SEPTEMBER 2021

On the subject of rubber characterization, the companies NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH, Alpha Technologies and Brabender® GmbH & Co. KG are offering a one-day seminar on September 30, 2021. In addition to various lectures, the focus will be on practical trials with different instruments and materials. This event will be held in German language. If you are interested in a seminar held in English language, please get in touch with us: marketing@brabender.com

JANUARY 2021

Brabender is member of the network program of bio-based polymers "BioFoN"

With its membership in the network program of bio-based polymers "BioFoN" Brabender GmbH & Co. KG strengthens its commitment in the field of biopolymers and contributes to environmental and climate protection.

SEPTEMBER 2020

BRABinar: Determination of conductivity with a Brabender measuring mixer

Conductivity measurement for optimized compound formulation: Brabender offers a virtual seminar on this topic on Wednesday, September 23, 5 pm CET.

JULY 2020

Live webinar (29.07.2020): WPC recipe development on laboratory scale

Brabender shows the application of a labcompounding line for the development of the optimum formulation and the optimalprocess for the production of wood plastic composites.

JUNE 2020

Live Webinar - How to run a measuring mixer test correctly?

Rheology 4.0: By the means of PVC raw material characterization we will show the correct handling of the W 50 EHT measuring mixer attached to the new Brabender MetaStation 4E.

JUNE 2020

Kunststoff Magazin World & Conference: Brabender joins virtual show

As numerous trade fairs have been cancelled or postponed to 2021 due to the Corona pandemic, Brabender takes the opportunity to present its novelties online.

MAY 2020

Brabender extruder helps to recycle rubber waste

A research project of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences with industrial partners aims to develop a new one-step recycling process.

APRIL 2020

Plastic alternative from macroalgae - industrial PhD

A research project by Brabender, the Technical University of Dresden and the University of the Philippines, deals with macroalgae as a viable alternative to fossil-based plastics.

MARCH 2020

Optimized take-off unit for the lab-scale production of blown films

The new downstream unit for the extrusion of blown films offers user-friendly control, improved accessibility as well as greater flexibility and precision.

MARCH 2020

MetaStation 4E: Compact torque rheometer for the laboratory table

The new drive unit for rheological measurements can be used extremely flexibly and provides information on the plasticizing behavior of different materials.

MARCH 2020

TwinLab-C 20/40: Perfect compounding system on a small scale

The compact twin-screw extruder was specially developed for laboratory use and is the ideal companion for the development of recipes and processes.

MARCH 2020

Bachelor thesis: Biodegradable film from pea protein isolate

An important topic, which is currently causing  major problems worldwide, is the pollution of the oceans by plastic waste. Brabender would like to contribute to the solution of this problem. 

FEBRUARY 2020

Brabender presents MetaStation 4E at PVC Formulation 2020

At the PVC Formulation conference in Cologne current trends within the PVC industry were shown. Brabender informed about the new MetaStation 4E table drive.

JANUARY 2020

Paper published on inline production of injection molded test specimens

The Brabender SpeciMold produces material samples in a time-saving manner during the ongoing compounding process. A corresponding scientific publication is now available. 

MAY 2021

Brabender is a member of AquaTech Lausitz

The business and research network AquaTech Lausitz engages in sustainable utilisation of aquaculture products

MARCH 2021

Convimeter II: Measuring viscosity inline and controlling processes - accuracy and method diversity at laboratory level

Duisburg, March 17th, 2021 - Brabender GmbH & Co. KG introduces the Convimeter II for viscosity measurement and process control in production for the development of liquids and pastes.

MARCH 2021

iba connecting experts - Brabender takes part in virtual bakery fair

At the booth and in webinars, Brabender will present solutions for viscosity measurement in the lab and in production, lab extrusion and for gluten-free applications.

FEBRUARY 2021

Brabender opens new sales office in Mexico

As of 2021, Area Sales Manager Maximilian Sawatzki will be located closer to the Latin American market.

JANUARY 2021

Webinar series „gluten-free“ conducted successfully

UCC (University College Cork) and Brabender offered a joint webinar on the topic gluten free bakery products and the analysis of gluten free raw materials – with appr. 450 registrations quite successfully

JANUARY 2021

TwinLab-F 20/40 customer in India - Brabender supports webinar

TDU (The University of Trans-Disciplinary HealthScience & Technology) in India offered an extrusion seminar in cooperationwith the local Brabender sales agency Toshniwal.

OCTOBER 2020

Brabender joins the Bridge2Food research network

Together with partners from industry and research Brabender will exchange experience and expertise and develop solutions for the growing market of alternative proteins.

OCTOBER 2020

Brabinar: Gluten-free - from a trend towards high-quality products

In cooperation with the ICC, University College Cork and Brabender explain the background and methods for analysing gluten-free flours and developing gluten-free baked goods.

JULY 2020

PlantPROMISE: Brabender and partners conduct research on meat analogues

Together with Wageningen University and other partners Brabender is working on the cost-effective and sustainable development of meat substitutes with improved market acceptance.

APRIL 2020

Paper published on analysis of gluten-free formulations

How can the Brabender Farinograph be used effectively for the analysis of gluten-free raw materials and recipes? Read more in the recently published paper.

MARCH 2020

Automatic calibration function for the Farinograph-TS saves service budget

A new function of the Brabender MetaBridge enables individual reference curves, minimizes service work and increases the service life of the Farinograph mixer.

MARCH 2020

Brabender uses FAULHABER motor technology for viscosity determination

The ViscoQuick, the latest product in the Brabender rotational viscometer series, is driven by a brushless DC servo motor from drive specialist FAULHABER.

MARCH 2020

Brabender MetaBridge makes laboratory workflows „smart“

In an interview, Brabender experts Stefan Jansen and Viktor Schäfer explain the "Smart Workflow" concept for optimizing laboratory processes.

MARCH 2020

Brabender ViscoQuick in use at Kröner-Stärke

Quality manager Matthias Evers reports on his experiences with the rapid viscometer and describes the benefits for the quality assurance of his company's products.

JANUARY 2020

Farinograph-TS for analysis of industrially produced dough

Students from the Central College of the German Confectionery Industry (ZDS) worked on a method for determining the optimum dough consistency for industrial doughs.