GILLARD will be exhibiting a new extrusion servo rotary cutter on their stand no. 16C77 in Hall 16 at K’2019, Düsseldorf, Germany (16th – 23rd October 2019). The new Servo-Torq® Plus extrusion cutter is designed for plastics, rubbers & many nonpolymermaterials. The unit combines the latest Lenze brushless AC servo motors with afully digital multi-axis […]

Στις 27 Ιουνίου 2019 η Επιτροπή Εμπειρογνωμόνων της Ε.Ε. (Working Group on Food Contact Materials),δημοσίευσε ανακοίνωση εκφράζοντας τις ανησυχίες της για τα αυξανόμενα περιστατικά ανακλήσεων που καταγράφονται στο Ευρωπαϊκό σύστημα έγκαιρης προειδοποίησης για τα τρόφιμα και τις ζωοτροφές (RASFF) και σχετίζονται με συσκευασίες τροφίμων πολλαπλών χρήσεων (reusable plates, bowls and coffee beakers). Σύμφωνα με την […]

Automation and digitization in Hall 2   29 automations, among them modular and robot-supported workpiece handlings as well as systems pallet handlings up to autonomous transport systems Integrated Digitization: Intelligent services and applications with integral connectivity for networked production Over 30 digital innovations new CELOS APPs, extensive DMG MORI Monitoring, efficient production planning and control […]

Ansonia, CT USA (July 31, 2019) . . . FARREL POMINI, a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of compounding systems, will display its solutions for a broad range of applications at K 2019.  The company will exhibit along with its parent company, HF MIXING GROUP in Hall 9, Stand A24. The theme […]

Relyon plasma GmbH from Regensburg presents the interplay of plasma technology, surface treatment and robotics at the K trade fair in Düsseldorf together with the two partners STTS – Systèmes et Technologies de Traitement de Surface and ULBRICH – Maschinenbau- und Export-Import Betriebs GmbH. The aim of the partnership is to be a solution-oriented partner […]

A country report in the run-up to K 2019 The North American plastics industry, led by the United States, is posting good business results this year. Sales, revenue and growth indicators are pointing up for the foreseeable future. Among the factors driving growth are the digital revolution in controls and machine communication which yields significant […]

ExxonMobil Begins Production on Beaumont High-Performance Polyethylene Line Increases polyethylene plant production capacity by 65 percent or 650,000 tons-per-year Project supported more than 2,000 temporary jobs and approximately 40 permanent jobs Expansion makes Texas the company’s largest polyethylene producer IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil said today it started production on a new high-performance polyethylene line at […]

Automation: Multi-variant injection moulding “on demand” Digitalisation: Augmented reality for service purposes Freeformer: Functional components from original plastic granules   Lossburg, 25/7/2019 Digitalisation is opening up new potential for plastic processing. As a pioneer in this sector, Arburg is presenting a range of solutions at its stand in hall G1, stand number 36 at the […]

Schwaig, July 1, 2019 – Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH will unveil its fastest, most energy efficient, sustainable, data driven integrated machine line-up at K-2019. Presenting five machines, the company is continuing its staunch focus on delivering “Precision. Power. Productivity.” to plastic moulders globally.   In a live demonstration at K-2019, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag […]

“Mechanical engineering can make a huge contribution” • Efficiency, functionality and recyclability must be compatible • Brand owners accelerate the process towards circular economy • New solutions for more easily recyclable products will be presented at K 2019   Plastics have been publicly discredited. What does that mean to a machine manufacturer?  Peter Steinbeck: We […]