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motan-colortronic presents new dosing and mixing units as well as a new dry air dryer
The motan-colortronic company participated in the FAKUMA 2021 trade fair, where the peripheral supplier exhibited a new LUXOR SG 50 dry air dryer for plastic granulate as well as the new dosing and mixing units MINICOLOR SG V and GRAVICOLOR...
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20 years of successful cooperation of 1.PLASTCOMPANY & Wanner Technik GmbH seen through the eyes of the owners
- 21.10.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Recycling technologies
1.PLASTCOMPANY and Wanner Technik GmbH are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their successful cooperation. A very strong bond was formed, both in the working and interpersonal levels. The managing director of 1.PLASTCOMPANY, Mr. Petr Betáš, and the owner of WANNER Technik GmbH, Mr. Ralph...
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25 years of Arburg success on the Czech and Slovak markets
Arburg's subsidiary in Brno, Czechia, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its foundation on 30 September and 1 October 2021. On this special occasion, Arburg Managing Partner Juliane Hehl thanked Dr. Daniel Orel, Managing Director of Arburg spol. s r.o., and his 40-strong team for their huge...
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Efficient operation of industrial cooling systems
- 18.10.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Control technology
Top quality industrial cooling water for higher stability of the production process, increased productivity and reduced maintenance costs - without the use of bioside - ONI AquaClean AC-2G from...
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3-point bending test of plastics reinforced with cellulose nanofibers
- 15.10.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Testing of plastics
Plastic foam is lightweight and has excellent thermal insulation and damping properties because the interior of the material contains many cavities. On the other hand, the strength of plastic foam is lower than non-foam materials because the volume of plastic per unit volume is...
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The future of 3D printing: Will we have 3D printed drugs?
- 14.10.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
- Research
The use of 3D printing in the world is growing every day. However, in addition to the usual plastic, there are also various innovations and new uses of 3D technology, which have also been noticed in the pharmaceutical industry. Individual and personalized tailor-made treatment is costly and...
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ŠKODA AUTO a.s. component production plant in Vrchlabí produces CO2 neutral
- 12.10.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automotive
- Waste Management
The component plant in Vrchlabí has been ŠKODA AUTO’s first CO2-neutral production site worldwide since the end of 2020. To achieve this, the car manufacturer systematically reduced its energy consumption and switched to renewable energies. In doing so, the company was able to cut CO2 emissions at...
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ENGEL injection molding machines - fast delivery for your success
- 11.10.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
Are you looking for an injection moulding machine that is quickly available? ENGEL now offers an extensive stock machine program to address the challenges of the global supply shortage. Increase your production capacity and flexibility with ENGEL stock...
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Multifunctional ultrasonic polisher for 100 + 1 surfaces - JAN SVOBODA s.r.o.
TTP400 significantly facilitates the machining of molds after welding. Compared to manual polishing, working time is reduced by up to 80%. Furthermore, it is possible to perform EDM erosion of shapes without the need for a depth and...
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Moretto at Fakuma 2021: Digitalization is boosting circular economy
- 06.10.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Conveyors
- FAKUMA
- Peripherals
- Software for industry
- Drying of plastics resins
- Exhibitions
Moretto is pleased to announce its participation in FAKUMA 2021 (Friedrichshafen, 12-16 October) Hall B3 – 3208, one of the major European events for the plastics...
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Production of unique prototypes of LED lights with 3D printer Lisa PRO
- 01.10.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
The Italian company A.A.G. Stucchi, which has been producing quality products with the “Made in Italy” brand, has been an active leader in the field of lighting for more than 70 years. They have evolved from a supplier of components to creators of custom...
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Innovative new addition to the FIPA area gripper portfolio
- 28.09.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Control technology
In manufacturing, it is often the case that several parts have to be lifted simultaneously by a suction gripper in order to be able to process them further. FIPA vacuum grippers have always stood for reliability and...
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WITTMANN BATTENFELD live at the Fakuma 2021
Following a year of “Fakuma break”, the WITTMANN Group is now looking forward to presenting itself again live on site in Friedrichshafen and showing its product highlights at booth 1204 in hall B1. But this time, “live” is more than just being there on...
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Common Dispensing Challenges and Solutions with Nordson EFD
- 24.09.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Dosing equipment
Almost 900 plant engineering and management personnel from diverse industries within the United States weigh in on specific challenges they face relating to their dispensing methods. Find out how to address some of these challenges to improve control in manufacturing...
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More productivity for all robot payloads thanks to new series
- 22.09.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Robotics
Stäubli presents a new series of compact robotic tool changing systems, up to 80 kg robot payload. With the introduction of this new product series that can be individually adapted to any application, Stäubli now enables more productivity for robots of all manufacturers and for all...
