Smart Molding International 2-2024

18 smart_molding international 2/2024 machinery Great success for ENGEL with technological innovations and customer focus After an impressive week at NPE2024 in Orlando, Florida, ENGEL can draw an extremely positive balance. Between May 6 and 10, the company showcased its latest innovations and technologies. ENGEL remains true to its reputation as an innovation leader – not only through the continuous development of its product range, but also through its customer focus and technical support. This emphasised ENGEL's commitment to provide advanced technologies to its customers. The most important facts After a 6-year break, the trade fair attracted over 55,000 visitors. Many of them were particularly interested in ENGEL's innovative machines and technologies. These products were developed not only to demonstrate technical progress, but also to respond specifically to customer requirements and challenges. The injection moulding machines on show therefore proved to be a crowd magnet: The new e-mac slimedition offers maximummould installation space with a reduced and very compact footprint. The hybrid e-speed 610/90 enables particularly high injection pressures and speeds for the production of thin-walled packaging with the highest performance requirements. The hydraulic, tie-bar-less victory 330/85 enables quick and easy mould changes, which minimises downtimes and increases productivity. The e-motion 440H/160TWP combi M optimises the production of two-component products in the tightest of spaces under cleanroom conditions using cube mould technology. ENGEL also promoted fast available stock machines and the new digital assistance systems. These software solutions were also designed as a response to the shortage of skilled labour and provide support in part design, mould testing, production, maintenance and service. Innovative highlights and exhibits in detail The e-mac slim edition impressed with its compact design. It demonstrated to the participants the advantages of space saving and high efficiency at the same time. Of particular note was ENGEL's recycling package used on the e-mac 1565/310 Production of bottle trays from regrind with an ENGEL e-mac 310 slim edition at NPE 2024