Smart Molding International 2-2024

4 smart_molding international 2/2024 Mold-Masters®, a leading developer and supplier of hot runners , controllers, auxiliary injection, and co- injection systems, has launched the new TempMaster M4 hot runner temperature controller, which features a Mold Direct Mount (MDM) design as well as the company’s new HR-Connect Technology. Through this innovative technology, a single cable connects the mold to the controller head unit, which eliminates conventional mold thermocouple and power cables to minimize extra weight, clutter and complexity from the molding cell. 34 contents CONTENTS Neste, Borealis and Covestro have signed a project agreement to enable the recycling of discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications. The collaboration aims at driving circularity in plastics value chains and the automotive industry. When no longer fit for use, tires are liquefied by means of chemical recycling and then processed into base chemicals and further into polycarbonates of high purity. These can then be used in various automotive applications, from parts of headlamps to radiator grilles. newsfeed ENGEL presents the world's largest technical center IMM 6 FANUC injects a new dimension into moulding processes at Fakuma 2024 7 Heinz Zahoransky passed away at the age of 95 8 Andreas Montag named new Director Business Development Medical at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag 8 KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd official opening and personnel announcement 9 HASCO family celebrates its 100th company anniversary 10 Comar celebrates 75 years of innovation 10 DuPont to acquire Donatelle Plastics Incorporated 11 Well positioned for the future 12 IVW and T.Michel launch cooperation in lightweight construction and composite technology 13 Stork IMM establishes North American operations 13 From old tires to new car parts: Neste, Borealis and Covestro aim at closing the loop for automotive industry 14 YIZUMI Thailand's opening marks a great move in global strategy 15 The leading CAE simulation service Ultrasim® celebrates 25 years of pioneering virtual engineering for customers 16 machinery Great success for ENGEL with technological innovations and customer focus 18 Jomar and Baumüller redefine injection blow molding machinery 21 KB Kunststofftechnik boosts its efficiency with production cells from WITTMANN 22 molding technologies igus develops first recyclable plastic bicycle frame 26 Husky launched HyPET®6e platform at NPE2024 28 Mold making and automation expertise from a single source 29 StackTeck displayed sustainability technologies and intelligent automation at NPE2024 30 molds and tooling HASCO’s product diversity supports a variety of demoulding processes 32 Unleash efficiency, conserve energy: New I-shield HRS to redefine hot runner insulation 33 New hot runner technology updates 34 additive manufacturing Introducing Kimya PEI Support: Simplifying your 3D printing process 36 An increase in overnight production capabilities 37 Five reasons why universities are investing in DLP 3D printers 38 measuring technologies TRUMPF presented live showcases of cutting-edge VCSEL solutions for optical sensing 40 Hexagon’s innovative scanner wins Red Dot Design Award for outstanding product design 41 New unit enhances the efficiency of closure inspection 42 simulation & software SIGMASOFT® at DKT 2024 43 DOMO Chemicals presents a new optimized workflow simulation tool 44 materials KRAIBURG TPE introduces new EPDM adhesion compounds for automotive industry 46 Polyplastics launches new glass-filled PPS grade with improved thermal shock resistance 47 SABIC spotlighted at PIAE 2024 material solutions for automotive innovation and safety 48 Henkel introduced Loctite 3D MED3394, a novel solution for post-sterilization durability 50 14