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The effects of the pandemic on motor vehicle production continued in 2021
- 05.03.2021
- Services
- Automotive
The continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to stifle the automotive industry in the new year. The production of passenger cars in the Czech Republic in January fell by 11.7% year-on-year to a total of 104,576 units. 297 buses were produced, ie about a fifth less than in January...
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Dräger CZ presents: Moretto - exclusive publication on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the company
It was January 14th, 1980 when Renato Moretto went to the Padua Chamber of Commerce to register the company "Lavorazioni Lamiere di Moretto Renato". “It was done and I felt the full responsibility of my actions...
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The wood-plastic composite as a solution for disposable plastics is provided by WoodflourMill, a.s.
- 02.03.2021
- Services
- wpc-wood-plastic composite
At a time when the European Union and the world are fighting against disposable plastics, wood flour is taking on a whole new meaning as "Nature filler". Most manufacturers are aware of "wpc" mainly as terrace boards, fence boards and posts or other building materials. WoodflourMill, a.s. brings...
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LANXESS opens a new nitrous oxide reduction plant in Antwerp
- 26.02.2021
- Services
- Smart factory
- Research
LANXESS has taken another important step towards climate neutrality. A company specializing in specialty chemicals has opened a nitrous oxide reduction plant in Antwerp, Belgium, which can decompose approximately 500 metric tons of nitrous oxide per year, which is equivalent to the climatic impact...
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Development of the situation in international transport associated with COVID-19
- 24.02.2021
- Services
- Business economics
International shipping around the world faces many challenges, not only with covid-19, but also with Chinese New Year celebrations. Geis CZ Air + Sea procurator David Knobloch informs about huge traffic jams in front of large ports and record profits of...
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DESMA presents how virtual collaboration defines the new world of work
- 22.02.2021
- Services
- Smart factory
- Industry 4.0
- Research
Especially in times of the Corona Pandemic, the whole working world is changing. Where some time ago short conversations could be held directly in the office, today loneliness often reigns. Many employees work decentrally in home offices. But even before the Corona pandemic, it was clear that the...
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Ampacet extends its ScratchShield additive range to enhance abrasion and scratch resistance of plastic articles
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, is proud to announce the extension of its range of ScratchShield solutions helping to protect efficiently plastic products against scratches and abrasion marks generated during manufacturing, transport and handling...
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Production technologies of DGS plast s.r.o.
- 15.02.2021
- Services
- Injection molding
- Blow molding
DGS plast s.r.o. has several production technologies such as injection, co-extrusion, extrusion blow molding, preform blow molding. The company's production focus consists of the production of plastic packaging, tool shop and mold...
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ARBURG takes over the AMK division, and thus the production and development of electric drives
- 10.02.2021
- Services
- Injection molding machines
- Research
The business families ARBURG Hehl and Keinath took over AMK Arnold Müller GmbH & Co. KG on 1 January 2021. KG including the "Drives & Automation" division. In the future, the company will operate under the name AMKmotion GmbH + Co...
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Technical materials for hybrid and 100% electric cars brought by Addiplast
- 09.02.2021
- Services
- Automotive
- Electromobility
The development of Electric Vehicles (EV) raises new challenges for plastics equipment manufacturers and this often involves the selection of new, more efficient and virtuous...
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Intensification of high temperature processes using oxygen applications from Messer Tatragas, spol. s.r.o.
- 04.02.2021
- Services
- Cost savings
Messer Tatragas spol. s.r.o., a member of the MesserGroup, is the largest supplier of technical gases and applications in Slovakia. Applications are used, inter alia, in the following industries: food, pharmacy, cold grinding, recycling, welding, cutting, high temperature processes or heat...
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European plastics industry market data report
- 02.02.2021
- Services
- Business economics
- Waste Management
PlasticsEurope regularly publishes market reports about the European plastics industry. Our most recent report is “Plastics – the Facts 2020. An analysis of European latest plastics production, demand and waste...
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In 2020, more than 1.18 million road vehicles were produced in the Czech Republic
- 28.01.2021
- Services
- Automotive
Complications associated with the coronavirus pandemic have caused a significant decline in vehicle production in the Czech Republic. In 2020, a total of 1,186,151 of all types of road vehicles were produced (-18.8%). The production of motor vehicles decreased year-on-year to 1,159,704 units...
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Sales of new passenger cars in the EU last year fell by 23.7%
- 26.01.2021
- Services
- Automotive
In 2020, there was the largest annual decline in demand for cars. Car sales fell to 9.9 vehicles last year. In Slovakia, according to the ACEA association, it is declining even more significantly - by 24.9%. In December, the year-on-year European decline decreased to...
