Smart Molding International 1-2026

28 smart_molding interna onal 1/2026 molding technologies Genuine Netstal: Fast, precise, reliable With the new Elion MED, customers receive the leading injection precision and shot-to-shot consistency that Netstal has stood for for decades. This is achieved by high-precision sensors and the extremely high sampling rate of 2 kHz. Injection control is based on the principle of direct injection force measurement RFC (Responsive Filling Control), which is used exclusively at Netstal. The newly revised quality monitoring system also ensures seamless monitoring and assurance of production quality. The stable mold plates and the generously dimensioned guides ensure maximum precision with minimal deformation in the clamping unit. The newly designed toggle lever with a so- called double connecting rod distributes the closing force over two bearing points and has also been separated from the axis for the electric ejector. With these improvements, the new Elion MED offers users even greater reliability and availability. At the same time, it is particularly powerful compared to the competition and enables outstanding efficiency in day-to-day production. Netstal has trimmed all drive components such as motors and gearboxes for maximum performance and a broad performance profile. This means that the new Elion MED can maintain consistently high speeds at high pressure in 24-hour continuous operation for many years. To significantly increase energy efficiency compared to the predecessor model, Netstal has designed a new type of direct drive for the unit movement and the application of the nozzle contact pressure. Maximized e ciency in the clean room Thanks to fully encapsulated and water-cooled drive motors and the hermetically sealed control cabinet, the new Elion MED is virtually emission- free. In addition, the protective cladding has been redesigned for optimum cleanability with smooth surfaces and screws that are not visible from the outside. Despite the very compact design, the new protective housing offers full flexibility for the integration of system and peripheral components. The new Elion MED can be used in clean rooms up to class ISO 7 without any additional precautions. With additional equipment options, higher requirements can be achieved individually according to customer requirements. Clean toggle PAC-E powers medical excellence Redefining clean, energy-efficient injection moulding for the medical industry, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag presented its latest 420t PAC-E machine at K 2025. Able to manufacture and stack 30 ml medication dispensing cups at a rate of 57,600 cups per hour, PAC-E was engineered specifically to deliver peak sustained performance in fast cycling applications. With its high injection speeds and exceptional precision, the PAC-E enables flawless multi-cavity production, even for extremely thin-walled products. Setting a new three-second milestone for mass manufacturing healthcare applications ranging from medical cups to centrifuge blood collection tubes, the clean-toggle technology also meets the strict hygiene demands stipulated in medical manufacturing. Combined with the intelligent stacking system from Zubler Handling as well as the pick-and- place robot and the 48-cavity mould tool from Otto-Hofstetter, production rates on the 420t PAC-E can reliably reach around 432 million components per year. The entire production cell, including all periphery equipment, is relatively compact in comparison to all-electric machines generating similar volumes, adds the sector specialist. World premiere at K 2025: The new Elion MED from Netstal in the 1200 kN clamping force version. Pictures: Netstal Sumitomo (SHI) Demag presents its latest 420t PAC-E machine at K 2025. Pictures: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag