News-Special "Fakuma 2009"
Arburg: Fakuma a success with energy efficiency and sector-specific solutions
04.11.2009 - Arburg´s presence at Fakuma 2009 was a success. The main focus on energy efficiency and sector-specific solutions attracted a great deal of interest from trade visitors and was perfectly in tune with the current requirements of the injection moulding industry. As hoped, the Fakuma struck a positive...
K.D. Feddersen: Distributor of technical thermoplastic polymers with positive results
03.11.2009 - K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG, the distributor of technical thermoplastic polymers, is reviewing its positive results from the 20th edition of Fakuma in Friedrichshafen. In the anniversary year of the Fakuma the Hamburg-based distributor could also look retrospectively at an impressive number – 60...
Wittmann: Fakuma 2009 an all-round success for the whole group
03.11.2009 - The Wittmann group’s success was complete at this year’s Fakuma. With the first combined exhibition of the injection molding machinery and peripheral equipment sectors, the turnkey solution supplier impressively illustrated its slogan of “Everything from a single source”. The premiere of the new allelectric...
EMS-GRIVORY: Fast flowing, high impact strength polyamide 6 for thin-walled applications
30.10.2009 - For thin-walled power tools this plastic material scores points with both its toughness and with economic aspects such as the shorter cycle time. But the new range of high impact strength Grilon FC products can score points in other areas as well. EMS-GRIVORY presents a range of new high impact strength...
Arburg: Energy-Efficiency-Award 2009 presented to Tyco Electronics
19.10.2009 - The Arburg Energy Efficiency Award was presented on the evening of the first day of the FAKUMA 2009. This year, the award for special efforts in the area of energy efficiency went to Tyco Electronics (www.tycoelectronics.com) - an internationally active group of companies that is among the world’s leading...
S+S: New separation unit for contaminated plastic granulate
09.10.2009 - S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH (www.se-so-tec.com) presents a new metal separation unit called Presep (Photo) on their stand at FAKUMA 2009. The unit can be installed on conveyors to analyse plastic granulate or as a stand-alone unit to analyse grinding stock, regenerate or rejected material....
plasticker.com: Online marketplace for the plastics industry
08.10.2009 - The plasticker industry portal (www.plasticker.com) is presenting itself at the Fakuma 2009 trade show on the common stand of the ministry for trade, medium and small sized enterprises and energy of the state of North Rhine Westphalia (Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Mittelstand und Energie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen)....
Gammaflux: Extensive software update for TTC hot runner temperature control systems
07.10.2009 - Easier troubleshooting, reduced downtimes, improved productivity Gammaflux (www.gammaflux.de), one of the world’s leading suppliers of hot runner temperature control systems, has integrated three new functions into the software of its line of TTC high-performance hot runner temperature controllers:...
Wittmann: Additional servo driven degrees of freedom even on smaller robot models
07.10.2009 - Robot model W811 with B/C-Servo - Rotations The market need for additional servo driven degrees of freedom even on smaller robot models is addressed now by WITTMANN (www.wittmann-group.com) with the introduction of the B/C servo axes for small robot models W811, as well as W821 and W831. The Servo-B-axis...
Separation: Use of mobile sorting units in the plastics industry
02.10.2009 - Separation AG (www.separation-ag.com), based in Eynatten, Belgium, has been providing sorting services with stationary units for the large scale plastics and processing industry for almost ten years. As part of a cooperation with the logistics specialists Schmidt Heilbronn GmbH & Co. KG, who operate...
The exhibition „Art Goes Plastic“ at the Fakuma 2009
29.09.2009 - The topic of "Art Goes Plastic" will also be presented to the public at what is certainly the most important European plastics fair of the year, the Fakuma 2009. Students from the "Central Installation for Plastics" at the Düsseldorf Art Academy will be presenting their "Plastic Art" in the foyer...
Gneuss: The MRS Extrusion System - Unique Polymer Devolatilising Technology
29.09.2009 - At the FAKUMA 2009 Gneuss (www.gneuss.com) will show a further highlight: a demonstration model of the new type of extruder developed by Gneuss. Since its introduction in 2007, this extruder has set new standards with regard to the degassing or devolatilisation of polymers. The patented MRS extruder...
Wittmann Battenfeld: World premiere for all-electric EcoPower series
23.09.2009 - Wittmann Battenfeld (www.wittmann-battenfeld.com) will be presenting at FAKUMA 2009 its new EcoPower all-electric machine series for the first time. The new generation is the result of many years of experience combined with innovations designed for customer benefit. The all-electric EcoPower series...
