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Articles about plastics processing, technologies, recycling and companies in the plastics industry
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Conditions and concept of molding - Design and production of injection molds, Lubomír Zeman, part 1.
- 18.02.2020
- Plastics Moulds
We present in two parts a professional article on the design and manufacture of injection molds by Mr. Lubomir Zeman from the company PLAST FORM SERVICE,...
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PENTA-servis spol. s r.o. - strapping cardboard and cardboard boxes has never been easier
- 17.02.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
The extensive offer of PENTA-servis spol. s r.o. you will find basic carton strapping machines as well as high-performance and sophisticated machines suitable for demanding fully automatic operations. Of course there is a professional training of operators and customer...
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INVERA s.r.o. presents a new catalog of wax processing machines
- 13.02.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
INVERA Ltd., Rakovník, among other fields, is engaged in the production of injection molding machines for injection molding wax parts for foundries of precision casting. The company builds on the knowledge and experience of people who deal most of their professional careers with the design,...
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Prediction of mechanical behavior of plastic parts
- 12.02.2020
- Plastics and Rubber products by Industry
In order to design a plastic part with as little material volume as possible, and with the least minimal environmental impact, as much material, technological and technical information as possible must be...
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FRIMO produces parts with high-quality surfaces for car interiors
- 11.02.2020
- Plastics and Rubber products by Industry
Production facilities for thermoforming, flashing and vacuum and pressure laminating focused on the production of automotive interiors are the know-how of the FRIMO Group. The company 's competence center for these technologies is located in Freilassing, Germany, where production facilities are...
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Exact Systems Slovakia s.r.o. was awarded for economic results
- 10.02.2020
- Services
The award is given by the Slovak Information and Marketing Company to companies that meet demanding conditions of solvency and fulfillment of obligations towards clients and...
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Powerful grinding and polishing machines from the new AutoMet model series from HANYKO Praha s.r.o.
- 06.02.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
Damaged layer of material from cutting must be removed in the next steps of sample preparation. This is done by grinding either on traditional abrasive papers with silicon carbide grains or with abrasives such as diamond or corundum, or other oxides. Removing residual marks is the last step in...
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FORMAT, s.r.o. - experience is important in the manufacture of injection molds
- 05.02.2020
- Plastics Moulds
Finding a suitable injection mold manufacturer may seem a relatively simple matter. However, the alpha and omega of choice is by far not only the state-of-the-art technological background of the subject, but mainly the experience of its designers and production experts. The company Format s.r.o.,...
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Industry4UM - Digitization has an ambition lower environmental burden of production
- 04.02.2020
- Services
More and more Slovak companies are trying to think ecologically. They are aware of the importance of responsible behavior towards production and the environment, taking action both inside operations and in the external environment, seeking not only more efficient but also more environmentally...
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SOFTIP earned SAP Gold Partner status
- 03.02.2020
- Services
SOFTIP achieved the highest status in 2019 under the German software giant SAP SE partner program. Based on the fulfillment of several demanding criteria, it was ranked among its GOLD...
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UltimusPlus Dispenser from Nordson EFD
- 30.01.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, introduces UltimusPlus — an industry-leading pneumatic fluid dispenser with time-saving features that amplify production throughput while delivering highly precise, repeatable...
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MSV 2020 Brno with technology fairs IMT, FOND-EX, WELDING, PROFINTECH and PLASTEX
- 29.01.2020
- Services
The upcoming International Engineering Fair in Brno will show even more from the digitization of industry, its main field will be traditionally machining and shaping. The 62nd MSV expects 80,000 professionals to come to the news with more than 1,600 suppliers of industrial...
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Michal Figúr from Ekolumi: Problem plastics also get life
- 28.01.2020
- Plastics recycling
A special line can also process glued bottles for drugstore, which is usually a problem, says Michal Figúr from Ekolumi. The company was awarded in the Top 10 Companies of the Banská Bystrica region in the category of Growing Firm with...
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ZKW expands locations in Mexico and Slovakia
- 27.01.2020
- Plastics and Rubber products by Industry
The ZKW Group is expanding its manufacturing capacity at its international locations. The largest expansion project in ZKW’s history has already gone into operation in Krušovce, Slovakia. The production space here has been doubled to around 78,000 square meters. With around 2,500 employees, the...
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Manufacturer of high-performance lubricants Q-TRIBO
- 23.01.2020
- Services
Q-TRIBO designs special oils, high-end lubricants and dry film lubricants that are used in extremely high and low temperatures, or aggressive environments. Q-TRIBO lubricants reduce wear, extend service life and increase production uptime while reducing costly component...
