Smart Molding International 2-2022

44 simulation & software smart_molding international 2/2022 H usky Technologies™, a pioneer- ing technology provider en- abling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, today announced the launch of a second- generation control algorithm for its line of Altanium® mold controllers. The Advanced Reasoning Technology (ART 2.0) software delivers greater speed, accuracy, precision, and repeatability compared to today’s existing tempera- ture control systems. ART 2.0 incorporates advanced auto- tuning and heat-up strategies which deliver higher out-of-the-box perfor- mance. It consistently delivers high accuracy and control precision, signifi- cantly reducing variability in the mold- ing process shot-after-shot and mold- after-mold. Test results show that ART 2.0 delivers up to 42% faster heat-up times with 30% less energy use. “We’ve elevated our controller technology to a new level,” said Aurelien Bastien, Husky’s President of Hot Runners, Controllers & Medi- cal. “The all-new tuning and control solution enhances performance while increasing productivity and significantly impacting a molder’s bottom line.” ART 2.0 includes two complemen- tary heating solutions, which up- grade Husky’s original ART Classic control solution. The primary heat- ing strategy is UniStart which offers uniform and homogeneous heating while promoting even thermal ex- pansion of components in the hot runner. UniStart distinguishes itself by finding the right balance between applying full power to the slowest Husky launches new control algorithm that elevates performance of Altanium® mold controller The Advanced Reasoning Technology (ART 2.0) software delivers greater speed, accuracy, precision, and repeatability compared to today’s existing temperature control systems. Picture: Husky