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Further EvoQuench PA POY systems destined for China
Oerlikon Barmag recently signed contracts for two orders with a total of 120 spinning positions for manufacturing polyamide POY yarn with Chinese yarn manufacturers. What makes this so special is the fact that all positions will be equipped with the EvoQuench radial quenching system for polyamide.
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Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Segment increased order intake and sales in 2019
Resilient performance with Group sales growth in a challenging environment. Guidance adjusted due to lack of visibility of market recovery.
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First half of 2019 characterized by low demand in the new machinery business
In the first half of 2019, Rieter posted an order intake of CHF 378.3 million (first half year 2018: CHF 511.8 million). This represents a decline of around 26% compared to the previous year period. As already reported, the main reason was low demand in the new machinery business (Business Group Machines & Systems: -34%). Rieter understands that market share remained unchanged at the previous year’s level of around 30%. Order backlog as at June 30, 2019 was CHF 295 million (December 31, 2018: CHF 325 million).
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Yarn producers no longer need to rely on expensive clearer cuts at winding to protect their quality. Now, USTER® QUANTUM 3 brings the ultimate in connected intelligence: prevention of yarn faults at source. Data from fiber cleaning and ring spinning is integrated with in-line monitoring of 100% of yarn, to unlock optimization potential for the entire mill.
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Fifty years ago, people around the globe watched in awe as a human being stepped onto the moon’s surface for the first time. We have a little-known connection to this occasion, which marked the start of a new chapter in space exploration.
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SSM showed several new product launches for the first time ever at the ITMA 2019 in Barcelona (Spain) from June 20 – 26, 2019. Large interest was generated by the powerblade winder and the SSM preciforce which had their world premieres.
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Except for cheese, chocolate, knifes and watches there are also very famous heated godets for extrusion lines engineered and produced in Switzerland as to be seen during ITMA in Barcelona.
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SSM preciforce™ - the world’s first system to constantly regulate the backpressure force
Among other factors, such as digitens™ (SSM online regulated yarn tension) and DIGICONE® 2 (SSM step precision winding), the backpressure force is a very important influencing factor for a perfect yarn package construction on a winding machine. The backpressure force has a significant influence on the package density that needs to be achieved.
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Reifenhäuser Group invests in new production and assembly hall for flat dies
The Reifenhäuser Group has started construction of a new production hall at the headquarters in Troisdorf. With the groundbreaking ceremony, the project is now entering the intensive construction phase. The new production and assembly hall with an area of 3,000 square meters is expected to be completed by spring 2020.
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Loepfe presents brand-new yarn clearer generation
Loepfe Brothers Ltd. has been pioneering yarn clearing technology since almost 30 years. At ITMA 2019, the Swiss company presented a brand-new yarn clearer – the YarnMaster PRISMA. With multi-sensor measurement design and new functionalities this next generation of yarn clearers will support spinners all around the world in mastering daily quality control. For the first time, the YarnMaster PRISMA combines new and established sensor technologies in one device.
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USTER® Fabric Inspection presents top technology and quality management expertise at ITMA
Since 2018, the world-renowned USTER quality systems include fabric inspection – and ITMA 2019 will see the launch of the first major innovation to be developed since the acquisition of automatic vision inspection company Elbit Visions Systems (EVS).
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ITMA 2019 - Saurer celebrates the 30th anniversary of CableCorder
Saurer can celebrate the 30th anniversary of its CableCorder with impressive figures. With more than 1 900 CableCorders sold, around 270 000 spindles have been put into operation in the last 30 years. The CableCorder for production of high-quality tire cord is a permanent fixture in the tire industry.
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ITMA 2019 - Saurer's fashion show celebrating 150 years embroidery
Saurer showcases a fully-fledged embroidery solution at ITMA Barcelona that offers a wide range of customisation options for customers. The Epoca 7 shuttle embroidery machine features enhanced automation technology and a new application device. It also incorporates modernised CAD/CAM design software and a new mill management system.
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