The manufacturer of plastic products Röchling Medical uses Servomold servo motor controlled unscrewing units in 8- and 16-cavity injection moulds for pharmaceutical closure caps. The patented design of the unscrewing system ensures long service lives, minimises wear, and thus gurantees high reliability and efficiency.

Rapid tooling is well on its way to becoming the industry standard in many application areas. In this article we have summarised definitions, applications and much more about rapid tooling for you.

Inkbit, a company specialising in advanced additive manufacturing, has announced a partnership with Makelab, a provider of on-demand 3D printing services. The collaboration aims to reduce time-to-market, support adaptive hardware development, and provide greater access to Inkbit's Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology for various manufacturers and designers.

Additive Manufacturing company Desktop Metal has qualified the use of IN625 for the Studio System, a turnkey metal 3D printing platform that offers customers the easiest way to print high-performance metal parts in low volumes for pre-production and end-use applications.

Intricate applications of Oerlikon HRS Flow hot runner systems produced in cooperation with project partners were presented at the K Show in Düsseldorf, Germany. The live moulding demonstrations included a thin-walled 150 ml IML Yogurt cup.

At this year's Rapid.Tech in Erfurt, Stratasys presented a wide range of solutions for additive manufacturing. Using an ever-expanding technology portfolio, the company demonstrated the versatility of its solutions for the entire product development process — from design to series production.

By 2024 drink bottles made of plastic must be produced in such a way that the cap is firmly attached to the container. This requires new design concepts that are also reflected by the machines used to manufacture the moulds.

EMO Hannover returns after a four-year break, attracting a large number of international visitors. With a focus on automation, digitalisation and sustainable manufacturing, the event draws participation from 45 countries and emphasises emerging technologies such as collaborative robots.

Israel — 3D printing company Stratasys has published its inaugural report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities, following GRI Standards for sustainability reporting. The report outlines the company’s commitment to ESG and establishes benchmarks for future targets.

The partner country for Formnext 2023, which takes place 7 — 10 November, will be the Nordic region, comprising the countries Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Besides having many innovative companies participating at the exhibition for AM technologies and the next generation of manufacturing, these countries will also play a significant role in the supporting events program.