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The new version of the Tebis V4.0 R9 software handles hole machining better
In mid-November 2020, the company TEBIS, which is represented in the Czech Republic and Slovakia by the company MCAE Systems, announced a new release of its CAD/CAM software TEBIS, namely V4.0 R9. What news can you find in this new...
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Stepanek3D: Use of 3D printing in industry
- 20.01.2021
- Services
- 3D technology
Additive technologies (3D printing) are penetrating the industry relatively slowly. By 2040, however, they could account for up to 50% of global production (according to the Wohlers report - chart below). Now it's only...
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Brexit and customs duties. What happens after 1.1.2021?
- 19.01.2021
- Services
- Business economics
After the expiration of 31.12.2020, the so-called transitional period and the United Kingdom will definitively, even de facto, withdraw from the European Union. The United Kingdom has already withdrawn from the European Union de jure on 1.2.20, but during the transitional period it has remained...
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INGMETAL focuses on the engineering production of shape-demanding and precise components
- 18.01.2021
- Services
- CNC technologie
- Lasers
- Injection molds
INGMETAL is a dynamically developing company, which since its inception in 1990 has been engaged in mechanical engineering with a focus on shape-demanding and precise...
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In 2020, ŠKODA AUTO delivered more than a million cars to customers worldwide despite the coronavirus pandemic
- 14.01.2021
- Services
- Automotive
ŠKODA AUTO delivered more than 1,000,000 cars worldwide to customers, despite the 39-day closure of Czech production plants and the temporary interruption of sales channels in the second quarter. The carmaker increased its share of the European market to 5.4% and at the same time confirmed its...
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Switch with DATALAN Quality Instruments s.r.o. to digital production using 3D printing
- 12.01.2021
- Services
- 3D technology
In 30 years, many different technologies and materials have developed in the field of 3D printing. Recently, the number of innovations exceeds all records from the past. Therefore, it is important to understand your needs and choose the most suitable solution for your...
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Partner Soft, s.r.o. - Why does every company need software?
In any company, there is a process or set of activities that need to be performed in order to achieve a goal. Whether we associate the word business with the business activity of one person, small, medium-sized company or corporation - the common thing is that every business activity has its own...
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Bohdan Wojnar will continue to lead the automotive industry association
- 31.12.2020
- Services
- Automotive
The General Meeting of the Association of the Automotive Industry of the Czech Republic confirmed the current President Bohdan Wojnar, a member of the Board of Directors of ŠKODA AUTO, as the President of the Association for the next four-year term. The members of AutoSAP also decided on the...
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SOLIDWORKS 2021 News
Dassault Systemes has already introduced the 29th version of SOLIDWORKS, the most successful engineering 3D CAD software. In this article, we will introduce you to the TOP 10 new features in the SOLIDWORKS 2021 version, which have been added to expand the functionality and simplify your...
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Unipetrol has joined the initiative to prevent the release of plastics into the environment
- 28.12.2020
- Services
- Circular economy
Unipetrol consistently continues to implement its strategy in the field of environmental protection and the implementation of the principles of the circular...
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What awaits users of the CAD solution ZW3D 2021?
The end of the year is approaching and we present you a new version of the ZW3D 2021, which offers a lot of improvements and a few new features that will make your work easier, whether you work from the office or from...
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Simulation solution: NCSIMUL - Simulation and optimization of NC code via Digital twin machine
- 17.12.2020
- Services
- CAD/CAM
- IIoT
- Industry 4.0
- Software
NCSIMUL software is a comprehensive, universal solution for simulating and optimizing NC code. With the NCSIMUL software, you have the opportunity to quickly achieve a significant reduction in machine times through the optimization of the created NC programs and their accurate verification using...
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Wittmann Battenfeld: Do exhibitions still make sense after COVID-19?
- 15.12.2020
- Services
- Exhibitions
News about COVID-19 has been pouring in on us from all sides since March. This invisible enemy has struck us on all fronts. He limited us not only in privacy but also at work. Decline in orders, orders, demand, or problems with workers who have had to stay home with children, whether in quarantine...
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Quality control of plastic parts with ZEISS CT computed tomography
- 14.12.2020
- Services
- Quality control
Quality assurance of plastic parts is achieved by their control and measurement. Many types of technology can be used to inspect parts. One of them is computed tomography, CT. The company Carl Zeiss Slovakia, s.r.o., a division of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, brings complex CT technology...
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What materials are used in 3D printing?
- 10.12.2020
- Services
- 3D technology
- ABS
- PA
- TPU
First of all, it is necessary to realize and distinguish that there are currently up to 11 technologies for 3D printing, of which 7 are standardized according to the ISO/ASTM 52900 standard. Different materials are specific for each...
