Smart Molding International 2-2024

NEWSFEED	6
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	18
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	26
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	32
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	36
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	40
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	43
SIGMASOFT® at DKT 2024	43
DOMO Chemicals presents a new optimized workflow simulation tool	44
MATERIALS	46
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

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