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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 2
- 06.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the third part,...
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New generation of High Productivity Plus products from BASF
- 04.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Commodity plastics
- PA Polyamide
- Technical plastics
- High Performance Polymers
The new generation of products under the acronym HPP, "High Productivity Plus", is revolutionizing the technical plastics industry. BASF's new Ultramid® HPP (PA6GF30, PA6GF35) and Ultradur® HPP (PBT) products are designed to dramatically improve the efficiency and performance of your production...
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Plastic gold: Chemical recycling in practice - new oil from waste
The ERVO® (Ecological Recycling of High Molecular Weight Waste) technology, owned by ERVO INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY s.r.o., protected by utility model CZ 31 153 U1 and patent 308 283, represents a revolutionary approach to recycling plastics, rubber and municipal waste through continuous...
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Ampacet Introduces UVBLOCK 1496: A Sustainable Alternative to Conventional UV Barrier Masterbatches
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced UVBLOCK 1496, a new UV barrier masterbatch for food and industrial packaging that offers a sustainable alternative to conventional UV solutions based on benzotriazole...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 1
- 29.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the second part,...
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FSM Conference 2024: Towards excellence in plastics processing
- 28.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Events
- Photo reportage
On November 6-7, 2024, the anniversary conference FSM: Molds, machines, materials was held in Kouty Vysočina, organized by the plastics association Uniplast Brno on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. This year's theme of the FSM conference was the idea of "Towards Perfection in Plastic...
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What Are the Proven Applications for Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics?
- 27.11.2024
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Commodity plastics
- Recycling technologies
- Recycled plastics
- Technical plastics
Are you exploring high-quality, reliable post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) for your products? If you’re facing increasing demand for PCR materials or seeking sustainable, high-performance solutions, we have exactly what you...
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Saves energy, boosts performance and efficiency: BASF's extremely durable PPA for next-generation IGBT semiconductors
- 26.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Automotive
- Commodity plastics
- PA Polyamide
- Technical plastics
- High Performance Polymers
Customized Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 enhances the durability, long-term performance and reliability of IGBT semiconductors. Semikron Danfoss uses BASF's PPA to encapsulate its Semitrans 10 IGBT semiconductors for inverters in photovoltaic and wind energy...
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How to boost your process efficiency with Chem-Trend’s products
- 25.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Mold cleaning
- Purge Compound
- Oils, lubricants
- TPU - thermoplastic elastomers
Chem-Trend offers process aids for the efficient processing of thermoplastics under the Lusin® and Ultra Purge™ brands. Products include lubricants, release agents and cleaning compounds that increase productivity and reduce mess. Biesterfeld Silcom represents them on the Czech and Slovak...
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MAPRO Group has become the exclusive distributor of the global e-shop MOULDSHOP on the Slovak and Czech market
MAPRO Group becomes the exclusive distributor of the MOULDSHOP e-shop for the Slovak and Czech markets in 2024. Mouldshop.cz offers a wide range of components for the toolmaking and plastics industry. In addition, MAPRO SLOVAKIA is also the exclusive distributor of HAITIAN International injection...
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GRAFE's customer portal now offers a CO₂ calculator to verify the life cycle assessment
Sustainability requirements in plastics processing are constantly increasing and more and more customers are demanding proof of a product's eco-balance. For this reason, the GRAFE GROUP, Blankenhain, has been providing a CO₂ calculator for certifying the masterbatches or compounds ordered...
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Innovation in the world of dosing technology: Movacolor brings a new solution for plastics processing
Movacolor, a leading manufacturer of dosing technology, is bringing innovative solutions for plastics processing in 2024. Innovations include the PTC portable touch control panel and the MDS dosing unit, which increases efficiency and stability in production environments. The new offline dosing...
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GRAFE identifies trends and supports customers from implementation to the finished product
When it comes to surface trends, nature offers designers worldwide the greatest inspiration, as it is an almost inexhaustible source of shapes and colors. And because it is alive, it changes, which in turn leads to new structures, shapes, tones and nuances being created over and over again. Just...
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Revolution in packaging: Coreless stretch film saves nature and your wallet
In today's world, where there is more and more talk about sustainability and environmental protection, innovative solutions are also coming to packaging and logistics. The latest trend that is gaining industry attention is Coreless Stretch...
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Volkswagen Slovakia's top laboratory builds on over 20 years of experience
The Volkswagen Slovakia's Material Testing Laboratory became the first in the Group to perform accredited tests as an independent laboratory for external customers. Together with modern technological equipment, it is a reliable partner for customers looking for testing and material trials in...
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Drekoma offers an economical humidification solution thanks to its patented Orbit Wing technology
Family company Ing. Vladimír Harazím, CSc. - Drekoma took part in the International Engineering Fair in Brno this October. In Hall V, it again presented its patented technology, which humidified the air of the exhibition space. According to their experience, this technology contributes to increased...
