Product News K-Tron with Coperion at Chinaplas in Guangzhou, China April 18, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Niederlenz, Switzerland (April 18, 2013) – For the first time in Asia K-Tron and Coperion present their product portfolio on a joint booth as they are now both members of Hillenbrand’s Process Equipment Group. K-Tron provides single source engineered systems for a wide range of feeding and pneumatic conveying applications in the polyolefin production, engineered […] Read more »
Industry Mettler-Toledo showcase robot at POWTECH international trade fair April 18, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Nuremberg, Germany. 17th April 2013—METTLER TOLEDO, a global leader in weighing technology, is pleased to be an exhibitor at POWTECH, an international trade fair for mechanical processing technologies and instrumentation. At POWTECH, METTLER TOLEDO will showcase a robot made in collaboration with Asyril SA, a developer of miniature mechatronic devices of automation in micro-, nano- […] Read more »
Industry Sensors offer high measurement precision on diffuse and reflective surfaces April 18, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has launched a new range of confocal chromatic sensors that offers even higher sensitivity and sub-micrometre resolution, providing significant advantages for users, particularly when it comes to measuring the displacement or position of dark, diffuse, transparent and highly reflective surfaces. The new confocalDT IFS 2405 series of confocal sensors also benefit […] Read more »
Machinery News Milacron Displays Industry’s Largest Co-Injection Servo Hybrid Machine at Open House April 18, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Batavia, Ohio – April 17, 2013 – Milacron, an industry leading plastics machinery manufacturer, and Bemis Manufacturing, one of the largest U.S. injection molders, will be showcasing their latest co-injection machine technology collaboration at Milacron’s 2013 Open House, April 24-25. Milacron and Bemis Manufacturing worked together to create the industry’s largest Servo Hybrid co-injection machine – […] Read more »
Material News Product News Huntsman develops new matt TPU for wire & cable market April 18, 2013 by plasticsinfomart OSNABRÜCK, Germany – Huntsman Polyurethanes has become the first major provider of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) to offer a non-blooming, matt, polyester-based solution to the wire and cable market. IROGRAN® A 85 C 5024 DP is an innovative new material that eliminates the risk of blooming – an undesirable effect that occurs when additives migrate to […] Read more »
Industry Broad basis of multi-sensor equipment April 18, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Hexagon Metrology extends basic range of multi-sensor portfolio. The demand for user-friendly and economic multi-sensor measuring machines at starter level is on the increase in the European market. Hexagon Metrology is now introducing three new Optiv Classic models: Optiv Classic 322, 432 and 443. The machines are particularly suitable for measuring flat parts such as […] Read more »
Market News Stabilization hopes fade in PP, PE markets on lower energy complex April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Import PP and PE prices have been retreating since early March mainly because of insufficient demand across Asia and Turkey as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. In the past few weeks, there were some questions, particularly in sellers’ minds, about whether a stable trend would be on the horizon for late April and early May […] Read more »
Market News Oil prices slips but remains above $88 April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil was down slightly Wednesday as some stability returned to commodities markets after wild swings. Benchmark oil for May delivery was down 7 cents to $88.65 per barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 1 cent to settle at $88.72 […] Read more »
