Strack Norma addresses recurring deposits and blockages in injection moulding machine cooling circuits with its new Z77100 water filter. Designed for high flow rates and easy handling, it effectively reduces deposits, enhancing process quality and efficiency.

Precision tool manufacturer PB Swiss Tools relies on Sumitomo (SHI) Demag to deliver innovative multi-component, Mucell moulding cell, featuring index plate drive and automation — all from a single source.

Image analyses to detect defects in injection-moulded plastic parts used to be expensive and time-consuming. Cologne researchers want to change this using machine learning (ML) ...

Stampack Xpress 2024.1 brings mould tryout testing into the design phase, significantly reducing the need for costly adjustments on completed moulds. The latest version simulates not only the forming process but also the press opening, helping designers avoid deformations by optimizing force distribution.

A British start-up has launched the world’s first, infinitely reusable moulding technology — Polymorphic moulding. The company’s technology can shapeshift in under 20 minutes, producing zero tooling waste and making usable parts 14 times faster than 3D printing.

Toolcraft, a family-owned business, continues to push the boundaries in mould making with its latest investment in a high-precision Kern Micro HD milling machine. This addition enhances their capabilities with ultra-precise manufacturing and superior surface finishes.

At Fakuma, Strack Norma will unveil new injection moulding and die-casting tools, featuring efficient thread unscrewing units, adaptable slide kits, high-temp limit switches, an advanced water filter and 3D-printed spiral cores for better cooling and reduced cycle times.

At Fakuma 2024, Nonnenmann is presenting its innovative Nowmove-MSB maintenance station. The new solution combines a turner, opener, maintenance and testing workstation with an integrated air cushion function in a single compact device.

The refurbished Arburg Technology Center (ATC) in Radevormwald, Germany, has resumed normal operations. On June 7, 2024, Arburg Managing Partners Juliane and Michael Hehl, along with the Managing Directors and project leads, officially reopened the center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The 28th International Plastics and Rubber Processing Fair, Plastpol, held in Targi Kielce, has emerged as a premier event in the European industry, featuring over 600 companies from 31 countries. Innovations in energy-efficient technologies captivated attendees, with high-tech injection moulding machines in high demand. Notable contracts were signed by companies like Arburg, Engel, and Bole Europe Technology.