Technology

The "Stronger Together" symposium took place at IPM’s headquarters in Lugo (Ravenna, Italy) on 19 February, bringing together 130 customers from across Italy and various international markets. The event attracted those in search of quality, technology, innovation, and customisation-key elements that...

Cannon strengthens its position in the composites industry with the latest additions to its machinery portfolio, following the acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering. Cannon’s enhanced portfolio now caters to both high-volume and low-to-medium volume composite manufacturers. By integrating...

For high-capacity applications, CMG Granulators introduces the new G55 granulator line, available in standard configurations that cover production rates from 700 to 1,300 kg per hour. The new series includes the G55-90 and G55-120 models and features full sound insulation and an innovative feed hopper designed to...

Based in Adare, Ireland, Samco manufactures two families of agricultural films: soil bioplastics and one made from oxo-biodegradable resins, both for the agricultural sector. To upgrade its blown film extrusion lines used for producing these films, the company recently turned to Syncro, which...

Engel and Cannon have entered a strategic partnership to further develop innovative technologies for PUR flooding and enable industrial applications with even higher quality and efficiency. The demand for high-quality PUR-coated components is steadily increasing. Engel refers to this technology as clearmelt and...

Oben Group, a global leader in high-quality packaging films with a diverse and unique product portfolio, continues to expand its footprint. The company is set to establish a new production facility in Monterrey, Mexico, and the facility will feature the world's most advanced BOPP film production line...

The year 2024 has been a milestone for CMS Plastic Technology, marked by the introduction of technologies set to redefine standards in the plastics and composites processing sector. During the late October open house, CMS unveiled the new version of athena, the...

At Mecspe 2025, scheduled to take place at BolognaFiere from 5 to 7 March, BMB will showcase an eKW 16Pi/700 ECO Hybrid injection moulding machine set up to produce medical PET tubes. This application demands precision and repeatability during the process, while...

The Swiss global leader in feeding and pneumatic conveying technology solutions Coperion K-Tron announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art test centre at its headquarters in Niederlenz, Switzerland. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company's capabilities, particularly for...

German manufacturer Arburg announced its exhibition program at Chinaplas 2025, scheduled to take place in Shenzhen from 15 to 18 April, where it will present customised solutions for the Asian market. The company will be presenting two Allrounder E Golden Electric Evo for processing LSR and...

After the Industry 4.0 revolution, the manufacturing sector is preparing to face a new challenge: the dual digital and sustainable transition towards a production paradigm oriented towards circularity and the rational use of resources. A systemic change is necessary, according to the latest report by...

The phase-out of high GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants has led to a shift towards alternative gases that meet both environmental and new safety standards. As environmental concerns and regulatory pressures increase, the industry faces significant challenges in selecting the most suitable...

In the world of plastic products, subtle defects such as cavities or pores that are invisible to the naked eye can affect the functionality and durability of products. Without the use of specific test methods such as thermography, such defects often only become apparent in later processing steps or...

The Italian subsidiary of the German Plasmatreat, Plasmatreat Italia, will be exhibiting at Mecspe 2025 (Bologna, 5-7 March) various solutions for surface treatment with environmentally friendly atmospheric pressure plasma. A particular highlight will be the Plasma Treatment Unit (PTU), a state-of-the-art system...

Engel is expanding its renowned tie-bar-less victory injection moulding machine series with the integration of the previous e-motion TL, now introduced as the victory electric. This innovative addition combines the strengths of tie-bar-less technology with the advanced features of servo-electric drives. By...

The Multi Vacuum Station by Plastic Systems is a cutting-edge solution designed for vacuum loading of materials, capable of handling multiple materials simultaneously. The station ensures a continuous supply to production lines, minimising downtime and maximising efficiency...

As interest in recycling has grown in importance in recent years, a wide variety of plastic waste streams are being evaluated for their recyclability potential. Important criteria are the expected annual volume, potential contamination and the material composition of the streams...

In the era of rapid technological advancement, where connectivity is king, the demand for high-speed internet has never been greater. With this surge in demand comes the need for robust and efficient infrastructure to support it. Enter micro-duct pipes for optical fibre, a groundbreaking solution that is...

Amut has recently completed the commissioning of the second of three turnkey plants for the SMI Group in Bogotá, Colombia. SMI, active in the food and beverage industry, now benefits from a plant with a production capacity of 3,000 kg per hour of recycled material from post-consumer PET bottles. The facility...

Interesting contacts with nearly all major processors in the plastics industry. This is the result obtained by Campetella Robotic Center at the recent Fakuma exhibition, which according to the company, proved to be one of the most successful trade fairs in recent years. In a press release, the Marche-based manufacturer...