Smart Molding International 1-2025

11 www.smart-molding.com newsfeed HEKUMA to be renamed “BBS Automation” as four brands become one Since 2023, the BBS, Kahle, teamtechnik and HEKUMA brands have, together, formed the “Production Automation” Business Unit in the Dürr Group, with 2,500 employees at 20 sites world-wide. To bring this cooperation to the fore, they will operate under a single, uniform brand, “BBS Automation”, from June 2025. Together, these companies offer a comprehensive portfolio for a wide- range of sectors, from insertion and take- out technology to feeder technology, assembly and test lines and palletizing systems – solutions from a single source, world-wide. They are therefore concentrating on building a strong brand, especially in relation to their customers. The Hallbergmoos site is and remains the specialist for automation in all aspects of injection molding. Four brands united – the advantages at a glance: • Extensive portfolio & know-how – process expertise from A to Z with a global team of experts in many areas of automation • Everything from a single source – ex tended system concepts and technologies from a single supplier and simplified project management through a single point of contact or general contractor • Significantly expanded production capacities – potential to shorten lead times and access to more cost-effective manufacturing options • Optimized service – guarantee of fast support through a large number of local service locations • Reduced technical risk – sophis- ticated and proven platforms for different technologies and production requirements HEKUMA www.hekuma.com BOY at CHINAPLAS 2025 From April 15 to 18, Chinaplas in Shenzen will once again open its doors to national and international trade fair visitors. BOY presents two of its injection moulding machines. BOY representative Trillion Machinery Holdings demonstrates different applications on a BOY 22 A PRO as well as on the highly compact BOY XS E at the BOY booth. With a footprint of just 1.85 m², the versatile BOY 22 A PRO injection moulding machine offers a clamping force of 220 kN. Various screw diameters from 12 to 32 mm allow a wide range of applications. In addition to thermoplastics, elastomers, silicones and thermosetting plastics can also be easily processed with this proven multi- talent. Since its foundation in 1968, BOY has produced and sold more than 25,000 machines of this clamping force class worldwide. With a maximum clamping force of 100 kN and a footprint of just 0.87 m 2 , the BOY XS E with its innovative and proven technologies offers a wide range of applications in micro and sprueless injection moulding of small parts. With a three-zone screw based on the “first in first out principle”, common materials can be processed without any problems. C a r l o Ge s s e r t : “A s He a d o f International Sales at BOY, I am responsible to advise our international representatives on the technical diversity of injection moulding machines and thus providing the best possible solution for our end customers. It is a pleasure for us to present our injection moulding machines together with our partner Trillion Machinery Holdings at Chinaplas again this year. With enthusiasm we look forward to welcoming this year's Chinaplas visitors and the exciting projects expecting us.” BOY www.dr-boy.de Picture source: HEKUMA Picture: BOY