At Fakuma 2024, Arburg is presenting the latest addition to its electric injection moulding machine lineup, the Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric, featuring a clamping force of 2,800 kN.

At Fakuma, Roemheld will premier a flexible die changing console that can be used to load different injection moulding machines without a crane. The set-up time optimizer will also present a wide range of components for complete solutions designed to handle moulds and dies along the entire process chain — from the rack to the machine.

China’s manufacturing industry is becoming an increasingly formidable competitor for European companies. This also applies to tool and mould making.

Fanuc is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its high-performance Roboshot fully electric injection moulding machine at the Fakuma 2024 exhibition in Friedrichshafen (15-19 October). The company is set to present the latest solutions in injection moulding technology and automation, with particular focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, compact design, reliability and the industry's lowest total cost of ownership (TCO).

Koller Formenbau increases the performance and process reliability of its Cheto IXN 3000 travelling column deep-hole drilling and milling centre with the Nano Coolant cooling lubricant — with impressive results.

Mold-Masters has expanded its E-Multi auxiliary injection unit lineup, offering mould makers a versatile and cost-effective solution to support a broader range of multi-shot applications. Customers profit from flexible installation options and reduced lead times.

With the LS, Cumsa is offering a new long stroke for slides. It’s a mechanical system designed to expand slide travel up to 100 mm, therefore significantly decrease the mould size.

The integration of thermoplastic foam injection moulding presents a promising opportunity for enhancing sustainability in automotive lighting. How manufacturers can reduce component weight, optimise material use and lower the carbon footprint of vehicles.

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.

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) ...