Technology

  • 08 July 2020

    Wittmann unifies the sales management and entrusts it to Domenik Nikollaj

    As of July 1, 2020, Domenik Nikollaj is appointed to the newly-created position of the Head of Sales at Wittmann Kunststoffgeräte in Vienna. Thus far, the international sales duties and responsibilities have been executed by the sales managers of the respective product divisions, namely; robots and automation, tempering technology, and material…
  • 08 July 2020

    50 million euros from BNL BNP Paribas Group to Biesse Group

    BNL BNP Paribas Group has structured a 50 million euros positive loan in favour of Biesse Group, the multinational company based in Pesaro with four business divisions, 12 production sites and 39 subsidiaries and representative offices worldwide, leader in the processing of wood, glass, stone, metal and advanced materials. BNL positive loan is...
  • 01 July 2020

    Luca Galluzzi new CSO of B&R, Marzio Grattieri at the head of the Italian branch

    On August 1, Luca Galluzzi will join the executive management team of automation specialist B&R. As the new Chief Sales Officer (CSO), he will succeed Peter Gucher, who will be entering a well earned retirement after 34 years at the company. In his new role, Galluzzi will be responsible for all of B&R's global sales activities and...
  • 01 July 2020

    ACF optimized for EPS thermoforming

    Since its first presentation at K 2016 the ACF is constantly evolving and is counted among the flagship products designed by Amut-Comi. This die-cutting model is available in two, three and four station versions in three sizes: ACF600, ACF820 and ACF980. Constant investments in research and innovation have recently resulted in the...
  • 24 June 2020

    Wittmann Group will abstain from active participation at Fakuma 2020

    In the event of a Fakuma 2020 trade fair actually being held, the management of the Wittmann Group has decided to abstain from active participation this year, due to the well-known health risks caused by the Covid-19, and the resulting uncertainty as to how a trade fair booth could be set up and run in compliance with the necessary safety measures…
  • 24 June 2020

    Scae Europe business operations acquired by Amutec

    One of the Europe’s largest sustainability-focused private equity investor, Ambienta SGR, announced the acquisition of the business operations of Scae Europe by its portfolio company Amutec. Amutec, based in Greve in Chianti, Florence (Italy), is a leading manufacturer of machinery for the production of...
  • 24 June 2020

    Appointment with the technological innovation

    “E-Vent: Digital In Action”, a digital event by Biesse, scheduled for June 24 to 26, offers a unique and innovative opportunity to learn about all the changes in the wood and advanced materials industries. Using an innovative digital platform that enables live demonstrations and educational...
  • 17 June 2020

    Stefan Moll at the helm of the technical development of Kiefel

    Member of the Brückner Group and market-leading engineering company for plastics processing, Kiefel is reinforcing its management. Stefan Moll has been responsible for technical matters as CTO since May 1, 2020, with a particular focus on global medical engineering business. Moll complements the existing management team of...
  • 17 June 2020

    The latest sorting technologies launched by a worldwide streaming event

    June 9, 2020, marked the global launch of Tomra Sorting Recycling’s latest advanced sorting solutions to meet demand for faster, more efficient and smarter material sorting - both now and in the future. Under the theme of “Symphony of all Sorts”, Tomra Sorting Recycling formally launched two brand new products - Tomra’s new generation technology...
  • 17 June 2020

    A "green loan" for Sacmi from BNL BNP Paribas Group

    BNL BNP Paribas Group has provided Sacmi with a 50 million euros loan to support the company's business development and its environmental and social sustainability projects. This “Positive Loan” scheme, in fact, offers specific terms and conditions designed to stimulate further enhancement of in-factory environmental performance. The terms of this…
  • 17 June 2020

    Melt pressure sensors for high-temperature polymers

    The Italian multinational group specialised in the design and production of sensors, industrial process control systems, electric drives and automation components, Gefran, upgraded its range of Melt transducers and pressure transmitters for high temperatures, designed to meet the highest safety standards, while fully respecting the environment...
  • 10 June 2020

    Community masks from Fröbel injection moulded with Wittmann Battenfeld technology

    Domiciled in Blaufelden, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Fröbel has developed a high-quality community mask for the fight against Covid-19 together with its partner company AKO Kunststoffe Alfred Kolb in Hoffenheim. The parts for this mask are produced at Fröbel using latest injection molding technology from Wittmann Battenfeld...
  • 10 June 2020

    High-volume production of test swabs to start shortly

    The demand for test swabs for nasal and throat swab tests will continue to grow strongly due to Covid-19. Injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel and Hack Formenbau are jointly committed to ensuring the global supply of test swabs. By providing an integrated system solution and process technology consulting, they are helping plastics...
  • 10 June 2020

    Remote commissioning is possible with WM’s thermoforming machines

    In 2019 the company Upax-Unity, based in Perm, Russia, has purchased three thermoforming machines by WM Thermoforming Machines, to enlarge their existing fleet of over 10 units by a well-known German supplier. The equipment by WM was delivered to the facility in Perm just before the world faced the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic...
  • 10 June 2020

    Luca Ceresa new commercial director of Saip

    Effective June 1, 2020, Luca Ceresa has been appointed as then Commercial Director of Saip. He joined Saip in 2012 and since then has been holding the role of Area Manager for Americas, West Europe and North Europe, with exciting results. Ceresa graduated at the Liceo Scientifico high school and attended the law courses at...
  • 10 June 2020

    Positions secured, the look towards digitalization

    Volumes of over 1.25 billion euros, growing employment (4,650 people), a net equity of 676 million euros: this is the picture that emerges from the Sacmi Group's 2019 Annual Report, presented at the Sacmi Imola shareholder's meeting. “The year 2019 saw Sacmi maintaining its market shares”, began the President of Sacmi...
  • 10 June 2020

    Thermoformed face masks

    The thermoforming division of the multinational Amut Group, Comi, has recently designed a special purpose version of the automated ACF820 thermoforming machines, helpful in limiting the spread of Covid-19. The ACF series, featuring die-cutting technology, is a flexible solution to adapt to different kinds of production. The basic model of the…
  • 03 June 2020

    Helmar Franz resigned as a member of the Haitian International board

    Helmar Franz has resigned as Member of the Board of Haitian International Holdings. He joined the Haitian Group as Executive Vice President Strategic Business Development in 2005 and after the listing of Haitian International Holdings at the Stock Exchange in Hong Kong for a total of 13 years he acted as Member on the Board, including as...
  • 03 June 2020

    Virtual FAT not to stop activities

    In this recovery phase after the emergency caused by the Covid-19 virus, before everything returns as before, it’s necessary to find out new solutions to meet the new needs caused by the pandemic. For this reason Gefit successfully finalized its first online FAT: by using cameras and...
  • 03 June 2020

    Simplified use of servo-controlled valve gate systems

    Introduced in early 2020, Flexflow Evo is an advancement of the Flexflow technology for servo-electrically driven valve gate systems from HRSflow, which had revolutionized sequential injection molding. With actuators directly fixed on the manifold, the result is a ready-to-install system for quick and safe installation on the mold. The...