Industry WELDING: Laser Welding for Large Automotive Components August 12, 2016 / May 12, 2017 by plasticsinfomart LPKF’s PowerWeld3D 8000 utilizes the new “wobbling” process to join components and handle height differences. A laser welder, which is based on a brand new technology called “wobbling”, has been designed to enable the joining of increasingly lighter-weight plastic automotive large components of up to 100 cm (3.28 ft) x 70 cm (2.3 ft). To […] Read more »
Processes Stratasys says 3D printed robotic arms are the future of F&B processing August 11, 2016 / March 15, 2017 by plasticsinfomart 3D printed robotic end-of-arm components are the future of F&B manufacturing as they save time and money while producing lightweight parts that perform better and cause less wear and tear, according to Stratasys. Speaking at the Food & Beverage Innovation Forum (FBIF2016) in Shanghai, China, recently, Sheldon Shi, pre sales and application engineer, Stratasys, […] Read more »
Breaking News X-Rite Pantone Brings Color Control to the Plastics Industry at K 2016 August 11, 2016 / March 15, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Showcases latest color management solutions to help product designers, compounders and manufacturers easily specify, communicate, formulate and control color quality. X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, will demonstrate its latest color management solutions at K 2016, the largest global gathering of the plastic and rubber industry, […] Read more »
Processes Transforming Plastic into a Building Material August 10, 2016 / March 15, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A Brooklyn-based team converts all kinds of plastic into 100 percent recycled eco-friendly construction blocks More than 300 million tons of plastic waste is being generated throughout the world annually but less than 8 percent is being recycled and the rest ends up at the landfill or pollutes the ocean. Non-profit organizations and volunteers spend […] Read more »
Industry Davis-Standard to promote Global Advantage at K 2016 August 10, 2016 / May 12, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Davis-Standard will highlight the depth of its Global Advantage in extrusion and converting technology at K 2016. Technology being shown includes examples of extruder, feedscrew, die, unwind, and control system advancements as well as the company’s innovative dsX technology and extensive aftermarket capabilities. As an added benefit, Davis-Standard will host visitors at ER-WE-PA’s Erkrath facility […] Read more »
Plastic Masterbatch Colour Tone Masterbatch celebrates a milestone in materials August 9, 2016 / March 10, 2017 by plasticsinfomart South Wales-based manufacturer, Colour Tone Masterbatch, is celebrating twenty years of operation and technical innovation in the plastics industry . The company, which most recently developed NIR detectable pigments to facilitate an increase in mixed-materials recycling, says that it intends to continue to develop new, innovative products to bring to market, as well as delivering a […] Read more »
Industry Nordson Aligns All Melt Delivery System S Under The Bkg® Product Brand Name August 9, 2016 / May 12, 2017 by plasticsinfomart German Facility Will House Sales, Engineering, Production, and Aftermarket Services for BKG® Pelletizers, Melt Filtration Systems, Gear Pumps, and Valves MÜNSTER, GERMANY, August 8, 2016: Nordson Corporation’s BKG® product brand, well known around the world for underwater pelletizer systems, is now also the group brand name for the company’s diverse range of polymer melt delivery […] Read more »
Environment Civic body invites EOI to run plastic recycling plant August 8, 2016 / February 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart KOZHIKODE: The Kozhikode corporation has invited expression of interest (EOI) from bidders to run the closed down plastic recycling plant. This is also to carry out removal of all types of non-degradable waste collected by the civic body from various wards, which is lying at the plant. The West Hill Recycling plant, which was set […] Read more »
