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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

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Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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News 25.01.2017

inject 2017: the forum on injection molding in Schwertberg

The second issue of the forum hosted by ENGEL AUSTRIA will take place in the beginning of this March and is already expected to gather many visitors.

News 19.01.2017

The “Drying 4.0” Revolution Begins with Moisture Meter by Moretto

Moretto S.p.A. recently announced that their patented Moisture Meter device is now globally available for purchase.

Videos

Robot Press Tending - Plastic Injection Molding

News 19.01.2017

ARBURG presents cost-effective automation at Swiss Plastics 2017

Entry-level automated injection molding solutions will be on display January 24 to 26 in Lucerne.

Articles

When people connect, the future is wide open

Sepro group describes its approach towards Industy 4.0 trends.

News 12.01.2017

A groundbreaking ENGEL process to be unveiled at Plastec West 2017

The single automated process developed by ENGEL for three-component injection molding of fine items such as interdental brushes is the first of its kind.

News 12.01.2017

Plustech will show medical micromolding at MD&M West

The booth will feature the Sodick GL30 micro-injection molding machine performing a microfluidic molding process, with micro details in the part.

Articles

Temperature control: more safety in production with new features

From 2017, the WITTMANN TEMPRO basic C120 temperature controllers with direct cooling will be available with brand new software features.