Smart Molding International 3-2022

24 smart_molding international 3/2022 machinery U nder the motto of “It’s all WITTMANN”, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present its machinery and equipment at this year’s K fair for the first time in the new WITTMANN design, thus demon- strating even more clearly than before the WITTMANN Group’s competence as a single-source supplier of complete injection molding systems, which in- cludes not only the machine but also automation and auxiliary equipment with the option of Wittmann 4.0 inte- gration. It’s all WITTMANN also means latest application technology targeting highest quality standards and func- tionality combined with the smallest possible CO2 footprint. Energy-efficient and eco-friendly production with multi-component technology WITTMANN BATTENFELD can draw on many years of experience in multi- component technology. At this year’s K fair, the company will demonstrate its expertise in this area by the pro- duction of a reusable 3-component coffee-to-go cup. This application will also show the advantages and quality improvement achieved by a combina- tion of processes. In addition to multi- component technology, Cellmould structured foam technology will be used to reduce the material input. In this application, a cup with a lid made of Bornewables™ from Borealis is manufactured on a servo-hydraulic SmartPower 400/750H/210S/525L Combimould with a rotary unit and a mold supplied by HAIDLMAIR, Austria. The Bornewables™ material made of renewable raw materials (i.e., non- petroleum-based feedstock) enables Borealis to meet the quality and sustainability standards required by WITTMANN. The material is food- and dishwasher-safe as well as ISCC PLUS- certified (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification). The feedstock for making Borealis Bornewables™ originates from bio-mass, waste and residual substances of the second gen- eration, which are not in competition with the human food chain. Product WITTMANN BATTENFELD at the K 2022 show Circular economy, digitization and climate protection – the hot topics of this year’s K fair are also the hot topics of the WITTMANN Group’s machinery presentation. With applications shown at the WITTMANN BATTENFELD booth, at the VDMA Circular Economy Forum, in the outdoor area, and more equipment presented at the booth of WITTMANN Technology as well as several booths of other exhibitors, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will give visitors to the K fair insights into its extensive range of ultra-modern, resource-saving technologies.