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Ensinger takes over the StyLight product - the production of thermoplastic composites from INEOS Styrolution
- 06.07.2022
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Composites
Ensinger and INEOS Styrolution have announced a joint agreement under which Ensinger acquired INLOS Styrolution from StyLight company, which manufactures thermoplastic...
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Oerlikon HRSflow: Advanced human-machine interface makes control of hot runner system easier and more flexible
- 04.07.2022
- Plastics Moulds
- Hot runners
- Injection molds
Oerlikon HRSflow has thoroughly revised the software for the control unit of its FLEXflow hot runner systems. The updated Human Machine Interface (HMI) 4.0 now makes operation even more intuitive and convenient. Systems with different nozzle types can be integrated and several parameter sets can be...
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SPK members recapitulated but also planned at their general meeting
On June 16, 2022, after a year, representatives of member companies of the Slovak Plastics Cluster (SPK) met again at the Mikádo Hotel in Nitra to evaluate what the year 2021 was...
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Solid results of the Czech automotive industry despite the decline in production
- 29.06.2022
- Services
- Automotive
A pandemic also affected the performance of the automotive industry in 2021. Its consequences manifested themselves in the sector mainly in the second half of the year. The critical shortage of semiconductor chips, problems in supply and demand chains and logistics, the lack of raw materials,...
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Should we invest for window profiles in class A?
- 28.06.2022
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
Spring also brings with it a lively construction industry in the form of the start of new constructions and also reconstructions. Replacing and installing windows is one of the most common construction tasks. However, it does not matter which window you choose. With plastic windows, you will come...
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The NEWMATEC 2022 conference sought answers to current challenges and the future of the automotive industry
- 27.06.2022
- Services
- Events
- Automotive
- Photo reportage
The sixth annual Newmatec conference, which is considered to be the most important Slovak conference focused on the automotive industry, took place in the Hotel Partizan (Slovakia) on June 7-8, 2022. The program, which was dedicated to the current situation, but also to the most fundamental...
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The grand opening of the new Stäubli offices in Pardubice (Czech Republic)
- 23.06.2022
- Machinery & Equipment
- Events
- Robotics
365 days after the start of construction Stäubli ceremoniously opened its new headquarters in Pardubice (Czech Republic). The members of the Stäubli Board of Directors did not miss this exceptional opportunity either, and the complete team of the Central and South-Eastern European region, which...
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Curtains and tarpaulins (not only) for welding boxes from Portaflex s.r.o.
- 22.06.2022
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
The products represent a barrier against harmful radiation, are a quick solution for the separation of welding and grinding workplaces and are suitable for delimiting work surfaces. These screens protect not only the worker but also other people around the workplace. At the same time, they help the...
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Energio - PTS s.r.o. - Adiabatic cooling as you don't know it
- 21.06.2022
- Machinery & Equipment
- Adiabatic cooling
Not so long ago, air conditioning and refrigeration of large industrial buildings, logistics centers, warehouses and production halls were a real nut. Cooling such huge open spaces with a classic air conditioning system is not efficient, it costs a huge amount of energy and, last but not least,...
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Regranulation of plastics directly online in production thanks to LIPM s.r.o.
- 20.06.2022
- Machinery & Equipment
- Recycling technologies
We present you the technology from the manufacturer PLASMAC, a member of the EREMA GROUP and SYNCRO GROUP. It is a leading European manufacturer of extrusion lines for the regranulation of almost all types of...
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Production of Czech cars increased by 12.8% in May, approaching pre-crisis numbers
- 17.06.2022
- Services
- Automotive
For the first time this year, the May production of passenger cars in the Czech Republic exceeded the monthly production volumes of last year. The increase in production by 12.8% to 120,186 vehicles means an approach to pre-crisis monthly production volumes. This moderates the current year-on-year...
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ARBURG: How feed rate, injection volume and filling time correlate with injection unit performance
Which injection moulding machine is the right one for which application? Is fast also powerful – and at what price? Anyone trying to answer these questions by comparing brochure data will be disappointed. This is because different manufacturers sometimes measure under different conditions and...
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How will Industry 4.0 affect future jobs?
Digitization is often associated with the term Industry 4.0, as well as labor market and job issues. Let's look at what this concept entails and how it can affect us in the...
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Slovnaft to modernise and expand polypropylene production in Bratislava refinery investing up to EUR 63 million
- 14.06.2022
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Business economics
Slovnaft invests EUR 63 million in the expansion and modernisation of polypropylene production. The investment, will increase production capacity and reduce emissions. Linde Engineering, a renowned German company, is the contractor for the comprehensive reconstruction of the existing PP3 production...