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Ampacet expands ELTech range to include color masterbatches for optical fiber cable
- 06.11.2024
- Services
- Additives for plastics
- Color masterbatch
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has expanded its ELTech portfolio to include a range of high performance color masterbatches based on a Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) carrier resin and specifically designed for optical fiber cable PBT...
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LIFOCOLOR: colouring agents for plastics with natural sandstone and cork effect
LIFOCOLOR brings innovative plastic colorants that faithfully mimic natural materials such as sandstone and cork. These imitations of stone and wood are ideal for manufacturers who want to aesthetically differentiate their products in the marketplace. They are suitable for finishing plastic...
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SUBTER PLUS – Exclusive Representative of O.C.S. for Rubber Molds in the Czech Republic and Central Europe
- 01.11.2024
- Plastics Moulds
- Rubber
- Injection molds
SUBTER PLUS s.r.o., based in Jindřichův Hradec, has become the exclusive representative of Italian manufacturer O.C.S. s.r.l. for rubber molding products in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary. O.C.S. s.r.l. specializes in molds for injection and compression molding and...
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Innovative SLM and DMLS metal 3D printing technologies. What are their advantages and disadvantages?
- 30.10.2024
- Services
- 3D technology
SLM and DMLS technologies are leading technologies in the field of additive manufacturing for metallic materials. Both methods use lasers to create parts layer by layer from metal powder, enabling the production of highly detailed and mechanically strong parts. Although the technologies are often...
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Fakuma 2024: World-class innovation in the plastics sector
- 28.10.2024
- Services
- FAKUMA
- Exhibitions
The 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing closed in Friedrichshafen as a great success. 1639 exhibitors presented their innovations in the fields of efficiency, sustainability and circular economy in twelve almost fully occupied halls and nearly booked-out foyers from the...
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PETX - polymer fibres as a replacement for KARI nets - a big help for small builders
The new product of KAPIT, s.r.o. - PETX40 is a polymer fibre made from recycled plastic. It is an alternative to traditional steel reinforcement, commonly known as KARI net. In addition to its environmental benefits, it is efficient and reduces transport and handling...
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Permanent marking of plastic products and packaging with ultraviolet lasers
- 23.10.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Lasers
Manufacturers of electronic components, pharmaceuticals and packaging, as well as consumer goods, have a fundamental requirement to permanently mark their products, e.g. for traceability, anti-counterfeiting, branding or functional purposes such as scale marking. Labels can be damaged or removed,...
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International engineering fair 2024 in Brno was marked by digitalization - photo gallery part 2, pavilions A2, B, E, F2
The key project of MSV 2024 in Brno was the Digital Factory 2.0, in which more than 40 companies participated. A new feature was the 3DEXPO PRO section focused on additive manufacturing. The program included expert conferences, the matchmaking project Contact-Contract and technology expositions. In...
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TecSa Consult : Your partner for technical cleanliness
- 21.10.2024
- Services
- Automotive
- Cost savings
TecSa Consult offers a comprehensive technical cleanliness training course that provides participants with the practical knowledge and theoretical basis needed to implement and maintain high standards of cleanliness in...
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (VII./VII.)
- 18.10.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
The main theme of the memorial talks is sharing the informations. Without this sharing, the early days of the plastics industry would have been much more difficult or we would not be where we are now. The final memorist in the series of the plastics history in Czechoslovakia is Lubomír Zeman,...
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The 65th MSV was about the future of industry and intensive business - photo gallery part 1, pavilions G1, V, P
- 17.10.2024
- Services
- Events
- Photo reportage
- Exhibitions
Technological innovations were presented at the Brno Exhibition Centre by 1 386 exhibiting companies from 42 countries around the world. Over the four days, more than 55,000 visitors, mainly technicians and businessmen who need to put innovations into practice quickly, visited their stands. In the...
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MORETTO will present its innovations at the FAKUMA 2024 plastics trade fair
Fakuma, the trade fair for the plastics industry, will again take place this year from 15 to 19 October in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The important event for plastics processors has always focused on market developments and the search for new exclusive and competitive solutions characterised by...
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A sustainable future for plastic materials
BASF's Performance Materials division presented its strategic plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and highlighted key milestones on the road to a circular economy. With its exceptional know-how in materials and plastics technology, BASF is becoming a leader in the inevitable transformation of...
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (VI./VII.)
- 11.10.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
The sixth part of the series of interviews with the monuments of the Czechoslovak plastic industry with Ondřej Kebrle. From the beginning, plastics were only minimally interesting for communist Czechoslovakia. Technical plastics gradually came here from the West and today their use is very wide....
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