Brückner Maschinenbau at the K 2013
At K 2013 Brückner will present the new line concepts for increased performance, reduced energy consumption and the production of special films.
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Gneuss unveils its plans for K fairs
At K 2013 in Dusseldorf Gneuss will present its new technologies in processing, filtration and measurement.
Engineering Fair focuses on key industry topics
On 7 to 11 October 2013, the Brno Exhibition Centre will host the 55th International Engineering Fair.
More energy-efficient without gears
Battenfeld-cincinnati presents new series of high-performance single-screw extruders.
Free Choice in Robots at K 2013
At K 2013 in Dusseldorf 23 robots of French company Sepro Robotique will represent 'Free Choice' concept.
Kiefel delivers machines for the top car manufacturers
The complete door-interior trim of new BMW 3 series and the new Mercedes C-Class is manufactured with forming and laminating units supplied by Kiefel.
Arburg Hungary: Production efficiency live
On 27 and 28 June, the Arburg team presented innovative injection moulding solutions at the subsidiary in Budapest, Hungary on the occasion of Juniális 2013.
First three PRIMO 200E units sold to Austria
Having just launched the product in January, Automatik Plastics Machinery has sold the first three units of its new Primo 200 E strand pelletizer model to Austrian master batch manufacturer.
Green technology promotes BlueCompetence
This year’s highlight of the Construction Division is the piggyback extruder solution consisting of a parallel twinEX 78-34 P and a conical conEX 63 P extruder.
New extrusion servo cutter & servo coiler launched at K’2013
A new Servo-Torq ® Plus extrusion cutter combines the latest brushless AC servo motor with a fully digital control system to activate the knife blade.
KraussMaffei Berstorff at K 2013
At K 2013 in Düsseldorf the company will demonstrate its solutions for sustainable production.
Netstal to present new PET lines at drinktec 2013
Injection moulding machines' manufacturer will present in Munich the new PET-LINE 2400.
Sumitomo reduces noise level of its machines
Serial production of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag injection moulding machines with reduced noise pressure level.
Arburg presents injection moulding solutions at the Plastpol
The overarching philosophy of the exhibition is production efficiency.
Engel delivers system solutions for BMW's Leipzig factory
New injection moulding system solutions will be used to manufacture lightweight components for car body shells.
System integrator de-risks complex plastics project
Injection moulding equipment manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag completed a challenge set by interconnect products manufacturer Molex Ireland.
French processor producing WPC decking profiles on a direct extrusion line from KraussMaffei Berstorff
Oceplast successfully commissioned a complete WPC direct extrusion line from KraussMaffei Berstorff at the end of 2012.
German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers' sales up six per cent in 2012
Germany's plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers saw sales rise by 6% last year. Their sales volume reached a new record of over 6.5 bln euro.
Promoting efficiency: Arburg at Chinaplas
"Production efficiency" is the overarching topic of Arburg three exhibits at the Chinaplas.
motan-colortronic shows the ULTRABLEND 95 dosing and mixing system
motan-colortronic gmbh, a renowned producer of systems for sustainable raw materials handling in the areas of injection moulding, blow moulding, extrusion, compounding and in the chemicals industry, will show the latest version of the ULTRABLEND 95 gravimetric batch dosing and mixing unit during MEDTEC, Stuttgart, Germany, 26th to 28th February 2013.
The new dimension in transparency
With Engel e-factory 2, Engel sets new standards in production data acquisition. Thanks to the enhanced set of features, the new release of EngelL's MES solution can be connected directly to ERP systems such as SAP – even injection molding machines of different brands can now be integrated. This results in higher productivity and efficiency in the injection molding production.
Empowering Education with Advanced Injection Molding Technology
Offenburg University of Applied Sciences has spent two days at Ferromatik Milacron in Malterdingen performing machine acceptance tests.
Fakuma 2012 – order for Wittmann Battenfeld
Geobra Brandstätter places order for 14 multi-component machines with Wittmann Battenfeld.
Delivery times substantially cut
Engel's response to continuing increases in order volumes for automation technology is to introduce synchronised line assembly and modernise the machine farm in its robot plant. The injection moulding machine manufacturer and automation expert has invested a total of 2.3 m euros in its facility in Dietach, Austria.
Product innovation Corema
Erema's new system brings together for the first time all the benefits of recycling and compounding in a single processing step.
Pipes with multifunctional layers
KraussMaffei Berstorff is the best equipped for the big trends in pipe extrusion for even more flexibility and maximized complexity. The company offers multifaceted systems for manufacturing multi-layered pipes with multifunctional layers.
Fakuma 2012 - review
22nd Fakuma distinguished with numerous premieres and high levels of internationalism.
Spot landing through high degree of vertical innovation
Initially at K 2010 in Düsseldorf, Reifenhäuser presented a cast film line producing 3-layer unstretched cast PET film that caused a great stir and attracted international interest. By now, four lines using this technology are in operation worldwide. Further lines are scheduled to be shipped shortly.
Full integration cuts costs
Engel Austria has expanded its working relationship with Trexel (of Wilmington in the USA) by fully integrating MuCell foam injection moulding units into injection moulding machines in the Enggel victory and e-victory series.
Sacmi to play pivotal role at Emballage 2012
Integrated solutions for the beverage industry, from preform production to stretch-blowing, from filling to labelling. Complete “turnkey” plants flanked by technologies for the production of closures, a field in which Sacmi leads the world thanks to the CCM range.
Ferromatik Milacron at Fakuma 2012
At Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from October 16 through 20, 2012, Ferromatik Milacron will present three exhibits, each featuring all-new technologies.
Leading expertise in reactive and thermoplastic composites at KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei is focusing on innovative lightweight components for its appearance at the Composites Europe trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany and presenting its cross-process expertise in machine and process engineering.
New high-performance cooling system
Reifenhäuser Kiefel Extrusion has added a new high-performance cooling system to the new Evolution blown film line generation.
The future of labelling as designed by Sacmi makes its debut at China Brew & Beverage 2012
This Beijing-held September mega-event will see a presentation of new labelling technology and complete solutions for the closures market and beverage industry.
Walki invests in cutting-edge printing technology in Poland
Walki Group, a leading producer of technical laminates and protective packaging materials, will invest in a new multi-colour flexographic printing machine in Poland to further enhance the printing quality of its ream wrap products offered to Central and Eastern European markets.
ZSK for the production of convenience foods containing fresh fruits or vegetables
Working in close collaboration with Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart/Germany, the Dutch company Dinnissen BV, Sevenum, has developed a new production line for the food industry.