Plasticized PVC (PVC-P) is the benchmark material for blood and blood-component bags: no other polymer matches its balance of flexibility, optical clarity and biocompatibility built on decades of clinical use. In an application with virtually zero tolerance for defects, where a thickness deviation or a micro-bubble in the film is a patient-safety issue, the conversion process carries as much…
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The demand for high-performance food packaging films continues to evolve, pushing processors to seek more advanced, efficient, and sustainable production technologies. At the forefront of this transformation is Macro Engineering, a recognized leader in customized extrusion solutions. Its Quadex™ Series of Coextrusion Barrier Biax Film Lines delivers the technology needed to produce premium…
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DBK Anlagentechnik, based in Ibbenbüren, Germany, specializes in the planning, design, and supply of machinery for the production of PTFE and PE films. The company has established a strong reputation, particularly with its highly precise film skiving machines, which are used by technical film manufacturers around the world.
These systems enable the production of films with thicknesses down to…
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Kampf GmbH has officially opened THE LINQ – Home of Slitting & Winding, its new Customer Experience Center at the company’s headquarters in Wiehl/Mühlen, Germany.
Covering approximately 3,000 square meters, THE LINQ brings together customers, partners and employees to experience technologies, develop solutions and share expertise. It reflects Kampf’s evolution from a machine manufacturer to a…
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In today’s industry, inspection systems have become an indispensable part of extrusion and converting lines. They ensure competitiveness but also require significant investment. At the same time, they can reveal previously undetected defects, which initially leads to an increased scrap rate. Customers often demand flawless films that are free of defects and spots and sales teams frequently confirm…
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At Fakuma 2026, Hellweg Maschinenbau will give visitors the opportunity to experience grinding plastics that are generally considered particularly challenging in this respect, using their own samples. Two fully functional granulators with working widths of 230 mm and 600 mm respectively will be available at stand A1-1005 to demonstrate their performance even under difficult conditions. The…
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With the further development of its BDC (Bubble Diameter Control) system, Hosokawa Alpine has set another milestone in efficient and stable blown film production. The new solution combines innovative sensor technology with a modern software architecture, ensuring faster control processes, consistently high product quality and greater system availability. As a leading supplier of process solutions…
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What visitors can expect at the interpack Spotlight Forum 2026
Around 75 presentations, sessions and panel discussions: The Spotlight Forum at interpack 2026 brings together key debates on regulation, resource efficiency, automation and securing skilled labour. International experts from industry,…
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