Smart Molding International 4-2022

23 www.smart-molding.com New developments in additive manufacturing The Freeformer 750-3X celebrated its world premiere at K 2022. The latest machine for Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) is systematically designed to meet the requirements of the industry. Compared to the previous model, the part carrier is around 2.5 times larger – with the same external dimensions. The APF process is also around seven times faster and more economical. Another exhibit, a high-temperature Freeformer 300-3X, demonstrated the production of complex components from original material Ultem 9085 and a newbreak-away support material. The additive manufacturing portfolio was supplemented with two exhibits from Arburg's sister company innovatiQ, including the new TiQ2 for entry into filament-based industrial 3D printing. About Arburg German family-owned company Arburg is one of the world's leading manufacturers of plastic processing machines. Its product portfolio encom- passes Allrounder injection moulding machines with clamping forces of be- tween125and6,500 kN, the Freeformer for industrial additive manufacturing and robotic systems, customer and industry-specific turnkey solutions and further peripheral equipment. Arburg is a pioneer in the plastics industry when it comes to production efficiency, digitalisation and sustain- ability. The “arburgXworld” program comprises all digital products and services and is also the name of the customer portal. The company’s strategies regarding the efficient use of resources and circular econ- omy, as well as all related aspects and activities, are outlined in the “arburgGREENworld” program. Arburg’s central aim is for custom- ers to be able to produce their plastic products, from one-off parts to large- volume batches, in optimum quality at minimum unit costs. The target groups include, for example, the au- tomotive and packaging industries, communication and entertainment electronics, medical technology and the white goods sector. An international sales and service network ensures first-class customer support at a local level: Arburg has its own organisations at 34 locations in 25 different countries and, together with its trading partners, is repre- sented in more than 100 countries. Its machines are produced at the company's German headquarters in Lossburg. Of a total of roughly 3,600 employees, around 3,000 work in Germany. About 600 further employ- ees work in Arburg's organisations around the world. Arburg has triple certification, in accordance with ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environ- ment) and ISO 50001 (energy). Arburg www.arburg.com An automated three-component Allrounder Cube 1800 produced a functional component from PP, TPE and POM using a cube mould from partner Foboha – including assembly injection moulding and capping directly in the gripper