Changes in the ENGEL Group board
ENGEL Group board reshuffle on 1 February 2022. Dr. Gerhard Dimmler, previously Vice President Research and Development, is being appointed to the board as CTO.
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Lucrative early start - the "synchronous motion" of KraussMaffei Automation
Gripper starts at the same time as the injection molding process. Demolding time up to 35 percent lower, cycle time up to 6 percent faster. Synchronous motion with the ejector means less need for pneumatic systems.
Connectors at their limits - into the future with green intelligence
Gerd Liebig, CEO of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, outlined how high-quality connector production can be designed cost-effectively and sustainably in the future in a talk held during the LAPP trade press event.
SPE Grand Award honours innovative application on the vehicle exterior
The BMW Group has launched a new ENGEL production unit at its Landshut production plant. The kidney-shaped badge for the electric BMW iX is produced in a cleanroom atmosphere.
Highly efficient for thin-walled containers
Arburg’s subsidiary in France has teamed up with Collomb, Pagès Group, Koch-Technik and Borealis to present Thin Wall Integra as a new one-stop shop concept for the production of thin-walled five-litre buckets.
Change of brand strategy for the Wittmann Group
The Wittmann Group has decided to change its previous brand strategy, transforming it from a two-brand strategy into a one-brand strategy.
Arburg at Interplastica 2022: High-tech for medical technology
Arburg at Interplastica 2022: High-tech for medical technology Interplastica: Important industry gathering for the Russian-speaking region Powerful: Hybrid Allrounder 520 H with medical technology application Russia: Market with high potential for medical technology and packaging
Change with the executive board of the ENGEL Group
Dr. Christoph Steger, hitherto Chief Sales Officer, is leaving the ENGEL Group at his own request.
SAM-C robots pulls in the crowds
Fakuma robot release pulls in the crowds. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s launch of SAM-C robots instantly attracts positive customer feedback and sales
ENGEL at Interplastica 2022
ENGEL at Interplastica 2022 Leverage the full potential of ENGEL injection moulding machines
Netstal receives award as best company for medical IM applications
Netstal receives the title of "Best medical injection molding packaging company" at the Global Excellence Awards 2021 from Global Health and Pharma.
Wittmann Battenfeld at the Interplastica in Moscow
From January 25 to 28, 2022, Wittmann Battenfeld will present its Industry 4.0 solution in the form of a production cell networked via Wittmann 4.0.
formnext 2021: Arburg products and experts in high demand
At formnext 2021, Arburg wowed trade visitors with numerous innovations for industrial additive manufacturing. Many international visitors also travelled to the world’s leading trade fair in Frankfurt to find out first-hand about innovations and trends in the AM industry.
3D printing - an alternative to injection moulding?
3D printing is unique as a disruptive technology in one key respect, and that is, having disrupted the manufacturing paradigm through the introduction of rapid prototyping some 25-30 years ago, it is now disrupting manufacturing again.
ELIX Polymers and Roctool join forces to increase the chemical resistance of healthcare applications
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of disinfectants to clean surfaces in medical and daily life environments has increased remarkably, underscoring the importance of chemical resistance and property retention for materials used in medical and consumer devices.
New: ARBURGadditive GmbH + Co KG
ARBURG GmbH + Co KG has founded a new subsidiary: ARBURGadditive GmbH + Co KG. Also based in Lossburg, it will house all of the company's activities related to additive manufacturing. The Managing Director will be Dr Victor Roman, who is set to join the company on 1 December 2021.
Fraunhofer pilot plant centre commissions two ENGEL machines
The opening of an extension building sees the Fraunhofer Pilot Plant Centre for Polymer Synthesis and Processing PAZ in Schkopau, Germany, strengthen its research into and development of lightweight applications using thermoplastic composites.
Milliken expands its portfolio of solutions for polypropylene recyclers with DeltaFlow
Milliken & Company, a globally recognized leader in polymer additives and colorants, has launched DeltaFlow™ Viscosity Modifiers specifically to help polypropylene (PP) recyclers.
Pioneering pipette tip expo extended
Due to high demand, an exhibit dedicated to showcasing the latest advances in IVD pipette tip production has been extended until the end of 2021.
Engel at Expo Plásticos in Guadalajara
How can challenging small parts be produced with the maximum cost effectiveness? How can production cell availability be boosted with very little effort? Visitors to Expo Plásticos 2021 will find answers to these and other competition-critical questions at the Engel Stand
Engel: Fakuma 2021 inspires injection moulding industry
The industry's first major live event after the automotive crisis and Corona pandemic took place at exactly the right time.
Successful BOY-presence at Fakuma 2021
The Fakuma plastics trade fair started with high expectations also for the machine manufacturer BOY located in Neustadt-Fernthal. After three years of abstinence, the event could take place again as a presence trade fair for the first time. Despite a slightly lower number of visitors, the medium-d company was highly satisfied.
Arburg “live” and on a grand scale at Fakuma 2021
With the largest trade fair stand and many new products on display, including some from the Arburg family, the company made a clear statement in favour of Fakuma and the Friedrichshafen location.
Fakuma 2021: Inspiring plastics live
The 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing celebrated an inspiring restart in Friedrichshafen from the 12th through the 16th of October, 2021.
Engel at ArabPlast 2021 in Dubai
Sustainability and the circular economy are the focus of Engel's stand at ArabPlast 2021 from 15 to 18 November in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Recycling, energy efficiency and thin-wall technology are the key factors in reducing the CO2 footprint.
Liquid silicone injection molding of micro parts
At the Compamed Wittmann Battenfeld will produce a micro support ring with a silicone membrane in hall 14, booth A 20 to demonstrate its expertise in the field of liquid silicone processing.
Mining information from data
Engel performance.boost analytics combines data expertise with injection moulding know-how
Wittmann HoloVoice – voice control and mixed reality
At the Fakuma 2021, Wittmann Battenfeld will show the complete presentation of a study on modern options of intuitive interaction with injection molding machines and parts removal robots.
More space, modularity, and ease of use with multi-component injection moulding
Arburg is launching a new series for production-efficient multi-component injection moulding: the Allrounder More, with its particularly flexible configuration, can now be perfectly adapted to specific customer and market requirements.
LSR processing in micro injection molding
At the Fakuma 2021 in hall B1, booth 1204, Wittmann Battenfeld will manufacture a support ring with a silicone membrane to demonstrate its expertise in two disciplines: liquid silicone processing and the production of top-quality micro parts.
Innovative solutions for greater sustainability
At Fakuma 2021, Arburg will be showing application examples of the sustainable production of mass-produced products as part of the "arburgGREENworld" focus. These include innovative solutions for recycling used products and the new recyclate package for Allrounder injection moulding machines.
Wave of economic recovery reaches Europe
Engel is starting the five trade fair days at the Fakuma show 2021 in the best of moods. "We are looking forward to exchanging ideas with our customers and partners in person again.
Performance indicator for the health status of servo-pumps
Wittmann Battenfeld has developed an easy-to-understand and robust performance indicator that shows the health of hydraulic driven units and pumps at a glance. Among other benefits, it enables required maintenance work to be scheduled more effectively.
arburgXworld: New apps and features make everyday injection moulding easier
As a pioneer in the industry, Arburg has long been intensively involved in the important future topic of digitalisation and is continuously developing its digital products and services.
e-connect.expert view extends online support to include live videos
A picture says more than a thousand words, and a video more than a photo. Engel is extending the service scope of its online support and remote maintenance offering to include live video transmission. Some three quarters of all urgent service cases can be resolved remotely in this way. Troubleshooting times are reduced by 70 percent.