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Improved flame retardancy through radiation crosslinking of bioplastics
Treatment with high-energy electron beams improves the mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of plastics. Studies show that bio-based plastics such as biopolyamides can also be radiation crosslinked. In a joint project, the Fraunhofer Institutes WKI and IAP, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service and other...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 5
- 27.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 4
- 20.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the fifth and also...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 3
- 13.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the fourth part,...
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Stepanek3D: Additional processing of 3D printing products
With the help of surface treatments, dyeing, chemical smoothing, galvanic plating or mechanical processing, it is possible to remove imperfections, improve the accuracy and durability of parts. These methods make it possible to create professional and durable products that meet even the most...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 2
- 06.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the third part,...
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New generation of High Productivity Plus products from BASF
- 04.12.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Commodity plastics
- PA Polyamide
- Technical plastics
- High Performance Polymers
The new generation of products under the acronym HPP, "High Productivity Plus", is revolutionizing the technical plastics industry. BASF's new Ultramid® HPP (PA6GF30, PA6GF35) and Ultradur® HPP (PBT) products are designed to dramatically improve the efficiency and performance of your production...
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Ing. Lubomír Zeman: Melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology - theory and practice part 1
- 29.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Hot runners
- Injection molding
Ing. Lubomír Zeman, a recognized expert in the field of plastic injection moulding and author of many technical publications, presents the issue of melt flow index and its use in thermoplastic injection moulding technology. This issue is divided into five articles, so do not miss the second part,...
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FSM Conference 2024: Towards excellence in plastics processing
- 28.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Events
- Photo reportage
On November 6-7, 2024, the anniversary conference FSM: Molds, machines, materials was held in Kouty Vysočina, organized by the plastics association Uniplast Brno on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. This year's theme of the FSM conference was the idea of "Towards Perfection in Plastic...
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Saves energy, boosts performance and efficiency: BASF's extremely durable PPA for next-generation IGBT semiconductors
- 26.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Automotive
- Commodity plastics
- PA Polyamide
- Technical plastics
- High Performance Polymers
Customized Ultramid® Advanced N3U41 G6 enhances the durability, long-term performance and reliability of IGBT semiconductors. Semikron Danfoss uses BASF's PPA to encapsulate its Semitrans 10 IGBT semiconductors for inverters in photovoltaic and wind energy...
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How to boost your process efficiency with Chem-Trend’s products
- 25.11.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Mold cleaning
- Purge Compound
- Oils, lubricants
- TPU - thermoplastic elastomers
Chem-Trend offers process aids for the efficient processing of thermoplastics under the Lusin® and Ultra Purge™ brands. Products include lubricants, release agents and cleaning compounds that increase productivity and reduce mess. Biesterfeld Silcom represents them on the Czech and Slovak...
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Innovation in the world of dosing technology: Movacolor brings a new solution for plastics processing
Movacolor, a leading manufacturer of dosing technology, is bringing innovative solutions for plastics processing in 2024. Innovations include the PTC portable touch control panel and the MDS dosing unit, which increases efficiency and stability in production environments. The new offline dosing...
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Permanent marking of plastic products and packaging with ultraviolet lasers
- 23.10.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Lasers
Manufacturers of electronic components, pharmaceuticals and packaging, as well as consumer goods, have a fundamental requirement to permanently mark their products, e.g. for traceability, anti-counterfeiting, branding or functional purposes such as scale marking. Labels can be damaged or removed,...
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (VII./VII.)
- 18.10.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
The main theme of the memorial talks is sharing the informations. Without this sharing, the early days of the plastics industry would have been much more difficult or we would not be where we are now. The final memorist in the series of the plastics history in Czechoslovakia is Lubomír Zeman,...
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (VI./VII.)
- 11.10.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
The sixth part of the series of interviews with the monuments of the Czechoslovak plastic industry with Ondřej Kebrle. From the beginning, plastics were only minimally interesting for communist Czechoslovakia. Technical plastics gradually came here from the West and today their use is very wide....
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (V./VII.)
- 04.10.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
In the fifth part of the series of interviews with memorials of the Czechoslovak plastics industry, Jiří Gabriel tells us where his first steps towards the plastics industry began and how he got to simulation programs. The long-time expert in the simulation of plastic injection remembered that too....
