DRD dry cleaning machines in recycler use
In plastics recycling, around 95% of all fractions must first be cleaned before they can be fed into the further recycling and treatment process.
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AI enhanced in-mold monitoring improves part quality for products
A new industry consortium called Avidens focuses on real-time detection of anomalies during the molding process allowing in-line adjustments.
Explore the future of compounding at AMI’s Compounding World Expo
The Compounding World Expo Europe is taking place at the Brussels Expo in Belgium on 11-12 September 2024. Returning for the fourth time, this free-to-attend expo and conference brings together industry leaders, experts and enthusiasts from around the globe for two days of learning, inspiration and networking opportunities.
Stadler enhances operations for Vaersa with new light packaging plant inaugurated in Spain
The new facility, inaugurated on the 3rd of July, replaces an existing plant, significantly increasing capacity from 3 t/h to 8 t/h, enhancing its efficiency, and delivering higher-quality recyclable materials.
Stadler addresses the sorting challenge of Refuse Derived Fuel
Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), produced from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), is used as an alternative to fossil fuel as a way of reducing its carbon footprint. The challenge for RDF producers is to guarantee the consistently high quality required for this application.
Unveiling Mondi's FlexiBag Reinforced
Mondi is launching FlexiBag Reinforced, a new range of recyclable and cost-effective PE-based mono-material packaging.
Krones Recycling is spun off as an independent subsidiary company
On 1 July 2024, Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr Michael Gotsche, commenced business operations with headquarters in Flensburg. The newly founded company takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling, but continues to utilise Krones' global production, sales and service network.
Five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe
First time five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe. Visitors increase by 32% since last year
Plasma treatment for improved print quality in coding and marking printing
The reliable and abrasion-resistant printing of high-performance plastics poses a challenge for all areas of industry. A typical example of this is the printing of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) in inkjet printing.
Second edition of Istanbul RePlast Eurasia Plastic Recycling Fair
First edition of RePlast, which focused solely on Plastic Recycling Technology and Raw Materials, brought together key players of the recycling industry in Istanbul, Turkiye.
"We need the best injection molding technology"
Mueller/Tecnoplast in Brazil relies on injection molding machines and turnkey solutions from Wittmann.
Cosmo Films shines at Drupa 2024, showcases new products and innovations
Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films for packaging, lamination, and labelling applications, concluded their participation in DRUPA 2024 with great success.
