Arburg hit the bull's eye with impressive "Plan A" solutions at K 2022

Presenting innovative solutions focusing on resource conservation, a demonstration of Arburg showed how PIR and PCR recyclates can be processed into high-quality products with the help of hardware and software together with the new 'aXw Control RecyclatePilot' and other smart controller functions. One such product was a tool case in Arburg design.

At its main stand, the company also highlighted a wide range of sophisticated applications and innovative technologies from its entire portfolio: injection molding machines, additive manufacturing, automation, plus internally developed control systems, drive trains and digital products and services.

One highlight in terms of injection molding and mold technology was an automated three-component Allrounder Cube 1800, which produced a functional component from PP, TPE and POM using an 8+8+8-cavity cube mold including new index turning technology from Arburg's partner Foboha.

The challenging assembly process took place in the gripper of the associated six-axis robot.

For 3D printing, the Freeformer 750-3X celebrated its world premiere at K 2022. The company stated that the latest machine for Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) is systematically designed to meet the requirements of the industry.

Compared to the previous model, the part carrier is around 2.5 times larger – with the same external dimensions. The APF process is also around seven times faster and more economical.

Another exhibit, a high-temperature Freeformer 300-3X, demonstrated the production of complex components from original material Ultem 9085 and a new break-away support material.

The additive manufacturing portfolio was supplemented with two exhibits from Arburg's sister company innovatiQ, including the new TiQ₂ for entry into filament-based industrial 3D printing.

Visitors to the arburgGREENworld pavilion were able to gain an impressive insight into how Arburg, with its 'Plan A', is playing its part in solving a global problem affecting society as a whole.

It was there that Arburg trainees not only 'rocked' the pavilion but also held numerous discussions on the future of plastics as a recyclable material – with young visitors in particular.

Talks were also held with experts from science and industry. And an electric Allrounder produced 'Greenline' anchors from Fischer using plastic based on castor oil.

In the 'Digital Center' exhibition area, Arburg gave a very hands-on demonstration of digital products and services for the injection molding world. In addition to the Arburg host computer system and Remote Service ALS, a large number of features for the arburgXworld customer portal were presented.

New to the MachineCenter app is the digital product passport, for example, which indicates the carbon footprint of each machine's manufacture. Another new feature is a machine comparison tool in the MachineFinder app, which has been expanded to include equipment options.

Visitors could see for themselves just how much transparency the MachineTerminal app offers. Each exhibit was equipped with an iPad, which could be used to access information such as current production figures.