Abstract: A machine and method for compacting a powder material; the machine comprises a compacting device, which is adapted to compact the powder material; a conveyor assembly to convey a layer of powder material, along a portion of a given path, to the compacting device; and an adjusting assembly, which is adapted to change the width of the layer of powder material along the portion of the given path and consequently the thickness of the layer of powder material at its longitudinal edges.

Abstract: A machine and method for compacting a powder material; the machine comprises a compacting device, which is adapted to compact the powder material; a conveyor assembly to convey a layer of powder material, along a portion of a given path, to the compacting device; and an adjusting assembly, which is adapted to change the width of the layer of powder material along the portion of the given path and consequently the thickness of the layer of powder material at its longitudinal edges.

Abstract: A machine and method for compacting a powder material comprising ceramic powder; a layer of non-compacted powder material is conveyed to a compacting device, which enables a layer of compacted powder material to be obtained; the machine comprises a conveyor belt for carrying the powder material from an input station, in the area of which a feed assembly feeds the powder material to the conveyor assembly, to the compacting device; a straightening device is envisaged, which is designed for exerting a force to increase the flatness of the conveyor belt at least in the area of the input station.