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WITTMANN BATTENFELD with smart multi-component technology at the K 2016
Under the motto “be smart”, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present, among others, two machines from its PowerSeries in the COMBIMOULD version at the K 2016 in Düsseldorf from 19 to 26 October in hall 16, booth D22. With the completion of…
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Energy balance made transparent
Iranpolymer, With its new energy module, ENGEL e-factory makes it possible to track the energy consumption of individual consumers in production with greater transparency. In addition, starting at K 2016, the MES from ENGEL is capable of avoiding power peak requirements…
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Tehran Plast Competitor of Iran Plast
Iranpolymer- According to Baspar, Tehran Plast exhibition will be held from September 27-30 in Tehran. The main target of this exhibition is based on improvement of failures of Iran Plast 2016 and will be made good opportunity for producer of…
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Role of Iran in the biggest exhibition of the Plastics and Rubber in the world: K2016
Iranpolymer- This year, the number of requests for attending in K2016 exhibition have improved by Iranian companies". Niloofar Pankar, Board of director manager of Fujan Rahbaran Aati Company, said.
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Wearables with intelligence and comfort
wearables have enormous market potential, even though there are still a few hurdles to clear. Covestro is driving the development forward with integral and sustainable material solutions that make the wearables more comfortable to wear while also enabling further areas…
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Three bioplastics companies named winners of 2016 Innovation Competition
Think Beyond Plastic, an organization that aims to mobilize a large-scale response to plastic pollution, has announced this year’s winners of its annual Innovation Competition.
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ByFusion promises to reduce plastic in the ocean by making building blocks
It’s not the first time that an entrepreneur has developed a way to use plastic as building blocks—and we’re not talking Lego here. No, these are real building blocks modeled in the size and dimensions of common concrete building blocks…
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ARLANXEO: HNBR elastomers for low temperature applications developed / Two grades to be introduced at “K 2016”
Two hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (HNBR) grades for low temperature applications will be introduced at “K 2016” by synthetic rubber producer Arlanxeo, the 50:50 joint venture between Lanxess and Saudi Aramco established in April this year.
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WACKER Presents New VAE Dispersion for Eco-Friendly Interior Coatings in Asia-Pacific
WACKER has launched a new dispersion in Asia-Pacific that is ideal for formulating highperformance interior paints with reduced emissions.
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The 2016 breakthroughs in medical plastics . . . so far
There are still a few months of life left in 2016, but PlasticsToday has already logged a number of advances in polymer and materials science that could have a significant impact on medical technology. As we get ready for K 2016, which…
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Davis-Standard to exhibit extrusion and converting technology during K 2016
Extrusion technology and machinery supplier Davis-Standard LLC (Pawcatuck, CT) is showcasing its Global AdvantageT in extrusion and converting technology at K 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany (Hall 16, Booth A43). Technology to be highlighted includes examples of extruder, feedscrew, die, unwind,…
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A. SCHULMAN: New five-layer blown film extrusion line for Belgian technology centre
US plastics compounder and distributor A. Schulman has installed a new five-layer blown film extrusion line at its “Polybatch” European technology centre in Bornem / Belgium.
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Hoffer Plastics and partners bring innovation to consumers’ kitchens
Hoffer Plastics Corp. (South Elgin, IL) and the world’s premier kitchen appliance manufacturer and kitchen supply retailer have teamed up to create what Hoffer Plastics calls “the most powerful, innovative home kitchen blender on the market.”
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Advanced composites increasingly deployed in satellite components
Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has started constructing a facility that will double the satellite-component production capacity of its Sagami Factory in Sagamihara, Japan. The factory is Mitsubishi Electric’s core production and testing site for solar array panels, structural panels and…
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K 2016: North America: Digital Design and Automation Influence Molding Productivity
A recent development, which could be displayed at K2016, is Functional Generative Designer, software that allows optimization of the cooling system of a mold, whether it is made by conventional machining or by additive manufacturing (3-D printing), to improve part…
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CHINAPLAS 2017 Thrives in Intelligent Manufacturing, High-tech Materials and Green Solutions
CHINAPLAS 2017 (The 31st International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries) will rotate back to China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China on 16 – 19 May 2017.
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Double anniversary for battenfeld-cincinnati China
The concept of producing locally in China for the Chinese market has worked out perfectly for battenfeld-cincinnati. battenfeld-cincinnati (Foshan) Extrusion Systems Ltd. (battenfeld-cincinnati China) in Foshan/Shunde is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “
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Let’s go to the (plastic) beach
If you’ve ever wanted to experience a plastic beach, then you’ve got to head to Tampa, FL, to see the new 15,000-square-foot art experience at Amalie Arena: The Beach Tampa.
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Sabic to showcase innovations that reduce food waste at K 2016
At the K 2016 plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, Sabic (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) will exhibit a wide array of packaging solutions that address the challenges the packaging industry is currently facing.
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Husky launches next-generation HyCAP4 at K 2016
Husky Injection Molding Systems (Bolton, ON, Canada) announced the launch of its next-generation system for high-output beverage closure molding, HyCAP4. Husky will be demonstrating the all-new HyCAP4 system for the first time at K 2016.
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