Thermoplastic composites in large-scale production
At Composites Europe 2018, from 6 to 8 November in Stuttgart, Germany, Engel is setting two further milestones on the road to highly economical production of thermoplastic composites.
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Arburg world premiere: larger Freeformer - more applications
At the Formnext Arburg will be celebrating a world premiere with its Freeformer 300-3X. The new large machine will process three components enabling the industrial additive manufacturing of complex functional parts.
Melt filtration in challenging applications from Ettlinger
Ettlinger, a Maag Group company, will take advantage of Fakuma 2018 to show high performance solutions in the field of melt filtration involving different levels of contamination.
Engel to present new multidynamic at Fakuma 2018
When introducing multidynamic three years ago, Engel set new standards for performance and efficiency in the use of linear robots.
World's first particle foam based on polyethersulfone from BASF
After two years of intensive research, BASF is now able to present prototypes of the world's first particle foam based on polyethersulfone (PESU).
Carlsberg supports more sustainable packaging with Snap Pack
Switching to the packaging solution Nature MultiPack is one of the Carlsberg Group's initiatives aligned to the new industry-leading sustainability program "Together Towards ZERO".
Wide range of adhesive innovations for healthcare applications from Henkel
New trends in healthcare materials and manufacturing of medical devices demand new adhesive solutions. Henkel is addressing these challenges with a wide range of innovative product solutions.
Hasco innovations at Fakuma
Hasco will present at Fakuma their portfolio innovations in the Mould Base Technology and in the Hot Runner Technology.
Clariant announces cooperation with Haelixa
Clariant, a leader in specialty chemicals, today announced a cooperation with Haelixa, a Swiss startup with expertise in DNA-based tracers and a spin-off from the ETH in Zurich.
Mactac presents new printable wrap
New Mactac printable wrap takes performance and durability to new levels
Lanxess provides wings
High-performance plastics from the specialty chemicals company are used in the propellers on aerial drones. More flight time thanks to lightweight materials.
Wittmann Battenfeld with new VPower at the Fakuma 2018
At this year's Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from 16 to 20 October, Wittmann Battenfeld will present its new, vertical Vpower under the motto "be smart" in Hall B1, booth 1204. With this machine model, Wittmann Battenfeld is now also offering its vertical machine series in the PowerSeries design.