Sustainability is no longer just a “nice to have”, but a decisive success factor for companies. But what does this mean in concrete terms for companies, and what measures are necessary to ensure sustainable business in the long term? With the new Eco-Consulting approach (Eco: ecology and economy), BARLOG Plastics supports its customers in developing more sustainable processes and successfully implementing them in the production of plastic components. Sustainability from the idea to series production BARLOG Plastics is actively committed to reducing the CO₂ footprint - both in its own company and at its customers. In doing so, the company strives for improved sustainability along the entire supply chain. The focus is on a holistic approach that includes both suppliers ('upstream') and customers and their products ('downstream'). The 4 building blocks of ECO-Consulting With the ECO-Selection service, materials for plastic components are not only selected according to technical and economic criteria, but also taking into account sustainability and the resources of our planet. With the ECO-Design-Service BARLOG works closely with the customer to develop the best possible component design. In this process the principles of Design-for-Repair and Design-for-Recycling are incorporated into the design. ECO-Simulation is used to simulate production cycles in order to develop better temperature control layouts and to identify potentials for cycle reductions. The ECO-Calculator, an online tool for calculating the product carbon footprint of various design variants, makes it possible to evaluate the impact of these measures on the carbon footprint of plastic parts.

ECO-GEHR® plastics stand for semi-finished products based on renewable resources. These sustainable materials possess regenerative raw material contents between 60 % to 100 % and hence a positive CO2 balance. In addition to that ECO-GEHR® offers an alternative to the non-renewable resource crude oil. As a basis we use all sorts of organic materials such as sugar/starch, lignin, cellulose, castor, oil wood fibres. After polymerization these raw materials are adjusted by compounding so that they are suitable for the extrusion process on the existing machines.

3D printing has undergone rapid development in recent years and now characterises numerous industries. To this end, the Thuringian company GRAFE, based in Blankenhain, is enriching the market with customer-specific colourings and expanding its standard range alongside the RAL K7 fan and customer-specific colour settings in all common thermoplastics in this area. Three new standard black variants have been added, which are among the most important materials in 3D printing and are suitable for numerous applications. “Our aim is to meet customer requirements even faster and to cover a wide range of customer requirements with the predefined range,” says Lars Schulze, Head of Colour Development and Material Sciences. “Our years of project work have shown that we not only need high-performance materials and excellent colour settings, but also fast and cost-efficient solutions,” the specialist continues. The Schwarz portfolio now includes three masterbatches with the carrier materials PETG and PLA. In addition to the classic PLA variant, an additional option is offered that meets the strict requirements with FDA approval for food contact. Established processes and a universal formulation, which does not require any customisation, enable cost-efficient production and rapid provision of standard batches. This allows a particularly competitive and attractive offer to be realised in the GRAFE range. “In contrast to classic UN substrates, we also want to give our customers who demand the highest quality the option of selecting a substrate that matches the print material. This eliminates compromises in terms of layer adhesion, warping or flow properties. We also offer our customers this service for our standard colour range,” says Schulze

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Introduction to Laser Ablation Technology in Toolmaking With its latest advancement, laser ablation technology, Wild & Küpfer AG is setting new standards in tool manufacturing. This innovative technology opens up previously unimaginable possibilities in injection mold manufacturing and part design. Precision and Repeatability Laser ablation technology enables previously unattainable levels of accuracy and repeatability in tool manufacturing. These properties are crucial for the sustainable production of high-precision injection-molded parts used in various industries. Examples of Applications 1. Microfluidics: Injection molds manufactured using this technology are capable of producing the complex geometries and fine structures required for microfluidic applications. 2. Special Surfaces for Cell Cultures: Precise machining enables the creation of surface structures specifically tailored to the needs of cell cultures, which is a significant advantage in biomedical research. 3. Fine and precise structures for filtering and separation applications: Laser ablation allows the creation of highly detailed and delicate structures that can be used in various technical and industrial areas for precise filtering or separation.

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Our comprehensive range of ejector and core pins includes numerous types in various designs and materials. We deliver these directly from stock. With the configurator, the pins can be cut to length according to customer requirements.

FLEXOCHEM TPE-S Styrene elastomer phase with a thermoplastic phase EKOFLEX rTPE and rTPV Hardness grades 15 to 95 ShA Developed for adhesion to PP and PE

At Zimmer we use the transfer molding process for individual and small series production of elastomer components In the area of ​​elastomer technology, the Zimmer Group produces sophisticated workpieces made of elastomers. In addition to the transfer molding process, in which the elastomer is inserted into a tool, pressed into shape with a stamp and vulcanized under pressure and heat, we also use the injection transfer molding process. Here the raw materials are pressed into the tool on an injection molding machine and vulcanized there. With these two processes we process a wide range of elastomers such as NBR, silicone, EPDM, FPM or polyurethane. There are wide limits when it comes to quantities and dimensions, because we produce almost any desired quantity, from special solutions in one piece to medium-sized small series to large series with more than 10,000 pieces. Materials: Nitrile rubber (NBR), silicone, fluorocarbon rubber (FPM), ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM) and polyurethane.

Discover our wide range of electrical components, including industrial connectors with many combination possibilities and a matching cable range. We also offer a big selection of proximity and limit switches as well as magnetic proximity sensors, thermocouples and pressure sensors. With our additional accessories, your mould is ideally equipped for reliable production.