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Universal Robots launches financial services leasing programme

Universal Robots launches its new cobot leasing program in collaboration with DLL, a global vendor finance company.

Reactive unit now available in two sizes

In-situ polymerisation opens up great opportunities in the production of fibre-reinforced plastic components with a thermoplastic polyamide matrix.

Main topics at Fakuma 2020

Roughly 2000 exhibitors will be provided with a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies at the 27th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.

Man, machine or both? The pros and cons of the digital era

Fast forward to the year 2030. Is man or machine in charge? Are mom and pop stores history? Is climate change marching forward unhindered? Digitalization creates opportunities, but also raises fears. Hannover Messe's new Transformation Stage addresses both.

Arburg: New Managing Director Technology&Engineering

At the start of the year, Guido Frohnhaus has taken over as Managing Director Technology & Engineering at Arburg GmbH + Co KG in Lossburg.

Indonesian brewery chose the complete Sidel can line

Leading Indonesian brewery, Bali Hai, trusts Sidel’s complete can line for greater capacity and preserved beer quality.

Engel with new representation in Chile

Noblecorp (Servicios Tecnicos Industriales SPA) is the new representation of Engel Austria in Chile.

The Wittmann Group at the Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne

The Wittmann Group with Wittmann 4.0 injection molding technology and state-of-the-art auxiliaries at the Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne

Caprio joins Engel North America’s Leadership Team

With the beginning of the new year, Engel North America welcomes Paul Caprio as president. As of January 2, 2020, Caprio is managing the sales and service subsidiary of the Austria-based injection molding machine builder together with CEO Mark Sankovitch.

Hurmak Plastics Machinery invited to produce in Russia

Established 50 years ago, Turkish injection machine manufacturer, Hürmak Plastics Machinery was invited to engage in manufacturing in Russia.

Wittmann Battenfeld with EcoPower Xpress 160 at the Interplastica 2020

From 28 to 31 January 2020, Wittmann Battenfeld will present to interested trade visitors latest injection molding technology together with automation and auxiliary equipment at the Interplastica in Moscow, hall 02, booth 2.1/A23.

Chinaplas 2020 focuses on tapping into potential in Asian markets

As the global economy faces mounting downward pressure and factors of uncertainties, the global plastics and rubber industries are at crossroads.

Smart solutions with smart injection molding technology

Langlotz based in Halver, South Westphalia, has made a name for itself with plastic parts and assemblies for water dispensers and bar systems.

Plastics manufacturing ‘going digital’ in numerous ways

While sustainability and the circular economy may be grabbing most of the headlines these days in the plastics and rubber industries, the quiet shift toward digitalization may be just as monumental a trend in those sectors.

formnext 2019 a success

formnext 2019 was a resounding success for Arburg. Four freeformers and the interactive stations, where functional parts could be handled, again made this year's Arburg trade fair appearance a real crowd puller.