Since November 2020, the first two series of MAPAL chucks have been available in the new design which is already winning awards. Both hydraulic chuck series – Hydro Mill Chuck and Hydro DReaM Chuck – clearly combine the performance promise of quality and function in their new design. This is achieved through an optimal interplay of geometric and functional properties. The newly-developed hydraulic expansion clamping system enables high machining parameters through excellent stability and (…)

Arburg has been very active in the fight against coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic. An outstanding example is the multifunctional face mask, which was developed in collaboration with partners and made ready for series production in only 41 days. Atemmaske, Mund- und Nasenmaske, Filter May saw the start of production of face masks made from LSR (liquid silicone rubber) and PP (polypropylene), initially as versions for everyday use. To protect both the wearer of the mask and (…)

Laser welding of plastics is an industrially established and widely used technology in production. It is appreciated by users mainly for its reliability, cleanliness and economy. With its Next Generation HMI, Evosys Laser GmbH is once again raising the operation and visualization of the welding process to a new level. The objective in developing the Next Generation HMI for the EVOSYS laser systems was the intuitive visualization and simplification of the operation of the laser welding (…)

When it comes to demanding AM parts, the Freeformer is in its element. The Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) process with the Freeformer is predestined for medical technology, the processing of soft materials and PP, as well as for the additive manufacturing of multi-component parts. High-temperature plastics can also be processed using the open system. All these special capabilities are shown by Arburg during the formnext connect 2020, also in three expert presentations. In addition, (…)

Standard was yesterday. The trend in industrial production is moving further and further away from mass tools for everything to small batch sizes and special solutions for special applications. In recent years, ProTech from Prešov in Slovakia has developed into an expert for special tools that are precisely tailored to the requirements of its demanding customers. In order to fulfill the customer promise of first-class quality on a daily basis, ProTech has invested, among other things, in (…)

CONDAT SA and KEMNO have reached the closing date of the agreement giving CONDAT possession of the Italian based company KEMNO. Established in 1854 and headquartered in France (near Lyon), CONDAT formulates and produces a wide range of lubricants. Its mission: create sustainable added value for its industrial customers and partners throughout their manufacturing process. As a multi-specialist, the group has earned worldwide recognition thanks to high performance lubricants dedicated to a (…)

At the Bochum location, Rethink Robotics will develop new robotics technologies with the support of Siemens Corporate Technology, creating highly qualified jobs In summer 2020, Rethink Robotics, as a subsidiary of the HAHN Group, moved into its new company headquarters, where the production of collaborative robot systems takes place as well. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the learning factory of the chair for production systems at Ruhr Universität Bochum. Now the location has (…)

Moulding Expo 2021 will offer a new highlight: The Road of Tooling Innovation. Without barriers and stand limits, tool makers, together with manufacturers of injection moulding machines, peripheral equipment and materials, will showcase state-of-the-art production concepts in action in the middle of the trade fair hall. Florian Niethammer, Project Manager for Moulding Expo at Landesmesse Stuttgart: "The Road of Tooling Innovation will be the eyecatcher in the trade fair hall for which we (…)

With the Allrounder 1300 T, Arburg is significantly expanding its range of vertical rotary table machines to include a 1,300-mm table diameter option. Compared to its predecessor, the 1200 T, this new machine offers more space for heavier moulds – and with a significantly reduced installation area. With the Allrounder 1300 T, Arburg is significantly expanding its range of vertical rotary table machines. The new machine offers more space for heavier moulds and has been optimized in terms (…)

By investing in the innovative dry electropolishing system DryLite the TEAMZIEREIS milling center, specialized in dental products and job shop services, expands its service portfolio. The DLyte 10D system allows the automatic polishing of components produced with additive manufacturing and hybrid manufacturing. It places an excellent polished finish on removable partials, dental crowns and products for orthodontic treatments. Ralph Ziereis, General Manager of the TEAMZIEREIS GmbH milling (…)