The first pilot test of a hydrogen-powered kiln for ceramic frit production is now underway at the Esmalglass-Itaca facility in Villareal. It forms part of the H2frit project – which is being promoted by ANFFECC (the Spanish ceramic frit, glaze and colour producers’ association) and financed by the Generalitat Valenciana – that aims to assess […]
IEG and Acimac hail Tecna’s “succes”
The 28th Tecna, the exhibition of Technologies and Supplies for Surfaces organised by IEG (Italian Exhibition Group) and Acimac (Italian Ceramic Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers´ Association) at the Rimini Expo Centre, has been hailed as a resounding success by the organisers. Tecna recorded a similar level of visitor turnout to the previous edition. The organisers […]
System unveils three key ceramic decoration innovations
At TECNA 2024 – held at the end of September 2024 in Rimini, Italy – System Ceramics unveiled three technologies that the company says will elevate ceramic decoration: Infinity SKY, Infinity DRY, and the updated Digiglaze 2.1. These solutions are said to deliver high-quality performance in digital printing and surface finishing, offering manufacturers the tools […]
BMR set to unveil Squadra Vision Plus
BMR will bring the latest evolution of its Squadra Vision Plus squaring machine to Tecna, the trend-setting tile production technology event that takes place from 23rd to 27th September 2024. Billed as a system that will open the door to a new era, the new Squadra Vision Plus is directly derived from the classic squaring […]
Marco Polo supports Lamgea
System Ceramics supplied digital decoration, storage, AGV handling, and packaging solutions for the American Wonder Porcelain production plant that came into operation in 2017
Digicol diversification
Recent research has led to the development of eco-inorganic and water-based inorganic glues specifically formulated for lower odorous emissions and reduced content of aldehydic components deriving from combustion.
Riding The Titanium Wave
The Titanium Wave XXL variable-roof kiln and the Titanium Slab twin-channel kiln from SITI B&T are the most innovative, high-performance solutions currently available on the market.
Intralogistics interrogated
Sacmi solutions for intralogistics 4.0 offer a choice between self-supporting stackable warehouses, shelving warehouses and automatic intensive warehouses. The maximum degree of optimisation is often achieved through a combination of multiple solutions.
Hybrid hurrah
EFI water-friendly ceramic inks deliver direct environmental benefits such as a 90% reduction in VOC emissions, and a 73% reduction in CO2 emissions.
Drop-on-demand digital
The future of digital printing will involve a system of independent machines each equipped with their own set of inks positioned in sequence along the production line.
Transformational Tile Technology 