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Big rush at the first Competence Day Pultrusion

- KraussMaffei and partners revolutionize continuous pultrusion - Complete system named iPul with a production speed of up to 3 meters per minute- More than 200 visitors witness presentations and the live debut at the KraussMaffei Competence Day Pultrusion If guests from the United States, China and Japan flock to Munich only to see some new technological development, the time must have come indeed for this technology. At the Competence Day Pultrusion on June 28, KraussMaffei presented iPul, the first complete system for continuous pultrusion. Interest was so great that the deadline for registration had to be moved to an earlier date. ▲ Ready for the visitors: Final touches to the iPul system at the Competence Day Pultrusion at KraussMaffei. ▲ Constantly surrounded: The guests at the Competence Day Pultrusion at KraussMaffei examined the new iPul system very closely. New iPul system sets new standards"It is the easiest way of producing profiles, there are hardly any turnkey offers, and it is a growth sector. In addition, we are knowledgeable about fibers, metering technology and even about extrusion." Thus Nicolas Beyl, President of the Reaction Process Machinery business area of the KraussMaffei Group, described the motivation of KraussMaffei to enter the pultrusion sector when he welcomed the guests. Already at the JEC trade show in Paris, the new iPul complete system had aroused great interest, and at the Competence Day, approx. 220 visitors took the chance of experiencing it live. Presentations by development partners and raw material manufacturers and a "speed dating" between experts and prospects rounded out the program. In pultrusion, continuous fibers—usually of glass, carbon or aramide—are infiltrated with a reactive plastic matrix and formed to the desired profile in a heated mold. Grippers pull the cured profile continuously and feed it to a sawing unit. The new iPul system by KraussMaffei encompasses this entire sequence and revolutionizes the technology, which has been common for a long time, in two respects. It encapsulates the infiltration of the fibers, which so far mostly takes place in open vessels, in an injection box, which permits the use of fast-reacting systems (epoxy, polyurethane, polyamide 6). And it increases production speed from the usual 0.5 to 1.5 meters per minute to approximately 3 meters per minute. With this, efficiency approaches the extrusion of PVC, which opens entirely new markets to this technology. The widespread interest was mirrored by the composition of the attendees. Four of the ten largest practitioners of pultrusion in the world came to Munich, as did manufacturers of sporting goods and windows and automakers. Exciting technical presentations underpin growth potentials ▲ Pultrusion experts together: Wolfgang Hinz, Daniel Lachhammer and Josef Renkl, who was on his last day at work after over 40 years as a development manager at KraussMaffei (left to right). Wolfgang Hinz and Daniel Lachhammer, the pultrusion experts at KraussMaffei, recollected in their presentation the development of the iPul system over the past one and a half years, and they also explained its name: "The 'i' in iPul stands for injected, innovative, integrated and industrialized, that are the core features of our system." The subsequent presentations by development partners shed light on interesting partial aspects of pultrusion. For instance, Dr. Klaus Jansen of Thomas Technik discussed manufacturing curved and irregularly formed profiles. Here it became obvious why the two companies complement each other so well. The pleasure of developing perfect solutions even for niche applications meets industrial competency, orientation toward efficiency, and worldwide marketing. Renato Bezerra from the Fraunhofer IGCV presented the research capabilities of his institute in Augsburg, and Stephan Constantino from Huntsman even went "airborne" with pultrusion. The company collaborates with KraussMaffei in solutions for wind power plants. Wladimir Richter from Evonik explained examples from the construction industry. In a sandwich pane facade, the use of pultruded glass fiber reinforcement (instead of steel) saved a lot of concrete because it was permitted to keep the concrete layer significantly thinner (10 to 15 millimeters) than prescribed by the standards for corroding reinforcements (40 mm). Benedikt Kilian of Covestro explained in his presentation the advantages of polyurethane compared to earlier matrix materials such as polyester (inferior mechanical properties) and competing processes such as extruded aluminum (lower insulation capabilities and geometric stability). Successful live debut of new iPul systemPrior to the following live demonstration of the iPul system, Nicolas Beyl, Wolfgang Hinz, Daniel Lachhammer and retiring development director Josef Renkl, who after more than 40 years at KraussMaffei experienced his last working day, cut the ribbon. At short notice, the—rapidly booked up—option of "speed dating" was offered. Interested parties thus were able to place their questions directly with the specialists of KraussMaffei and its partners. A guided tour through the plant and a get-together in the evening concluded the first, successful Competence Day Pultrusion.

