SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB unveils its innovative LWB VALUE MultiStation and LWB VALUE PowerStation at Kuteno, marking a pivotal advancement in industrial elastomer processing. In response to increasing product variety, stricter regulations, rising energy costs, and labor shortages, these systems enable flexible, efficient, and sustainable production—regardless of batch size or complexity. At the heart of this innovation lies the complete decoupling and parallelization of all process steps. Unlike conventional systems that operate linearly and cause downtime, the MultiStation and PowerStation separate the steps of loading, injecting, heating, and demolding both spatially and temporally. Automated tool movements between stations ensure continuous operation across all processes. The MultiStation, as a scalable platform, offers maximum flexibility—from manual applications to fully automated, interconnected production workflows. It uses tools in parallel, minimizes waste through stable processes, and allows maintenance or tool changes during operation without halting production. The PowerStation takes this further by maximizing parallelization and intelligently managing processes, achieving cycle times measured in seconds. Adaptive parameters, real-time data, and Industry 4.0 connectivity create a self-optimizing production environment with high process reliability and minimal energy consumption. Both systems represent a shift in production philosophy: from rigid mass production to modular, data-driven, and highly flexible manufacturing architectures. They boost productivity, reduce resource consumption, and make cost-effective production viable for both single-item manufacturing and high-performance series production.

The Technology Check (TechCheck for short) helps companies identify starting points for circular value creation (the circular economy). Following an analysis of the current situation, we identify individual areas of action with you and jointly develop solutions. The process: After a brief discussion to gain an initial understanding, we schedule two half-day appointments. We will focus on the value chain of one of your products on-site, at ours, or online. At the end of the TechCheck, you will receive ideas for quick wins—ideas that can be implemented quickly and easily—as well as an overview of the long-term opportunities your company has for continuing to work together with HSBI and InCamS@BI. The solutions can be further developed and pursued in a subsequent collaboration.

Stay ahead of the curve with NONNENMANN's new product – reduce costs, increase workplace safety, and optimize processes in injection molding by using structured temperature control connection plates with selectable accessory components. Nonnenmann offers standardized plates for the organized connection of temperature control or pneumatic systems in the injection molding machine area. Depending on the variant, these plates are suitable for a varying number of temperature control circuits or connections, or for use with multi-couplings. Selection is simple and transparent using the configurator in the online shop, allowing you to calculate, quote, and order plates as a base plate or fully equipped and pre-assembled with various selectable accessory and connection components. The temperature control connection plates can be installed directly on the injection molding machine, enabling a mold-adjacent connection of the temperature control system. Fixed tubing runs from the main water supply or the temperature control unit to these plates. The temperature control connection plates thus serve as an interface from which the respective mold can be individually connected. This enables short, quick setup times and creates a clear overview at the machine – circuits are visible, clearly structured, and unambiguously marked using different color coding. Furthermore, this allows for a compact and safe hose layout, preventing hose clutter and tripping hazards, as only short hoses are needed to reach the tool and the supply to the main line is already securely and firmly routed.

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The LPKF Thermographic Check System – TherMoPro – is the latest innovation from LPKF and can easily be integrated after the laser plastic welding process itself. It is the only commercial inline Quality Controll system that correlates to long-term performance tests. It captures a heat map of every welded part, detects failures non-destructively, and provides 100% traceable quality control, cycle after cycle.

Labotek and Movacolor have combined their expertise to develop a pioneering solution for drying and dosing additives: the MDS Balance Drydose. This newly developed system combines, for the first time, highly efficient material drying with precise additive dosing – all in a single, compact unit. The MDS Balance Drydose thus sets new standards in plastics processing and offers a unique solution for the industry's increasing demands. The growing demand for bio-based materials, highly specialized engineering plastics, and increasingly stringent quality requirements necessitate new approaches to material preparation. This is precisely where the Drydose comes in: it ensures targeted, needs-based additive drying and makes a crucial contribution to further minimizing quality risks. A particular advantage of the system lies in the direct drying of the material within the dosing station directly at the machine inlet – without the need for additional drying units. This integration not only ensures consistently optimal moisture control but also simultaneously increases product quality, reduces rejects, and lowers energy consumption. The result: significantly improved overall production efficiency. “Since we installed the MDS Balance Drydose, streaks when using additives are a thing of the past!” Bernd Wilming, Production Manager, agathon GmbH

