Multi-Touch roll stack stands once more at booth No. B 19 in hall 16.
PE pipe production with optimal utilization of resources
One of this year’s highlights at the battenfeld-cincinnati trade fair booth is the new helix II 32-5 VSI 5-layer pipe die which recommends itself by easy handling and extremely short flushing times.
Revolutionizing the world of recycling with viscoZERO technology
At K2022, Starlinger viscotec presents a new product line to revolutionize plastics recycling: viscoZERO.
Recyclate production at K 2022 - contributing to an effective circular economy
At K 2022, the leading business platform for the plastics and rubber industries, Südpack and Coperion will be sending a strong message this year when it comes to a circular economy.
Smart process control system for the stretch blow molder
Contiloop AI detects even the slightest variations in material distribution in the production of PET containers and automatically adjusts key stretch-blow-molding parameters in real time.
Arburg Poland is 30 years old
Arburg Poland successfully on the market for three decades
Feddem at K 2022 - Machine engineering and service
Feddem GmbH & Co. KG, will be exhibiting at the K trade fair in Hall 15, Stand A42. In addition to the diverse extruder models of the manufacturer of extrusion and compounding systems, the focus of the trade fair presence will be on some new developments in peripheral technology and augmented reality applications.
arburgGREENworld: Arburg presents sustainable plastic parts production
With its communications drive "There is only a Plan A", Arburg is dedicating itself strategically and operationally to the important global issues surrounding sustainability, the circular economy and CO2 reduction at K 2022.
Husky showcases enabling technologies, solutions and services at Drinktec 2022
Husky’s booth (Hall C4, #425) is showcasing the company’s latest technologies, solutions and services engineered to enable liquid food and beverage producers to achieve growth, sustainability, flexibility, differentiation, and world-class production capabilities.
Closer to the market, closer to the customer
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag expands cross-company product management with industry expert appointments.
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.