TPT November 2011

I ndustry N ews More than 100 visitors at extrusion open house day

THE Open-House-Days of High Tech Extrusion, 4-5 May, in Micheldorf, Austria, provided an informative agenda that included presentations and live demonstrations of the innovative Omnia extrusion line. The Open-House-Days included presentations in English and German highlighting the Omnia and also the whole subject of PVC profile extrusion. The international audience was shown how productive, reliable and energy efficient the Omnia line is. In particular, the invitees showed special interest in the new fast tool changing system for profile tools and the presentation of Mr Gehring from SKZ Kunststoff Zentrum Würzburg.

Using an energy measurement device, Mr Gehring demonstrated the advertised energy savings in practice. External lecturers were also invited, including Mr Eggern (Chemson) with the topic ‘Modern stabiliser systems’, and Mr Kleinschitz (SKZ) with the topic ‘Joining and testing of PVC window profiles’. An evening event at the Landhotel Schicklberg provided not only a delicious buffet but also a show from the theatre group – “Menütheater – Chaos Waiter Show”. High Tech Extrusion is the umbrella brand name for four extrusion specialists: Theysohn, Technoplast, Topf and Extruder- Komponenten Salzgitter. High Tech

Extrusion operates internationally, with four production locations in Austria and Germany, as well as sales offices in Moscow and India. The group of companies, which has 30 years of experience in extrusion technology, belongs to HTI High Tech Industries AG, an international technology group offering products in the fields of lightweight construction, engineering and energy technology. High Tech Extrusion GmbH – Austria Fax: +43 59 692 2202

Email: office@ht-extrusion.com Website: www.ht-extrusion.com

Energy measurement

A demonstration of the Omnia extrusion line

Fast tool changing system

Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou TO meet industry demand for leaner productivity protocols and advanced measuring methods, SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou, to be held 7-9 March 2012 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, will include new trend areas for Machine Vision and Measurement and Instrument. and controls to applications, the 2012 show will focus on the key areas of Industrial Automation; Machine Vision; Measurement and Instrument; Motion and Control; and Robotics. Association of Taiwan; Taiwan Electric and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association; and AMA Association for Sensor Technology from Germany.

SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou is sponsored by the China Foreign Trade Centre and Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH. It is organised by the China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition General Corporation, Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, Guangzhou Overseas Trade Fairs Ltd and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. The honorary sponsors are the Guangdong Automation Association and Guangzhou Automation Association. Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd – China Fax: +86 20 38251400 Email: sps@china.messefrankfurt.com Website: www.siaf-china.com

Figures released by the China Statistics Bureau confirm the country’s industrial automation market is quickly evolving, with investment in fixed assets in the electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry rising 55 per cent in the first six months of 2011. Over the same period, production of communication, computer and other electronic equipment grew 48 per cent and transportation equipment 35 per cent. For the third consecutive year the fair is receiving strong support from leading Asian and European trade associations, which will organise pavilions and seminars at the fair. Supporting associations include Robotics

Mr Louis Leung, deputy general manager of Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, one of the show’s organisers, said, “The fair will deliver more business and value by offering additional solutions in overall equipment effectiveness and complex measuring processes.” Mr Leung expects the 2012 show to be a success. “Interest in the event is high; the number of enquiries received from potential exhibitors and visitors are up compared to last year.” To provide buyers with automation innovations and solutions from sensors

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