Oerlikon HRS Flow has introduced new external valve gate end rings for its Tp and Vp nozzle series, along with a Through The Cavity (TTC) end ring for Tp nozzles. These innovations offer increased wear resistance for processing reinforced thermoplastics and enable restarts at lower temperatures.

Designed specifically for technical polymers and electronic applications, Oerlikon HRS Flow’s new Tech Flow HRS line brings advanced solutions to hot runner technology. Demonstrated live at Fakuma 2024, Tech Flow HRS showcased its effectiveness in producing high-quality technical parts with superior consistency and durability.

A new partnership between Caracol and AES promises to transform Aerospace & Defense manufacturing, blending advanced robotic 3D printing with deep industry expertise to tackle complex projects like composite tooling and full-scale mockups.

3D pellet printers are emerging as a complementary technology to traditional injection moulding, utilizing standard pellets instead of filaments. This approach offers potential cost advantages in material use and improved process stability.

At Fakuma, FKUR will showcase its latest developments in sustainable plastics. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the benefits and applications of the company’s new bioplastic and recyclate compounds.

Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will exhibit its broad range of diversified material solutions at Fakuma 2024 from October 15-19 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Highlights include a novel thermoplastic elastomer for improved recyclability of automotive interior parts and a cellulose nanofiber composite for high-performance 3D printing.

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.

Hot runner manufacturers have introduced a range of innovative products and solutions in 2024, designed to improve injection moulding processes. Their advancements focus on boosting efficiency, reducing waste and increasing production flexibility.

Introducing its robotic large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) platform for the first time at a major US manufacturing tradeshow, Caracol, will use IMTS (Chicago, Sept. 9th-14th) to demonstrate how manufacturers can produce industrial large-scale 3D printed parts with more efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability, thanks to its advanced technology.

Ensinger is boosting its Composites division by installing a high-performance double belt press in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen. This facility, from Berndorf Band Engineering, will enhance the production of thermoplastic composite materials used mainly in automotive engineering applications and the aerospace industry.