Technology Tuesday: Products Featured at Fakuma 2017
More than 1700 exhibitors will showcase products at the 25th anniversary of Fakuma, an international trade show for industrial plastics processing. This slideshow highlights some of the products that will be on display.
In Hall A3, Booth A3-3100, Arburg will showcase its hybrid allrounders. It will have the 1120 H, and for the first time it will show the 920 H, which has a new design and a Gestica control system. Image courtesy of Arburg.
Beck Automation will feature its four-cavity IML machines, which were designed to make disposable plastic coffee capsules. Beck says the machine is precise and user-friendly. The company says that the machine, together with barrier properties, enables the production of a more environmentally friendly coffee capsule. Image courtesy of Beck Automation.
Engel’s E-Mac 280 is an all-electric molding machine. It is suitable for teletronics and the technical molding industries. Engel will be in Hall A5, Booth A5-5204. Image courtesy of Engel.
Hasco will feature a new electronic control unit, which Hasco says is powerful, provides consistent quality and ensures maximum reliability during production. Hasco will also display the Type 50 shot nozzle from the Vario Shot nozzle series as well. Hasco will be in Hall A2 in Booth A2-2202. Image courtesy of Hasco.
HRSflow will display its servo driven FLEXflow One hot runner technology in Hall A2, Booth A2-2217. It will also highlight its full compact nozzles. Image courtesy of HRSflow.
In Hall A7, Booth A7-7303, Krauss Maffei will feature its PX 50-180 SilcoSet machine. The company says that the technology in the machine combines hydraulic nozzle contact force with an electric injection unit in to achieve extremely high precision. Image courtesy of Krauss Maffei.
Meusburger will feature this high temperature hose, which ensures more safety during the injection molding process via its new silicone sheath. Mesburger will be in Hall A2, Booth A2-2313. Image courtesy of Meusburger.
What: Fakuma 2017
Where: Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre, Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany
When: October 17-21, 2017 (Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Registration: Details for tickets, transportation and accommodations are available at the ticket page.
Fun Facts about Fakuma:
- Fakuma will have exhibitors from 35 countries
- The show will have 40,000 visitors from 120 countries
- The exhibition centre is on Lake Constance, which is where the German, Austrian and Swiss borders meet
What to Check out at the show: Technical Presentations
Fakuma will host several technical presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday presentations include:
- “Extruded Profiles Sulfer Free” (Hall A7, Stand A7-7004)
- “iHR Solution-the Best Solution for Coor Change” (Hall A2, Stand A2-2405)
- “European Framework Regulations for Plastic Food Contact Materials” (Hall B2, Stand 2225)
Wednesday presentations include:
- “Ultrasonic Molding Insights: How to Mold the Impossible” (FW/FW80)
- “Universal IML automation by TMA IML uniLine series” (Hall B4, Stand 4504)
- “Coolingcare System-Maintenance of Inserts with Conformal Cooling Channels” (Hall 5, Booth 5211)
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