Four pioneers in the field return from the past for an imaginary discussion. At a café in Munich-Bogenhausen near to the English Gardens the gentlemen sit on the terrace for coffee, tea and cigars and talk about 100 years of plastics. 

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Kunststoffverarbeitung: Maschinen und Komponenten

A Gathering of Experts: Reflections on the Emancipation of Polymers 

The optical properties of a part can generally be attributed to its geometry and material. A joint company project shed light on how the properties are influenced by the plant concept, process and processing parameters. 

Spritzprägen

Optik

Optische Komponenten / Baugruppen

Kunststoffe

Injection Compression Molding: Playing with Light 

Frimo group’s global development strategy, focused on Europe, Asia and North America, has started on September 23, with the opening of the TechCenter in Lotte, Germany. It is supported by the world product strategy, adjusting machines and plants to regional aspects and requirements. 

Polyurethan

World Product Strategy: Non-Stop Development 

Nobody questions the significance of the Middle Kingdom’s economy today. A major share of the upswing that European plastics machine suppliers and plastics producers experienced in autumn 2009 was due to the fact that Chinese plastics processors were able to obtain materials, machines and plants only to a certain extent, and up to a certain level of technology, from domestic suppliers. Considering the product portfolio presented by the machinery and plant engineering companies from Greater China (Peoples’ Republic of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan) at K2010, it became clear that these enterprises are not usually technological trendsetters. 

Spritzgießen

Extrusion

Blasformen

Greater China at K2010: Driving Force, but no Think Tank 

What has been the status quo in many branches of industry for a long time, is now growing to be a major issue in toy manufacturing too: sustainable products and their resource-conserving production. At the International Toy Fair held in Nuremberg, Germany, from February 3 to 8, these trend topics were considered under the slogan “Toys go green”, focusing not only on the toys themselves, but also on their production. 

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Kunststoff-Halbzeuge

Toys: Sustainability in the Children’s Room 

Not everything that glistens in the Italian plastics industry is now gold. But the raw data do at least suggest that the land south of the Alps is again experiencing an upswing. Perhaps Plast 2012 in early May will provide an indication of how long the current high will last. 

Verbände, Institutionen, Messen

Italy: Upswing in the South 

Supplying material from an octabin or big bag often requires the use of additional personnel to empty the container completely. A new type of unloading station ensures complete emptying without manual intervention and has been designed specifically to meet the production requirements for medical devices. 

Medizintechnik

Automation: Wave Movement Ensures Material Supply 

In both electric and hybrid vehicles, one class of materials with an impressively low specific weight is increasingly taking center stage – plastics. The article explains the direction in which the future technology electromobility is headed and the applications that this opens up for plastics. 

Future Opportunities: Plastics Technology and Electromobility 

Engel Austria ended the last financial year with sales of EUR 950 million. That is a new company record. The management expects further growth in the coming years. At the K 2013, the machine manufacturer is presenting an extended product range and series-production lightweight construction processes. 

Spritzgießmaschinen

Engel Austria: Power Ahead 

If we consider modern product design in an international context, we inevitably encounter the question of whether there is a universal design that can be internationally successful in all markets, or whether customers’ cultural differences and individual tastes, or the inherent dynamic in individual markets, are too great. Universal design or addressing individual target groups – which is the correct strategy? 

Produkt- / Formteildesign

Produktentwicklung(sprozess)

Universal or Individual?: Product Design in an International Environment 

Thanks to improved properties, plastics crosslinked by irradiation are increasingly offering an economic alternative to high-performance thermoplastics. Dr. Andreas Ostrowicki and Uwe Stenglin have been involved with this process since the very beginning and speak here about rapidly developed applications, promising ideas and how mid-size companies can keep up with the chemistry giants. 

Polyamide

Sondermaschinen

Kunststoff-Aufbereitung

Crosslinked Plastics: A Radiant Future for Materials Properties 

On March 19 and 20, 2014, the Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) is presenting another International Colloquium of Plastics Technology. With the slogan “Nachwuchs, Netzwerk, Innovationen” (New Generation, Network, Innovations), the research crucible is presenting its entire portfolio. Visitors can look forward to a revised event concept with top-class talks and innovative processing techniques. 

Beratung und Consulting

Plastics Technology Colloquium: The Plastics Technology Olympic Games 

Georg Menshen GmbH & Co. KG, Finnentrop, Germany, presented new closure solutions at interpack 2014. Since an assembly step is eliminated, a one-part flip-top cap for use with detergents and cleaning agents offers a less expensive ­alternative to the push-pull closures that have predominantly been used here in the past, but is still reminiscent to a push-pull closure in design. Moreover, the ­reduced material consumption conserves resources and the environment. 

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Falling industrial production, lack of public investment, cash flow problems for small and medium-sized enterprises, rising unemployment, especially among young people, restraint in private consumption – the omens ahead of the Plast plastics trade fair in Milan in early May look anything but good. Yet, there are signs of green shoots, at least in the plastics industry. 

The Italian Plastics Industry Has High Hopes for Plast 

Werkzeuge für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

Europa

Kunststoffhandel

A Country Running to Stand Still 

The processing of plastics with outstanding chemical or mechanical properties presents a major challenge to processors. Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG, Illertissen, Germany, specializes in the processing of such materials, for example for applications in the engine compartment, in the body structure of cars, in the chassis of commercial vehicles or (as sensor housings) in truck tires. Metals are frequently substituted and additional functions are integrated into the plastic parts. At its fair booth, Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung will be demonstrating i. a. a sensor housing for truck tire pressure control systems that is produced in large quantities by 2C injection molding with injected TPE seal (Fig.), as well as automotive components such as brake servo housings made from a glassfiber-reinforced polyamide that as a highly viscous material makes high demands on the process control. 

Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung 

Verbundwerkstoffe / Werkstoffverbunde

Sophisticated Parts of High-Performance Materials 

Persico Aquires bielomatik Plastic Business 

Transaction to Expand Both Companies¿ Market Presence  

The Italian manufacturer of production systems Persico joins bielomatik and takes over the plastics division of the German company. New synergies are to be used in this way. 

Persico SpA, Nembro Italy, a multinational production systems manufacturer, takes over the plastic business of bielomatik, Neuffen, Germany. The plastic joining systems of bielomatik are used in various branches, especially in the automotive industry. 
The acquisition will significantly strengthen the market presence of both companies. "After the acquisition of the plastic unit by Persico SpA, bielomatik sets the course for sustainable business success” Juergen Lochner and Dr. Gerd Kaufmann, executive directors of bielomatik, said. “The new company, together with Persico, will have greater financial stability to create a bigger customer value, new synergies and establish further product innovation.” 

Pierino Persico, President of Persico SpA, is convinced of the deal: “We are excited about taking over bielomatik’s well-known plastic business, which will complement and extend Persico Group’s current range of products and services. Thanks to bielomatik’s long experience and great expertise in the industry, we expect a smooth transition.” 
The plastic business of bielomatik, also under Persico’s ownership, will carry on operations in Neuffen with the same high level of quality and customer service. 

bielomatik Leuze GmbH + Co. KG  

https://www.bielomatik.com

Persico spa  

https://www.persico.com

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