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Daily updated information and news from the plastics industry.
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Really clean oils for your machines - Europafilter filtration from ESOS
- 01.03.2021
- Oils, lubricants
- Service of machines
Europafilter technology from ESOS is a comprehensive and ultimate solution to all problems with oils, fuels, oil and fuel systems. By ensuring the perfect condition of the oil, you will ensure reliability for your machines and production, you will reduce the costs of repairs of preventive...
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LANXESS opens a new nitrous oxide reduction plant in Antwerp
- 26.02.2021
- Services
- Smart factory
- Research
LANXESS has taken another important step towards climate neutrality. A company specializing in specialty chemicals has opened a nitrous oxide reduction plant in Antwerp, Belgium, which can decompose approximately 500 metric tons of nitrous oxide per year, which is equivalent to the climatic impact...
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Development of the situation in international transport associated with COVID-19
- 24.02.2021
- Services
- Business economics
International shipping around the world faces many challenges, not only with covid-19, but also with Chinese New Year celebrations. Geis CZ Air + Sea procurator David Knobloch informs about huge traffic jams in front of large ports and record profits of...
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DESMA presents how virtual collaboration defines the new world of work
- 22.02.2021
- Services
- Smart factory
- Industry 4.0
- Research
Especially in times of the Corona Pandemic, the whole working world is changing. Where some time ago short conversations could be held directly in the office, today loneliness often reigns. Many employees work decentrally in home offices. But even before the Corona pandemic, it was clear that the...
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Ampacet extends its ScratchShield additive range to enhance abrasion and scratch resistance of plastic articles
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, is proud to announce the extension of its range of ScratchShield solutions helping to protect efficiently plastic products against scratches and abrasion marks generated during manufacturing, transport and handling...
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Safety and quality is not just a marketing phrase. In VÚSAPL, a.s. we can measure them
The company VÚSAPL, a.s. they are made up of experienced professionals who put their years of experience into a job well done. In 2020, the company invested in the development of its laboratories by purchasing new devices to improve the provision of its...
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Production technologies of DGS plast s.r.o.
- 15.02.2021
- Services
- Injection molding
- Blow molding
DGS plast s.r.o. has several production technologies such as injection, co-extrusion, extrusion blow molding, preform blow molding. The company's production focus consists of the production of plastic packaging, tool shop and mold...
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Stäubli presents three new models of TX2 6-axis robots
- 11.02.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Robotics
The TX2 series brings you three new Medium-capacity Stäubli six-axis robots. The TX2-140, TX2-160 and TX2-160L models extend the current TX2 generation to a total of nine models. Their solid structure and intelligent construction make them an ideal choice. It brings the highest level of security...
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ARBURG takes over the AMK division, and thus the production and development of electric drives
- 10.02.2021
- Services
- Injection molding machines
- Research
The business families ARBURG Hehl and Keinath took over AMK Arnold Müller GmbH & Co. KG on 1 January 2021. KG including the "Drives & Automation" division. In the future, the company will operate under the name AMKmotion GmbH + Co...
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Technical materials for hybrid and 100% electric cars brought by Addiplast
- 09.02.2021
- Services
- Automotive
- Electromobility
The development of Electric Vehicles (EV) raises new challenges for plastics equipment manufacturers and this often involves the selection of new, more efficient and virtuous...
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Doctoral students from FEL CVUT built a robot balancing on two legs
Concept taken from the ETH University of Zurich, but completely original design using commonly available technologies and components. This is what a new experimental robot called SK8O (Skejto) looks like, created on the premises of the Department of Control Engineering, Faculty of Electrical...
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Intensification of high temperature processes using oxygen applications from Messer Tatragas, spol. s.r.o.
- 04.02.2021
- Services
- Cost savings
Messer Tatragas spol. s.r.o., a member of the MesserGroup, is the largest supplier of technical gases and applications in Slovakia. Applications are used, inter alia, in the following industries: food, pharmacy, cold grinding, recycling, welding, cutting, high temperature processes or heat...
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Flowise - unbreakable flow meters from SVOBODA s.r.o.
- 03.02.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molds
Massive. That's the first word that comes to mind when you see Flowise flowmeters. It is simply a massive piece, a perfectly processed part with high deployment efficiency. Internal drilling of all holes in the robust monoblock of polymethyl methacrylate gives you a completely different feeling...
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European plastics industry market data report
- 02.02.2021
- Services
- Business economics
- Waste Management
PlasticsEurope regularly publishes market reports about the European plastics industry. Our most recent report is “Plastics – the Facts 2020. An analysis of European latest plastics production, demand and waste...