Ms. Kang 2017-07-18

EMO Hannover 2017) Tool and metrological technology indispensable for Industry 4.0

- VDMA invites to the event “Innovative Solutionsfor Industry 4.0” at the EMO Hannover 2017 ▲ The German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association’s (VDMA) Metrological and Testing Technology and High-Precision Tools invite during EMO Hannover from 19 to 21 September to the event “Innovative Solutions for Industry 4.0” in hall 4, booth D44. (picture source Wenzel)Industry 4.0 is progressively emergingas the crucial factor in the race for leading-edge technology and market sharesin the future. And time is running out for the German machinery and plantmanufacturers. On one side of the world is the USA, with its exceptional softwarecompetence and not least its digital entrepreneurship when it comes to newbusiness models. On the other side of the globe is China, which with its “Made in China 2025” and “InternetPlus” programmes is channelling substantial resources into digital transformation.So despite the good starting position that German companies have created forthemselves, they would be well advised not to rest on their laurels. TheGerman Mechanical Engineering Industry Association’s (VDMA) Metrological andTesting Technology and High-Precision Tools will accordingly be spotlighting ideasand products from the Industry 4.0environment. At the VDMA’s stand (Hall 4 / D44), member companies and partnersfrom the research community will from 19 to 21 September be contributing 30 briefpresentations, focusing primarily on high-precision tools, metrological andtesting technology, research, and tool data interchange. ▲ Markus Heseding, Executive Director of The German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association’s (VDMA) Metrological and Testing Technology and High-Precision Tools(picture source VDMA)“At the VDMAforum, we shall be aiming to show what solutions our sectors are offering inorder to translate the concept of Industry 4.0 into shop-floor reality,” explainsMarkus Heseding, Executive Director of the two associations. “We already have agood track record with a forum of this kind, and are looking forward to a highattendance.” Specifically,the “Innovative Solutions for Industry 4.0” event will be informing itsparticipants on issues like intelligent clamping systems and how productionprocesses can be simulated by networking tools and software, tool life-cyclesmonitored, and costs reduced. The presentations there will elucidate how theself-monitoring machine tool support the quality assurance processes involved,or what an automated measuring cell can achieve in a production processfeaturing Industry 4.0. Contributions from the companies concerned offerinsights into highly sophisticated metrological technology and high-precisiontools for challenging tasks. The presentations will cover the advantages ofstandardised tool data for simulations, tool management and presetting, as wellas the research work being performed at the universities. The followingcompanies and universities will be presented at the VDMA’s event: Cimsource,Diatest, Emuge, Etalon, Fagor Automation, Fraisa, Gühring, Haimer-Microset,Hainbuch, Iscar, Kelch, Mahr, Mimatic, Oberndorfer Präzisions-Werk, OSG,Römheld, Sandvik, Tekon Prüftechnik, pro-micron, Vargus, Fraunhofer Institutefor Production Technology in Aachen,GFE-Schmalkalden, Bremen University, TU Dortmund, Bayreuth University. For further information: Hans-Günter Heil, Metrological and Testing Technology, phone +49 696603-1550, Email hans-guenter.heil@vdma.org; Bernt Ritz, High-precision tools, phone+49 69 6603-1980, Email bernt.ritz@vdma.org

Ms. Kang 2017-07-12

EMO Hannover 2017) Are machine tools safe? Depends on it!

