At Pharmapack 2023 Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical is showcasing e.g. application-specific hoses, LSR or thermoplastic injection moldings, and the production of parts using multicomponent processes.

At Pharmapack 2023 Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical presents e.g. application-specific hoses, liquid silicone rubber or thermoplastic injection moldings.

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Spritzgießen

Kunststoffverarbeitung: Verfahren

Mikrospritzgießen

Medizintechnik

Medizinprodukte

Trelleborg Presents LSR Implants

RKT has been manufacturing plastic products for medical and industrial technology for 45 years. Discs for the rapid analysis of multi-resistant hospital germs are a lighthouse project within the sophisticated product portfolio.

 A six-axis robot picks the molded parts out of the mold under an inert gas atmosphere and conveys them into the cleanroom for further processing and packaging

High-Tech Production of Life-Saving Disks for Fast Analysis of Dangerous Germs

Reinraumsysteme / -technik

An All-Round Winner

Anybrid GmbH has succeeded in transforming the usually rigid injection molding machine into a mobile machine that can move freely in the room and can be used to overmold profiles, etc. The company is thus serving a steadily growing market for the production of hybrid components. For the first time, the advantages of plastics processing are combined directly with the flexibility of robotics. In close cooperation with Rehau, extensive studies on an extrusion line were recently successfully completed.

The Robin injection molding system can be swiveled freely on the arm of a six-axis robot to the particular application points.

Automated Lightweight Module for Functionalization and Hybridization of Components

Hybridtechnik

Rohr- und Profilextrusion

Extrusion

Industrieroboter

Montagetechnik

Injection Molding on the Fly

This year, the world’s leading trade show K has succeeded in presenting practical solutions for greater resource efficiency on a broad front. A first foray through the trade show grounds.

K 2022 gave numerous practical examples showing visitors how recyclates can be reliably processed with digital aids.

State-of-the-Art Injection Molding Solutions for Greater Resource Efficiency.

State-of-the-Art Injection Molding Solutions at K 2022

Doriat, Clemens, Dr.

Solar / PV

Energieerzeugung

Erneuerbare Energie

Schaumspritzgießen

Temperiertechnik

Messe K-Kunststoffmesse

kunststoffe-international.com

Mehrkomponenten-Spritzgießen

Condition Monitoring / Prozessüberwachung

Instandhaltung

Spritzgießwerkzeuge

Kunststoffverarbeitung: Maschinen und Komponenten

Werkzeuge für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

Biokunststoffe

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Handling, Handhabungstechnik

Automatisierungstechnik

Elastomer-Spritzgießen

Oberflächentechnik

Energieeffizienz

Industrie 4.0 für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

Industrie 4.0

Digitalisierung

Spritzgießmaschinen

Kunststoff-Rezyklat

Silikonkautschuk

Kautschuk / Elastomere

Kreislaufwirtschaft

Compoundieren

Kunststoff-Aufbereitung

It Can Be Done!

ARBURG is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of plastic processing machines. The product portfolio encompasses ALLROUNDER injection moulding machines with clamping forces of between 125 and 6,500 kN, the freeformer for industrial additive manufacturing, plus robotic systems, customer and industry-specific turnkey solutions, and further peripheral equipment.