Ultra Purge™ Cleaning Granules: Efficient cleaning solutions for injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding machines. Ultra Purge™ cleaning granules reliably remove color and material residues as well as carbonization, enabling fast material and color changes with reduced downtime. ULTRA PURGE™ 3615: The versatile all-rounder for injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. Ideal for fast color changes, preventative maintenance, and processing temperatures up to 300 °C. ULTRA PURGE™ HT+: The specialized solution for high-temperature applications. Developed for demanding plastics such as PEEK, PPS, and PSU at processing temperatures of 250–400 °C. ULTRA PURGE™ 1220: With Ultra-X™ technology for particularly thorough cleaning. Suitable for injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding machines as well as hot runner systems. ULTRA PURGE™ 5000: High-performance cleaning for amorphous plastics, PA, PET, TPE, and TPU. Ensures fast material and color changes as well as high machine availability. ULTRA PURGE™ 1516: Specially developed for semi-crystalline and conductive polymers. Reliably removes residues and carbonization and supports stable production processes. Your benefits at a glance: ✔ Fast and effective cleaning ✔ Shorter color and material changes ✔ Reduced downtime ✔ Reduced scrap rates ✔ Gentle cleaning of machine components ✔ Increased process efficiency and productivity

The newest family of Husky hot runners—UltraShot™—offers dramatic advances over traditional injection technology. The UltraShot™ hot runner injection molding system features a servo-controlled injection system that permits more precise melt control than ever—right in the gate. How? By positioning the shooting pots in closer proximity to the gates and pressurizing the resin near the cavities, which reduces shear and thermal variations in part quality and performance. This enables part designers ultimate part freedom, removing design barriers caused by injection molding process constraints.

Automotive OEMs are under increasing pressure to incorporate more recycled content into their vehicles, but interior applications remain challenging. Conventional polypropylene solutions with recycled content often fall short in colorability, odor and emissions performance, and consistency, which can affect both mechanical performance and processing. Crealen R from Teknor Apex was developed to address these constraints in automotive interior applications. Crealen R enthält bis zu 70 % Post-Consumer-Recyclingmaterial (PCR), dessen Herkunft durch eine unabhängige Stelle überprüft und rückverfolgbar ist und das aus einem kontrollierten, hochwertigen PCR-Strom stammt. Im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen PCR-haltigen Materialien weist Crealen R eine Färbbarkeit auf, die mit der von neuem, verstärktem PP vergleichbar ist, wodurch helle Farben und ein einheitliches Oberflächenbild bei sichtbaren Komponenten im Fahrzeuginnenraum möglich sind.

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Conventional screw-tips consist of a tip, a locking ring, and a thrust ring. During plasticizing, the mass flow pushes the locking ring forward against the vanes of the rotating tip. This contact causes wear on both components. To prevent wear, the contact surfaces are often hard-faced or carbide-tipped. The patent-pending inmex non-return valve takes a different approach. It uses a two-part locking ring, with both ring halves internally guided by a fit with the extended vanes of the tip. The front ring segment engages with claws between the vanes of the tip, allowing the ring to rotate during plasticizing. The outer diameter of the front segment is smaller than the screw diameter, preventing the barrel from being worn by the rotating ring. The second ring segment, positioned toward the screw, corresponds to the nominal diameter of the screw, ensuring that it seals with the thrust ring during injection as usual. During metering, the first ring half is actively rotated, but the second ring half is not. As a result, the wear surface is no longer located between the vanes and the locking ring, but between the two ring segments, and is now three to four times larger than the standard size. This significantly extends the service life of the locking rings in the event of abrasive wear. In addition, the locking rings are pre-centered by the internal guide and close reliably for longer during injection, even with progressive wear. Another advantage concerns the screw, which is supported at its tip by the internally guided locking ring. This prevents the screw's vanes from being pressed against the barrel, which also has a positive effect on the screw's service life.