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Cable quality control in CV lines with X-Ray 8000 Advanced

Cable quality control in CV lines with X-Ray 8000 Advanced

Sikora’s X-Ray 8000 Advanced X-ray system is used to measure cable dimensions directly after the extruder in CV lines. The solution is intended to support fast process adjustment, lower material consumption and final quality assessment of power cables.

Vecoplan VEZ 3300 e-mobil for mobile shredding

Vecoplan VEZ 3300 e-mobil for mobile shredding

Vecoplan is expanding the VEZ series with the mobile VEZ 3300 e-mobil shredder, designed for changing locations without foundation work. The company highlights a plug-and-play concept, the HiTorc drive, and control and remote service support functions.

SABIC introduces Ultem oligomer for aerospace composites

SABIC introduces Ultem oligomer for aerospace composites

SABIC has introduced the Ultem SU3102P reactive oligomer, a toughening agent for thermoset composites used in aerospace structures. The material is intended to enable high loadings while maintaining low formulation viscosity and process compatibility.

PolyComp invests in the Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder

PolyComp invests in the Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder

PolyComp GmbH from Norderstedt has invested in Feddem’s Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder. The unit is intended to support small batches, development samples and special formulations, with the option of transferring results to production scale.

ENGEL starts global roll-out of Wintec e-win

ENGEL starts global roll-out of Wintec e-win

The ENGEL Group is starting the global roll-out of the all-electric Wintec e-win injection moulding machines outside Asia and streamlining its two-platen portfolio comprising the Engel duo and Wintec t-win. Updates include expanded clamping force availability and higher injection performance.

Kp introduces mono-material PET boards for fish VSP

Kp introduces mono-material PET boards for fish VSP

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced kp Evolve Fish Boards, mono-material PET boards for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) of processed fish. The solution is intended to be fully recyclable in PET streams and can contain up to 100% recycled content.

HP introduces the compact Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D printer

HP introduces the compact Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D printer

HP has unveiled the Multi Jet Fusion 1200, bringing industrial MJF technology to the compact segment at a price below USD 60,000. The system is intended to address prototyping, protection of confidential data and short-run production needs.

Sidel launches a returnable PET bottle for water

Sidel launches a returnable PET bottle for water

Sidel has launched the Returnable PET – Still Water bottle, designed specifically for the still water market. The solution is intended to enable lower packaging weight, repeated reuse and bottle-to-bottle recycling.

Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity HP3 packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity HP3 packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast is expanding its kp Infinity Hotpacs range with the HP3 model, designed for larger takeaway meal portions. The EPP pack has a mono-material structure, is recyclable in existing PP waste streams and is manufactured in the UK.

Amcor develops the Magic One airless dispenser

Amcor develops the Magic One airless dispenser

Amcor is investing in the development of the new Magic One airless dispensing system for the beauty and personal care market. The solution is intended to provide greater design flexibility, PPWR compliance and recycling readiness thanks to an all-polyolefin construction.

New Hiformer additive simplifies BOPP film production

New Hiformer additive simplifies BOPP film production

Avient has introduced the Hiformer Slip + Antistatic liquid additive for BOPP films to the Latin American market, combining slip and antistatic agents in a single formulation, which simplifies production while improving key film properties.