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The Piovan complete solution for your smart material tracking
Production manufacturing in modern plastic factories can be quite complex to manage, due to a wide range of different raw materials storage coming from different sources, a big number of IMMs or extruders, highly demanding standard of quality and productivity and frequent change of production...
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Fanuc, a specialist in industrial automation, has already sold 750,000 robots
- 13.09.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Robotics
FANUC Corporation, one of the world's most prominent suppliers of automation technology, continues to expand its market-leading position with the production of its 750,000th industrial robot, which is more than any other manufacturer in this segment.At present, FANUC produces around 8,000...
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Achieving sustainable profitability in today's plastics industry
“Plastic products are essential in our every day life” says Renato Moretto, founder and President of Moretto SpA, a world leading manufacturer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics industry. “Our real challenge is to turn the critical issues related to plastics mass production into opportunities...
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The company SELEX INDUSTRIAL, s.r.o. expands offer with autonomous mobile robots OMRON
SELEX INDUSTIRAL, s.r.o. based in Šamorín is a long-term supplier of technologies for plastics processing cooperating with major manufacturers in the industry. Since 2010 we have been cooperating with the Japanese manufacturer of three-axis robots STAR and since 2015 also with the largest...
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ARBURG on Uniplast: Serious about sustainability
ARBURG has always been very committed to the environment and the careful use of resources. At Uniplast 2021, our work will be presented by Bertram Stern, Team Leader for Sustainability and Circular Economics and co-creator of the arburgGREENworld...
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Sanfog brings industrial humidification systems with automatic humidity control
- 26.08.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Control technology
Overheating of production lines can cause their spoilage, even complete cessation. Sparks caused by static electricity can often cause fires in factories and warehouses. Traditional air conditioning equipment in warehouses, in terms of the price of the systems themselves and the cost of their...
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Laser cutting and drilling of visible film in automotive - LASCAM systems s.r.o.
- 18.08.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Finishing machines
- Lasers
LASCAM supplies equipment and automated units with a primary specialization in selective laser removal of surfaces, machining of plastic and metal products and visual inspection for industry and science. It has been operating on the market since 2015 and in a short time it has built up a position...
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HASCO's customised ejector portfolio is extended
HASCO's extensive ejector portfolio for the efficient demoulding of parts from injection moulding, compression moulding and diecasting tools has been further extended – with the customer very much in mind. Gaps in the existing range have been closed in order to meet individual customer requirements...
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Precise dosing of one-component adhesives and sealants - DOPAG Eastern Europe s.r.o.
- 16.08.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Dosing equipment
The new glueLine product line offers pumps, valves and complete systems designed specifically for one-component materials. Accurate dosing, comprehensive process monitoring and high reproducibility - high standards in production and automated processes require efficient dosing technologies in all...
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The innovative collaborative robot Melfa Assista is coming to the market
- 04.08.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Robotics
A novelty of Mitsubishi Electric is the collaborative robot MELFA ASSISTA, which is the first cobot from the company's workshop. The robot codenamed RV-5AS-D delivers extreme accuracy up to ± 0.03 mm, as is customary with Mitsubishi Electric robots. Thanks to a reach of 900 mm, it is also one of...
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A time-saving method of pipeline renovation that pays off quickly
- 29.07.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Cost savings
Replacing vertical lines inside buildings is often problematic due to difficult access to the risers themselves. Not to mention the exchange itself, which is a tedious and time-consuming task. Investments in this type of equipment open up a lucrative, new market for companies involved in the...
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MCAE Systems presents a new version of CAD / CAM software TEBIS 4.1
The complex manufacturing world requires easy-to-use software - a new version of the long-awaited CAD / CAM software TEBIS 4.1 was introduced by a Czech distributor - MCAE Systems. TEBIS v4.1 provides a solution for all production tasks and at the same time is easy and intuitive to...
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The Role of Vision in Robotic Fluid Dispensing
Key to streamlining robotic fluid dispensing, vision-guided systems allow precise deposit placement, permitting these robotic systems to deliver faster production cycles and remove the guesswork from the dispensing process, which minimizes programming time and reduces overall operational...
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Machining complex cavities and contours only with FANUC ROBOCUT α-CiC
- 19.07.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
Thanks to breakthrough improvements, the new range of FANUC ROBOCUT α-CIC EDM wire cutters offers an even higher level of reliability, cutting speed, surface roughness and dimensional...
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Filters made of wire fabrics for the plastics industry from the company VOMET spol. s.r.o.
Stainless or black steel wire cloth filters and cutouts are used in a wide range of applications that require different holes. These filters can be used in conjunction with perforated sheets or expanded metal. Stainless steel filters made of wire fabrics are ideal for filtration used in...
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