Cost-effective production of thick-section lenses
More and more high quality optical components are being produced using polymers. Two factors are driving this trend.
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The aseptic solution for the low output range
With this newly developed and field-tested, compact-sized aseptic filler, a new era has dawned in the world of aseptics: PET-aseptics for mid-tier companies.
KraussMaffei Berstorff extruders for processing natural fiber composites
Processors working with natural fiber composites (NFC) face the ongoing problem of excessive wear, which shortens the service life of the extruder’s plasticizing unit.
Energy efficiency: European plastics machinery manufacturers in good shape
Energy efficiency – European plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers in good shape.
Assocomaplast: better results for the members
During its annual assembly chaired by Giorgio Colombo - on Wednesday June 15, 2011 - As- socomaplast-Italian trade association for manufacturers of plastics and rubber machinery, equipment and moulds amended its statute and renewed its committee for the period 2011- 2014.
VDMA: German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers expect all-time high in 2011
German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers are set to achieve sales growth of around 18 per cent this year, with output rising to some 5.8 billion euro. On this basis, further growth of just under 7 per cent is forecast for 2012.
Debut of Nissei’s TNX Series injection moulding machines
Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. is releasing a new hybrid-type vertical-injection molding machine "TNX Series," which consists of 19 types of all-round machines with advanced functions and outstanding energy-efficiency.
Engel after Chinaplas 2011
Engel was able to draw an extremely positive balance after this year's Chinaplas in Guangzhou, PR China, at the end of May. Almost all showcased machines had already been sold by the end of the trade fair. Never before had the injection moulding machine manufacturer and automation expert recorded more visitors at its stand than this year.
Plastic packaging with durable barrier properties
Ever since the advent of food packaging, food preservation has been a factor which has had a significant influence on the development of new forms of packaging.
China processing machinery production at record levels
Production of plastics processing machinery in 2010 was valued at just over RMB40 billion ($5.9 billion) according to the China Plastics Machinery Industry Association (CPMIA). Of this, exports were valued at just short of RMB6 billion ($885 million).
Big boost in order intake for Sumitomo (SHI) Demag in Wiehe
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, is pleased about the high level of capacity utilisation at its factory in Wiehe, located in the state of Thuringia in Germany.
Heidelberg at interpack 2011
Heidelberg adds digital inkjet printing solutions to its packaging industry portfolio at interpack 2011.
