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Do automation and advanced molding technologies still offer U.S. molders safe harbor against low-cost competition? At its recent pre-K press conference at its headquarters in Schwertberg, Austria, Engel (U.S. office in York, Pa.) reviewed its business outlook as well as its new technology to be presented at the K 2016 fair in Dusseldorf this October […]
New Maguire 4088 controller has option of a removable touchscreen interface with embedded loading software. Compatible with previous Maguire control systems. A new-generation controller for what’s reported to be the world’s most widely used gravimetric blender has far greater data processing capability than the previous controller, substantially enhancing communications with other devices in an Industry […]
The Wittmann Group is introducing new W853 pro and W863 pro robots for large injection molding machines. These robots are best used with machines in the clamping force range of 1,300 to 2,400 metric tons – ideal for handling automotive components, white and brown goods, as well as technical parts. Based on the same […]
Called Xtreme Renew, the system allows the one-step processing of PET flakes into preforms. During its Discovery Day on June 1, Erema, Ansfelden, Austria, in collaboration with SIPA of Italy, presented the new recycling system, Xtreme Renew. This system enables the direct and flexible processing of washed PET flakes to produce preforms. “In my […]
Turkish prices for polypropylene and high density polyethylene slumped amid increased product offering from Uzbekistan, as per market sources in Platts. PP raffia prices were assessed at US$975-979/mt CFR Turkey Wednesday, down US$65/mt on the week, a low since February. High density blowmolding and film prices also reached a low (since February) of US$1131-1135/mt, slipping […]
Plastic Molding Technology Inc. (PMT; El Paso, TX) announced new investments to expand the company’s molding capacity and capabilities. PMT’s investments include a new all-electric injection molding machine, along with a crane system and auxiliary equipment, to support new projects and an expansion of growth in key market segments. The machinery and auxiliary equipment investments […]
In cooperation with the Institute of High Frequency Technology and Radio Systems (Institut für Hochfrequenztechnik und Funksysteme, HFT) at Leibniz University of Hannover, the LPKF Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technique is currently being scrutinized for its suitability for next-generation wireless applications. Publications due for release in late mid-2016 demonstrate the applicability of the LDS […]
This explains why Vietnam’s plastics industry has become the ‘aiming point’ of foreign investors, especially ones from Thailand. TPP and other free trade agreements (FTAs) are also the reasons that prompt foreign investors to jump into the Vietnamese market. With TPP, the plastics industry would enjoy large benefits because manufacturers would have more opportunities to […]