At Fakuma 2018, Milacron Holdings Corp. will feature a number of firsts for Milacron’s injection portfolio in Europe, including M-Powered suite of connected services and Quantum 180 Toggle injection molding machine. The iMFLUX technology on the All-Electric Elektron EVO injection molding machine will also be displayed.

M-Powered suite of connected services

Milacron’s M-Powered suite of connected IoT solutions will make its European debut at Fakuma 2018.

M-Powered is a portfolio of easy-to-use observational, analytical and support services that allow molders a competitive advantage through insight. It provides unique intelligence on a molders current operations and future needs, sharpens manufacturing quality and productivity, and optimizes uptime.

The solution enabled machines currently include remote service capability with OEE and downtime analytics, and data collection with maintenance and parts recommendation intelligence. It also includes full API integration as a standard setup in addition to applicable hardware such as our Red/Green Boxes and dedicated network security.

In addition, M-Powered is based on “Big Data,” qualitative art, and quantitative science and aims to continuously improve asset utilization and production efficiency. The product offering will continue to advance and evolve, and the company is currently scheduling releases later this year to include services such as the M-Powered Fingerprint.

Quantum 180 Toggle injection molding machine

The company’s advanced Toggle machine will make its European debut at Fakuma 2018. The new Quantum Toggle injection molding machine is designed to deliver higher productivity, reduced cost of ownership, enhanced performance and advanced technical specifications.

The Quantum is equipped with Endura Touch control interface and is available from 125 to 610 tons. It also features the company’s new generation toggle machine technology that will provide added benefits of reduced energy consumption, lower cycle time coupled with precision and reliability.

At the show, the Milacron’s Quantum 180 will be outfitted with a Mold-Masters E-Multi secondary injection unit, TempMaster M1 controller and an indexing rotary unit in combination with a 2K mold from Wilhelm Weber GmbH & Co. KG, molding a 2-component squeegee commonly used in showers and home window cleaning.

The primary injection of a PC/ABS blend is processed via the Quantum machine followed by the Mold-Masters E-Multi injecting the TPE. The Wilhelm Weber tool with an index plate system has a hydraulically operated wiper that wipes the squeegee from the over molded core. Total part weight of 72 grams running a 50 second cycle time.

iMFLUX technology

Meanwhile, the company will also demonstrate the iMFLUX technology on the All-Electric Elektron EVO injection molding machine. The iMFLUX molding technology provides real-time adjustment for mold and material changes.

The technology enables filing a mold at a lower, defined melt-pressure profile, allowing a variable filling rate that adapts automatically to the part geometry. Using iMFLUX, molders can increase productivity by up to 50% on existing injection molding machines.

The process is ideal for most molding applications, but is especially advantageous for wide specification materials, recycled materials, and can help a biomaterial work for many more applications, which continue to be an increasing sustainability focus for molders and brand owners. The patent protected injection molding process will be on full display at the booth.

“Milacron Europe has some expanded offerings we’re excited about including our newest toggle machine the Quantum T and the European debut of Milacron M-Powered,” Tom Goeke, Milacron CEO. “I’m certain that all of our current and prospective customers will be impressed by the M-Powered IoT suite of products, our revamped injection portfolio and our unmatched Aftermarket service and support offerings.”