Current News Articles - page 29
Daily updated information and news from the plastics industry.
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Acam Solution s.r.o. automates the production of respirator filters at SIGMA VVÚ Lutín for doctors
- 08.04.2020
- Services
- Automation
Acam Solution s.r.o. managed to design an automated production line for respirator filters in an incredible four days. The rapid response thus ensured the utilization of production capacity to the maximum possible extent. Ing. Pavel Bortlík, CEO / Managing...
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World innovation leaders advise small and medium for businesses in crisis: Digitize and innovate
- 07.04.2020
- Services
- Smart factory
- Business economics
Through social networks, SOVA Digital has contacted dozens of global innovation leaders and asked them what SMEs should do in a time of coronary crisis. The addressed specialists offered advice on how to deal with the crisis and how businesses could emerge from...
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Granulating machine for string regranulation lines from CHODOS CHODOV s.r.o.
The company CHODOS CHODOV presents a novelty in its assortment, granulating machine for string regranulation lines, type 031105. The granulation machine is designed for granulation of strings made of polyolefins and thermoformable plastics produced by the extrusion method. The drive of the...
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In Hungarian cities you can find big metal hearts on the streets. However, they do not serve as decoration
- 02.04.2020
- Services
- Waste Management
On social networks, there is a photo showing a big iron heart. At first glance, a few people know what they are actually used for. But it has much higher than just decorative...
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The US wants to export plastics to the Bermuda Triangle. According to Trump, the waste simply disappears
- 01.04.2020
- Services
- Waste Management
- Recycled plastics
The US, led by Donald Trump, came up with a solution to the global problem of plastic waste surplus. According to the US President, excess plastic should be thrown into the Bermuda Triangle, where the waste "just...
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New Arburg Training Center – More space, more digitalisation, more focus on customers
- 27.03.2020
- Services
- Events
- Injection molding machines
On March 6, 2020, ARBURG officially launched a new Training Center in the presence of 170 guests from the region. The new building measuring 13,700 square metres, is setting new standards through the Training Center, affording customers the opportunity to benefit from cutting-edge digital training...
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Highly versatile plastic crushers from PROFING Piešťany Ltd.
- 26.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Recycling technologies
PROFING Piešťany has long been engaged in the development and production of machines such as plastic crushers, EPS polystyrene crushers, shredders, knife mills, nut feeders and dedusting equipment. In addition, their portfolio includes technological crushing lines, wire straighteners, special...
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MCAE Systems introduces a new 3D printer middle class designed for product design
- 25.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
- Prototyping
The new J826™ 3D Printer with seven materials capacity now makes PolyJet™ 3D full-color printing available to smaller businesses. At about half the cost of other PolyJet J8 series printers, it delivers the same exceptional resolution, detail and wide range of PANTONE™ colors. It is ideal for...
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HB-Therm Thermo-5, Size 4: efficient and powerful solution
Radial pump with speed control, temperature 100, 140 and 160 ° C, heating capacity 32 kW and cooling capacity up to 110 kW - these are great performance parameters of the new size 4 Thermo-5 temperature controllers from HB Therm, this Swiss manufacturer for the first time, it was presented to...
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How to sell successfully company in the plastics industries
- 20.03.2020
- Services
- Business economics
When is it advantageous to sell a business or how to timely sell a business? Several factors affect the success of a business. Like owners selling a business, investors want to make a good and profitable business. This often means that the willingness of investors is greater in the growth phase of...
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ENGEL presents the next generation e-cap: Highest stability and precision with the shortest cycle times
- 19.03.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
Even faster, even more stable, even more efficient: ENGEL presents the next generation of the all-electric e-cap injection moulding machine series for beverage caps. The production of 29/25 lightweight caps on a new e-cap 380 machine makes it clear how continuously increasing requirements can be...
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Juraj Majerský, Wittmann Battenfeld: Where does the plastics industry go?
2019 was a breakthrough year for many industries. Maybe the biggest landmark for the plastics industry. All the mass media and social networks have begun to show pictures of seas full of plastic, animals that have died as a result of plastic waste and information about micro-plastics already found...
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Use of CAE program and optimization of thermoplastic injection, Lubomír Zeman, part 3.
In three parts we bring you the continuation of a professional article on the use of CAE program and optimization of injection of thermoplastics by Mr. Lubomír Zeman from PLAST FORM SERVICE, s.r.o. of...
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Utilization of CAE program and optimization of injection of thermoplastics, Lubomír Zeman, part 2.
In three parts we bring you the continuation of a professional article on the use of CAE program and optimization of injection of thermoplastics by Mr. Lubomír Zeman from PLAST FORM SERVICE, s.r.o. of...