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WINTEC starts distribution in Europe
- 01.02.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
WINTEC, a member of the ENGEL group of companies headquartered in Austria, is expanding sales of t-win injection moulding machines to Europe. This step makes the dual-platen large-scale machines available...
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In 2020, more than 1.18 million road vehicles were produced in the Czech Republic
- 28.01.2021
- Services
- Automotive
Complications associated with the coronavirus pandemic have caused a significant decline in vehicle production in the Czech Republic. In 2020, a total of 1,186,151 of all types of road vehicles were produced (-18.8%). The production of motor vehicles decreased year-on-year to 1,159,704 units...
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EF Recycling s.r.o solves environmental burdens caused by plastic and metal waste
- 27.01.2021
- Plastics recycling
- Recycled plastics
EF Recycling s.r.o is a professional company specializing in the purchase and recycling of plastics. The basic goal of the company is to contribute to solving the environmental burden caused specifically by plastic and metal...
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Sales of new passenger cars in the EU last year fell by 23.7%
- 26.01.2021
- Services
- Automotive
In 2020, there was the largest annual decline in demand for cars. Car sales fell to 9.9 vehicles last year. In Slovakia, according to the ACEA association, it is declining even more significantly - by 24.9%. In December, the year-on-year European decline decreased to...
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Advantages of HDPE plastic packaging from DGS plast s.r.o.
DGS plast s.r.o. is a manufacturer and seller of plastic packaging. HDPE plastic packaging has a number of advantages, for example reduction of environmental impacts or innovation, that we will now introduce to...
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The new version of the Tebis V4.0 R9 software handles hole machining better
In mid-November 2020, the company TEBIS, which is represented in the Czech Republic and Slovakia by the company MCAE Systems, announced a new release of its CAD/CAM software TEBIS, namely V4.0 R9. What news can you find in this new...
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Stepanek3D: Use of 3D printing in industry
- 20.01.2021
- Services
- 3D technology
Additive technologies (3D printing) are penetrating the industry relatively slowly. By 2040, however, they could account for up to 50% of global production (according to the Wohlers report - chart below). Now it's only...
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Brexit and customs duties. What happens after 1.1.2021?
- 19.01.2021
- Services
- Business economics
After the expiration of 31.12.2020, the so-called transitional period and the United Kingdom will definitively, even de facto, withdraw from the European Union. The United Kingdom has already withdrawn from the European Union de jure on 1.2.20, but during the transitional period it has remained...
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INGMETAL focuses on the engineering production of shape-demanding and precise components
- 18.01.2021
- Services
- CNC technologie
- Lasers
- Injection molds
INGMETAL is a dynamically developing company, which since its inception in 1990 has been engaged in mechanical engineering with a focus on shape-demanding and precise...
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In 2020, ŠKODA AUTO delivered more than a million cars to customers worldwide despite the coronavirus pandemic
- 14.01.2021
- Services
- Automotive
ŠKODA AUTO delivered more than 1,000,000 cars worldwide to customers, despite the 39-day closure of Czech production plants and the temporary interruption of sales channels in the second quarter. The carmaker increased its share of the European market to 5.4% and at the same time confirmed its...
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Plastic moldings by plastic injection technology from the company Plastoma výrobní družstvo
The company Plastoma výrobní družstvo is a custom manufacturer of plastic parts, production is carried out on twelve injection molding machines. To complement customer service, it also performs assembly work and ultrasonic welding of plastic...
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Switch with DATALAN Quality Instruments s.r.o. to digital production using 3D printing
- 12.01.2021
- Services
- 3D technology
In 30 years, many different technologies and materials have developed in the field of 3D printing. Recently, the number of innovations exceeds all records from the past. Therefore, it is important to understand your needs and choose the most suitable solution for your...
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MOL has completed the construction of a new research and development center in Százhalombatte
MOL has opened a new polyol research and development center in Százhalombatta, Hungary, which will develop polyol products according to customer requirements. The research and development center is named after former MOL CEO György...
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Messer Tatragas, spol. s r. o. - Cryogenic deburring with nitrogen
In many cases, thin burrs appear on the finished parts produced on the injection molding machines, which must then be removed. By using the cooling of liquid nitrogen and the blasting medium, it is possible to perform this process fully automatically and without any surface damage to the...
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Partner Soft, s.r.o. - Why does every company need software?
In any company, there is a process or set of activities that need to be performed in order to achieve a goal. Whether we associate the word business with the business activity of one person, small, medium-sized company or corporation - the common thing is that every business activity has its own...
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When to weld plastic pipes butt and when with electric fittings?
- 04.01.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Welding of plastics
Welding of plastic pipes is a very effective method of building gas pipelines, water mains, sewers and industrial distribution of various...
