Katharina Wagner KraussMaffei Robust, reliable and fast – the new LRXplus linear robots from KraussMaffei offer numerous functions that make production even more flexible and economical. Thanks to their compatible interfaces, the new LRXplus can be combined with practically any system – be it with injection molding machines from KraussMaffei or other manufacturers, or with any other …
CU Reports Can components that are currently manufactured in large quantities using the injection moulding process be optimized in terms of theircarbon footprint without sacrificing performance or incurring higher costs? AVK is currently working together with a consortium under the title “Tape Technology Transfer Hub” (T3-Hub) to optimize the established injection moulding process. The focus …
Johns Manville Johns Manville (JM), a leading manufacturer of high-quality building and specialty products and a Berkshire Hathaway company, is pleased to introduce MultiStar® 272 Multi-End (assembled) Roving to the North American market. Multi-End roving is a fiberglass material in which multiple strands of fiber are bundled together to create a stronger, more versatile product …
SKZ – The Plastics Center The SKZ Plastics Center is one of the few test laboratories in the world that is able to accelerate the thermo-oxidative ageing of plastics using the high-pressure autoclave test. This method makes it possible to compare plastics equipped with different stabilizer packages quickly and effectively. Compared to conventional oven ageing, …
KrausMaffei Golf clubs, bicycles – and now also automotive: Taiwanese composite specialist Advanced International Multitech (AIM) is expanding its portfolio with KraussMaffei to include high-pressure RTM. High-quality carbon rims are produced on a complete system with sophisticated molds. Anyone who plays golf and pays attention to weight has (almost certainly) already held an AIM product …
Saxon Textile Research Institute e.V. (STFI) On September 26, 2024, Stratasys GmbH welcomes the seventh symposium ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING in the textile industry. The symposium offers a unique platform for exchanging information on the latest developments and applications of additive manufacturing in the textile industry.The event will feature exciting presentations from various industries. Participants can look …
Abstract submission for the North American Pultrusion Conference 2025 is open now! Back by popular demand after numerous sold-out events, the American Composites Manufacturers Association’s North American Pultrusion Conference, in collaboration with the European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) and World Pultrusion Conference (WPC), will bring together 200+ industry leaders, customers, OEMs, and suppliers from around …
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) had created a very popular and successful funding program for lightweight construction with the Lightweight Construction Technology Transfer Program (TTP-LB).The funds from the program came from the Climate and Transformation Fund.Due to the ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court on the Climate and Transformation Fund …
KrausMaffei Lightweight, with a glossy surface and a sustainable message – this is the small blue turtle that will be produced on an all-electric PXZ 121-380-180 Multinject using the sandwich process at the KraussMaffei stand at Fakuma (October 15 – 19, Hall A7, Stand 7303). It has a black core made of mechanically recycled PC/ABS …
In the production of biocomposites, a matrix material (plastic) is processed with fibers as a reinforcing material, whereby at least one component must be obtained from a renewable resource by definition. This results in new sustainable materials that have exceptional mechanical properties and can be used in lightweight construction. Fibers made from flax, hemp or …