Sauber Technologies Bets On S1 Shot Blast Machines From AM Solutions Since 2021 Sauber Technologies and AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology have been closely cooperating in the field of additive manufacturing. For post processing of 3D printed metal and plastic components Sauber is utilizing several machines supplied by AM Solutions. These highly efficient post processing units were specially adapted to the technical requirements at Sauber Technologies. Sauber Technologies, known for its high-value 3D print solutions for formula 1 racing cars and other industries, has been successfull ..read more

Chemical Recycling of Polycarbonates Reaches A Major Milestone  Robust process developed on a laboratory scale. Pilot-scale technical implementation starts. Recycled monomer can be used for the production of polycarbonate. Covestro has developed an innovative process for recycling polycarbonate, i.e. polychain plastics. In this process, plastics are converted back into their monomers, a precursor of plastics, so that they can be fed back into the production process as alternative raw materials. At Covestro in Leverkusen, the technical implementation of chemical recycling is now beg ..read more

Winners Revealed At 3rd GPCA Responsible Care Excellence Awards The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, has announced the winners of the 3rd GPCA Responsible Care Excellence Awards, which took place on the sidelines of the 5th GPCA Responsible Care Conference on 6 September 2023 in the Ritz-Carlton, Manama, Bahrain. The awards enjoyed an excellent engagement, attracting 82 entries in six brand new categories covering Performance Metrics (Operational Excellence), Process Safety, Sustainable Environmental Protection, Risin ..read more

Sidel Launches The Fastest Blower for Large PET Containers With EvoBLOW XL Sidel is demonstrating its blowing expertise by launching the ultra-fast EvoBLOW XL for large PET containers. The new machine extends Sidel’s blowing capabilities for sizes up to 10L PET bottles and is suitable for water, edible oil and food markets. Leveraging over 40 years of packaging and blowing expertise, Sidel has extended its blowing range with the new EvoBLOW XL machine for large containers. With 75% of parts in common with the existing EvoBLOW range, the solution builds on Sidel’s proven performance and ha ..read more

The Tie-bar-less Way for Fitting Production, ENGEL Victory Small injection moulding machine for large moulds Moulds for plastic fittings are often very large but require in relation low clamping force. The ENGEL tie-bar-less victory machine series has a large and easily accessible mould space. You only invest in the clamping force that the mould requires and not in a machine where the mould fits. For bulky injection moulds, ENGEL also offer wide-platen versions that are approximately 20% larger but have the same footprint. Frequent mould changes can reduce the productivity of your injection mo ..read more

Special Exhibition: “100 Years Of The Hehl Family Company” Centenary year: Fakuma 2023 brings the 100th anniversary celebrations to a close. Special exhibition: Arburg looks back on a 100-year success story. Historic: C1 single-lever machine live in action. Arburg will be present at Fakuma 2023 with nine exhibits on Stand 3101 in Hall A3, plus eleven additional machines on partner stands. To mark “100 years of the Hehl family company”, milestones in the unique success story will also be presented: from the “start-up” in 1923 in the family home to today’s world-leading manufacturer of machine ..read more

XSYS Sizzles At Labelexpo Europe 2023 The global supplier of prepress and on-press solutions reports a successful show with visitors keen to discover its latest innovations for labels and packaging. XSYS is pleased to announce that its participation at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Brussels was a great success. Attending this important industry event as a gold sponsor and exhibitor, the company seized the opportunity to demonstrate its wide reach in flexo prepress and engage directly with visitors. As they stepped inside Hall 3, visitors were greeted by the distinctive XSYS stand where the ThermoFl ..read more

Covestro Returns To The China International Import Expo In Shanghai Participation in major trade expo for three years in a row. First showcase of chemically recycled PU foam in China. Strengthening partnerships from mobility to construction for a circular future. For the third consecutive year, Covestro is participating in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), an annual event dedicated to promoting imports and fostering international cooperation happening in Shanghai. The German materials manufacturer aims to utilize this platform to strengthen partnerships with value chain partners an ..read more

OSH India 2023: Leading The Way In Occupational Health And Safety Informa Markets in India, India’s leading B2B exhibitions organiser, announced the 11th edition of OSH India, the region’s premier trade show for the occupational safety and health industry. The three-day expo, slated from November 23-25, 2023 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, will focus on emerging technologies and best practices for workplace safety and health. OSH India 2023 will provide an ecosystem for industry leaders, experts, and policymakers to discuss and showcase the latest innovations and solutions to critical ..read more

Shapeways Reinforces Relationship With Am Solutions And Joins Beta Partner Programme For The C2 Liquid Color Smoothing Technology AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology is delighted to announce that it has today signed an agreement at Formnext 2023 with leading digital manufacturing and 3D printing expert Shapeways Inc, which will join its Beta Partner Programme for the company’s C2 Liquid Color Smoothing technology. This represents a further strengthening of the relationship with Shapeways which invested in AM Solutions S1 and S2 technologies earlier this year after taking part in the B ..read more