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July 2010

In the issue: Periphery Equipment with an IQ is the theme of the July edition of our “Innovations” newsletter.  Learn about a material recycling solution for an explosive material. A Wittmann Battenfeld central material handling solution for A.C.S.  BFMOLD™, The new technique for quick heating and cooling of injection molds for the benefit of improved quality and faster cycle times.  W811 robot used for an automatic welding solution.  The MicroPower micromolding system makes it’s debut.  Aquamould and projectile injection technology for media carrying lines. 





April 2010
In this issue:  Energy efficient machinery and solutions for forward-thinking companies mindful of the productions costs tied to energy consumption.
Tom Betts shares the success of long-time Wittmann Battenfeld customer, Design Molded Plastics, a world-class custom molder shipping in excess of 50 million parts per year with a 6 Sigma level.  Wittmann Battenfeld’s cooperation with the Willie System for IMM process data acquisition.  Tomas Kalender outlines the innovative features of the Wittmann 8-Series robots, i.e., EcoMode and the recycling of brake energy.  Continental Automotive relies on a highly automated Wittmann automation system to produce oil level sensors.
And more…

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12/1/2009
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October 2009
In this issue: Automation: Bruder Toy Wheel Production, Injection molding: Multi-component Process, Process Data Acquisition, The All-electric EcoPower.  Tempering: The New WFC Functionality.  Granulation: The New AF Auger Feed.  Drying: Testing Energy Claims.  Portrait: Czech Republic and Slovakia, Taiwan.



NPE 2009

In this issue: David Preusse outlines the WITTMANN BATTENFELD North American capabilities. David Purcell shares the advantages of the Microsystem 50 machine running at Kleiss Gears. Zdravko Gavran presents the latest development especially for the North American market. Andreas Stix on the GRAVIMAX 14V that offers reengineered design and technology. Denis Metral about the advantages of IML solutions at ATM d.o.o. in Serbia. Markus Wolfram about the planning and installation of the RICO central system.




July 2008

Wittmann Battenfeld Innovations Volume 3

In this issue: Wittmann Battenfeld at the Competence Days.  Automated Injection molding of remote control keys.  How to use TEMPRO units as molding controls.  Upgrading Conveying Systems.  DRYMAX Energy Rating System.  The new French Wittmann plant in Chassal.  Dr. Werner Wittmann winner of SPE Award.  The Benelux Wittmann Battenfeld team.  The Turkish Wittmann Team in Istanbul.




April 2, 2008

Wittmann Innovations Volume 2

In this issue: Wittmann group acquires Battenfeld injection molding machine manufacturer. The compact cooling units of the new COOLMAX series. Arge2000 in Gyal is using a Wittmann central conveying system.




June 30th,2007

WITTMANN innovations: Issue 2

Read about interesting applications, innovative products, and have a close look on our Southeast Asian and French branches.

Download the magazine as a PDF-file in our Specials-Section.




March 30th, 2007

WITTMANN innovations: Issue 1

The title of our quarterly appearing newsletter reflects our program. Read about interesting applications, innovative products, and have a close look on our German and Canadian Branch.

Download the magazine as a PDF-file in our Specials-Section.




June 2009

This concept drawing shows our booth #42000 (right at the top of the escalators and South Hall entrance) . We had 15 trucks roll into McCormick to set up our 6,500 sq ft booth with some technology highlights, and the most recent Wittmann Innovations Newsletter has some additional technology and updates for your review.




October, 2009:

R8 robot control with real time

functionality: SoftTorque and PartTrack.




October, 2009:

New AF auger feed for WITTMANN

MC central granulators.




October 1, 2009

TEMPRO direct C120:

WITTMANN is introducing a new development in the field of temperature control units designed especially for the demands of applications using big molds and parallel piping.

 




October 1, 2009

B/C Servo Axis:

WITTMANN introduces the B/C servo axis for the small robot models W811, W821, and W831.

 




October 1, 2009

GRAVIMAX 14V:

WITTMANN is introducing the new blender model with a material throughput up to 80 kg/hr. (170 lbs./hr.)




September, 2009

W727 FLEX:

WITTMANN presents a new-style IML-system and mold, which offer highest flexibility even for small production batches.

 




September, 2009
FEEDMAX B C-T:
The new VVM (Visual Material Monitoring) feature is achieved by simply placing a glass cylinder between the stainless steel center section and the stainless steel material flow cone, to provide a clear view of the material inventory in the loader.



September, 2009

DRYMAX Compact:

The energy saving dryers DRYMAX Compact can be equipped in modular construction with either 1, 2 or 3 drying hoppers.




July, 2009
WITTMANN’s latest introduction is the W823D dual arm telescopic robot with 5 servo axes.