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LUMOS II - Fully automated FTIR microscope for chemical imaging
- 01.07.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Testing
- Research
- Research
LUMOS II is a very easy-to-use stand-alone FTIR imaging microscope with top performance in any measuring mode. Whether you need to measure in transmission, reflection or attenuated full reflection (ATR); LUMOS II is always the right...
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Systems for removal and transport of plastic granulate for manufacturing companies
- 24.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Peripherals
At present, many manufacturing companies face the problem of labor shortages. This is not the case in the plastics industry either. Therefore, more and more companies are focusing on increasing the degree of automation of production, as well as the efficiency of the use of existing labor. In...
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The fastest service of strapping and packaging technology
No more than 30,000 spare parts in stock! In 2019, we performed 2763 service interventions directly at the customer's and 382 workshop repairs. PENTA-servis s.r.o. has been operating on the Czech market for almost 30...
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Application of 3D metal printing in plastic injection
- 18.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
As one of the main global innovation drivers, voestalpine is leading the way into the new area of Additive Manufacturing. Based on experience and tradition, by offering the whole value chain from the start to finalization and beyond. All in-house and in one...
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How to take better care of oil systems with ESOS Ostrava s.r.o.
Knowledge of the machines, knowledge of the content and quantity in the oil tank, the amount of topped up oil, the total amount of oil and lubricant in the machines, the amount of filtered oil is very important. Constantly compare this and look for the root causes of the problems. Every year we...
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A unique helper for wrapping in foil and printing adhesive tape from W rent, s.r.o.
- 08.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Packaging
The company W rent, s.r.o. reacts to the current situation and the period when the dispatch of smaller consignments prevails to a greater extent, which also confirms the increased interest of customers in horizontal packaging equipment of the WR1050, WR1400 series and printing of adhesive...
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Nordson EFD Helps Medical Manufacturers Meet Growing Demand for COVID-19 Treatment and Diagnostic Devices
- 04.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Dosing equipment
From ventilator sub-assemblies to diagnostic test kits, Nordson EFD is putting medical manufacturers’ needs first with rapid response and...
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Is everything styrene? Testing of materials and identification of plastics during recycling using infrared spectroscopy
- 02.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
Recycling plastics is becoming increasingly important - especially since oil on this scale will no longer be the main source of raw material for polymer production as has been the case so far. The Earth's resources and atmosphere are limited. "New" polymers are made, among other things, from...
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AYES presents smart glasses and augmented reality for industrial companies
Augmented reality has become another trending topic in the industrial environment in recent years. Unlike artificial intelligence, which is based on machine learning and in which machines are intended to replace the human factor in the long term, augmented reality pursues a different goal: to...
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ADATEX, s.r.o. - Table vs. Industrial SLS 3D Printers
- 29.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
This comparison is directed to the educational sector, which has an impact on a wide selection of 3D technologies. From simple and cheap FDM to state-of-the-art 3D metal printing equipment. The ideal device must be simple, affordable, reliable and easy to...
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TECRON composite grippers: Lower weight, higher accuracy
- 26.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Manipulators
The use of robotic grippers and manipulators is common in the plastics industry, with an ever-increasing number of applications. They are used not only for removing moldings from the mold, but also for subsequent handling, insertion of parts for the plug and the...
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Moving and installing machines from ORCCA industry s.r.o.
- 25.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Service of machines
Orcca industry s.r.o. is engaged in assembly, disassembly, installation, transport and removal of standard and oversized loads, both weight and dimension. These include: complete production lines, single-purpose and multi-purpose machines, robots and robotization centers, injection molding...
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Laser welding: Solution for solid joints from K.D. Feddersen
- 21.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Lasers
- Welding of plastics
Laser welding is a process of non-detachable joining, which has been an established method since the mid-1990s. It uses plasticization created as a result of power supply. It provides solid, non-detachable...
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WITTMANN and FarragTech are now under one roof
- 19.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
The Austrian family group WITTMANN took over the Austrian company FarragTech from Wolfurt. For more than 25 years, FarragTech GmbH has been active in the peripheral segment, focusing on compressed air-based granule...
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Quality control of plastics from Anamet s.r.o.
- 13.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Quality control
Are regular deliveries of polymers at the entrance to your production qualitatively identical? Did you receive unknown material? And what is the flow index of these materials? Do you need a quick and easy analysis of polymeric...
