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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

Articles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

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

Have some relevant information to share? Send a message to info@smart-molding.com — we are always happy to discuss!

Robotized plastic fan production at Schwarz GmbH

Source: KUKARobotGroup YouTube Channel

Videos

Plastic fan production with KUKA robots at Schwarz GmbH

+ manufacture of complex components with utmost precision, reproducibility and short cycle times
+ precise loading of very small components
+ removal of the molded fans and transfer to the inspection station
+ inspection of the fans by means of camera
+ removal of the fans from inspection station and setdown on palletized trays

Read the complete case study here.

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Even higher quality and efficiency

ENGEL and CANNON: Strategic partnership for the advancement of innovative technologies for PUR flooding

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State-of-the-art injection molding technology at the Plastimagen

WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present latest IMMs, process technology, automation and auxiliaries

Сase studies

High-grade cosmetics packaging produced sustainably and efficiently

Injection molding technology from WITTMANN meets stringent precision requirements

News 13.06.2024

WITTMANN Competence Days 2024

The guests can look forward to specialist presentations focusing on digitalization, plus a number of interesting exhibits

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Asiamold 2020 enjoys strong support from renowned industrial associations

Scheduled fringe events at the upcoming trade show to reveal the latest trends in moulding industry