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Stäubli presents three new models of TX2 6-axis robots
- 11.02.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Robotics
The TX2 series brings you three new Medium-capacity Stäubli six-axis robots. The TX2-140, TX2-160 and TX2-160L models extend the current TX2 generation to a total of nine models. Their solid structure and intelligent construction make them an ideal choice. It brings the highest level of security...
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Doctoral students from FEL CVUT built a robot balancing on two legs
Concept taken from the ETH University of Zurich, but completely original design using commonly available technologies and components. This is what a new experimental robot called SK8O (Skejto) looks like, created on the premises of the Department of Control Engineering, Faculty of Electrical...
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Flowise - unbreakable flow meters from SVOBODA s.r.o.
- 03.02.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molds
Massive. That's the first word that comes to mind when you see Flowise flowmeters. It is simply a massive piece, a perfectly processed part with high deployment efficiency. Internal drilling of all holes in the robust monoblock of polymethyl methacrylate gives you a completely different feeling...
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WINTEC starts distribution in Europe
- 01.02.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
WINTEC, a member of the ENGEL group of companies headquartered in Austria, is expanding sales of t-win injection moulding machines to Europe. This step makes the dual-platen large-scale machines available...
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When to weld plastic pipes butt and when with electric fittings?
- 04.01.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Welding of plastics
Welding of plastic pipes is a very effective method of building gas pipelines, water mains, sewers and industrial distribution of various...
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PP KOVANDA expands its portfolio with MODITEC mills
- 30.12.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Recycling technologies
The company Petr Kovanda, operating under the PP KOVANDA brand, newly includes MODITEC slow-running and knife mills in its...
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ODIN - Available novelty for laser engraving and cutting
- 16.12.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Lasers
The Odin series laser machine is a brand new product of the Thunderlaser brand for year 2020, it is characterized by its compact size and mobility, but at the same time it offers high-quality laser engraving and cutting at a very reasonable price. Thanks to the 3G acceleration and the engraving...
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SIMAP GROUP, a.s. - Advantages of using collaborative robots
- 09.12.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Industry 4.0
- Robotics
In recent years, the industry has moved significantly forward and is experiencing many innovations, including the introduction of Industry 4.0. Along with technical innovations, more and more attention is being paid to increasing productivity, production efficiency and minimizing costs. One of the...
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Declaration of hardness of nitriding surfaces of plastic and rubber screws from the company BOCO PARDUBICE machines, s.r.o.
- 07.12.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Extrusion
A few days ago, our long-term customer contacted us and sent him a newsletter with an article comparing the hardness of nitriding screws from different manufacturers. Unfortunately, we were not approached for this independent testing, so we decided to compare its results with the screws we...
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DATRIA s.r.o. - The most common failures of injection molding units of injection molding machines part no.1
- 30.11.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
Dear users of injection molding machines, whether you are operators, technologists, maintenance workers, production managers, etc., during my 25-year career I am constantly invited to various defects of injection molding machines and during this time I try to analyze them, find solutions and causes...
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Easytherm from the manufacturer Aquatech from the PiovanGroup is expanding its range
Mould temperature control is a crucial in plastics processing: it must be steady, strict and precise as it directly influences production costs and the quality of the final...
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News from the manufacturer BCN3D
- 09.11.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
The Spanish company BCN3D Technologies has introduced several new products. Specifically, the new generation of the Epsilon series - the Epsilon W27 and Epsilon W25 printers, as well as the Sigma D25 printer. A pleasant surprise is the brand new Smart Cabinet, which simplifies everyday work and...
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1.PLASTCOMPANY new website & Technical center Dr. Boy
Every year for our company, 1.PLASTCOMPANY was annually associated with the International Engineering Fair in Brno. This year was canceled due to the unfavorable pandemic situation, as well as the German fair FAKUMA. We at 1.PLASTCOMPANY want to be always in touch with you, our customers and...
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Quality analysis of nitriding surfaces of plastic screws from DATRIA s.r.o.
- 02.11.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Extrusion
From time to time, we hear doubts about the quality of nitriding steels, or the quality of nitriding surfaces of screws produced by Hayeur from nitriding steels used in Asia. It can be assumed that these doubts are mainly used by some local sellers as a sales argument. But did anyone ever find out...
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Rack- and spiral gears from KNARR
Double the output volume while using the same tool and machine size and with reasonable investments and significantly lower unit costs? To ensure that this idea does not remain an illusion, some injection moulders rely on stack moulds, especially for flatter plastic...