ARBURG GmbH + Co KG  

https://www.arburg.com

Abkantmaschinen, -pressen, -bänke

Blechbearbeitungsmaschinen

Maschinen für die spanlose Fertigung

Additive Fertigung

Anlagen für die Additive Fertigung

Antriebselemente

Lineartechnik

Maschinenelemente

Ceramic-Injection-Moulding, CIM

Condition Monitoring für die Qualitätssicherung

Industrie 4.0 für die Qualitätssicherung

Kennzahlen

Qualitätsmanagement

Kennzahlen, Q-Leitstand, Q-Monitor

Qualitätssicherung

Kühlelemente, aktive

Kühlkörper

Elektromechanik

Software

Management-Informationssysteme

Mehrfarben-Spritzgießmaschinen

Mikrobauteile

Montage

Mischer

NE-Metalle

Metall Werkstoffe

PUR-Schäummaschinen

Schäumen / Reaktive Verarbeitung

Partikelschäumen

Produktionssystem

Rapid Manufacturing

Rapid Prototyping

Reinraumtechnik

Betriebsausrüstung / Betriebsmittel

Reporting-Tools

Rückverfolgbarkeit, Traceability

Schnecken und Plastifiziersysteme

Schnecken und Zylinder

Simulation

Spanneinrichtungen

Systemperipherie

Spritzgieß-Zubehör und Einzelteile

Stetigförderer

Fördertechnik

Logistik

Trockner

Vorbeugende Instandhaltung für die spanende Fertigung

Industrie 4.0 für die spanende Fertigung

LSR optics offers a wide range of applications due to the optical brilliance, the possibility to produce undercut shapes not to mention the competitive pricing. The adhesive surface which is almost impossible to clean however makes the LSR parts vulnerable against contaminations. This characteristic however limits the possible application fields. To overcome this limitation Wilhelm Weber has partnered with Fraunhofer IFAM in a recent research project.

Half of the board was treated with VUV while the other half has covered. Afterwards norm dust was applied onto the board uniformly and than knocked off (once) in upright position. The dust sticks to the untreated areas while falls of the treated areas

Surface Modification of LSR Components Hinders Adhesion of Dirt

LED / OLED-Systeme und Faseroptik

Lichttechnik

No Chance for Dust and Contaminations

A year to forget is nearing its completion. To brighten up this dreary fall season without a major event like Fakuma, injection molding machine builders have concocted various strategies.

Fig. 1. Ingrinder system solution: the sprue picker guides the removed sprue via vacuum conveyance to the integrated granulator

Injection Molding Machine Builders Are Discovering New Ways to Reach Their Customers

Spritzgießmaschinen, allgemein

Vernetzung / Cloudlösung für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

Nachhaltigkeit

Umweltmanagement

Schneidmühlen

What Can You Do at Fall Fairtime,  When There Aren’t Any?

At Fakuma, Momentive Performance Materials will be showcasing thermally conductive liquid silicone rubber (LSR) grades designed for high-temperature applications.

Processing of the low-temperature-cured LSR will be demonstrated at Momentive’s booth

Silikone

Messe Fakuma

Thermally Conductive LSR with Short Processing Time

Datwyler’s production plant in Silao, Mexico, has become the latest facility to receive an upgrade in order to provide Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) components.

New Line for LSR Production at Datwyler Mexico

Tool and mold makers are detail oriented and innovative. Prof. Thomas Seul and Fabian Diehr met with some industry players to explore different paths they have taken through the thicket of this industry-jungle they have to deal with.

Tools for wet razors operate  in very narrow tolerance windows and their requirements are comparable to those in the medical and pharmaceutical industries 

A Journey through the Landscape of the Tool and Mold Making Industry

Innovationsmanagement

Produktentwicklung (F+E)

Werkzeug- und Formenbau

Dienstleistungen

Werkzeug-, Formen- und Modellbau

Projektmanagement

Wirtschaft

Produktmanagement

Trend Setting or Following?

Once again, the K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany, lived up to its claim to be the leading trade show for plastics technology. At least in the field of injection molding, there were exciting global innovations to see – if you looked closely.

Injection Molding Trends at K 2019

Smart Factory

Fließpressen

Handling, Handhabungstechnik für die spanende Fertigung

Spritzgieß-Sonderverfahren

Spritzgießsimulation

Linearroboter für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

Montage-Spritzgießen

Knickarmroboter

Co-Injektion (Barriere-/Sandwich-Spritzgießen)

Hybrid-Spritzgießen (Metall / Kunststoff)

Ressourcenmanagement

Produktion

Technical Excellence thanks  to Digital Assistance

After a year’s forced break of Fakuma, Wittmann Battenfeld is announcing the new servohydraulic SmartPlus machine as the highlight of this year’s trade show. It is claimed to be characterized by high economic and energy efficiency and repeat accuracy.

The new SmartPlus machine is equipped with the HiQ Flow software and the CMS Light condition monitoring system

Spritzprägen

Injection Molding Innovations In-House, Live and in Color

Ewikon will be presenting the second generation of its smart Control system. The previous version has been upgraded with new performance-enhancing features and it can now be fully integrated into networked injection molding production via OPC UA.

