Technology

Following an initial major breakthrough with hydrogen-ready thermal machines, about a year ago SITI-B&T launched a research project to develop kilns powered by a high-performance blend of traditional fuels and hydrogen.

High performance, energy savings during the drying and elimination of clay wastage are the plus of the solutions.

Rizam Holding, one of the leading manufacturers of clay blocks in Kosovo, has installed the innovative technologies of Marcheluzzo for greater factory automation.

The new fully-automated line for forming soft mud bricks, pavers, roof tiles, strips and special pieces is designed to save energy and raw materials, minimise changeover times and achieve high production standards in accordance with lean manufacturing principles.

System Ceramics is entering the thermal machine sector with the launch of its first high-performance horizontal multichannel dryer.

NFS - Natural Finishing System is the latest technology developed by Surfaces Group which combines satin finishing tools from Luna Abrasivi with Flexy Velvet fickert tools from Surfaces T.A. and can be complemented by a NoCoat protective finish treatment. NFS is the first solution capable of treating natural, non-lapped ceramic surfaces to create textures with an antique, timeworn look.

Ancora’s solutions stand out for their high yield per square metre and high level of synergy between processing plants, machines and accessories, resulting in a complete finishing process tailored to the specific needs of each individual company.

The new Smaltoten temporary binders significantly increase the mechanical strength of tiles and are available in both powder and liquid form.

Setec is presenting its new low energy consumption dryer for sanitaryware and tableware. In operation since early 2022, it has exceeded its targets with a drying cycle of under 8 hours, heat consumption of 98 kcal/kg and electricity consumption of 0.003 kWh/kg.

First launched in 2011, the Creadigit digital printing technology recently celebrated its first 10 years on the market, confirming System Ceramics’ leadership in the field of digital decoration and printing.

The new hi-tech roller combines shock resistance and flexural strength to guarantee a high level of flatness and a reduction in defects and deformations in the firing of tiles and high thickness slabs.

Durst Gamma DG tile glazing technology working for the Green Economy.

Material effects, textures, reliefs and micro-reliefs. The new range of digital glazes, inks, grits and microgrits offers extremely realistic reproductions of natural stone, marble and wood in an unlimited variety of finishes while maintaining the unique technical performance of ceramic.

Donatoni Macchine has developed a new patented cutting system capable of cutting 1-2 cm thick slabs in a single pass, doubling the productivity of a traditional cutting system.

The new Tenagreen binders by Lamberti allows for improving the mechanical characteristics of the cast pieces while having a minimal impact on slip rheology, allowing for rapid and problem-free adoption on existing production lines.

Watch the video-event which describes the advantages of the Gamma DG technology through a series of interviews with ceramic tile and glaze manufacturers met during Cersaie 2021

Seiko RC1536 printhead offers a series of advantages for digital glazing and decoration.

The new vision and self-regulation system for digital printing is even more effective and complete, improving print quality and solving process issues

Top Squadra Dry 4.0 is an automatic production line in which each electromechanical unit is controlled in real time by PLC software.

Higher finished product quality and a more sustainable firing process are two of the top priorities of any ceramic sanitaryware manufacturer. But is it possible to achieve both these goals through an effective choice of kiln furniture and accessories?