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (IV./VII.)
- 27.09.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
As the previous interviews describe, the Czechoslovak plastics industry was in its early days dependent on information and technology from Western companies. However, they also had to try new ways, discover dead ends, experience successes and failures. One of the many stories of these companies is...
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (III./VII.)
- 20.09.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
Zdeněk Řehulka, who has worked with molds all his professional life, also accepted the invitation as part of a series of interviews with monuments of the Czechoslovak plastic industry. He devoted himself to publishing activities and lectures on this topic, collaborated with the Uniplast association...
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (II./VII.)
- 13.09.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
The continuation of the series of interviews with memorials who stood at the birth of the Czechoslovak plastics industry. The second part of memories and stories of Jaroslav Novák and Associate Professor Miloslav Maňas. You can look forward to the next five parts full of history, challenges and...
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Ampacet PFAS-Free Polymer Processing Aid Masterbatches : Answering existing and future restrictions
- 09.09.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Packaging
- Safety
Ampacet offers an extended portfolio of PFAS-Free Polymer Processing Aids (PPA) that allows to substitue conventional Fluorinated-based PPA masterbatches used in various processes (oriented and non-oriented films, pipe extrusion, cable extrusion...) for the manufacture of multiple end-use...
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History of the Czechoslovak plastics industry in interviews of witnesses (I./VII.)
- 06.09.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Interview
- Injection molding
In cooperation with ARBURG, we have prepared a series of interviews with memorials who were at the birth of the Czechoslovak plastics industry. We will gradually publish the memories and stories of Jaroslav Novák, Associate Professor Miloslav Maňas, Zdeněk Řehulka, Jiří Gabriel, Ondřej Kebrle and...
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OptiXs: How to laser weld plastics
- 19.06.2024
- Plastics Processing
- Lasers
Laser welding of plastics has several advantages over other joining methods, but its proper implementation requires knowledge of the technology and discussion with the equipment supplier early in the product development...
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PLASTIKA a.s. Kroměříž in the words of the Director: We expect a stable year
Plastika expects a stable year with a decent production volume and less pressure on recruitment. Michal Nosek, CEO of Plastika Kroměříž, reveals not only his assessment of last year and plans for this year, but also a look behind the scenes of Czech...
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Radiation-crosslinked plastics instead of metal
Cheap and simple production of robust components. High-energy radiation can improve the mechanical, thermal, chemical and tribological properties of plastics to such an extent that they can replace metals in some...
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Case studies of functional parts for 3D printing by Stepanek3D
- 13.12.2023
- Plastics Processing
- 3D technology
The company Stepanek3D, engaged in various activities in the field of 3D printing, has created case studies for functional parts in this field. Current 3D printing makes it possible in many cases to produce final functional parts with sufficient accuracy and sufficient mechanical...
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Radiation crosslinking of plastics has high potential for electric cars
BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG. provides comprehensive services in the field of industrial irradiation and optimization of plastic products. Questions about radiation crosslinking of plastics in the automotive industry were answered by Dr. Michal Daněk, who is a specialist in this...
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PLASTIKA digitizes production and uses artificial intelligence during control
- 03.11.2023
- Plastics Processing
- Smart factory
- Plastic products
The Kroměříž company Plastika, which produces parts for the automotive industry, bets on modern technologies. It deploys a system where production takes place through a terminal. And today's popular artificial intelligence helps with the control that makes sure everything is going as it...
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The tyranny of the melt flow rate
- 06.09.2023
- Plastics Processing
- Events
- Recycled plastics
The plastics industry faces significant challenges in the coming years between 2025-2030. According to the commitments of the European Plastics Pact, an average of 25-30% recycled plastic must be used in plastic finished products and packaging...
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Biopolymers: New application possibilities in electronics and electrical technology through radiation crosslinking
Products in the electrical technology and electronics (E&E) industry have to meet high flame retardant standards and often demanding thermal requirements. Polymers available on the market so far do not meet these...
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BGS: Electron Booster for Electric Vehicles
The conditions in electric vehicles place high demands on the materials used. Therefore, automakers and suppliers must resort to expensive, high-performance plastics. For many applications, cost-effective alternatives are plastics whose properties have been greatly improved by means of treatment...
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