- The EMO Hannover 2017 will be hosting an EMO Safety DayThe safety of machine tools is a major issue. Complex machinery, high speeds, and high power levels can be a dangerous mixture for the operator. Neverthe-less, machine tools are very safe products. Many stakeholders have been collaborating for a long time to reach the current safety level: machine tool manufacturers, operators, health and safety experts, EU policy-makers and interna-tional standardisation groups. At the Safety Day for Machine Tools at EMO Hannover 2017, top experts will present their insights on the requirements and challenges entailed by the current state of the art, mapping out how practical solutions ensure high levels of safety and elucidating what remains to be done in the future ▲ Heinrich Mödden, machinery safety expert at the EMO organizer VDWIt is a remarkable story: “For many decades, our companies have proven that they can handle the risks that come with the operation of machine tools”, ex-plains Heinrich Mödden, a machinery safety expert at the EMO organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association). Certainly there is a lot of work still needed, but, as Mr. Mödden continues, “it pays off, as the number of accidents is continuously declining.” This shows that a high level of safety has already been achieved with traditional design practices. Machine tools: Safety Inside!A large contribution to this gratifying trend has to be attributed to European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (MD), which was issued in 1993 and aimed at levelling the safety standards for machinery across the European Union. "The EU Machinery Directive has been a success story, making working environ-ments significantly safer and reducing hazards”, says Felicia Stoica, policy officer for the Machinery Directive at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Growth. “The involvement of all stakeholders in the machinery sector, especially manufacturers and their equipment suppliers, has ensured that the actions taken are practicable and beneficial." The MD takes manufacturers of machine tools into its focus, too, and they have to conduct risk assessments for their design. Since the first version of the MD was established, there have been considerable alterations in the standardiza-tion environment covered by this directive and in particular to risk assessment. As a result, the safety requirements are still being animatedly discussed, e.g. the reliability of mechatronics in safety functions. Following strict subsidiarity, such rules for safety measures are formulated by expert panels in standardisation processes. For machine tools, this work is being performed on a global ISO level. Hence, many of the international market actors are negotiating about the state of the art. “Machine safety evokes strong involvement of companies or authorities. It can be a tough job to find a consen-sus”, states Christian Neumeister, secretary of the ISO working group for safety of milling machines. “But in the end, we usually find compromises to satisfy the demands of health and safety authorities and keep the effort involved for the industrial sector to an acceptable level.” Functional safety: the next big thingFunctional safety means that safety has to be proven by quantification of failure probabilities. For machine tools, this is quite difficult, as hazards can be high, even though they occur very rarely. In a scientific study that the VDW organized on behalf of its member bodies, Nika Nowizki from the University of Stuttgart analysed the running times of 578 multi-spindle automatic lathes with a total of 3951 spindles using mostly standard PLC controllers. These produced not a single safety-related accident in over 93,333,000 machine hours of operation evaluated since 1992. “We were happy to see that our gut feeling was scientifically reconfirmed” smiles Eberhard Beck, Head of Machine Control Design at the lathe manufacturer Index in Esslingen, Germany. “It shows that our high safety level is attributable not only to single