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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

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Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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Humans and Robots Collaborate to Build Vehicle Armrests at Yanfeng

Source: smart_molding

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The KUKA LBR iiwa robot, which is capable of human-robot collaboration (HRC), is used in production operations at automotive supplier Yanfeng Automotive Interiors in Lüneburg (Germany). The sensitive robot fastens screws to assemble armrests for the doors of the Opel Insignia, sharing the workspace with the human operators.

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Demonstration of expertise in the field of micro injection molding

WITTMANN Group will present state-of-the-art injection molding technology at the International Industry Fair in Slovenia

News 28.03.2025

Moldex3D 2025 Molding Intelligence from CoreTech System

More powerful prediction recommendations, customized and automated workflows, and precise and efficient simulation capability upgrades

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Quality factors under control

Expert MouldTemp assistance system from WITTMANN stabilizes temperature control with a distinct effect on the quality and efficiency

News 23.03.2025

Latest cap and preform production innovations at Plástico Brasil

SACMI continues to be a crucial partner in Latin America, delivering innovation and sustainability to the rigid packaging sector

News 16.03.2025

Efficient designing through the use of controllable 3D models

With the dynamic CAD data from HASCO, designers can effectively reduce the amount of work involved