Smart Molding International 1-2026

30 smart_molding interna onal 1/2026 molding technologies The labels coming from Viappiani, Italy, were inserted on both long sides of the box. Following parts removal, a thermal photo of every shot was taken by a thermal imaging camera and then compared with the reference picture from the approval process. The pictures were checked by the TD14.0 software from SKZ, Germany, evaluating any deviations from normal temperature differences. If the temperature is outside the tolerance margin, a signal is sent to the robot to have the respective part sorted out. Next, the good parts are placed on a conveyor belt. A new benchmark in high- performance injec on moulding At K-Fair 2025, Stork IMM introduced the next generation All-Electric 6600- 3550 with 2K, a true innovation in injection moulding. Unlike anything currently available on the market, this machine combines 2K heavy-duty performance with all-electric precision, offering manufacturers a sustainable and future-proof alternative for high-output packaging production. The Stork IMM all-electric range represents a completely new develo- pment — delivering performance levels that no other injectionmoulding machine builder has yet achieved. Designed for thin-walled packaging applications, the Stork IMM all-electric excels where competitors cannot reach the same mould filling performance. With its optimized design, the 6600- 3550 2K can accelerate extremely fast, making it possible to achieve exceptional flow-length-over-wall-thickness ratios. This means higher part quality and productivity in even the most demanding applications. Applica on Highlight: 2-Cavity 5L Pail with Handle and IML The all-electric Stork IMM 6600-3550 was demonstrating the production of a 2-cavity 5L pail with handle and in- mould labeling (IML) in just 5.9 s. This live showcase underlined the machine’s unique ability to combine speed, precision, and energy efficiency in heavy- duty packaging applications. For the production of pails with handles it has been proven that the ultrafast acceleration capabilities of Stork all electric system has major benefits for both, product quality and output. Dynamics, inertia and clamp position repeatability are major factors to repeatably produce high quality products with best quality. Obviously this behaviour results in higher productivity with lower material consumption. Built for High-Performance Packaging The Stork IMM all-electric range is designed for flowerpots, pails, food packaging, and other thin-walled products. With clamping forces ranging from2500 kN to 9000 kN, thesemachines provide: • Ultra-fast injection speeds up to 450 mm/s with improved accelartion, enabled by twin low-inertia electrical motors • Improved platen stiffness and stability for perfect product quality and longer mould lifetime in packaging moulds. M3 series injection molding machines offer unparalleled performance in an extremely compact, user friendly package. Picture: MHS Inside next-generation M3 micro injection molding machine with patented ISOKOR technology. Picture: MHS