Machinery

The honeycomb core specialist’s Organosandwich is a real all-rounder in automotive production: There is a wide range of possible applications in the automotive sector for the thermoplastic material – the material can be used for the inner bonnet, door modules, underbody panels and much more. By using the lightweight Organosandwich,…

The new filament maintains rigidity during printing and provides exceptional pliability during post processing to enable easier removal of scaffolding at room temperature, which can help reduce the time required to produce finished parts. The new AMS31F filament is for use with SABIC’s ULTEM AM9085F filament, a high-performance polyetherimide (PEI)…

Guangzhou International Mould & Die Exhibition closed its 13th edition on 12 March at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. Held concurrently with SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou (SIAF), the two fairs hosted over 988 exhibitors and welcomed 98,776 trade buyers during the three-day shows.…

Wabash MPI and Carver will be in Booth No. S17 at SAMPE 2019 Conference & Exhibition from 21-22 May at the Charlotte Convention Centre in Charlotte, NC.   Wabash and Carver will be highlighting their composite moulding presses at the show.  Both companies are leading manufacturers and suppliers of standard…

SABIC is celebrating a major milestone for its groundbreaking Digital Composites Manufacturing line at JEC World 2019. The company, in collaboration with Airborne and powered by Siemens and Kuka technologies, has successfully completed the pilot phase of the world’s first automated digital system for rapid, large-scale laminate manufacturing using SABIC’s…

Germany’s Kautex Maschinenbau, manufacturer of blow moulding machines, has opened its eighth overseas branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, headed by Louis Koay, an experienced sales professional. In view of the significant demand for consumer and industrial packaging, as well as an automotive market capable of significant growth, the Southeast…

Thermoforming machine maker Illig will build a new production site in Sibiu, Romania, outside of its base in Germany. It will make thermoforming lines from its product range to ensure increasing market demands can be met, according to Dr. Heinrich Sielemann, Illig’s Managing Director. In 2019, the first office buildings…

In this article by Duane Smith, Process Manager – Web Handling & Specialty Winding, of Davis-Standard, he addresses several items that impact the quality of film. This is an extract of Duane’s technical paper: “Challenges in Winding Flexible Packaging Films”. There is no way to get around it. Every flexible…

The German show held in October, saw 1,900 exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies. The next show will be held in Friedrichshafen from 13-17 October 2020. Material launches Spanish firm Elix Polymers launched the Chemical Compliance (CC) ABS products for applications like toys, cosmetic containers, and food-contact products. The CC line comes with…

To be held from 16-20 October 2018 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Fakuma will have 1,800 exhibitors showcasing machinery and technology related to injection moulding, extrusion, thermoforming and 3D printing. Organiser PE Schall says the show this year, the 26th edition, is completely sold out. Materials Ascend Performance Materials will showcase a new…