To coincide with the 27th International Colloquium Plastics Technology, the Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and the Skilled Crafts at RWTH Aachen University put a new electric Allrounder 270 A injection moulding machine from Arburg, Lossburg, into operation. At the heart of this system is a micro injection moulding unit, the plasticising cylinder of which has been developed jointly by Arburg and the IKV. The innovative plasticising unit, a so-called “inverse screw” is (…)

The Ferromatik Milacron F-Series and Elektron injection molding machines will be recognized this year with an iF product design award. The internationally renowned prize underscores the company’s unique brand and its innovation-driven approach. For 60 years the iF product design award has been an internationally recognized symbol of outstanding product execution. The design of the F-Series and Elektron injection molding machines won out in the industry/skilled trades category in a field of (…)

Velox GmbH distributor of Axalta Polymer Powders’ Coathylene range, is expanding its plastics product portfolio to include Coathylene SB0426-R. The Coathylene range is generally used as an anti-shrinkage agent for hot curing in the composites market. This polystyrene powder grade has been developed specifically for use in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Growing technology Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is one of several additive-manufacturing techniques. This promising technology uses (…)

With the miniature cavity pressure sensor type 6008A Priamus System Technologies extends its range of sensors for the use at limited spacial conditions in the injection mold. It is a remarkable and unique fact that also with these small dimensions the sensor connecting cable can be detached and exchanged as needed. As with all cavity pressure and cavity temperature sensors this sensor can be used to automatically detect the melt front for switching purposes – such as the opening and (…)

Braunform is focusing on the current trend in tool and die technology for the K2010, concentrating primarily on tools for medical and multi-component technology. Braunform will be displaying a 32+32 rotary mould with a rotary table. Because of its slim design, the robust and fast rotary tables from the series 540 to the series 1400 (turning plate diameter 500mm to 1,360 mm) in accordance with EUROMAP, are going to be a highlight at the booth of the company out of Bahlingen. As a pioneer of (…)

Since the takeover of André Gueissaz SA by Ruetschi technology in 2006, the manufacturer of plastic components has been moving towards the production of increasingly high-tech pieces. The R&D offices of the two companies merged in 2008 and the company’s rationalisation efforts entered a new phase in 2009, when work started on the construction of a new building. Production and assembly side by side This is a bold bet for the future by the manufacturer. Judge for yourself: the entire (…)

Composites Busch S.A., based in Porrentruy in Switzerland, has recently been awarded two prizes at the same time – company CEO Ahmet Muderris accepted the JEC Asia Award in the ‚Sports and Leisure‘ category in Singapore, and his company also picked up the 3rd price of the AVK Innovation Award in Stuttgart, Germany. Both awards relate to the recent development of a new resin system and its successful practical implementation. As part of this new development, Composites Busch worked closely (…)

Besides silicon and the established MEMS/MOEMS technology polymer materials and the related microreplication technologies are becoming more and more important for the realization and commercial success of new microcomponents and microsystems. New nanostructuring methods like 2-photon-stereolithography and others are at the threshold of leaving the laboratory status and entering market. October 13 and 14 (2x ½ day) The course will cover the large variety of polymer materials, their (…)