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Leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, has recently launched a new business initiative focussing on elastomeric materials. Known as ‘Elastribution’, the enterprise will specialise in the sourcing and distribution of elastomers for […]
Throughout the pandemic, Wittmann Battenfeld UK has been supporting its customers in the MedTech sector. With orders for the medical version of the MicroPower machine growing, micromoulding is now leading […]
The Plasticom Group, an Ashford-based injection moulding and toolmaking business, has received a letter of thanks from the Cabinet Office for its rapid production of thousands of ventilator parts used […]
Even More Power: The New GX 1300 from KraussMaffei
Thanks to its modular configuration and application-oriented equipment options, the GX series from KraussMaffei meets the requirements of the packaging and automotive industry as well as those of manufacturers using ...
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Arburg Announces Dates for Technology Days in 2021
The Arburg Technology Days have been a unique and firmly established event in the international world of plastics since 1999. Arburg has decided to host next year’s Technology Days in ...
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Is it viable to convert my part material from metal to plastic?
When assessing plastic as a substitute for metal, there are many factors to take into consideration. Not all are strictly design-based; other factors can be desirability, finishing options, production cost, ...
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Plastribution Launches New Elastomers Business
Leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, has recently launched a new business initiative focussing on elastomeric materials. Known as ‘Elastribution’, the enterprise will specialise in the sourcing and distribution of elastomers for ...
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ENGEL e-speed Series Expanded
The e-speed 280 sees ENGEL expand its high-speed hybrid series into lower clamping force ranges, with a particular focus on manufacturers of thin-walled containers, buckets and matching lids ...
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New Vynacol Products Introduced as a Response to TiO2 Legislation
The impending EU classification of TiO2 (Titanium dioxide) as a category two carcinogen due to its inhalation hazard has increased European interest in the Colour Tone Masterbatch range of Vynacol, ...
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World Premiere of the All-New NETSTAL PET-LINE
The first NETSTAL PET system featuring lateral removal offers full compatibility with existing side-entry moulds and after-cooling stations, also impressing with a superlative output, excellent energy efficiency, optimised processing of ...
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Bright Green Plastics Creates Next Generation of Engineers with Apprenticeship Roles
The Yorkshire-based plastic reprocessing firm has taken on its first two new apprentices as part of the firm’s mission to develop the next generation of engineers through an ongoing training ...
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Plastic Processors
Boddingtons Lead with Quality
Medical device manufacturer, Boddingtons, continues to invest in systems of quality and quality assurance that differentiate it from the pack ...
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Additive Manufacturing
GJ Plastics Save £2500 a Week with 3D Printing – Case Study
During the pandemic, GJ Plastics, manufacturer of signage and acrylic displays, repurposed production to meet the demand for COVID protection ...
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Materials & Additives
Plastribution Launches New Elastomers Business
Leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, has recently launched a new business initiative focussing on elastomeric materials. Known as ‘Elastribution’, the enterprise ...
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Machinery
Even More Power: The New GX 1300 from KraussMaffei
Thanks to its modular configuration and application-oriented equipment options, the GX series from KraussMaffei meets the requirements of the packaging ...
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Material Handling & Temperature Control
Renmar Expands into Three Company Divisions
As Renmar Plastics Machinery continues to improve and grow its offering of machinery and equipment, the company has decided to ...
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Recycling
Bright Green Plastics Creates Next Generation of Engineers with Apprenticeship Roles
The Yorkshire-based plastic reprocessing firm has taken on its first two new apprentices as part of the firm’s mission to ...
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Toolmakers & Mould Components
What Led Kavia Tooling to Develop its own Manufacturing Software?
When Kavia Tooling was looking at improving its manufacturing efficiency and accuracy, the company couldn't find a suitable off-the-shelf solution, ...
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Robots & Automation
Long Reach with a High Payload: FANUC Expands M-900 Series
FANUC has expanded its heavy payload M-900 six-axis robot series with the introduction of the long-reach M-900iB/330L ...
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Auxiliary Equipment
GOM to Host Two-Part Webinar Focused on Plastics
Starting on 22nd September 2020, 3D metrology specialist, GOM, is running a series of informative webinars covering how experts within ...
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Service Providers
Meet the Intouch Team and Receive a 60-Day Free Trial
Intouch Monitoring will be taking part in the BPF’s first ‘Meet the Equipment Suppliers’ event in October, sharing the latest ...
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Industry Updates & Events
Arburg Announces Dates for Technology Days in 2021
The Arburg Technology Days have been a unique and firmly established event in the international world of plastics since 1999 ...
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Plastic Industry Blogs
Is it viable to convert my part material from metal to plastic?
When assessing plastic as a substitute for metal, there are many factors to take into consideration. Not all are strictly ...
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HotSeat – Simon Atterby, General Manager at Colour Tone Masterbatch
Colour Tone Masterbatch is an innovative company focusing on delivering responsive, high-quality service for bespoke colours, in universal, commodity and ...
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PlastikCity on Tour
PlastikCity on Tour – Central Scanning
Our next stop was at Bromsgrove-based Central Scanning. Our MD, Carl Futcher and Marketing Account Executive, Will Clarke met with ...
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