When manufacturing fuel tanks for the automotive industry, the multi-layer or co-extrusion process “Coex” is used. However, the process step was very cost-intensive and time-consuming.

Leading producer of specialised PVD coatings for components and tools Oerlikon Balzers says its coatings protect moulds better to enable improved performance, while reducing maintenance and running costs for manufacturers.

The advantages of this technology derive from its time- and space-saving aspects, its output of smooth, clean parts, and its ease of use, according to Husky.

Austria - The right material and grade for the right job can save time and money - keeping mould makers competitive. Standard parts manufacturer Meusburger in Austria gives an overview of what to consider when choosing the right material grades.

Great Britain - Manufacturing companies see positives and negatives in what the future holds but are preparing themselves for the worst.

EOS, a German supplier of metal laser sintering units, has sealed a partnership deal with a shop that has already created faster injection tooling. In addition, the company recently introduced an upgraded version of a production unit.

Germany – Clamping systems without hydraulic support are called for when operations on sliding tables, injection moulding machines and bed and ram of forming presses require the oil-free clamping of dies.

Beck Automation is presenting a dynamic IML system on Engel's booth at Fakuma 2014.

Arburg will be presenting a complex application for multi-component injection moulding at Interplastica 2019 in Moscow (Russia) from 29 January to 1 February: A hydraulic two-component Allrounder 570 S will produce ice scrapers from ABS and TPE.

USA/ Europe - Milacron will be displaying its Advanced Plastics Processing Technologies (APPT) featuring Milacron, Ferromatik and Uniloy product branded injection, PET, blow and extrusion offerings, as well as Milacron’s product brands Mold-Masters, DME, Tirad and Cimcool at K 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany.