New Colines line for Industrias Belen for coreless stretch film
Colines has supplied Industrias Belen with a seven-layer ALLRollEX line for in-line production of coreless stretch film, equipped with an AI-based virtual production assistant.
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Siemens Nanjing factory in WEF Global Lighthouse Network
Siemens Nanjing plant has been included in the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network as a benchmark factory in the productivity category, recognized for its use of digital twins and AI applications.
Analysis of joining process data with maXYmos Analyzer software
Kistler has introduced the maXYmos Analyzer software, which enables fast analysis of measurement curves from joining and assembly processes, supporting production optimization and scrap reduction.
Dhunseri Poly Films orders the world’s fastest BOPET line
Dhunseri Poly Films has ordered from Brückner Maschinenbau a BOPET film production line with a designed speed of 700 m/min for its plant in Panagarh, West Bengal, India.
SKZ develops a testing method for polypropylene recyclates
The SKZ Plastics Institute in Würzburg is conducting a two-year research project to develop a simple method for assessing the quality of polypropylene recyclates using the strain hardening test (SHT).
Euroguss under new leadership
Phuong Anh Do offers longstanding experience in the trade fair sector and has access to a well-developed network. We talked with her about her perspectives, the die casting industry, and the future of Euroguss.
Analysis of material moisture as a key quality parameter
Accurate measurement of material moisture in the wood, agricultural and plastics industries has a direct impact on process efficiency and product quality. The article discusses the importance of this parameter and the use of the PCE-UX 3081 analyzer.
Lake Cable uses Sikora systems for cable quality control
The US wire and cable manufacturer Lake Cable integrates Sikora measuring devices directly into its extrusion lines to ensure full traceability and stable parameters of high‑performance cables.
Borealis rolls out Borstar Digital Twin program globally
Borealis launches the global rollout of the Borstar Digital Twin program, based on artificial intelligence and virtual replication of polyethylene and polypropylene production processes.
Digital cooling components streamline mould design
Hasco has made its entire range of cooling elements available as detailed CAD models, aiming to simplify selection, integration and planning in mould design and to reduce the risk of errors in the development of complex moulds.
Push-On system in mould temperature control – clamp-free couplings
Injection moulding process efficiency largely depends on the performance of the cooling system. To optimise changeover times (SMED) and minimise failures, maintenance departments are increasingly replacing traditional hose clamps with self-gripping systems.
weeeSwiss and Stadler advance high‑purity e‑waste recycling
weeeSwiss Technology AG, part of the Stadler Group, outlines how rising e‑waste volumes, stricter regulations and demand for high‑purity recyclates are reshaping the global WEEE market, driving investments in advanced processing, safety systems and domestic treatment capacity.