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[Nov 2005]
Tecnargilla to Preview New Tile Technologies
New decoration techniques such as non-contact digital technology, extrusion systems as an alternative to pressing and increasingly wide presses are just a few of the innovative trends in the ceramic tile industry that will be showcased at Tecnargilla 2006 which takes place in Rimini, Italy from 28 September to 2 October 2006.
The organiser, Rimini Fiera SpA, says that in fact the exhibition will provide a comprehensive showcase of innovations, covering everything from raw materials formulation through to packaging and including solutions tailored to the specific needs of all segments of the ceramic industry.
Examples include new press decoration and in-line decoration systems as well as the new non-contact digital techniques. Seen by many as the new frontier in decoration, this latter technology is characterised by considerably smaller systems than the current decoration plants and will allow for the use of colours such as micronised pigments.
New technology for the shaping segment will include alternatives to traditional presses such as extrusion systems in place of traditional ceramic tile pressing systems. Considerable progress has also been made in traditional pressing technology, particularly in terms of increased production capacity. At the next Tecnargilla, the industry can expect to see presses with a free clearance between columns of up to 2450mm as part of an ongoing trend that has been underway for several years.
In the sorting and palletisation line segment, the exhibition will be showcasing new technologies for larger tile sizes that solve the associated dimensional and weight problems.
Finally, companies exhibiting in Rimini are already working hard to offer cutting-edge systems for reducing costs, a problem that has become particularly severe due to intense decorative research and the use of very expensive materials.
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