Kreyenborg Group: Focus on increase of efficiency
22.09.2009 - On occasion of the Fakuma 2009 the Kreyenborg Groups (www.kreyenborg-group.de) shows with a lot of technical innovations how to essentially increase the efficiency of production with new investments and retrofitting of existing lines. These solutions are of especial interest in the current economic...
Gabriel-Chemie: New Compounds and Additives
17.09.2009 - Being specialised in the colouring and refining of plastics GABRIEL-CHEMIE Group in Gumpoldskirchen/Austria (www.gabriel-chemie.com) presents a bunch of new additives and masterbatches at the Fakuma 2009. Heavy weight and metallic look Some products have to have a certain weight in order to perceive...
Wittmann Battenfeld: Temperature controllers and controlled water flow regulator
17.09.2009 - Water temperature control up to 180°C Water has better heat transfer characteristics over oil. And oil is expensive, messy and problematic for handling and disposal. Based upon the demand of the TEMPRO plusC 160 (320F) water temperature controllers using magnetically coupled pumps and these water vs...
Automatik Plastics Machinery: Strand pelletizer for the production of micro pellets
16.09.2009 - Automatik Plastics Machinery (www.automatikgroup.com) will provide at FAKUMA 2009 its underwater pelletizing system SPHERO® 30-1 togehter with a strand pelletizer for the production o micro pellets. As further highlight, Automatik will introduce its new EBG belt conveying system - especially for...
Eifler Kunststoff-Technik: Manufacturing of technically complex modules and systems
15.09.2009 - Eifler Kunststoff-Technik GmbH & Co. KG (EKT, www.eifler-kt.de) has specialised more and more in the manufacture of technically complex modules and systems over the past few years. They include the most varied manufacturing processes and refining processes both under the company´s own auspices and with...
Moretto: New temperature controllers first at FAKUMA
15.09.2009 - MORETTO S.p.A. (www.moretto.com), based at Massanzago in Italy, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automation equipment for the processing of plastics, has exhaustively looked at the subject of mould cavity temperature control, undertaken research and finally presented the gathered requirements...
PolyTherm: Specialist for TPU and TPE
14.09.2009 - The PolyTherm company (www.polytherm-kg.de) in Preussisch Oldendorf is an innovative company which was established in this sector 15 years ago and is specialised in the manufacture, treatment and machining of high-quality plastics such as polyurethane (TPU) and elastomers (TPE). The company produces...
KEP: New websites, brochures and FAKUMA fair presence
09.09.2009 - Korea Engineering Plastics now offers new ways of keeping their customers informed. The central Korean homepage www.kepital.com has been revised lately. Also a new European portal went live recently. At www.kepital.eu visitors will get regional information around KEPITAL in German and English language....
Moretto: Solutions of automation for the processing of plastics
07.09.2009 - At FAKUMA (13 to 17 October 2009), Friedrichshafen, Germany, MORETTO S.p.A., Massanzago, Italy, Moretto S.p.A. (www.moretto.com), one of the global leaders in the production of automation for the processing of plastics, will present innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies. Visitors will be...
Wittmann Battenfeld: Gravimetric Blender Gravimax 14V with Batch-to-Batch precision
07.09.2009 - The completely redeveloped gravimetric blender GRAVIMAX 14V by WITTMANN (www.wittmann-battenfeld.com) represents a further evolution of its successful forerunner - GRAVIMAX 14R. The GRAVIMAX 14V (Photo) presents itself in a totally revised design, whereas the online batch metering valves RTLS (“Real...
Gneuss: Sensors for Accurate Measurement of Polymer Melt Pressure and Temperature
04.09.2009 - Thanks to a major expansion of its product ranges, Gneuss (www.gneuss.com) offers environmentally - friendly solutions for practically every melt pressure, temperature and viscosity measurement application in the plastics processing industry. The unique, mercury-free NTX technology permits accurate...
Hellweg: Efficient punched skeleton processing
03.09.2009 - Strips of foils or sheets are punched out in the thermoforming process, especially for packaging products (cups, blister packs, boxes, etc). The thermoplastic punch skeleton waste arising here is re-processed by the new "RST Thermoform" granulator from Hellweg Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG (www.schneidmuehlen.de)...
BASF: Design ideas in Ultradur - New blend of ASA and PA
03.09.2009 - Seven works by students at the Royal College of Art in London will be exhibited by BASF (www.basf.com) at its booth at the FAKUMA trade fair. Design is one focal point of this year’s appearance of the company and what young designers are able to create using the plastic Ultradur® (PBT). In addition,...
