Smart Molding International 4-2022

34 smart_molding international 4/2022 molding technologies K raussMaffei launched sales of the precisionMolding and powerMolding in Europe and North America at K 2022. With this step, the all-electric precisionMolding is now available worldwide in the clamping force sizes from 500 to 3,200 kN, while the hydraulic powerMolding two-platen machine will be available from January 1st 2023 worldwide in the clamping force sizes from 6,500 to 16,000 kN. KraussMaffei is expanding its product line substantially by adding two new premium quality injection molding ma- chine series for standard applications. This development is driven primarily by increasing cost pressure as well as dynamically changing market and product trends. For these requirements, KraussMaffei is now offering two customized solutions in the precisionMolding and powerMolding. Both injection molding machine series feature an outstanding modular concept with a customized selection of options that are available quickly within short lead times. And this is available at an attractive price/performance ratio. The target industries for both the precisionMolding and powerMolding are standard applications, for example for technical parts and consumer goods, electric and electronic devices, as well as for the automotive, the logistics and packaging or the medical industry. KraussMaffei is undertaking a significant expansion of its product portfolio with the precisionMolding and powerMolding. "We offer our customers system solutions from injection molding technology and automation for the complete range of requirements – from standard one- component injection molding on the precisionMolding or powerMolding to technologically challenging applications on the proven PX, CX, GX or MX series. We have been doing this for many years now with innovative, reliable solutions and worldwide service," Xiaojun Cui explains. • New injection molding machine series deliver high precision and a high performance level with fast availability and short lead times • Ideally suited for standard applications for TEC and consumer goods, electrical and electronic devices, automotive, logistics and packaging and medical technology • Live at K: Sustainable applications for the toy and automotive industry Sales launch at K 2022: KraussMaffei starts sales of precisionMolding and powerMolding in Europe and North America Sustainable fun for kids: At K, the precisionMolding 160-750 produced soft tennis ball rackets made of 100 percent biobased polyethylene (all pictures: KraussMaffei)