components, but to our long-term empirical design principles according to product safety standards, which are proven-in-use.” Still, many safety subjects need further insights. For example, the recent development of turning operations on milling centres is causing uncertainty among manufacturers and their customers as to whether the proven-in-use argument for machine tools remains valid for the future. An intermediate conclusion is that this is only possible when the suppliers of clamping devices are involved. Another subject is market surveillance. Machine tools are complex products, usually custom-built, and too large and expensive for lab testing. This means it is difficult to determine on-site if the design is compliant with safety regulations. In particular, market surveillance authorities lack qualified personnel and time to investigate. One concept to help market surveillance authorities in doing their job is the CE Guides on Machine Tool Safety published by Cecimo, the Europe-an Machine Tool Association. In simple words, with instructive illustrations, they spotlight the important aspects involved. “If we want to have a level playing field with all market participants, we need to assist market surveillance authorities in doing their job better”, points out Maitane Olabarria of Cecimo. After sawing and EDM machines, the recently finished safety standard for milling machines, ISO 16090, triggered the publication of a new guide to be presented at EMO Hanno-ver. “The proximity to the EMO exhibition makes it possible to see how the design concepts of modern machine tools have been enhanced once again”, Mr. Möd-den concludes. As a consequence, not only the aspects of machine manufacturers are to be discussed, but also the vital connection to the equipment sup-pliers, as well as the reflections of occupational safety executives arising from their field experience.▲ At the EMO Safety Day on 19 September in Hanover experts from different professions demonstrate how safe machine tools are.The expected conclusion of the EMO Safety Day is also an appeal to all world-wide manufacturers to ensure that machine tools which are being designed in accordance to the relevant product safety standards and which are also being operated in accordance with their intended use can be considered safe! More information: Heinrich Mödden, VDW Research and Technology, phone +49 69 756081-13, h.moedden@vdw.de At a glanceWhat: EMO Safety Day for Machine Tools When: Tuesday, 19September 2017, 10.00 a.m. to 14.00 p.m.Where: Hannover ExhibitionGrounds, Convention Center Programme: Welcoming Address Dr. Alexander Broos, Director of Research and Technology, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders Association) Machinery Safety and Market Surveillance in the EU: A Success Story Continues Felicia Stoica, Policy Officer Machinery Directive, European Commission, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Safety of Grinding Machines - Secret of the Success of ISO 16089 and Residual Risk Christian Adler (BGHM, expert committee woodworking and metalworking of the German social accident insurance scheme), Health and Safety Expert on Grinding Machines; Collaborative impact tests Dr. Lukas Prasol, Fabio Meister, Scientists, Technical University of Berlin The new Safety Standard ISO 16090 on Milling Machines Christian Neumeister, Managing Director, German Standardization Commitee for Machine Tools DIN-NWM CE Guide for Milling Machines - A Checklist for the Market Surveillance Authorities Ms. Maitane Olabarria Uzquiano, Manager Technical Regulations, Cecimo (European Association of the Machine Tool Industries) Safety of Workpiece Clamping Devices Heinrich Mödden, Technical Expert in Safety, VDW Impact Tests on Guards and Simulation Dr. Luca Landi, Full-time researcher, University of Perugia Proven-in-Use: Safety of Standard-PLC in Turning Machines Nika Nowizki, Scientist, Stuttgart University Seminar language: EnglishAttendance fee: 185 Euros plus VATRegistration: www.emo-hannover.de/conferencesContact: Ingrid Kirchner,i.kirchner@vdw.de

