Smart Molding International 1-2021

5 www.smart-molding.com contents 36 With their relatively simple geometry, articles such as the cup lid are, in turn, especially suitable for thermoplastic specialists starting out in the processing of silicones. Here, they do not need their own process specialists, for the complete systems from KraussMaffei provide the necessary technical knowledge and an appropriate partner network: the moldmaker ACH Solution and the material producer Wacker Chemie, which provides temper-free low volatile formulations. The three companies are cooperating in order to make silicones and their processing more widely available. "We couldn't just leave it all behind! We have to stay in the market, communicate and be proactive. This is what our customers expect from us, whom we have been asking," Marco Marconi underlines the CRC marketing strategy. "When it became clear to us that practically all plastics trade fairs worldwide will be cancelled in 2020, including FAKUMA, we changed course. We're not inviting interested parties to Friedrichshafen, but to Montecassiano, 800 km further south on the Adriatic coast." The FAKUMA exhibits were already built and in operation. So far, Sanner has successfully made it through the Corona crisis. In fact, the demand for solutions from the international manufacturer of pharmaceutical primary packaging and medical technology products has even increased by more than ten percent. Hence, the company has increased its capacities – and is doing everything possible to provide customers with the usual high delivery reliability and quality. As the market leader for effervescent tablet packaging, Sanner recognized the challenges early on and acted quickly. 26 The J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer produces anatomical models that mimic the actual feel, responsiveness, and biomechanics of human anatomy. Models can be punctured, sutured, cut, and physically manipulated like actual human tissue. This capability minimizes the use of animals and cadavers for clinical trials and surgical training. Hospitals, healthcare institutions and medical schools can use these lifelike 3D models to improve clinical evaluation for a wide range of pathologies, as well as bring new medical devices to market faster. 28 49