Ancillary Machine and Materials News
SCITEQ
SCITEQ bringing the ‘future in quality testing’ to K 2022
The future in quality testing is the focus of SCITEQ’s trade show appearance at K2022. SIGMA, the new generation of intuitive browser-based software developed by SCITEQ, is prepared for the future and supports Industry 4.0, IoT and OPC UA. Read more
16 Sep 2022
Plastrac
Plastrac’s patented ColorStream blender will feature at K 2022
While Plastrac, a US-based manufacturer of blending systems, has been field testing its ergonomic ColorStream blending system, the US Patent Office has awarded the new unit patent approval. Read more
12 Sep 2022
OCS
K 2022: OCS presents intelligent product solutions for inspection, analysis and classification of gels and contaminations
OCS is inviting visitors to its K Show booth (Hall 10, Booth A34) to learn more about the further development of the FSP600 Web Inspection System with MCE technology, as well as its innovative Pellet Scanner. Read more
31 Aug 2022
Coperion
Coperion to launch new feeder line at Powtech
At this year’s Powtech (27- 29 September 2022, Nuremberg, Germany) in Hall 4, Booth 4-306, Coperion and Coperion K-Tron will present versatile bulk material handling and feeding solutions. Read more
31 Aug 2022
Wickert
Wickert aiming for a data-driven K show
Wickert has defined Industry 4.0 connection of press systems via OPC UA interface and plastics processing in the cleanroom as its two main areas of focus for K 2022. Read more
26 Aug 2022
Endress+Hauser has joined forces with Electroserv for a calibration collaboration
A joint venture to meet the needs of process industry customers in the south of the UK has been launched in Hampshire. Read more
16 Aug 2022
Wittmann Battenfeld hails its Airmould technology as sustainable and resource saving
Wittman Battenfeld’s Airmould process sees nitrogen injected into a mould cavity partly or completely filled with melt to form an internal cavity structure. The company claims that this way, light-weight components can be produced within a short... Read more
30 May 2023
International Robotics Federation reports boom in Indian market, plastics at forefront
Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 4,945 units installed. This is an increase of 54 percent compared to the previous year (2020: 3,215 units). In terms of annual installations, India now ranks in tenth position worldwide.... Read more
25 May 2023
Moulder Dymotek looking to identify new talent
Identifying and recruiting talent in the hyper-competitive rubber and plastics industry is no simple task. It requires creativity and a willingness to play the long game. Read more
24 May 2023
Meusburger's multi coupler system aims to reduce machine downtime
Meusburger says it offers the ‘perfect solution’ for optimising set-up times and machine down times, with their multi coupler system. Read more
24 May 2023
Solvay announces development of new extrusion compound
Solvay, a producer of specialty materials, has announced the launch of KetaSpire KT-857, a new polyetheretherketone (PEEK) extrusion compound designed especially for copper magnet wire insulation in electric motors. The development of the custom... Read more
23 May 2023
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag opens Limerick office
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag says it has been deeply rooted in Ireland’s plastics processing sector longer than any other global moulding machinery supplier. Read more
22 May 2023
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin. Read more
Wittmann Battenfeld hails its Airmould technology as sustainable and resource saving
Wittman Battenfeld’s Airmould process sees nitrogen injected into a mould cavity partly or completely filled with melt to form an internal cavity structure. The company claims that this way, light-weight components can be produced within a short... Read more
30 May 2023
Moulder Dymotek looking to identify new talent
Identifying and recruiting talent in the hyper-competitive rubber and plastics industry is no simple task. It requires creativity and a willingness to play the long game. Read more
24 May 2023
Christoph Willa
Promix develops new material-saving foam extrusion technology
Machinery provider Promix claims its new microcell technology will reduce raw material consumption in foam extrusion processes by up to 20% without losing mechanical properties. Read more
15 Nov 2022
PURE LOOP
PURE LOOP’s ISEC evo shredder-extruder combination increases recycled synthetic nonwoven content
The shredder-extruder combination from PURE LOOP produces such high-quality recycled pellets that manufacturers can now increase the recyclate content in their products. Read more
7 Sep 2022
Double-cavity melt filtration should appeal to recyclers at K
At this year’s K, recycling specialist BritAS will be presenting the ABMF PET-C melt filter to the public for the first time. Read more
17 Oct 2022
Starlinger
Starlinger to demonstrate the fine art of PET bottle-to-bottle recycling
Austria-based recycling machine manufacturer Starlinger is perpetuating its country’s tradition of fine culture with its division recycling technology, using its decades of accumulated knowledge of plastics technology and mechanical engineering. Read more
13 Sep 2022
International Robotics Federation reports boom in Indian market, plastics at forefront
Sales of industrial robots in India reached a new record of 4,945 units installed. This is an increase of 54 percent compared to the previous year (2020: 3,215 units). In terms of annual installations, India now ranks in tenth position worldwide.... Read more
25 May 2023
Materials and chemicals consortium hopes to advance AI technology
Intellegens has announced that it will lead a consortium to help accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) methods such as machine learning (ML) in the UK materials and chemicals industries. The initial phase of the project, funded by.. Read more
11 May 2023
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White Paper
Accelerate digital transformation in the chemical industry
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10 Mar 2023
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin. Read more
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Engage with thousands of plastics professionals every month
Unleash the power of Interplas Insights' audience and engage your business message with them through featuring your business here. If you're reading this then you know it works. Read more
Webinar
Energy saving cooling systems Webinar
In this Webinar You will be able to discover how to achieve energy savings by lowering chiller usage with adiabatic and direct free air coolers during low ambient conditions. Register today. Read more
