Technology

  • 23 June 2021

    Bandera Plastic Week: four days on extrusion for circular economy

    Working according to circular economy principles is no abstract concept, it is a markedly ecological approach to turning sustainability from theory to an actual call to action to generate profits in a responsible manner, particularly when talking about plastics. Bandera plays a significant role in this process, and from research to production size…
  • 23 June 2021

    BG Plast lines for dimpled membranes in Russia and Poland

    A contract was signed by Technonicol group of Moscow and the Italian manufacturer, BG Plast, for the supply of two extrusion lines for dimpled membranes with and without geotextile coupling for final width of 2,000 mm and 4000 mm. The two lines will produce 600 kg/h and 1,500 kg/h with extruders with diameters...
  • 16 June 2021

    Faster and more efficient colour change in hot runner moulds

    Chem-Trend and Husky collaborated on a system solution that creates repeatability during the critical colour change process to ensure a faster, more accurate, and optimized approach for operators. The team devised a new guided procedure made easily accessible to operators within the Husky Altanium Mold Controller operator interface. The...
  • 16 June 2021

    In Spain a line for selecting and separating films for the Life4Film project

    The Life4Film project, financed by the Life programme of the European Union, has the objective of preventing the disposal of plastic film in landfill sites, and recovering this material. Life is the financial instrument of the European Union for financing R&D and innovation projects for the environment and climate action. FCC Medio Ambiente...
  • 16 June 2021

    The Moretto auxiliary automation on show at Rosplast

    From June 15 to 17, Moretto is attending Rosplast 2021, the Russian exhibition held in Moscow. For the Italian company, Rosplast is a very important occasion to present the Russian market with its latest innovations for plastic materials processors in the automotive, medical, textile, beverage, packaging, electronics and cosmetics sectors...
  • 16 June 2021

    Adiabatic coolers for reducing water consumption and increasing the energy efficiency

    The imperatives of sustainable development and ever higher energy efficiency of industrial plants and activities constantly require the development of new solutions. By building on the vast experience in process cooling and using the latest technologies available today, Frigel Group is introducing the brand-new LDK range of adiabatic coolers. This…
  • 16 June 2021

    Alpha Trenta: zero defect solution for industrial products

    AlphaMAC recently introduced to the market an innovative solution for the production of plastic containers for industrial applications, a full-electric machine with integrated quality control stations to deliver zero defect products, with the use of a robotized anthropomorphic arm, which is up to day a quite singular and advanced solution...
  • 09 June 2021

    New parts of OPC 40082 published

    What do pacifiers have to do with digitalisation? A great deal, if they are produced on an Industry 4.0-capable machine that is networked with its peripherals. The Joint Working Group consisting of Euromap and the OPC Foundation has published two new parts of the OPC 40082 specification "OPC UA Interfaces for...
  • 09 June 2021

    New digital platform for Industry 4.0

    The Smart Industry new generation digital platform, developed by Baruffaldi Plastic Technology for Industry 4.0 allows monitoring in real time the machine operating status, and collecting statistical data about its use. These data are stored in a proprietary cloud and are available both to the machine user for productivity analysis, and to the...
  • 09 June 2021

    Enhanced performances in XPE and PE-RT multilayer pipe extrusion

    Domestic plastic pipes have experimented a significant increment in their use in the market. The advances in research and development of materials have made nowadays the plastic pipes one of the solutions to choose for the water supply, due to the economic and balance that they represent. The advantages offered by plastic pipes are, among...
  • 09 June 2021

    Corrugated pipes, not only round

    The corrugated pipe in its double wall variant has for several decades now found its common application where it is required that the element inside can be inserted or slide easily, whether they are cables or water. And, if it was air? We hear more and more often about controlled mechanical ventilation; the need to...
  • 26 May 2021

    CMS eidos thermoforming machine: the evolution of the species

    Style and performance in a new product that re-confirms Cms Plastic Technology as market benchmark for heavy gauge vacuum forming. The new eidos encompasses sophisticated mechanical solution to guarantee the best performance on the market and a highly innovative new software, for...
  • 26 May 2021

    Haidlmair lands largest order in the company‘s history

    In the midst of the global pandemic and possibly the biggest economic crisis in history, there can still be positive news from some companies. One such piece of news concerns the mould making company Haidlmair in Nussbach. The mould making specialists were able to secure the largest order in the company's history...
  • 26 May 2021

    GAP double open house event for the inauguration of a new R&D centre

    On 12 and 13 May, GAP officially inaugurated its new research and development centre with a two-day open house exhibition. The company expressed its satisfaction for the success of the event as a sign of confidence of visitors towards the company, given the difficulties that everyone has faced in recent months...
  • 19 May 2021

    Gefran participates to the SPS Italia Digital Days

    From May 25 to 27, Gefran will participate to the second edition of the SPS Italia Digital Days. Three days full of round tables, scientific conferences and workshops dedicated to the most innovative developments in industrial automation, a unique opportunity for companies to discuss the digitalisation of the Italian manufacturing sector...
  • 19 May 2021

    Industry 4.0: certificate of conformity for Exact pelletizers

    The certificate of conformity according to the "Industry 4.0-Ready" requirements has been issued by Amaplast (the Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Moulds Manufacturers’ Association) to Exact, a member company based in Zingonia (Bergamo, Italy). Amaplast's technical department carried out an analysis of the...
  • 12 May 2021

    IRB 1300 robot by ABB for harsh and clean room applications

    The 6-axis IRB 1300 industrial robot by ABB includes new protection elements that enable it to be used in tough industrial applications and contamination-free production processes, opening new opportunities for increased productivity, improved product quality and reduced cycle times in a variety of industries including...