In order to establish itself in key industries, such as tool and mould making or electromobility, precise machines and cutting tools are essential.

Mold-Masters is committed to aiding its customers in achieving their sustainability objectives through a multifaceted approach. The focus is on four key areas: the use of Hot Runners over Cold Runners and Product Lightweighting helps in reducing plastic consumption.

At Fakuma 2023, which will take place from 17 to 21 October in Friedrichshafen/Germany, Oerlikon HRS Flow, will be focusing on hot runner systems that enable greater sustainability and efficiency in thermoplastic injection moulding. In addition to future-oriented automotive applications, the focus will be on trendsetting technologies and projects in packaging industry.

The first compact gantry milling machine from Fooke's new Endura 400 Linear series has been producing high-precision casting moulds in Pentas Moulding's own mould shop since the beginning of 2023. The purchase of this machine is a first for both companies.

Lawrence Engineering is renowned for its precision, quality and speed in the manufacture of tools and medical components. Recent investments in Roeders machining centres and automation systems are optimising their production, reducing lead times and improving product quality.

Dohlen & Krott Werkzeugbau in Baesweiler elevates its production of complex injection moulded parts to new levels of speed and precision with the Versa 645 linear machining centre from Fehlmann. After a rigorous benchmarking process, the company opted for the Swiss-made machine, citing its unmatched precision, energy efficiency, and compact footprint.

The UK factory of Alltrista Plastics, located in Christchurch, had been relying on two CNC coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for over a decade, but the machines had become inefficient. The company replaced these with two new Altera S 10.7.6 CMMs by LK Metrology, which significantly improved productivity.

Installation of a Roeders 5-axis machining centre at Circle in Weilmünster, Germany, has transformed the engineering service provider's ability to deliver machined prototypes and small batches of components in short lead times.

The plastics processing sector is one of the most energy-intensive industries. Plastic packaging manufacture particularly stands out in this respect with its high-speed machines and high production quantities. As the demand for high-quality plastic packaging will continue to rise, processors are focusing their efforts on increasing resource and energy efficiency. If we take the injection moulding process as an example, it is clear how numerous parameters need to be fine-tuned to advance these efforts.

At Vema, the production of high-precision mould inserts with polished surfaces forms the key foundation for the success of the downstream plastic injection moulding shop. What in 2021 still required several process steps and final manual work, has since 2022 been possible in a single clamping operation without manual rework thanks to the Kern Micro HD high-end machining centre, equipped with an MHT medium distributor.