The second generation of the smart Control system can be fully integrated into networked injection molding production via OPC UA

Heißkanalsysteme

Komponenten für die Kunststoffverarbeitung

Smart Process Monitoring

Before Covid 19, some 65 % of pipette tips were used without filter, but meanwhile, a majority of pipette tips now has filters. What does this mean for manufacturers?

Filters on the pipette tips protect the pipettes and samples from unintentional and unnoticed contamination – especially with automated laboratory tests

Automatisierungszellen

Montageeinrichtungen

Filtergewebe

Halbzeuge und Zwischenprodukte

Kunststoff-Halbzeuge

Filter Assembly System for Pipette Tips

Pharmaceutical crimp caps generally consist of a thin aluminum sheet and a plastic component, and are used to seal medical vials, for example for vaccines. Through a combined deep-drawing and backmolding process with previous inline laser treatment of the thin aluminum sheet, the process can be significantly shortened. The media-proof joining together of the two materials is carried out through a mechanically interlocking connection.

A crimp cap for injection vials is manufactured in a two-step process.

Combined Deep-Drawing and Backmolding Process with Mechanically Interlocking Joint

Aluminiumlegierungen

Laserbearbeitungen

Tiefziehen

Verfahren für die spanlose Fertigung

Simulation Stanzen / Umformen

Laserstrukturieren

Process Chain for the Production of Hybrid Medical Products

KraussMaffei Delivers a Customized Solution for LSR Processing

Space-saving machine concepts for demanding production environments are booming. A real-life example of a slit micro-membrane for pharmaceutical glass vials shows how intelligent machine functions make an important contribution to supporting machine operators and continuous documentation of the production process.

Space-saving machine concepts for demanding production environments are booming, and not just in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. A real-life example of a slit micro-membrane for pharmaceutical glass vials shows how intelligent machine functions make an important contribution to supporting machine operators and continuous documentation of the production process.

Processing liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is demanding and, in the medical sector, must include detailed documentation of the injection molding process. Many converters are already successfully using KraussMaffei’s SilcoSet technology to produce LSR parts in cleanroom conditions. The machine supplier has installed multiple cleanroom cells up to and including the highly demanding aseptic GMP grade A (resp. to class ISO 5 under DIN EN ISO 14644–1). KraussMaffei offers a wide range of solutions for more common cleanroom requirements (classes ISO 7 and 8 under DIN EN ISO 14644–1). It has developed and implemented various combinations of injection molding machines and cleanrooms and tailored them to specific tasks at customers.

Many customer projects are handled in close cooperation with a nominated mold maker, who usually supplies the corresponding mold direct. KraussMaffei has a large network of mold makers and material manufacturers and can handle projects via one central contact person. This close cooperation makes it possible to implement production solutions that feature stable manufacturing processes.

Compact Automation in  Cleanroom Conditions

As an example, consider the production of slit micro-membranes (shot weight 0.0375 g), which serve as closures for glass vials containing pharmaceutical products (Title figure). The customer’s specifications for this are as follows:

<ul><li>ISO 7 cleanroom as per DIN EN ISO 14644–1,</li><li>self-sufficient cell with minimal space requirement and integrated automation,</li><li>cycle time max. 30 s,</li><li>8-cavity application,</li><li>defined membrane slitting to ensure part functionality,</li><li>packaging conducted within the production cell,</li><li> full documentation of the production process.</li></ul>

The various components are chosen to reflect the customer’s specified cleanroom class. For example, laminar flow modules for circulating low-particle air through the clamping unit are installed above the enclosure of the automation system and the injection molding machine.

The fully automated, cleanroom-capable production cell (Fig. 1) features space-saving kinematics. The automation system has a footprint of approx. 1000 by 1800 mm and includes a cleanroom-capable Kuka KR Agilus CR industrial robot, which, thanks to powder coating and special seals, is ISO class 2-compliant (as per DIN EN ISO 14644–1) and is designed for use with demanding applications. The line also includes a bagging system comprising conveyor belt, “good parts” sorting and integrated camera-based parts monitoring.

Combination Gripper for Membrane Slitting and Parts Removal