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Stratasys introduces new mid-range 3D printer
The J826 is around of the price of other J8-series PolyJet printers, and includes full PANTONE-Validated colour and multi-material 3D printing Read more
ENGEL UK supports Norfolk training academy
ENGEL have supplied an e-mac all electric injection moulding machine to the training facility. Read more
NETZSCH enhances product portfolio with rheometers
The addition is expected to drive significant value to NETZSCH’s customers and business by providing comprehensive product and application services Read more
FANUC introduces hollow arm variance for most popular industrial robot
Capable of integrating cables into its hollow structure, the R-2000iD is ideal for applications that require process cables, such as spot welding or material handling applications Read more
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Tesco to remove plastic-wrap for multipack tins
The supermarket chain will be working with the likes of Heinz and Green Giant to replace plastic-wrapped multipacks with multi-buy deals. Read more
Solvay unveils Double Diaphragm Forming automated demonstrator line
The fully automated line, combined with Solvay’s fast curing technologies, goes from raw material to cured parts within a three minute takt time, opening new opportunities for high-rate composite part manufacture Read more
ENGEL’s reactive unit now available in two sizes
The new size helps ENGEL cover an even wider range of applications, meaning it can support its customers from product and process development, through scale-up to series production Read more
Maguire announces Maguire + Syncro control system
Using data from a digital post-extrusion encoder and tachometer, the system adjusts extruder screw RPM and capstan speed to ensure tight coating tolerances and end-product consistency Read more
Less than encouraging year forecast for Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery
The statistics show a continuing slump in the two trades flows, down -13.1 per cent for imports, and -8.5 per cent for exports, with respect to the first nine months of 2018 Read more
FANUC launches first lightweight cobot
With a view to tackling global skills shortages and the need to increase production flexibility, FANUC has launched its first ever lightweight collaborative robot, the CRX-10iA. Read more
OnRobot launches compact VGC10 to cater to customer demand
Based on the design of the award-winning OnRobot VG10 electric vacuum gripper, the compact VGC10 is smaller and lighter, and therefore ideal for confined environments and smaller robot arms Read more
ULMA says regular packaging machinery maintenance is key to business performance
ULMA Packaging UK is encouraging companies to adopt best practice in maintenance by not only taking out Planned Preventative Maintenance plans, but by regularly checking and cleaning core mechanical parts throughout the year Read more