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More than 1.45 million vehicles were produced in the Czech Republic last year
- 22.01.2020
- Services
The Automotive Industry Association brings a traditional overview of the production and sales of vehicles for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2019. The production of road vehicles in the Czech Republic only slightly decreased. In total, 1,459,998 road vehicles (-0.6%) were produced in...
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New Volkswagen Golf, ID.3 and fourth generation Skoda Octavia at the Vienna Autoshow 2020, photo gallery
- 21.01.2020
- Services
This year, the Vienna Motor Show, which took place from Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, January 19, presented 40 car brands and about 330 new models - including one world, one European, dozens of Austrian and for Czechs and Slovak premieres. In addition to new shiny cars, the 14th year attracted...
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Plasmatreat InMould-Plasma® Activation of plastic moldings during two-component injection molding directly in the mold for better adhesion of both materials
- 20.01.2020
- Plastics Processing
Molded parts made of thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers (composites of hard and soft plastics) are increasingly being used in the automotive, medical or consumer goods industries where they meet increasing quality standards for appearance, surface and...
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HASCO introduces innovations in various technologies
- 15.01.2020
- Plastics and Rubber products by Industry
HASCO guarantees the proper functioning of its products, combines cost-effectiveness with fast, worldwide service, enabling more efficient and reliable work. With extensive experience and a wide range of products, HASCO is developing innovations in a variety of technologies in close collaboration...
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The Regional Training Center will be built in Nitra and will also be equipped with robots
- 14.01.2020
- Services
Private secondary technical school Polytechnic DSA in Nitra will have a new Regional Training Center for almost 7 million. euros. The main hall will be available to school students next school year, with additional classrooms to be added over the next two...
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Suppliers for Car of the Year 2020 in the Czech Republic
- 13.01.2020
- Services
The Automotive Industry Association (AutoSAP) represents companies that, within the 26th edition of the 2020 car survey in the Czech Republic, have acquired the right to use the prestigious name "Supplier for the car of the year 2020 in the Czech Republic". At the same time, the parts of domestic...
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Final investment decision on the Rijeka Refinery Residue upgrade project
- 09.01.2020
- Suppliers of raw materials
INA Supervisory Board granted its prior agreement for the Rijeka Refinery Residue Upgrade project and the INA Management Board unanimously approved the investment. The decision was supported both by the Croatian Government and by MOL, the two major shareholders of...
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Narex Bystrice: tools manufactured for 15 years with the help of Cimatron
- 08.01.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
Narex Bystrice s.r.o. is a purely Czech company (since January 2019 owned by Mikov s.r.o. - traditional Czech manufacturer of knives). Narex Bystrice's product range is hand crafted tools, where screwdrivers and chisels hold a key...
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SOFTIP joined the Paris challenge of trust and security in cyberspace
- 07.01.2020
- Services
SOFTIP has joined the Paris Call for international cooperation to strengthen protection and trust in the digital world. The Paris challenge is the world's largest stakeholder group that has come together to promote security in the digital space and to face new cyber threats to which we are...
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Great design and productivity - that's the new 3D printer J850 including new PolyJet materials
- 02.01.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
Stratasys again pushes the boundaries of the reality of 3D printed parts and only the Czech company MCAE Systems, s.r.o. delivers these solutions for the Czech and Slovak markets. Stratasys introduced the next generation of powerful, color and multimaterial 3D printers with the PolyJet ™ J850...
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Vertical machine WITTMANN BATTENFELD in PowerSerie design
- 31.12.2019
- Machinery & Equipment
WITTMANN BATTENFELD first introduced its new vertical design machine to the general public at Fakuma in 2018. The machine was launched earlier this...
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Production of motor vehicles is catching up last year
- 30.12.2019
- Services
The Automotive Industry Association provides a traditional overview of vehicle production and sales for the period from 1 January to 30 November 2019. The slight decrease in total motor vehicle production between January and the end of November confirmed the trend this...
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Lifting sliding door VEKASLIDE 82 - perfect connection of interior and exterior
- 27.12.2019
- Plastics and Rubber products by Industry
Lifting sliding door VEKASLIDE 82 is the perfect connection of interior and exterior. So you have a large "window" through which you can navigate and at the same time with its insulating properties represents a glass wall. The door visually expands the space and transmits light and fresh air....
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INCOE: Control of melt flow inside hot inlets for optimum part quality
- 23.12.2019
- Plastics Moulds
The method of filling the mold cavity has a decisive influence on the quality of the injection molded part. A prerequisite for optimal filling is to supply each nozzle orifice with an ideal amount of melt in good condition: the correct amount of melt flows into the cavity at the right temperature,...
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