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“Incredible results”. That's what a leading can-making multinational had to say after initial production testing of the DECOCAP 360-3D - the all-new Sacmi system for the inspection of twist-off caps - was successfully completed at their…

125 years ago (1892), 29 machine factories in Cologne (Germany) laid the foundations for the VDMA. The aim of the founding fathers was to establish a network of contacts for the mechanical engineering sector, which communicated common…

Medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) developed for cold-storage bags and pouches exhibit low-temperature toughness superior to that of PVC, weigh less at comparable film gauges, and open the possibility of running thinner products…

Many multinational label and package producers have been moving into Southeast Asia as label markets in the region rapidly grow. “We are excited to be participating at the very first Labelexpo Southeast Asia,” said Hideyasu Kanbayashi,…

TOMRA Sorting Recycling has introduced a new technology called TOMRA SHARP EYE, which makes it possible to separate single-layer PET trays from PET bottles. This enhances the previous capability of TOMRA’s AUTOSORT machine to separate…

Depending on the type and level of contamination in the melt to be cleaned and the selected screen size, the ERF350 achieves a maximum throughput of 3800 kg/h in combination with the same ultra-low melt losses. It is thus positioned much…

Factory digitalization is set to send the level of automation skyrocketing in the coming years. “Sensors will be integrated into processes in increasing numbers, enabling recording of at numerous parameters and more effective control of the…

The event provided a deeper insight on various aspects of cost-effective implementation of Industrial IoT & Industry 4.0 in brownfield plants, making machine and factories smart, benefits of using web-based visualization, secure remote…

The elected board members are: • Joe Stapley, Noble Environmental Technologies (ECOR) • Nicole Papadakis, North American Plastics • Lynn Krinsky, Stella Color • Brett Thompson, Piedmont Plastics