Smart Molding International 4-2021

smart_molding international 4/2021 contents 24 contents At the recent PLASTEC WEST FCS showcased the Advanced Servo Hydraulic Injection Molding Machine (FA Series), which was based on the theme of food packaging containers and modular specification selection, flexible to meet the industrial needs of food packaging and thin-walled containers. The FA-100 with a clamping force of 100 tons was presented at the exhibition, producing 2-cavity mold of 14g cutlery with an average cycle time of 25 seconds. FA series is highly efficient, stable, and energy-saving. ENGEL’s stand at Fakuma 2021 put the spotlight on sustainability. The production of decorated monomaterial food packaging and the processing of regrind from labelling waste is supporting circular economy by creating a process chain. At the same time, the company was celebrating the world première of the 4,200 kN version of the ENGEL e-speed injection moulding machine. The sophisticated packaging application combines extreme thin-wall injection compression moulding with stack mould technology. 18 4 newsfeed Fakuma 2021: inspiring plastics live! 6 A successful Fakuma 2021: Largest stand and innovative exhibits 7 NETSTAL at Fakuma: Innovative packaging application and comprehensive services 8 ENGEL: Fakuma 2021 inspires injection moulding industry 9 Husky showcased breakthrough injection molding technology 10 HASCO innovations at Fakuma 10 Meusburger highlights at Fakuma 11 Stratasys to acquire outstanding stake in Xaar 3D 12 KraussMaffei Group France S.A.S under new management 13 KEBA honoured with "Austria's Best Managed Companies" Award 13 WITTMANN BATTENFELD machine Health Factor 14 New Wilmington HE Series low pressure injection molding machines 14 Sumitomo (SHI) Demag presents a fully optimised LSR production cell 15 The eco-design solutions of the partnership between Texen and Roctool 16 Bockatech and Trexel partner to increase benefits of foamed packaging applications 16 From petroleum to rapeseed oil 17 75 percent plastic reduction 17 machinery Thin-wall injection compression moulding for stack mould technology 18 WITTMANN BATTENFELD presented new SmartPlus 20 High-speed rotor achieves greater packaging sustainability 22 Successful BOY-presence at Fakuma 2021 23 FCS pursues the target of carbon neutrality in the injection molding machine market 24 "Two machines do the work of three" 26 moldmaking World-class plates for press moulds 28 Tests confirm suitability for rapid mold making 30 HASCO Streamrunner® with needle valve – the first additively manufactured needle valve system 31 molding technologies Mold-Masters extends shelf life of dairy products 32 With a system change to new competitiveness 34 Lightweight load compartment well for luxury sedans 38 software Why a dedicated system for plastics mold development is indispensable 40 Simulate compression molding for the first time 42 StackTeck optimizes TRIM™ pail design to pass UN test standards 43 BCN3D releases brand new Cloud for real-time 3D printing fleet management 44 Nexa3D unveils virtual booth to enable industry-wide access to latest 3D printing technology 45 materials Cup prototypes made of Bornewables™ – premium polyolefins designed for circularity 46 Evonik presents new photopolymers for industrial 3D printing 48 sensors Kistler at Fakuma 2021: Sensors and systems for smart injection molds 49