Ms. Kang 2017-07-12

Milacron Completes Successful Showing at Chinaplas 2017; Focuses on Leading Injection Machine

Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE:MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry showcased technologies from their injection molding machine portfolio at Chinaplas 2017 in Guangzhou, China on May 16th and 19th at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Tom Goeke, Milacron CEO stated, “Milacron was proud to participate in this year’s edition of Chinaplas. Milacron places great value and importance on the Chinese market and our Chinese customers and with the tremendous growth and evolution of the Chinaplas show it’s also an opportunity to meet many of our global customers. We always look forward to showing our customers the cutting edge technologies Milacron has to offer at the world’s second largest plastics trade fair.” Goeke added, “Milacron’s injection portfolio continues to gain traction in the very competitive Chinese market. Milacron’s Mold-Masters product brand continues to excel in Asia and manufacture industry leading hot runners and control systems for the Asian and surrounding market. Milacron is dedicated to serving the Asian market and our unmatched lifecycle and customer management is a value added asset that our competition simply cannot match.” Milacron has a very proud history in China with many years of experience and long lasting customer relationships across the ever growing Chinese plastics market. That unparalleled experience and knowhow highlights Milacron’s commitment to its customers in Asia. Milacron has multiple locations in China and offices in Japan, Korea and Singapore. Milacron proudly manufactures injection molding machines, extrusion machines, hot runners and mold components in China for the Chinese and surrounding market. While the booth’s focus at Chinaplas was on Milacron Injection molding machines there were also numerous representatives in attendance from their industry leading brands Mold-Masters, Uniloy and DME to answer questions regarding hot runners, control systems, mold components, blow molding and extrusion to assist interested visitors. On display at Chinaplas 2017: FERROMATIK 160 Injection Molding Machine Milacron’s Ferromatik machines are designed to meet the needs and demands of the packaging industry with fast cycle times and high injection speeds. Ferromatik Series machines are available in nine sizes: from 120 to 650 metric tons of clamping force and are pre-configured for easy multi-component, mono-sandwich, cube, and co-injection capability. Customers can also choose from electric, hydraulic, and hybrid drive options to meet their energy and performance requirements. Cell Specifics: Ferromatik 160, Mold-Masters TempMaster controller, in-mold labeling of a disposable cup, 4 cavity, 3.6 second cycle time. MAGNA TOGGLE (MTs) 150-630 Injection Molding MachineThe Magna Toggle Servo is a high-value injection molding machine combining the advantages of precision and accurate toggle mechanism with advanced user controls. The servo design increases energy efficiency while providing outstanding repeatability, accuracy and precision. The reliable toggle mechanism is optimized for fast cycling and reduced platen deflection and the Magna T is able to accommodate large and heavy molds. This platform is an extremely versatile series that offers high reliability, making it an outstanding addition to any fleet. The Magna Toggle product range is from 55 to 550 metric tons. Cell Specifics: Magna Toggle Servo 150, gas assisted molding of a clothes hanger, 4 cavity, 35 second cycle time. ELEKTRON EVO 275 Injection Molding MachineThe Elektron Evo is a product of Milacron’s years of innovation in all-electric injection molding technology. The Elektron uses the advanced Mosaic control system as the Ferromatik series. Designed for a full range of applications and in a wide variety of sizes from 30 to 650 metric tons, it offers customers outstanding value. The Elektron Evo uses 60 per cent less energy and 90 percent less water than hydraulic injection molding machines, reducing operating costs substantially. Setting the standard for movement repeatability, Elektron Evo’s stroke precision of servo-driven axis is significantly greater than top hydraulic systems, making it one of the best injection molding machines for the reliable production of high-precision parts. Elektron Evo is the perfect machine for customers molding sophisticated technical parts in the Automotive, Electronics and Packaging industries. Cell Specifics: Elektron Evo 275, Mold-Masters TempMaster controller, thinwall molding of a disposable food container, 1 cavity, 7 second cycle time. Milacron 4.0While Industry 4.0 is still globally evolving, Milacron has been at the leading edge of not only developing but also implementing the technology, machinery, systems and the infrastructure into real-world plastics manufacturing operations. This integration of technologies has enabled a truly smart manufacturing experience for Milacron clients. The transformative nature of Milacron 4.0 is not just in the machinery but also the data and analytics, specifically how it is captured and processed in a way that becomes meaningful to your operations. Milacron 4.0 provides a full suite of observational, analytical and transactional systems and services that enable you to improve your plastics operations with a focus on lean manufacturing. Smart manufacturing with Milacron 4.0 will help your organization understand not only your current capabilities but plan for your future manufacturing goals. Milacron continues to push the boundaries of possibilities in plastics with breakthrough products from leading brands including Milacron, Mold-Masters, DME, Ferromatik, Uniloy and CIMCOOL. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3361679#ixzz4jNyRvT2E

Ms. Kang 2017-06-13

Arburg at the Chinaplas 2017 : 'Industry 4.0 – powered by Arburg'

