Smart Molding International 4-2021

machinery 20 smart_molding international 4/2021 WITTMANN BATTENFELD presented new SmartPlus T he SmartPlus 180 exhibited at the Fakuma is the first model to be presented to the general pub - lic from a new machine series entirely based on the concept of the proven SmartPower series from WITTMANN BATTENFELD. The name given to the SmartPlus machine series has been derived from its large number of “smart” attri - butes, from the compact design of its machine body, its intelligent, energy- saving drive system and simple, central hydraulic clamping system, right up to injection control via a highly dynamic servo drive. While the SmartPower was de - signed as a high-end solution in the area of servo-hydraulic machines which can be configured with in - numerable different equipment options, the SmartPlus will offer a limited choice of equipment and consequently cover the sector of standard applications. This is why it was decided to create a machine se - ries primarily geared to less complex applications and with less need for equipment variance, without com - promising on high quality standards. These considerations led to the birth of, the SmartPlus. Here, “Plus” stands for the added value this new machine series has to offer for the types of applications just mentioned. Use of proven technologies and care - fully selected options has made it pos - sible to offer the SmartPlus with short delivery times and an excellent price/ performance ratio. The SmartPlus comes with the proven UNILOG B8 control system logic and the highperformance B8X hardware. These enable a higher clock frequency, shorter response times and higher repeatability in parts production, with user friendli - ness and the familiar visualization concept remaining unchanged. Like all other machines from WITTMANN BATTENFELD, the SmartPlus fully sup - ports the integration of robots and aux - iliaries under WITTMANN 4.0. Of course, the SmartPlus is also equipped with the KERS energy recov - ery technology originally designed for The highlight of the WITTMANN BATTENFELD exhibition at the Fakuma 2021 was the new SmartPlus. The outstanding features of this servo-hydraulic machine are its high level of cost efficiency, energy efficiency and repeatability. SmartPlus 180 (All pictures: WITTMANN BATTENFELD)