Technologies
News Plastech

Highlights every second

The new El-Exis SP model covers a broad spectrum in the packaging industry.

2011-08-26

Scoring points with precision and production efficiency

With increased precision, dynamic performance and efficiency in its injection moulding machines, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, is delivering exactly what its injection moulding customers want.

2011-08-19

Sidel expands its range of hot fillers for beverages with particles

Sidel is launching its new Veloce ISD which guarantees dosing accuracy and particle integrity to dose particles in hot filling.

2011-08-11

CoverForm technology developed by KraussMaffei and Evonik

In cooperation with machine builders KraussMaffei, Evonik Industries has achieved a milestone in plastics processing ‒ the CoverForm system solution that enables the manufacture of injection-molded plastic components with a functional surface in just one step.

2011-08-10

With Sacmi crown caps become 3D too

Thanks to the CCD 300, embossing at 3000 caps per minute

2011-08-10

Optimal bonding for industrial constructions

Over the past decades, structural adhesives have evolved into effective and dependable alternatives to conventional joining techniques such as bolting, riveting and welding.

2011-08-09

DuPont reveals new technology for greater production efficiency

DuPont launches innovative In Mold Hold Press technology, a new principle aimed at increasing molding productivity by decreasing cycle times.

2011-07-19

Lightweight foamed PET process offered for beer bottles

Plastic Technologies' oPTI PET bottle technology offers improved shelf-presence, barrier customization for beer applications.

2011-07-15

Market segment meeting "Trends and Technologies in Packaging"

Trends and technologies in injection moulding solutions for the production of food packaging was the main topic of the third Market Segment Meeting at the main Demag plant in Schwaig, owned by the Japanese-German machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH.

2011-07-04

Breakthrough for printing on food packaging?

The public’s perception of UV printing has changed. One reason for this is the level of photoinitiators from UV printing inks measured in food. At the beginning of this year BASF announced a technological breakthrough: Igracure 270 is said to ensure quick curing for UV inks with only very low emissions – which is a first.

2011-07-04