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.
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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.
Engel presents next generation all-electric e-mac injection moulding machines
In October 2020, Engel is presenting the next generation of its all-electric e mac injection moulding machine series in a challenging application for the manufacture of pipette tips. Offering maximum flexibility for individual customer requirements, the e-mac is now even more compact.
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.
Simulation combined with the real world
Engel expands range of applications for sim link. The interface for exchanging data between the simulation program and injection moulding machine now also works with the CADMOULD simulation program by SIMCON.
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.
Medical market in focus: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag pools competencies and expands team
Andrew Sargisson and Bob Brady - two proven industry experts - join the company to further strengthen med-tech team.
Reifenhäuser presents high-performance components and lines for the sustainable production of plastics
Live again at last, Reifenhäuser will exhibit at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from October 12 to 16, 2021. It is the first major presence event for the plastics industry to take place in Germany this year.
IMAGOxt – making energy consumption visible
Social and ecological factors are becoming increasingly important in the wake of ESG assessments (Environmental, Social, Governance) of corporate activities, and are already influencing business investment decisions today.
Wittmann Battenfeld presents new SmartPlus
The highlight of the Wittmann Battenfeld exhibition at the Fakuma 2021 is the new SmartPlus, to be shown at booth 1204 in hall B1. The outstanding features of this servo-hydraulic machine are its high level of cost efficiency, energy efficiency and repeatability.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag launches first own-label robot series
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, will present its first own-branded robot series solution to trade visitors at its Fakuma 2021 booth.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag unveils the future of medical parts production
Machine, automation, tools, controllers, raw materials – an entire optimised production solution customised to medical technology applications featuring comprehensive networking and digital quality control.
Tomra’s Circular Economy Conference: Collaboration to “Close the Loop on Plastics”
High-quality recycling starts with targeted collection.
OPC-UA interface connects machine, dosing and robot to optimise LSR production
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, Germany, will unveil a state-of-the-art elastomer injection moulding system at Fakuma 2021. For its inaugural presentation on the global stage, the LSR package features a fully automated Nexus metering system on an all-electric IntElect 130/520-450.
25 years of Arburg success on the Czech and Slovak markets
Arburg's subsidiary in Brno, Czechia, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its foundation. On this special occasion, Arburg Managing Partner Juliane Hehl thanked Dr. Daniel Orel, Managing Director of Arburg spol. s r.o., and his 40-strong team for their huge commitment and loyalty.
Complex cell batch produces autonomous radar-capable vehicle transceivers
At Fakuma 2021, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, Germany, will demonstrate the production of backlit IMD badgesfor use in autonomous driving systems.
Pioneering proof of concept to help close the loop for digitally printed pouches
Within a cooperation project the key industry players Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP) HP Indigo, Cadel Deinking and Karlville together with Reifenhäuser, announce the successful delivery of the first-of-its-kind pouch-to-pouch mechanical recycling concept.
Netstal at Fakuma Innovative packaging application and comprehensive services
In keeping with the motto "circular economy meets digital", Netstal and its partners will be presenting at Fakuma a packaging solution with reduced plastic content and the e-Service, which is available to all users free of charge.
A bustling celebration for the packaging industry
“Those who weren’t able to attend definitely missed out.” That was the unanimous view of the exhibitors as Fachpack drew to a close on 30 September 2021
Moretto at Fakuma 2021: digitalization and circular economy
After the 2020 stop to exhibitions and events due to the pandemic, Moretto is glad to announce its participation to Fakuma (Germany, 12-16 October 2021 - Hall B3, Stand 3208), one of the most important events for the plastics industry.
Tomra celebrates opening a new flake sorting Test Center in Italy
On September 22, 2021, Tomra Recycling officially opened its new flake sorting Test Center, where the company will develop new applications and solutions in the fields of PO and PET flake sorting while simultaneously expanding its service offering.
Common dispensing challenges and solutions
Almost 900 plant engineering and management personnel from diverse industries within the United States weigh in on specific challenges they face relating to their dispensing methods. Find out how to address some of these challenges to improve control in manufacturing processes.
KraussMaffei at Fakuma 2021: "Efficiency meets sustainability"
"Efficiency meets sustainability" is KraussMaffei's motto at the Fakuma trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany (October 12-16, 2021; Hall A7, Booth No. 7303).
State environmental prize 2021 goes to Engel Austria
The state of Upper Austria has recognised Engel Austria's commitment to building up a circular economy for plastics with the Upper Austrian Environmental Award 2021.
Krones ranked among the champions of digital transformation
Many companies in Germany have for years now lived through a time of upheaval, affecting both structures and processes that have evolved over decades: digital transformation.
Fakuma 2021- ready for take-off
In just a few weeks the first major, international on-site event will be held for the entire plastics industry in Germany: The 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will open its doors in Friedrichshafen from the 12th through the 16th of October, 2021.
High-speed rotor achieves greater packaging sustainability
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag presents El-Exis SP 250, the fastest packaging machine on the market.
Boy- novelties at Fakuma 2021
It has always been a Boy tradition to select a trade fair as a platform for a premiere. The family-run company will continue this tradition at this year’s Fakuma.
Arburg at MSV 2021: "Smart" and digitalised for efficient injection moulding
At the MSV in Brno, Czech Republic, Arburg will present from 8 to 12 November 2021 in Hall G1 an efficient injection moulding application with an electric Allrounder 520 E.
Arburg at Moldplas 2021
From November 3 - 6 in Hall 10 at Moldplás 2021 (Batalha, Portugal), Arburg will show a fully-automated, digitally networked Allrounder producing ready-to-use mask boxes.