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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 ROBCUT 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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Stay cool! Water cooling versus air-cooled drives – what are the differences?
There are two different cooling concepts for electric motors and converters in injection moulding machines. Cooling is either directly with circulating air or via a closed cooling circuit with water. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? And why does ARBURG often use water...
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Home 3D printing: when will it pay off?
- 02.07.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D Fillaments
- 3D technology
3D printing has several applications, but not all of them are suitable for home production. Let's take a look at when it is worth printing objects at home and when, on the contrary, it is better to leave 3D printing to...
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Optimize your production with VMM s.r.o.
VMM s.r.o. is the exclusive distributor of STRACK Norma products, one of the leading suppliers of standardized parts in Europe. The company is taking another step towards Industry 4.0. It expands its digital product range with a monitoring system that increases productivity and product...
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Facilitate the packaging of products in stretch film with PENTA - Servis spol. s.r.o.
- 25.06.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Packaging
Do you still pack goods in stretch film by hand? We present you a simple manual wrapping machine PP-90H, which will significantly facilitate packaging and speed up the dispatch of...
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SHIMADZU presents a new plastic analysis system
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has introduced a new solution for plastics analysis. The FTIR Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer achieves highly accurate qualitative analysis in the determination of foreign substances, contaminants and...
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Motan equipment in pharmaceutical and medical technology
- 18.06.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Dosing equipment
In probably no other industry is safety and precision as important as in pharmaceutical and medical technology. After all, the patient's physical integrity is paramount. The knowledge and implementation of several guidelines is therefore essential for manufacturers of medical...
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Faster, more accurate and more stable welding with the TTW900
- 16.06.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Service of machines
The TTW900 micro-welding machine can be used to repair tools made of all types of metals (iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze and others). In addition to adjustable power in the range of 1 to 95 A DC, the device also boasts mobility, robust construction, long life and extremely intuitive...
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VEEM TRADING, s.r.o. offers new ejectors for FIPA vacuum technology
- 15.06.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Control technology
Ejectors play an important part in automation and are prefect for decentralized vacuum generation. We have updated our ejector portfolio and are introducing 4 new series of ejectors to cover a even wider range of...
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FANUC adds digital service to its range of services
FANUC, a specialist in industrial automation, is adding a new FANUC Assisted Reality (FAR) digital service to its service offering in Europe. Repair times will continue to be reduced - Quick diagnosis of problems with a secure data...
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Cooperation of disinfection manufacturer Hagleitner with Mold-Masters during the Covid-19 pandemic
Founded in 1971, Hagleitner Hygiene International GmbH has specialized in innovative hygiene solutions. Their product assortment ranges from soap and disinfectant dispensers to dosing system for washing and rinsing systems through to highly effective cleaning...
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Stratasys has made three radical innovations in additive manufacturing
- 04.06.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
Stratasys, a world leader in 3D printing solutions from polymeric materials, has introduced three new 3D printers that together will make a significant impact on the multi-billion end-use parts market. A common feature of these systems is a faster transition from traditional to additive production...
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Pavol Cacara from CASPRO s.r.o. – during the pandemic, we invested in development
CASPRO s.r.o. has been focusing since 2002 on the supply of specific equipment, especially for plastics processing but also for other industries. The year 2020 was challenging for all companies. The manager of CASPRO, Ing. Pavol Cacara, told us about how they managed it, but also about news and...
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Despite the complications, the Czech car industry is reaching pre-crisis values
- 01.06.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automotive
Motor vehicle production in the Czech Republic is coming to life again. A positive signal is not only the year-on-year increase, but also the comparison with the pre-crisis values of 2019. The domestic production of electric vehicles, whose share in total production is currently approaching 10%, is...
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Innovative technologies for the circular economy - process-stable processing of recyclates
Do roku 2025 si Európska únia kladie za cieľ ročne viac ako zdvojnásobiť používanie recyklátov pri výrobe plastových výrobkov. Na dosiahnutie tohto cieľa sú okrem záväzkov firiem pôsobiacich na trhu a vyššie kapacity pri spracovaní plastového odpadu potrebné predovšetkým nové technológie...
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The HASCO cooling system celebrates 50th birthday
- 21.05.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
- Injection molds
For 50 years, standardised components from HASCO have been enabling mouldmakers throughout the world to ensure efficient cooling of injection moulding tools. From connections and quick couplings to adapters and hoses, HASCO offers the most comprehensive range of coolants for modern mold...
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Company ENGEL brings a symposium to their customers
Real enthusiasm for the cause, real innovations, virtual experiences - this is the motto of the ENGEL live e-symposium. The manufacturer of injection molding machines and the supplier of system solutions are organizing it from 22 to 24 June. For the first time in history, this traditional ENGEL...
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25 years ago, KUBOUŠEK joined forces with KraussMaffe
KUBOUŠEK entered the plastics processing industry in 1991, a year after its establishment, and thus enriched the original focus on quality control and measuring devices with a rapidly growing plastics segment. Twenty-five years ago, in 1996, the calm level of the divided market in the Czech...
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Wittmann Battenfeld SK spol. s.r.o. - the fifth year on the Slovak market
When we started the Slovak branch of the Wittmann Battenfeld concern five years ago, we were slightly worried about whether our customers would accept us after we took over Slovakia from the Czech branch. The goal of our concern is to be as close to customers as possible and Slovakia is such an...
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New SAF technology from Stratasys for mass production of 3D printing is coming to the market
- 26.04.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
Selective Absorption Fusion technology will be the basis of the new 3D printers of the H series from Stratasys, which are distributed by MCAE Systems. Stratasys is thus entering the growing market of 3D printed parts for high-volume...
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Economic and ecological advantages of electric drives in ultrasonic welding machines
- 21.04.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Welding of plastics
As a globally recognized technology, ultrasonic technology is pioneering in the areas of welding, cutting, sealing, punching and rivets of thermoplastics, textiles and nonwovens as well as the cutting of...
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DESMA delivers large machine for the production of battery sealing systems and thus expands the special machine program for large-area seals
DESMA expands its range with new large machine for large-area seals - DESMA 968.700 Sealmaster and improves their machines TwinBenchmark and DESMA 968.560 ZOZO. The machines are equipped with the latest control system, cold channel system and also technology that allows flexible response to...
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Arburg turnkey system sets new standards at Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021
- 09.04.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Circular economy
- Smart factory
- HANNOVER
- IIoT - industrial internet of things
- Injection molding machines
The Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021 will see Arburg present a new turnkey system that is set to raise the bar in aspects of digitalisation, automation and the circular economy in plastics...
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Ultrasonic pushing (Inserting) by Belson Company
Belson's tradition and more than 20 years of practical experience come with innovative ultrasonic pushing so-called inserting that minimizes residual tension in the...
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Direct adiabatic cooling of industrial premises
- 02.04.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Adiabatic cooling
The highly competitive environment forces manufacturing companies to look for further savings in operating costs and ways to streamline production and create better working conditions for their...