Wittmann Battenfeld: Dry air Dryer with energy saving function
02.09.2009 - The WITTMANN (www.wittmann-battenfeld.com) compact dryers of series DRYMAX D allow further flexibility by connecting it either to 1-, 2- or 3-drying hoppers. DRYMAX resin dryers of series D are as a default equipped with two desiccant beds and provide the energy saving functions SmartReg and SmartFlow,...
Wittmann Battenfeld: Vacuum loader with sight glass
26.08.2009 - Immediately after the introduction of the FEEDMAX B Series vacuum loaders (Photo) for central material handling systems, WITTMANN (www.wittmann-battenfeld.com) received a favourable market response in many new orders. This enormous acceptance by processors is based on several superior features, not...
Netstal: Injection moulding machines as system solutions
25.08.2009 - With its EVOS (Photo) launched already at the K 2007, the Swiss manufacturer Netstal-Maschinen AG (www.netstal.com) exhibits an injection moulding machine which stands out by its performance capacity and energy efficiency. At this year´s Fakuma Netstal demonstrates the production of a packaging part...
Werner Koch: Flexible system for mixing, dosing, conveying and drying plastic granulates
25.08.2009 - Koch-Technik (www.koch-technik.de) will exhibit a comprehensive range of products at Fakuma 2009. The Ispringen, Germany-based manufacturer of peripheral systems has announced exhibits including fully automatic material management systems, energy-saving dry air dryers, process visualisation with barcode...
Ferromatik Milacron: New High-Performance Hybrid and All-Electric Machines at Fakuma 2009
24.08.2009 - Injection molding machine maker Ferromatik Milacron (www.ferromatik.com) will present two exhibits at Fakuma 2009. The new high-performance hybrid VITESSE 300 shows just how fast an injection molding machine can be. The ELEKTRA evolution 230 is a study in energy efficiency. Fast, Faster, VITESSE...
Hekuma: Automation line for the production of pipette tips with a cycle time of less than 5 seconds
20.08.2009 - The automation specialist HEKUMA GmbH (www.hekuma.com) presents at the FAKUMA 2009 its advanced automation line for the production of pipette tips with a cycle time of less than 5 seconds. Due to its latest drive technology and innovative, weight-optimized take-out robot, the HEKUMA linear axis has...
Evonik Booth at FAKUMA 2009 Focuses on Energy Efficiency
19.08.2009 - The demand for resource-efficient products is growing, whether to minimize the energy consumption of the end product, simplify work steps and save energy, or use alternative biological raw materials. In response to this trend, Evonik Industries (www.evonik.com) is devoting its tradeshow Booth at this...
K.D. Feddersen: „Metal substitutes“, „Soft Touch“ and further product innovations
18.08.2009 - K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG, an established name in the distribution of engineering thermoplastic polymers for over 50 years, will be presenting new features and highlights from its product portfolio at Fakuma 2009, in Hall B 2 Booth 2209. As an added event this year, the Hamburg-based company with...
KRAIBURG TPE: TPE solutions for the Most Stringent Safety Standards
17.08.2009 - KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) presents innovative TPE solutions that offer true added value for customers in a wide range of industries at the FAKUMA 2009. Such as the new THERMOLAST® M product group, which enables customers in the pharmaceutical and medical markets to both safely and economically...
ILLIG: Process-controlled Thermoformer - Efficient Production of Innovative, Thermoformed Air Ducts for Automobiles
17.08.2009 - ILLIG (www.illig.de) will present their latest line systems for sheet processing at the upcoming Fakuma, Friedrichshafen, October 13 to 17, 2009. These lines are suitable for manufacturing products for various applications in electrical engineering, electronics, automobile and vehicle construction,...
Gneuss: Design enhancements of the Rotary Filtration Systems
14.08.2009 - At this year´s Fakuma, Gneuss (www.gneuss.com) will present design enhancements to the established range of Rotary Melt Filtration Systems. The RSFgenius Melt Filtration System: Fully automatic filtration This Filtration System has set the standard for self-cleaning and process-constant melt filtration...
Arburg: Focus on energy efficiency and solutions for specific sectors with new hybrid and electric Allrounders
13.08.2009 - This year, Arburg´s (www.arburg.com) trade fair stand at the Fakuma in Friedrichshafen will be very much in keeping with the spirit of the "energy efficiency" mega-trend. In its capacity as a trendsetter in the field of energy-efficient machines, Arburg´s product range features two complete Allrounder...

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