▲ Online organisation: The ALS Arburg host computer system ensures comprehensive IT networking of moulded part production and is a key component of Industry 4.0. · Industry leader: More than 30 years of experience in networked production · Key component of Industry 4.0: ALS host computer collects and archives process data · Conference: Arburg gives presentation on the potential of Industry 4.0 in plastics processing Lossburg. In addition to innovative injection moulding applications on Allrounder machines and the freeformer for additive manufacturing, Arburg is also presenting the Arburg host computer system (ALS) on Stand A41 in Hall 5.1. This enables the acquisition, archiving and seamless tracking of process data. Moreover, the ALS is a key component of Industry 4.0, which can flexibly achieve the networking of automated process chains and transmit all the collected data to a web server. "Digital networking promotes transparency and consistency in plastic part production, and facilitates the optimum utilisation of the entire production capacity, particularly in the case of relatively small unit volumes and frequent product changes," explains Zhao Tong, Managing Director of the Arburg organisations in China. "Our automation experts in China are continuously expanding their activities jointly with customers with an aim to achieving Industry 4.0 and 'Made in China 2025'". ▲ "Industrie 4.0 – powered by Arburg": As a pioneer in the industry, Arburg looks back on more than 30 years of experience in digitally networked production. Industry 4.0: Host computer networks productionAs an industry leader in Industry 4.0, Arburg has more than 30 years of experience in the IT networking of machines. The Arburg host computer system, ALS, enables optimum production planning, data exchange between machine and peripherals, plus full end-to-end traceability of products as well as quality and production data. This makes the ALS an important tool for injection moulding companies, as it guarantees constantly high product quality, ensures optimum utilisation of production capacity, minimises downtimes and therefore increases production efficiency. At the Arburg exhibition stand, visitors can see for themselves how the ALS can acquire and archive relevant process data online, and facilitate end-to-end tracking of orders, batches and individual parts. Its great advantage lies in its modular structure. Starting from a basic platform, the ALS can be expanded in modular fashion to suit a company’s individual needs. As a result, systems can be created to suit every requirement.The exchange of data and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication via OPC UA and Euromap 77 enable high-speed communication between the machine and the host computer. Machines and peripheral components can thus be networked in a simple, standardised way. Arburg at the Industry 4.0 conferenceArburg is also giving a talk on Industry 4.0 on Wednesday 17 May at the conference hosted by Adsale with the VDMA (German Machinery and Plant Manufacturers Association) accompanying the Chinaplas 2017. With automated Allrounder injection moulding machines, the freeformer for additive manufacturing and in-house IT solutions such as the Arburg host computer system, ALS, Arburg is developing into a system supplier for networked production in the digital factory.