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PP KOVANDA will connect everything with everything
PP KOVANDA could be commonly referred to as a Solution Provider. It is able to connect individual machines with the production process in the plastics...
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What's new for CAD users of ZW3D 2020?
- 06.03.2020
- Services
- CAD/CAM
- Software for industry
The new version of the ZW3D 2020 has just been released and its developers are offering us improvements and some brand new features that we will now briefly...
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Andreas Ostrowicki: Plastics in electromobility - We see numerous possibilities of contributing to the knowledge around our technology
- 05.03.2020
- Plastics Processing
- Electromobility
- Interview
A continually growing demand for low fuel consumption, lower emissions and a better CO2 balance calls for lightweight materials. Plastics are convincing due to their lightweight potential, however, depending on the application, they have to withstand high temperatures and extreme...
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Platform Obehové Slovensko will cooperate with Holland platform Holland Circular Hotspot
The Circular Economy Platform aims to bring together the public, private and third sectors to bring Slovakia closer to a sustainable and greener future. Dialogue, new partnerships and exchanges of experience were supported by a seminar attended by representatives of the OECD and Holland Circular...
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Use of CAE program and optimization of thermoplastic injection, Lubomír Zeman, part 1.
We present in three parts a professional article on the issue of using the CAE program and optimizing the injection of thermoplastics by Mr. Lubomir Zeman of PLAST FORM SERVICE,...
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Shrinktech, s.r.o. produces products using extrusion and dipping technology
Successful expanding company Shrinktech, s.r.o. is a strong entity and supplier for various sectors/industries of the national and international economy, with emphasis on customer requirements and...
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The MOL Group's 2019 profit exceeded the updated full-year outlook
- 28.02.2020
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Business economics
The MOL Group reported its 2019 results. Despite the challenges and volatility of the external environment at the end of the year, the MOL Group achieved a cleaned CCS EBITDA of $ 598 million in the fourth quarter. Adjusted CCS EBITDA for the full year is $ 2.44 billion, outperforming the recently...
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Products from TOPlast, a.s. can handle all weather conditions
TOPlast, a.s. annually processes about 200,000 kg of plastics, giving them a "second life". Versatile use of recycled plastic is found in various applications. TOPlast, a.s. it offers a wide range of recycled plastic products and all products are fully recyclable TOPeco...
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VALPLAST CZ, spol. organizes the first Granic Technical Seminar in the Czech Republic
The aim of the seminar is to introduce a wide range of applications of Granic mineral masterbatches, especially in the production of foils. The company VALPLAST CZ, spol. s r.o. introduce specific solutions, recipes, show differences between individual Granic products and their impact on the final...
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Conditions and concept of molding - Design and production of injection molds, Lubomír Zeman, part 2.
- 25.02.2020
- Plastics Moulds
- Design of molds
- Injection molds
In two parts we bring you a continuation of a professional article on the design and manufacture of injection molds by Mr. Lubomír Zeman from the company PLAST FORM SERVICE, s.r.o. dated...
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Slovakia has the first testbed aimed at Industry 4.0
- 24.02.2020
- Services
- Smart factory
- Industry 4.0
SOVA Digital in cooperation with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Technical University of Košice (TU KE) put into operation the first Slovak testbed focused on technologies and processes of Industry 4.0 and digital transformation of industrial...
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SERVIS CENTRUM a.s. - Screen printing is not just for artists, it is technology for the 21st century
- 20.02.2020
- Plastics Processing
- Surface treatment
Screen printing is a fascinating and long-known printing technique. However, it overlaps into other technical fields. It is a technique that allows the coating to be applied to the desired locations with hundredths of a millimeter accuracy and a defined layer...
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Lightweight, durable and really strong, this is Schoeller Allibert's new Bayopal plastic pallet
- 19.02.2020
- Plastics packaging
- Plastic packaging
- Cost savings
This novelty in the field of plastic pallets is tested according to ISO 8611 standard, which guarantees the safety not only of the manipulated load but also of operators. The pallet is equipped with optimum airflow openings and solid impact resistant...
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Conditions and concept of molding - Design and production of injection molds, Lubomír Zeman, part 1.
- 18.02.2020
- Plastics Moulds
- Design of molds
- Injection molds
We present in two parts a professional article on the design and manufacture of injection molds by Mr. Lubomir Zeman from the company PLAST FORM SERVICE,...
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Prediction of mechanical behavior of plastic parts
In order to design a plastic part with as little material volume as possible, and with the least minimal environmental impact, as much material, technological and technical information as possible must be...
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Exact Systems Slovakia s.r.o. was awarded for economic results
- 10.02.2020
- Services
- Business economics
- Awards
The award is given by the Slovak Information and Marketing Company to companies that meet demanding conditions of solvency and fulfillment of obligations towards clients and...
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