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ENGEL and Haidlmair together against Covid-19: Face masks in record time
- 07.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
Together with business partner Haidlmair, ENGEL is committed to improving the supply of face masks worldwide. In record time, mould maker Haidlmair developed and implemented a new mould solution for the production of reusable masks, which is now being used by plastics processing companies...
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Solutions for transportation of granulate from BLECHA CZ s.r.o.
- 05.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Conveyors
- Peripherals
Are you reconstructing or expanding your mill? Company BLECHA CZ s.r.o. will supply you with accessories for suction conveyors and piping and connection systems for central material transport. We have over 2800 different sizes in central warehouses in...
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Mobile disinfection unit for offices and entrance areas from merlin
Disinfecting the area with aerosols is a permanent way to achieve even disinfection of the entire area. It is a supplement to classical disinfection, which strives for the safest room air. This means that even hidden and hard-to-reach areas are...
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Automation of disinfection is with Sanfog s.r.o. easy
Disinfection is a very important part of daily production in various segments. Not only during these difficult times of the global pandemic, but also during normal operations or production. In this article, we look at how large businesses, retail chains, but also smaller cafes and restaurants can...
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Size, zeta potential and particle concentration analysis on Zetasizer Ultra
In 2018, Malvern Panalytical introduced a new analyzer for particle size, zeta potential and particle concentration in dispersions - Zetasizer Ultra, which is absolutely unique among devices working on the principle of dynamic and electrophoretic light...
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FANUC - electric versus hydraulic injection molding
- 09.04.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
Fanuc introduces you to the major differences between fully hydraulic and fully electric injection molding machines. The main and decisive difference between electric and hydraulic injection molding machines is in the way of transformation, number of transformations and energy...
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Granulating machine for string regranulation lines from CHODOS CHODOV s.r.o.
The company CHODOS CHODOV presents a novelty in its assortment, granulating machine for string regranulation lines, type 031105. The granulation machine is designed for granulation of strings made of polyolefins and thermoformable plastics produced by the extrusion method. The drive of the...
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News from PPSYS s. r. o. - new Hyperion 960IPS Mid-Range DC Ionising Bar
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new 960IPS Pulsed DC bar. The need for powerful ionisation to cope with fast modern machinery is answered by the Hyperion...
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Highly versatile plastic crushers from PROFING Piešťany Ltd.
- 26.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Recycling technologies
PROFING Piešťany has long been engaged in the development and production of machines such as plastic crushers, EPS polystyrene crushers, shredders, knife mills, nut feeders and dedusting equipment. In addition, their portfolio includes technological crushing lines, wire straighteners, special...
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MCAE Systems introduces a new 3D printer middle class designed for product design
- 25.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
- Prototyping
The new J826™ 3D Printer with seven materials capacity now makes PolyJet™ 3D full-color printing available to smaller businesses. At about half the cost of other PolyJet J8 series printers, it delivers the same exceptional resolution, detail and wide range of PANTONE™ colors. It is ideal for...
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HB-Therm Thermo-5, Size 4: efficient and powerful solution
Radial pump with speed control, temperature 100, 140 and 160 ° C, heating capacity 32 kW and cooling capacity up to 110 kW - these are great performance parameters of the new size 4 Thermo-5 temperature controllers from HB Therm, this Swiss manufacturer for the first time, it was presented to...
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ENGEL presents the next generation e-cap: Highest stability and precision with the shortest cycle times
- 19.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
Even faster, even more stable, even more efficient: ENGEL presents the next generation of the all-electric e-cap injection moulding machine series for beverage caps. The production of 29/25 lightweight caps on a new e-cap 380 machine makes it clear how continuously increasing requirements can be...
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The widest range waste presses from LFM-servis SK s.r.o.
- 16.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Recycling technologies
LFM-servis SK s.r.o. is the general representative of the German producer of waste presses HSM and the German producer of sorting lines, crushers, separators, brand...
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KLM Clean provides comprehensive cleaning of industrial machines and production facilities
- 13.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Cleaning of machines
Our main focus is cleaning and maintenance of injection molding. Hundreds of injection molds have passed through our hands and we have breathed new life. Properly performing regular maintenance of production machines is an important aspect of trouble-free production. Regular maintenance eliminates...
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SCHUNK miniature coupling for pallet handling with small robots
- 12.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Manipulators
The slim robotic couplings of the SCHUNK VERO-S NSR series, which minimize disturbing contours, have for many years set standards for highly efficient pallet replacement on machine tools in the weight class from 1 to 1,000 kg. Thanks to the compact miniature coupling VERO-S NSR micro 60, SCHUNK is...