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Thermoplastic composites: Ensinger commissions new prepreg facility
- 15.10.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Composites
Since 1966, Ensinger has been active in the field of engineering polymers. Today, the corporate group’s range of products and services covers the entire value added chain – from compounding and extrusion, injection moulding and stock shapes through to finished...
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Is it worth automating?
- 12.10.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Robotics
At a time of labor shortages and high labor costs, the Covid-19 pandemic has complicated the situation, but paradoxically it can also be a motivation for more consistent automation. Investing in sensible robotization of industrial plants is now an economically advantageous solution that can pay off...
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Gorilla Machines s.r.o. presents: Complex central transport systems VISMEC
- 05.10.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Conveyors
The heart of VISMEC central transport systems is the central control microprocessor unit FW 50 enabling the control of up to 48 sampling points together with one vacuum source and the possibility of an emergency backup system. The system is connected via the Visnet-Bus-communication...
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Allrounder 1300 T: Next-generation rotary table machine
- 02.10.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
With the Allrounder 1300 T, Arburg is significantly expanding its range of vertical rotary table machines to include a 1,300-mm table diameter option. Compared to its predecessor, the 1200 T, this new machine offers more space for heavier moulds – and with a significantly reduced installation...
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Innovation of PLASTIKA a.s. in industries
- 29.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Surface treatment
- Research
Plastika a.s. is intensively and long-term preparing for the upcoming changes in the industry. Much of the innovation concerns digitization in manufacturing and logistics activities. We try to make the most of digitization to best suit our technologies and specific market...
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New in hot runner technology from HRSflow
- 25.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Hot runners
Precise control of the hydraulic needle drive, wear-resistant design for abrasive plastics, high-quality injection molding of foils. HyFlow, the recently introduced needle opening and closing speed control technology in hydraulically operated cylinders, is available as a complete or - if used on...
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New hollow shoulder FANUC for full production productivity
With the R-2000iD, the FANUC introduces the hollow arm and smaller installation dimensions into its best-selling R-2000 series. This makes the iD series ideal for all applications that require process cables, such as spot welding or material...
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ENGEL presents next generation all-electric e-mac injection moulding machines
In October 2020, ENGEL is presenting the next generation of its all-electric e-mac injection moulding machine series in a challenging application for the manufacture of pipette tips. Offering maximum flexibility for individual customer requirements, the e-mac is now even more...
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A completely different drying of materials with UltraDryer from A.M. spol. s r.o.
- 22.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
For decades, dry air drying with a two-cartridge or rotor dehumidifier has been considered the only correct approach to drying hygroscopic materials. 13 years ago, Maguire launched a three-chamber LPD rotary dryer on the plastics market. The material is not dried in a stream of dry air, but in a...
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METROVAC SG – the compact solution for small conveying systems
- 21.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Conveyors
For standard conveying applications, motan's new METROVAC SG conveying station offers an optimal and inexpensive solution for smaller conveying systems. Consisting of a vacuum blower, a control and a cyclone dust filter, up to 8 hopper loaders can be connected to the PLC...
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The company PROFING Piešťany advises how to choose the right wire straightener
- 18.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
Wire straightening is a process that goes back to the essence of steel production technology. In short: when the steel cools, various grains (crystals) are formed and various defects at their borders. During wire forming and production, these are transformed differently, and different stresses and...
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Plastic variable flow regulators type RVPK from the company FORT - PLASTY s.r.o.
When implementing industrial ventilation systems, possible economic savings during the operation of the installed ventilation system are increasingly taken into account. One of the most effective ways to save significantly is to regulate the system properly. The most common control elements include...
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ant s.r.o. represents electrofusion welding of pipes
- 14.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Welding of plastics
Electrofusion welding is a method of joining plastic pipes with the help of special fittings (electric fittings), which have a built-in resistance wire. With the help of an electric current from a welding machine for electric fittings, the resistance wire heats up and melts the mass of the fitting...
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New mobile cleaning laser ROD 1000W from Narran s.r.o.
The biggest novelty of Narran s.r.o. is a new mobile cleaning laser ROD with a power of 1000W for 2020. The laser is equipped with a special fiber resonator, which allows cleaning without damaging the surface and handles a really wide range of unwanted materials from greases and greases through...
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WITTMANN BATTENFELD presents its highlights digitally
Since FAKUMA 2020 has been postponed to next year due to the health risks arising from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, WITTMANN BATTENFELD has decided to present the exhibits originally planned for the Fakuma and several other interesting applications in the form of product videos, and post them on a...
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