Technology

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...

Developed by Elastocon and distributed in Italy by DGTS, the high-precision Cell Oven, Cabinet Oven and Test Tube Oven for the aging of plastic materials in compliance with ISO 188, IEC 811 and other standards in the sector, feature very small temperature variations in space and time...

Satisfaction at Moretto for the results of the recent edition of Fakuma, where the Massanzago-based manufacturer launched the new Hyper Cut multi-blade starve-feeding granulator. This machine features low rotation speed (280 rpm) with a variable set-up suitable for...

A sterile process chain from preform sterilisation to sealing - this summarises the principle of the Contipure AseptBloc. A system that has proven its worth: at Krones, almost 90% of aseptic fillers are currently integrated into this block solution. While this type of system was previously used primarily in...

Union has recently completed the commissioning of a Foam R-PET line in Asia for the extrusion of expanded sheets used in automotive interior composite panels. The project involves the use of two tandem-configured extruders, enabling high production rates with densities ranging from...

At the Ecomondo trade fair, to be held in Rimini from 5 to 8 November, CMG Granulators is presenting an absolute novelty: the new Regrind Evac Systems range of evacuation, dedusting and powder containment system solutions. The unit is one of the largest of its category and can evacuate, convey, dedust an...

At Fakuma 2024, Tria unveiled its new JN 15 series of granulators dedicated to the injection moulding sector, featuring two models: the JN 2115 and JN 4215. Compared to their predecessors, the JM 15, these models stand out primarily for the size of the chamber and the conveyor feed opening...

At Fakuma 2024, Arburg demonstrated how so-called "paper pearls" can be reliably processed on standard Allrounders instead of conventional plastic granules. The innovative injection moulding process paves the way for new, paper fibre-based applications and products in a wide range of industries...

PiovanGroup takes part in Fakuma 2024 with its brands Piovan, Piovan Fdm, Pelletron e Thermal Care, exhibiting an overview of the latest technological innovations resulting from intensive R&D activities in the field of automation systems for plastics processing. In particular, a...

At Fakuma 2024 (Friedrichshafen, Germany, 15-19 October), Frigel will present its latest process cooling solutions, specifically designed to maximise productivity by significantly reducing cycle times and energy and water consumption. In the area of reducing cooling cycle times, the Tuscan company is launching...

The FT 3000 fatigue tester, developed by MonTech, a company represented in Italy by DGTS, is capable of performing flexural crack/growth and tensile fatigue tests according to the following standards ISO 132 (De Mattia), ISO 6943, ASTM D 430-B, ASTM D 813, ASTM D 4482, DIN 53 522 1/2/3. The instrument...

At Fakuma 2024, taking place from 15 to 19 October in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Oerlikon HRSflow will showcase its cutting-edge hot runner technologies designed to enhance sustainability and efficiency in injection moulding across various sectors, including...

At Fakuma 2024, Swiss manufacturer Promix will be presenting, among other products, mixing nozzles that replace open nozzles to solve quality problems in injection moulding, such as streaks that can affect the surface finish of parts, without having to increase the amount of material and colour or energy used...

A new calender with a 3,500 mm working width for the processing of rollable thermoplastic has recently been supplied by Union to a processor operating in the geomembrane sector. For motorisation, the calender is equipped with special cycloidal gear reducers that enable a reduction in energy consumption by over 60%...

At Fakuma 2024, Engel is presenting its latest innovations, focusing on efficiency, digitalisation, and sustainability. The spotlight is on highly precise injection moulding machines that stand out for their enhanced material and energy efficiency, perfectly suited to modern production environments. The company...

Constantly focused on energy efficiency, that today finds in automation and digitalisation further drivers of development, Moretto will present its entire product range increasingly oriented towards this objective at Fakuma 2024. Displayed for the first time, the new Hyper Cut...

Recently, the two-platen Haitian Jupiter 88000, an injection molding machine, was officially delivered to France. After the handover ceremony in October 2023 in Ningbo, China, the machine arrived in France in August 2024 after months of careful planning and international logistics and was...

The production of coreless film rolls guarantees a saving of up to 15% in terms of weight, with huge savings both in terms of CO2 emissions and costs. Coreless stretch film continues to gain significant market share, having overtaken the 25% threshold of the total stretch film market in Europe alone...