Machinery News Arburg offers hybrid machine technology with reduced material usage September 18, 2024 / September 18, 2024 by plasticsinfomart At FAKUMA 2024, Arburg will be presenting a high-speed application for medical technology in the form of a hybrid Allrounder 570 H: 64 syringe plungers with a product design specifically optimised for reduced material usage will be produced in a cycle time of around just six seconds. The application demonstrates the advantages of combining hybrid machine technology […] Read more »
Plastics Award Plastics Industry Awards announce 2024 finalists September 18, 2024 by plasticsinfomart A host of new names feature amongst the finalists who have been shortlisted for this year’s Plastics Industry Awards. The winners will be announced at a glamorous, black tie gala awards ceremony with live entertainment at the five-star InterContinental London Park Lane on Friday 22nd November. The five new categories for 2024, Sustainable Product Design, […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling Schneider Electric partners with GR3N to tackle plastic recycling challenges in chemical sector September 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Schneider Electric has partnered with PET chemical recycler GR3N to create the first open automation system for the advanced plastic recycling industry. With 50% of global plastic waste ending up in landfills and only 9% recycled, GR3N developed MADE, the Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization solution. This new process breaks down PET into its chemical building blocks […] Read more »
injection molding machine Venture Plastics Installs New Injection Molding Machine and Inspection System September 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Ohio-based custom injection molder Venture Plastics has invested in a new press and inspection system to meet increasing demand across multiple industries. The 55-year-old ISO/IATF 16949–certified molder has installed a Nissei 950-ton injection molding machine featuring Yushin automation and a 600L injection unit with 112-mm screw and 210-ounce shot capacity. This is the 19th press […] Read more »
Machinery News Arburg to exhibit Electric Allrounder at FAKUMA 2024 September 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Following its world premiere at NPE in Orlando, US, and its European premiere at Plastpol in Kielce, Poland, Arburg is showing the Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric for the first time at a trade fair in Germany at FAKUMA 2024. The extension of the electrical machine portfolio helps customers to meet current challenges such as increasing price pressure […] Read more »
Breaking News Plastics Recycling Show Middle East and Africa kicks off in Dubai September 11, 2024 by plasticsinfomart The doors of the Dubai World Trade Centre have officially opened to host the second edition of Plastics Recycling Show Middle East and Africa (PRS ME&A). This year the show has moved to Sheikh Saeed Hall 2 to accommodate more than 100 exhibitors, including Erema, Bariq, Tomra Recycling, Astra Polymers, Lindner, and Rebound, amongst many […] Read more »
Plastics News Re Sustainability and Sharrp Ventures launch new initiative for plastic circularity September 11, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Re Sustainability, Asia’s leading integrated sustainability solutions provider, and Sharrp Ventures, the investment office of the Harsh Mariwala family, have launched a pioneering plastics circularity initiative. The Marico Innovation Foundation will play a catalytic role in the venture and bring to the table its expertise in working with startups, innovators and changemakers in the plastic recycling […] Read more »
injection molding machine KraussMaffei unveils cost-effective powerMolding machinery range September 10, 2024 by plasticsinfomart KraussMaffei introduces the powerMolding range, a cost-effective solution manufactured in Asia, fully backed by KraussMaffei’s European centre of excellence and global servicing network. These two-platen injection moulding machines offer the reliable quality, service and aftersales support expected from KraussMaffei, with automation integration and a lower cost of ownership and quick delivery. Designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced […] Read more »