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First day at BrauBeviale 2018 - KHS news at a glance

First day at BrauBeviale 2018 - KHS news at a glance

At BrauBeviale 2018 KHS presents the InnoPET Blomax Series V, sets new standards in beer filling with DPG and DRS, expands Bottles & Shapes consulting program and resolves juice production challenge with glass-coated PET bottles.

Engel at Plast Eurasia 2018

Engel at Plast Eurasia 2018

Engel will demonstrate how flawless interplay between injection moulding machine, automation, and Industry 4.0 can reconcile these demands cost-effectively and sustainably at the Plast Eurasia 2018 trade fair.

Arburg Netherlands celebrates 25th anniversary

Arburg Netherlands celebrates 25th anniversary

Arburg's Dutch subsidiary celebrated its 25th anniversary over a period of three days. The highlight was the exclusive evening event on 1 November 2018 with 80 invited guests, including high-ranking representatives from the German parent company.

In sync with the times - Chinaplas to highlight Circular Economy

In sync with the times - Chinaplas to highlight Circular Economy

Technological innovation, on one hand, favours the acceleration of modern development as well as changes in various markets, while on the other, is driven by the latter two. Chinaplas is highly responsive to the needs and the trends, and always brings in new elements, perpetually providing energy to the plastics and rubber industries.

Wittmann Battenfeld will present new VPower at Fakuma 2018

Wittmann Battenfeld will present new VPower at Fakuma 2018

At the Fakuma 2018, Wittmann Battenfeld is exhibiting for the first time its newly designed vertical machine to an expert public at booth No. 1204 in hall B1. The new VPower will be available on the market from the beginning of 2019.

Kistler boosts its Industry 4.0 offering

Kistler boosts its Industry 4.0 offering

The Kistler Group is firmly on course for growth – and digitization. Following the acquisition of IOS GmbH last May, Kistler’s customers now benefit from one single source for everything from sensors to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Tailored hot runner solutions for demanding technical parts - Industry 4.0 in the spotlight

Tailored hot runner solutions for demanding technical parts - Industry 4.0 in the spotlight

At Fakuma 2018, HRSflow will be demonstrating the universal application of its FLEXflow technology of servo-electric driven valve gate solutions based on examples of complex, high-quality parts. Produced with the help of advanced hot runner solutions, they will range from technical parts for the automotive industry to an extremely thin-walled laptop housing and an ultra-light tool box.

All-electric PX 320 will show double IMD and IML simultaneously

All-electric PX 320 will show double IMD and IML simultaneously

Frame decoration and electronic equipment in one - and in the adjacent cavity another component that has a dead-front design. At Fakuma, KraussMaffei will show how far manufacturing integration can meanwhile go using the example of the all-electric PX 320-2000. The second exhibit, the new PX 25-55 SilcoSet, impresses with the micro-injection molding of liquid silicone (LSR).

Gestica control system wins Red Dot Award

Gestica control system wins Red Dot Award

On 9 July 2018, the design world gathered in Essen, Germany, for the presentation of the internationally renowned "Red Dot Award" for design. These included the Gestica control system from Arburg, whose look and feel won over the 39-strong Red Dot panel of experts.