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BASF expands its sustainable polyamide portfolio

BASF expands its sustainable polyamide portfolio

With Ultramid LowPCF (reduced CO2 footprint/“Product Carbon Footprint”, PCF) and Ultramid ZeroPCF (CO2 footprint of net zero greenhouse gas emissions), BASF launches two new product variants within its polyamide value chain in Europe.

Sumitomo Demag showcases Automation Expertise at Fakuma 2024

Sumitomo Demag showcases Automation Expertise at Fakuma 2024

Using its own handling systems, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, will be presenting versatile and efficiency-enhancing concepts for handling, packaging and demoulding robots at Fakuma 2024 (Hall B1, Stand B1-1105).

Allrounder 370 A: Paper injection moulding

Allrounder 370 A: Paper injection moulding

At Fakuma 2024, Arburg (Hall A3, Stand 3101) will be demonstrating how so-called "paper pearls" can be reliably processed on standard Allrounders instead of conventional plastic granules.

Moretto at Fakuma 2024

Moretto at Fakuma 2024

Fakuma, the exhibition for plastics processing industry, will take place in Friedrichshafen (Germany) from 15 to 19 October.

Fakuma 2024 is on the home stretch!

Fakuma 2024 is on the home stretch!

The 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing has entered the home stretch and will open its doors in about two weeks.

Driving digital productivity forward at Fakuma 2024

Driving digital productivity forward at Fakuma 2024

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate on eight exhibits how, advanced digital tools like myAssist and activeMeltControl can help to increase production efficiency, improve component quality and reduce machine downtime.