The international trade show featuring plastics processing, Fakuma, takes place Oct. 15-19 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Plastics News will have a host of reporters onsite to cover the comings and goings of all the events at the show. Subscribe to receive our daily editions from the show or if you're in Friedrichshafen, stop by our booth for a copy at Exhibition hall FW – Booth FW-07.
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The largest part on display on the booth of Aichach, Germany-based mold maker Deckerform Technologies GmbH during Fakuma 2024 was a Pentatonic battery housing produced by Bonn, Germany-based Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG.
Since the European auto industry is presently in decline, there is a need and desire for suppliers and plastics processors to find new growth opportunities.
At Fakuma 2024, Dallas-based Celanese introduced Hostaform/Celcon ECO-C acetal. Officials said these are the first acetal materials to be made from low-carbon ISCC CFC-certified methanol.
The new machine has no blade, no screen, no infeed device, does not require regular resharpening of the toothed rollers, and makes very little noise.
Neustadt-Fernthal, Germany-based Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG. rolled out three injection molding machines for a new full-electric series designed to occupy as little production space as possible.
At Fakuma 2024, Teknor Apex Co. focused on recycled-content grades of its Sarlink thermoplastic vulcanizates and Monprene-brand styrenic thermoplastic elastomers.
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Porto de Mos, Portugal-based Cabopol Polymer Compounds SA has launched a new range of recycled polypropylene compounds designed for automotive and industrial applications.
A 3D simulation allows visitors to navigate through the plant virtually, with some drawn to specific areas of interest, while others receive guided tours by Coperion's staff.
Ferromatik Milacron GmbH has integrated its monosandwich (MSW) technology into an all-electric machine platform.