Ms. Kang 2017-06-12

Tailored PU solutions: KraussMaffei to attend the premiere of the PSE Europe

- Trade show focus on modular mixing and metering systems, foam molds and cutting technology - Numerous application examples confirm system competence- Competence Day Pultrusion at the main factory in Munich at same time▲ Main theme of modularity and precision: Mixing and metering systems of the RimStar series can be used in many areas of application in polyurethane processing(Munich, May 31, 2017) From June 27 to 29 in the MOC Munich, the PSE Europe, the Polyurethane Solutions Expo, will be taking place for the first time. As one of the world's leading system providers of reaction process machinery, KraussMaffei will use this platform to present its extensive range of products and technologies to a broad specialist public interested in polyurethane processing. At the same time, KraussMaffei will invite interested customers and visitors to Competence Day Pultrusion on June 28 in the TechCenter at the company headquarters in Munich. ▲ For the processing of demanding systems and for the laminar pouring of the mixture into open molds, KraussMaffei offers the proven transfer mixing headVersatility increases demand for polyurethane"The demand for long-life, light and at the same time economical polyurethane solutions shows no signs of letting up. This meanwhile applies not only for the automotive industry, but also for other branches of industry such as construction, the E+E industry, transport, the sports and recreation industry and medical technology," says Steffen Bauer, Sales Manager Germany, Reaction Process Machinery, at KraussMaffei. "The PSE Europe, the first international specialist trade show with a clear focus on the processing of polyurethane, provides us with an outstanding opportunity to present our multifaceted, modular solutions to a broad specialist public from the most diverse sectors."▲ Molds for flexible foam applications are used, for example in car interiors, for dashboards, door panels and door armrestsThe offer of KraussMaffei Reaction Process Machinery comprises tailored solutions for the foaming of polyurethane systems, state-of-the-art surface technologies such as the ColorForm or CCM processes (clear-coat molding for flow-coating real wood in car interiors), and solutions for the automated series production of fiber composite lightweight components. Typical applications for foamed polyurethane systems are, for example, soft, hard or integral foam solutions in car interiors such as seats, steering wheels or dashboards, as well as in the furniture industry, for example armrests for office chairs. In the white goods segment, hard foam systems are used for insulation foaming, for example for refrigerators or boilers. The construction industry too uses the excellent insulating and damping properties of polyurethane, for example for insulating panels or pipe foaming."A major advantage of the KraussMaffei solutions here is their modularity. This applies both for our metering machines and mixing heads, and for our mold carriers and systems, foam molds, or cutting technologies such as punching and milling," says Bauer. KraussMaffei thus offers, for example, a large range of high-pressure mixing and metering systems as pump machines (RimStar and EcoStar), piston engines (Comet) or as a combination of both (hybrid). The same modularity applies for mixing heads: the tailored linear, transfer, spray or special mixing heads from KraussMaffei with variable output rates from 5 g/sec to 10,000 g/sec provide the right solution for all production requirements. The nozzle elements of the 2- to 6-component versions are customized to the production requirements and processing parameters.Solution providers along the entire value chainIn addition, KraussMaffei is one of the few solution providers worldwide that can provide all services along the polyurethane value creation chain entirely from a single source – from machines to mold and trimmer technology to process solutions for wet and dry side equipment, including automation. KraussMaffei also offers the testing of components with the business area of Automotive Testing. "We support our customers with the conception of the appropriate machines and procedures, starting with design and simulation, and through to test runs and prototype testing. With our three technology centers in Munich, Harderberg and Viersen, we offer our customers ideal opportunities for testing, optimizing and further developing their processes in practice on test vehicles or on initial prototype components." The TechCenter in Munich boasts a combination of systems and processes for reaction and injection molding machinery that is unlike anything else in the world. This includes, for example, the most diverse lightweight construction processes such as the HP-RTM process (resin transfer molding), the wet molding process and the long fiber injection process, as well as surface technologies such as the ColorForm or the CCM process. Even traditional RIM (reaction injection molding) or R-RIM (reinforced reaction injection molding) foaming technologies can be run in the TechCenter. In Harderberg, KraussMaffei offers the testing and simulation of foam molds, while in the TechCenter in Viersen the different cutting and trimming systems, such as stamping and milling, are available for test purposes.KraussMaffei Competence Day PultrusionThe Competence Day Pultrusion will be taking place concurrently with the PSE Europe on June 28 at KraussMaffei in Munich. The focus will be on the new iPul pultrusion system, which doubles the previous manufacturing speeds in the pultrusion process for the production of highly filled, fiber-reinforced plastic components. The new iPul system will produce a hollow profile with dimensions of 40 x 40 mm. the Competence Day will be accompanied by specialist presentations and exhibitions by the partners Thomas Technik, Evonik, Huntsman, Covestro and the Fraunhofer IGCV. More information at http://www.kraussmaffei.com/rpm-de/competence-day-pultrusion.htmlKraussMaffei at the PSE EuropeBooth 310

