Technology

The AI Plug & Inject Moulding event, organised by Engel Italia at its Vimercate (Monza Brianza, Italy) headquarters on 26 and 27 March, aimed at assessing the state of digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence in injection moulding, was a complete sell-out on both days. The company expressed...

ALLrollEX 1500 turns 12 and after more than 250 installations worldwide, making it one of the most popular solutions for 1.5 m wide stretch film extrusion, Colines is expanding the available configurations to increase ease of use, flexibility of application, production of specialty films and waste reduction. All this...

The Technology Days, Arburg’s annual event dedicated to engaging with journalists and customers from around the world, are currently taking place in Lossburg (19-21 March). As per tradition, 18 March was reserved exclusively for the international technical press. Since the first edition in 1999, Arburg...

Husky Technologies announced the acquisition of secondary injection unit and rotary platen technologies from MGS Healthcare Manufacturing (MGS), a global provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions. This acquisition further strengthens Husky’s position as a...

Sorema, the recycling systems division of Previero, announces the achievement of quality and quantity targets for the printed film washing plant installed at Coveris – ReCover in Lincolnshire (United Kingdom), equipped with deinking technology. “The international market has long been asking for...

At JEC World 2025, Paris, Cannon Legos, a company of the Cannon Group, showcases an innovative, fully automatic system for the in-line vacuum degassing of resins for the production of large composite components using vacuum infusion, RTM and pultrusion. The new system...

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...