Smart Molding International 2-2022

21 machinery www.smart-molding.com ner. Another fully automated turn- key system based around an electric Allrounder was designed to produce almost 90 different product variants. Special emphasis was placed on short set-up times. Visitors were also able to see how 16 very delicate contacts can be separated from bulk material and inserted into the mould, as well as an example of an efficient way to move into automated plastic part production with container storage. Additive manufacturing with the Freeformer At the Arburg Prototyping Center (APC) in the Customer Center, visi- tors learnt all about additive manu- facturing. Experts showed how to create added value with the APF process. In the APC, six Freeformers processed a wide variety of materi- als live, including PA10, PP, different TPU materials and material combi- nations of these. About Arburg German family-owned company Arburg is one of the world's leading manufacturers of plastic process- ing machines. Its product portfolio encompasses Allrounder injection moulding machines with clamping forces of between 125 and 6,500 kN, the Freeformer for industrial additive manufacturing and robotic systems, customer and industry-spe- cific turnkey solutions and further peripheral equipment. Arburg is a pioneer in the plastics industry when it comes to produc- tion efficiency, digitalisation, and sustainability. The “arburgXworld” program comprises all digital prod- ucts and services and is also the name of the customer portal. The company’s strategies regarding the efficient use of resources and circu- lar economy, as well as all related as- pects and activities, are outlined in the “arburgGREENworld” program. Arburg’s central aim is for custom- ers to be able to produce their plas- tic products, from one-off parts to large-volume batches, in optimum quality at minimum unit costs. The target groups include, for example, the automotive and packaging indus- tries, communication and entertain- ment electronics, medical technol- ogy and the white goods sector. An international sales and service network ensures first-class customer support at a local level: Arburg has its own organisations at 34 loca- tions in 25 different countries and, together with its trading partners, is represented in more than 100 coun- tries. Its machines are produced ex- clusively at the company's German headquarters in Lossburg. Of a total of roughly 3,500 employees, around 2,900 work in Germany. About 600 further employees work in Arburg's organisations around the world. Arburg has triple certification, in accordance with ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 50001 (energy). Arburg www.arburg.com Live and in colour: over 3,700 visitors came to the Arburg Technology Days in Lossburg from 22 to 25 June 2022, and were very impressed with the unique event and the exhibits, including over 30 applications in the Customer Center alone.