Ms. Kang 2017-06-07

Arburg Technology Days 2017 welcomed over 6,700 guests across 53 countries

▲ More than 6,700 plastics experts from around the world visited the Arburg Technology Days 2017. Over 6,700 guests from 53 different countries attended the Arburg Technology Days, held from March 15-18 at the company’s Lossburg, Germany headquarters.43% of its visitors came from abroad, according to Arburg. The largest contingencies from overseas were North America with over 170 visitors and China with around 125. The largest numbers of European guests were brought along by the subsidiaries Switzerland (around 210), Czech Republic (around 180) and France (around 160)."For our annual Technology Days, we do everything we can to ensure that our invited guests get a comprehensive insight into the Arburg product range, trends in plastics processing and innovative applications. The unique industry event involved a large number of employees and trainees. Our customers really appreciated the unique atmosphere, made great use if the opportunity to talk with our experts and, at the end of the day, took away some key ideas for their own production," said Michael Hehl, Managing Partner and Spokesperson for the Arburg Management Team. ▲ The new large hybrid Allrounder 1120 H with a clamping force of 6,500kN attracted a great deal of attention. There was a great deal of interest in the new hybrid Allrounder 1120 H, which extends Arburg's product and services into a clamping force range of up to 6,500kN. Visitors had the opportunity to take a closer look at the new large machine with its new design and visionary Gestica control system following its premiere at the K 2016.This time, the exhibit produced ready-to-use folding step stools in an exclusive Arburg design. This involved producing eight individual parts using an eight ton family mold in a cycle time of around 60s and then assembling them ready to use in a combined set-up with a Multilift V 40, six-axis robot and assembly station.At the Efficiency Arena, Arburg and a number of partners showed practical examples of the implementation of Industry 4.0. A pioneering example was the spatially distributed, digitally networked production of "smart" luggage tags in single-unit batches.An Allrounder injection molding machine and two Freeformers for additive manufacturing were combined for this purpose. The Arburg host computer system (ALS) ensures end-to-end traceability for each individual part.Two ALS add-on modules were also presented: "Energy Visualization" for order-based allocation of energy data and "Material Staging Interface" for batch changes.Other topics covered in the Efficiency Arena were the traceability from finished part to the original granulate, online monitoring for quality assurance purposes, systematic energy consumption records and the integration of peripheral equipment in the Selogica machine control system. ▲ In all, there were eight Freeformers for additive manufacturing on show. A total of eight exhibits relating to Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) were on view, five of them in the new Arburg Prototyping Center. The focus here was on the industrial additive manufacturing of functional parts, either individually or in small batches – including grippers made from polyamide (PA) and thermoplastics elastomer (TPE), mobile phone covers with optimized surfaces and parts made from a PC approved for use in the aerospace industry.In addition, flame-proof electronic parts and implants from medical-grade PLA were also presented. Another Freeformer in the Customer Center produced mechanically optimized rope pulleys from organic PA. The two other exhibits were stationed in the Efficiency Arena as mentioned above.In the medical technology area, Arburg showed five applications and different clean room concepts, including a GMP-compliant stainless steel electric Allrounder 370 A as a high-end injection molding solution which produced long-term polyether ether ketone (PEEK) implants in a clean room environment.The performance capabilities of the Hidrive series for the packaging industry were demonstrated by an Allrounder 570 H in a Packaging version specially configured for thin-walled parts. The production cell produced four IML tubs from polypropylene (PP) in a cycle time of less than 2s.Arburg presented Fiber Direct Compounding (FDC) and Profoam physical foaming technology based on the example of two automotive applications. As well as reducing weight, these processes can also be used specifically to improve mechanical part characteristics and minimize distortion, as was demonstrated with a glass fiber reinforced cable drive housing for power windows and a foamed base plate.Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) wristwatches required complex manufacturing processes and set the standard for what can currently be achieved in the processing of liquid silicone. The associated turnkey system based on an electric two-component Allrounder 570 A that produced two-color LSR wrist bands fully automatically. Assembly as a ready-to-use wristwatch took place within the injection molding cycle.A highlight in the area of powder injection molding was the world's first MIM frame for smartphones. A hydraulic Allrounder 470 C Golden Edition processed feedstock from BASF to produce a green compact in an Arburg design with a thickness of only 1mm and a length of 136mm.Highlights in the special turkey area included the fully automated production of ready-to-use step stools and LSR/LSR wristwatches, the "playing field" for robots in action and the new Multilift V 40 with a load-bearing capacity of 40kg. A number of current customer projects were also presented - from the hydraulic Allrounder 520 S with Multilift Select to the hydraulic two-component Allrounder 920 S with six-axis robot and downstream station with Agilus robot.In the service area, visitors were able to find out about topics such as Industry 4.0, preventive maintenance and the current training offerings.▲ "Industry 4.0 in practice – Knowing what counts!" was the concept behind the Efficiency Arena 2017. https://www.adsalecprj.com/Publicity/MarketNews/lang-eng/article-67026026/NewsArticle.aspx?keyword=Arburg+tech+day

Ms. Kang 2017-05-22

JEC World 2017: two-minute show overview - Huntsman

From lightweight to technology innovations, JEC World 2017 revealed the latest trends in the composites industry. Find out more about what Huntsman had to say http://www.jeccomposites.com/knowledge/international-composites-news/jec-world-2017-two-minute-show-overview?utm_campaign=1964145&utm_content=9883467598&utm_medium=email&utm_source=SmartFocus

Ms. Kang 2017-05-15