CHINAPLAS 2026, a world leading technology-oriented plastics and rubber trade fair, takes place on April 21-24, 2026, in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, China. As a global technology leader, W&H supports the development of sustainable flexible packaging through innovative solutions in extrusion, printing and converting technology and will present these at…
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When manufacturers experience vibration, misalignment, premature pulley wear or excessive production scrap in positive drive conveyor belts, the first suspect is often the material compound. According to BG Plast, however, the root cause frequently lies elsewhere: in the design and stability of the extrusion process itself.
The Italian company, headquartered in Marnate and specialized in the…
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Quality requirements for production on moving webs have increased in almost all industries – from paper and films to applications in food, pharmaceutical, battery, or hygiene environments. Without camera-based inspection, continuous monitoring of the material surface can hardly be ensured. The goal is 100% inspection to detect production deviations at an early stage and minimize material…
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When cutting lengthwise and rewinding, a few millimetres can make the difference between good product and waste. Creases, air pockets, or electrostatic charges immediately before the cutting gap lead to untidy edges, telescoping, and unstable winding—typical challenges in the converting process.
This is precisely where the Mink spreader roller comes into play: directly in front of the knife or…
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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, politics, associations, start-ups and institutions will shape the programme from 7 to 13 May in…
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Nowadays, packaging films are a very complex composite of various components that are extruded in different layers. In production lines, the EcoStretchRoll helps to guide materials through the line without wrinkles, thus avoiding rejects and downtimes.
Films are often subjected to corona pre-treatment during the production process so that they can then be printed, laminated, metallised or coated.…
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Exhibitor registration now open
drupa, the world's leading trade fair for printing solutions, is now accepting exhibitor registrations for its next edition: from 9 May to 17 May 2028, Düsseldorf will once again become the global stage for integrated printing technologies, automated production processes and industrial applications. Companies from all over the world can now register for drupa 2028…
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As the packaging industry’s globally leading trade fair, interpack is the central meeting place for all who develop solutions for the most pressing challenges confronting the food industry. The demands placed on food packaging are high: maximum product protection under minimum use of materials,…
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