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President of FANUC, Kenji Yamaguchi: High efficiency is becoming the new standard
A number of recently introduced technologies and product innovations from FANUC, increased interest in automation and robotics, as well as the latest trends in this area - these are all current topics discussed by FANUC Corporation President Kenji...
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BGS Beta-Gamma-Service expands laboratory and logistics spaces
BGS, specialised provider in the area of radiation sterilization and radiation crosslinking, is expanding its halls for logistics and production in Wiehl (NRW). In order to meet the increased material testing requirements for radiation crosslinking, the company is also investing in the extension of...
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AKRO-PLASTIC appoints IMCD as its official distributor in Europe for all AKRO-PLASTIC compounds
- 09.06.2022
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Compounds
AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH announces that it has selected IMCD Group, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, as its new distribution partner in...
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Take a look behind the scenes of production LAMIBAG® Pet Food bags
- 08.06.2022
- Plastics packaging
- Packaging
GRANITOL akciová spoleènost based in Moravský Beroun is the largest producer of laminated bags for the Pet Food segment in the Czech Republic. LAMIBAG® are used as a flexible packaging that meets the demanding requirements for barrier properties, appearance and functionality of the...
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Dräger presents mini drying units from Moretto: small size, high performance
- 07.06.2022
- Machinery & Equipment
- Drying of plastics resins
With over 10,000 machines sold, the Moretto mini dryers continue to be one of the products more appreciated by customers all over the world thank to their high performance, compactness and polished...
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Looking back at the seminar of the new company Additive Systems or green for 3D metal printing
- 06.06.2022
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
MCAE Systems has officially introduced a new subsidiary called Additive Systems, which will focus only on 3D metal printing using a variety of...
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Polykemi helped Separett to reduce their carbon footprint
- 03.06.2022
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Circular economy
In collaboration with Polykemi, Separett saved almost 700 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year thanks to a material-smart choice. This corresponds to emissions from around 400...
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Laser mold cleaning from Narran s.r.o.
Laser mold cleaning covers a wide range of applications, including molds, tire molds, baking molds, injection molds and more. In addition, the laser solution allows mold cleaning without the need to disassemble and move the...
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International Engineering Fair 2022 in Nitra - awards and photo report
- 01.06.2022
- Services
- Photo reportage
- MSV Nitra
- Exhibitions
After a two-year break, the 27th International Engineering Fair in Nitra took place on May 24-27, 2022. Visitors were able to visit the exhibitors again, who presented their latest technologies and...
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Help for a recycling company affected by a fire
- 31.05.2022
- Plastics recycling
- Waste Management
Two weeks ago, the recycling company RAMEKO s.r.o. Two production halls and one warehouse, including plastic waste in the yard, burned down. The damage is estimated at approximately 300,000 to 400,000...
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A wide range of quality plastic tanks from REMONTplast
- 30.05.2022
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
REMONTplast has been on the market for 18 years. REMONTplast manufactures, sells and installs high-quality self-supporting plastic tanks, such as cesspools, water collection tanks and water meter...
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MOLDS and PLASTICS 2022 - successful restart of the conference
- 27.05.2022
- Services
- Events
- Photo reportage
More than 120 participants visited the largest Czech plastics conference MOLDS and PLASTICS 2022 in the pleasant surroundings of the Maximus Hotel in Brno, Czech Republic. The conference is traditionally organized by JAN SVOBODA s.r.o. with partners and according to the final reactions of the...
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Ensinger now also manufactures organosheets
Ensinger is expanding his portfolio in the field of thermoplastic composite materials. The technology (DBP) was recently put into operation at the production plant in Cham. This system makes it possible to efficiently produce a wide range of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic...
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Poliamid Plastics s.c. supplies components for pre-insulated pipes
What is pre-insulation, what role do they play in modern heating and what products are used in pre-insulated pipes. You will find out in our...
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The battery industry in Europe is starting to grow
In the Swedish town of Skellefteå, the first batteries with a European pedigree came off the production line. By 2030, their manufacturer, Northvolt, would like to cover 25 percent of the European market. The European project ALBATTS, of which AutoSAP is a member, is involved in identifying...
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Czech branch marks one year anniversary
- 23.05.2022
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery Èesko spol. s r.o., Prague (Czech Republic) is celebrating its first anniversary. Officially opened on 1 April 2021, the branch office in the Czech capital has achieved all of its initial business ambitions and maintained its unwavering service focus, with...
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