Czech Republic; Germany — Arburg's subsidiary in Brno, Czech Republic, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its foundation on 30 September and on 1 October 2021. The Arburg Technology Center (ATC) Rednitzhembach, Germany, also celebrated its silver anniversary on 22 September — one year later than planned due to coronavirus.

USA — Toyoda Gosei is expanding production capacity at TG Missouri Corporation, one of its American production subsidiaries, to further develop its production network in the North American market.

Materials company Lanxess is launching a hollow-profile hybrid technology. With this new lightweight design technology, metallic hollow profiles can be functionalised on conventional injection moulding machines with plastic compounds.

In this free on demand webinar Husky expert Emmanuel Armand sheds light on the challenges faced by manufacturers of medical products. In particular, the online session focuses on the ability of Integrated OEM Systems — such as machines, hot runners, moulds & controllers — to reduce cost associated with wastage while ensuring performance.

At Fakuma 2021, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag showcases solutions for system integration, focuses on sustainability and unveils solutions for modern networking via Industry 4.0.

The international full-range supplier of hot runner systems Ewikon, will be showcasing its novelties and product upgrades at Fakuma 2021. New developments include a control system that enables networked injection moulding production.

Germany — Two years after the integration into the Krauss Maffei Group, Krauss Maffei High Performance AG will be transferred into an independent unit effective October 1, 2021. The unit will operate under the traditional name Netstal again.

Bio-resins can be very challenging to process compared to the common resins they typically aim to replace. This of course can make producing good parts very difficult and sometimes impossible. What are the most important considerations?

The production of medical products places high demands on the injection moulding process. The trend for injection moulded parts in medical technology is toward ever-smaller dimensions, more precise shapes, and excellent surfaces — and this is at the lowest possible prices. An upcoming webinar shows how these goals can be dovetailed.

UK — Digital manufacturer of custom prototypes and low-volume parts Protolabs, has joined forces with RS Components, a global omni-channel product and service solutions provider for industrial customers and suppliers.