Technology

  • 22 January 2026

    Two innovations from Engel for the Indian market

    The Engel Group is presenting innovative manufacturing solutions at Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi from 5 to 10 February, specifically tailored to the dynamic requirements of the Indian market. Visitors to the Engel stand can experience two product launches developed exclusively for India...
  • 21 January 2026

    A Colines coreless stretch film line for Industrias Belen

    Colines has supplied Industrias Belen with a latest-generation extrusion line based on its flagship ALLRollEX technology (7-layer, 1.500 mm, 3-up), specifically designed to achieve outstanding performance in the production of in-line coreless rolls. The line is capable of producing both hand and machine coreless rolls with...
  • 21 January 2026

    Rapid and accurate AI-based inspection

    Omron's latest addition to its industrial vision systems family combines advanced AI-based inspection capabilities, a simplified user interface and compact design, reducing design time and total implementation cost. This makes it possible to implement high-precision inspections without requiring...
  • 19 January 2026

    Second BOPET film line from Brückner for Dhunseri Poly Films

    A wholly owned subsidiary of Dhunseri Ventures, Dhunseri Poly Films has placed an order with Brückner Maschinenbau for its second BOPET film production line, to be installed at the company’s Panagarh plant (India). The line stands out as one of the fastest of its kind worldwide, capable of...
  • 19 January 2026

    Software to optimise assembly

    With the new maXYmos Analyzer (2850A) PC software, Kistler provides a powerful tool for making more productive use of data from the manufacturing process. The measurement curves from assembly lines recorded by the maXYmos series of process monitoring systems can be...
  • 12 January 2026

    In-line quality monitoring in cable manufacturing

    Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, Lake Cable is a leading US-based manufacturer of high-performance wire and cable. With a workforce of 650-plus employees, Lake Cable serves a wide range of markets including industrial automation, data centres, electric vehicles, smart infrastructure, and marine, oil, and gas...
  • 17 December 2025

    Modular high-tech calendering platform shaping the future of tyre R&D

    In today’s rapidly evolving tyre industry, innovation is no longer optional, but it's essential. Manufacturers are pressured to deliver products with lower rolling resistance, improved grip, reduced noise, and superior efficiency, all while accelerating development cycles for new materials and construction technologies. To support this…
  • 03 December 2025

    Hot runner system with diaphragm gate

    Unlike conventional designs with axially moving needles, STARgate HRS hot runner technology from Oerlikon HRSflow, featuring a completely redesigned gate unit, uses a diaphragm-like element in the gate plane to manage melt flow into the cavity. Eliminating the need for...
  • 26 November 2025

    Gimac's double partnership at Formnext 2025

    Italian plastics processing equipment manufacturer Gimac took part in Formnext 2025, the international trade fair dedicated to additive manufacturing and smart industrial production technologies, held in Frankfurt from 18-21 November, within the exhibition spaces of two companies that have chosen its...
  • 14 November 2025

    Norwegian plastic recycling capacity grows

    A new chapter for circular plastics in Europe begins today with the official opening of Områ, Norway’s new national facility for sorting all types of plastic packaging waste – including plastic that previously had no other option than to go to incineration. Jointly owned by Tomra (65%) and Plastretur (35%), the...
  • 13 November 2025

    Automatic spraying of release agents for hydraulic presses

    One of the innovations displayed by Wickert Maschinenbau at K 2025 is the fully automated spraying system developed for rubber and plastics processing in hydraulic presses. This innovation eliminates the error-prone manual application of release and flow agents, which until now has carried...
  • 12 November 2025

    Three new moulds from Haidlmair

    At K 2025, Haidlmair presented three highly technological moulds. The Design container 6DC (6 Drinks Crate), exhibited at the Austrian mould maker's stand, integrates many of the latest solutions. Among those adopted are hybrid components for reduced cycle times and optimal product quality, the latest version of...
  • 10 November 2025

    Sorema PET recycling line supplied to CPC in Vietnam

    After the excellent results of its first installation in Myanmar, Circular Plastics Company (CPC) has once again chosen Italian technology from Sorema, Previero division dedicated to the global supply of plastic recycling plants. The result is the new line in operation in Vietnam, a...
  • 05 November 2025

    At Ecomondo a giant for granulation

    At Ecomondo trade fair from 4 to 7 November in Rimini, CMG Granulators is exhibiting the new EV 92-220 granulator, which according to the manufacturer is the largest and most powerful ever introduced in the sector. Designed for heavy-duty applications and massive volume flows, the EV 92-220 features...