Technology

Can a recycled packet of chips or snacks become a high technical performance component? It may be possible with the latest recycling technology of Gamma Meccanica, an Italian company specialized in the design and construction of lines for the regeneration of plastic materials. The new series of GM Tandem lines born to give more "added" value...

The long-term relations that WM Thermoforming Machines has developed in the Asian market show a constant trend of advanced processes. “Only those who are familiar with that immense industrial context know  how much it is enriching itself with new high-performance technologies", says Luca Oliverio, commercial director of WM Thermoforming Machines...

On July 23, a fully reconditioned calender for the production of technical PVC films left the Rodolfo Comerio premises in Solbiate Olona (Varese, Italy) to reach the Tekni-Plex Gallazzi factory in Gallarate (Varese). The operation of the calender had been compromised by a fire that damaged the company's facilities at the end of March. The...

Because of continuing risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Nordson Corporation has regretfully decided that it will not actively participate in the Fakuma 2020 trade show. While Nordson’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) group will retain its exhibit space at the show, it will not send the team that it had planned on, nor exhibit equipment.…

In light of the corona pandemic, Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik will also not be actively participating at the Fakuma in its usual form this year. Due to the necessary safety and hygiene measures, it would not be possible to provide an informative and relaxed trade show experience...

Customers, people and innovation are the cornerstones of Piovan’s corporate philosophy. Consistently, any choice of the group has, as a primary aim, the health and safety of its collaborators and potential visitors to its stand at Fakuma. The uncertainty in the evolution of the Covid-19 disease, together with the limitations to...

Colines announced the appointment of Anthony Michael Caprioli as their new CEO. He has now been part of the Colines team for over one year, beginning as a Board member and commercial director. Anthony Caprioli, on the initiative of the Board of Directors, has been given further...

The Molding Solutions strategic business unit of Barnes has expanded its portfolio of nozzles. In addition to the side valve gate nozzle “Edgeline” from Männer, Thermoplay can now also immediately offer a new, thermal side gate nozzle. This new open side-gate TFS hot runner nozzle is available in radial or linear layouts (TFS-Radial and TFS-Linear…

Sepro Group has announced that it plans to substantially curtail its activities at the Fakuma plastics fair, should it be held as scheduled October 13 to 17, 2020. Sepro has recently made the decision not to display any robot solutions or automation systems and will consequently reduce staff attendance on the fair...

Engel will not actively participate in the Fakuma in the usual manner this year. The board of management made this decision considering the unforeseeable further development of the coronavirus pandemic. The company bears responsibility for the health and safety of both its employees and its...

With effect from June 1, 2020, Paolo Zirondoli has taken the position of Managing Director at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery (Italia). He succeeds Roberto Sallemi, who headed the company since its foundation in 2018. For two years, Roberto Sallemi successfully managed the Italian subsidiary of Sumitomo...

Moretto will not attend Fakuma in an active way. This decision has been taken by the company considering the current situation uncertainty. The decision was not taken lightly but the health of people and visitors is the company priority. Even respecting the strictest hygiene and safety measures, it cannot expose them...

Two "giant" calendering plants were recently completed by Comerio Ercole for a major converter operating in the pharmaceutical industry in the Far East. The lines stand out for the five-roll calender for rigid plastic films, with a width of 2,400 mm. The lines are also equipped with an innovative longitudinal stretching unit, conceived and...

Due to the ongoing situation surrounding the coronavirus and its adverse effects on daily life and business, KraussMaffei does opt against the familiar and usual active participation in FAKUMA 2020 trade fair - should the event take place. For KraussMaffei, the Fakuma is one of the most important platforms for showcasing new...

The Management Board and Works Council of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag mutually agreed to refrain from actively participating in Fakuma - in case the exhibition will be executed this year at all. The safety of employees, visitors and customers is of paramount importance, therefore neither employees nor machine exhibits will be sent to Friedrichshafen...

As of July 1, 2020, Domenik Nikollaj is appointed to the newly-created position of the Head of Sales at Wittmann Kunststoffgeräte in Vienna. Thus far, the international sales duties and responsibilities have been executed by the sales managers of the respective product divisions, namely; robots and automation, tempering technology, and material…

BNL BNP Paribas Group has structured a 50 million euros positive loan in favour of Biesse Group, the multinational company based in Pesaro with four business divisions, 12 production sites and 39 subsidiaries and representative offices worldwide, leader in the processing of wood, glass, stone, metal and advanced materials. BNL positive loan is...

On August 1, Luca Galluzzi will join the executive management team of automation specialist B&R. As the new Chief Sales Officer (CSO), he will succeed Peter Gucher, who will be entering a well earned retirement after 34 years at the company. In his new role, Galluzzi will be responsible for all of B&R's global sales activities and...

Since its first presentation at K 2016 the ACF is constantly evolving and is counted among the flagship products designed by Amut-Comi. This die-cutting model is available in two, three and four station versions in three sizes: ACF600, ACF820 and ACF980. Constant investments in research and innovation have recently resulted in the...

In the event of a Fakuma 2020 trade fair actually being held, the management of the Wittmann Group has decided to abstain from active participation this year, due to the well-known health risks caused by the Covid-19, and the resulting uncertainty as to how a trade fair booth could be set up and run in compliance with the necessary safety measures…