Start of Training in 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Expands Training Partnerships for Service Technicians
The technology company Schütz and the Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute are Wittmann Battenfeld Germany’s new partners in the technical vocational training of future service technicians for the Westerwald and Märkischer Kreis regions. Applications are still being accepted as the training program is about to begin.
read more...Training with distinction (www.polyformnext.de)
State prize for technical product designer from Wittmann
The state of Bavaria awards state prizes for good performance in training. Selina Maget from Wittmann Battenfeld Germany won one of the awards.
read more...Economical processing of NFPP (www.polyformnext.de)
How four partners are shaping sustainable lightweight construction
At K 2025, a new, fully automated NFPP technology will show how natural fibers can be integrated efficiently and ready for series production in injection moulding technology. The partners Frimo, Leonhard Kurz, Polyvlies and Wittmann are thus demonstrating a decisive step towards economically sustainable visible components.
read more...Energy efficiency and recycling (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Battenfeld opens new technical center in Nuremberg
Wittmann Battenfeld Germany opened its expanded application technology center in Nuremberg at the beginning of July, where it is presenting new solutions for energy efficiency and the circular economy in a practical setting. The focus is on innovative machine exhibits, digital assistance systems and applications with recyclates.
read more...Wittmann Micropower injection molding machine (www.polyformnext.de)
Micro-injection molding technology expanded at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
Ansbach University of Applied Sciences is strengthening its technical center in the field of plastics technology with a Micropower injection moulding machine from Wittmann. The high-precision machine will be used in both teaching and applied research and will also serve to expand cooperation with industrial partners.
read more...Training cooperation with a future (www.polyformnext.de)
How Wittmann and Wago are overcoming the shortage of skilled workers
Three years ago, Wittmann and the electronics company Wago began their training cooperation. In the coming year, new apprentices will be accepted for the cooperation model. The prospective technicians will be employed by Wittmann Battenfeld Germany and trained at Wago.
read more...Branch office in Meinerzhagen (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Germany expands service for temperature control units
Wittmann is strengthening its service offering in Germany with an additional test stand for temperature control units. In addition to the branch in Nuremberg, the branch in Meinerzhagen is now also offering maintenance and repair of temperature control units.
read more...Four division heads (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann in Germany introduces new management structure
With the appointment of four division managers, Wittmann Battenfeld Germany, based in Nuremberg and Meinerzhagen, is strengthening its structures and preparing for future growth. Automation technology will be further expanded and the range of application technology services extended.
read more...Wittmann at the NPE 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
Focus on sustainability
NPE visitors will see numerous machines in operation at the Wittmann USA booth, as is traditional for the company's presence at the show.
read more...New interfaces and new features for the... (www.polyformnext.de)
R9 robot controller equipped for the future
Wittmann presented the R9 control system for the first time at K 2016. It was a complete relaunch and replaced the previous R8 version for automated two-component injection molding.
read more...Wittmann at the Plastpol (www.polyformnext.de)
Injection molding with direct current in Poland
Wittmann Battenfeld Polska will be presenting modern injection molding technology at Plastpol from May 21 to 24 in Kielce, Poland. The highlight of the trade fair appearance is the EcoPower DC machine powered by direct current.
read more...High energy savings (www.polyformnext.de)
New packaging concept using thin-wall technology
The Heinrich Axmann company has succeeded in making significant energy savings with a new packaging concept using thin-wall technology. For this project, the company invested in an all-electric injection molding machine from Wittmann. The energy saving compared to the hybrid machine is over 30 percent.
read more...Wittmann Battenfeld Germany (www.polyformnext.de)
Andreas Schramm becomes sole managing director
The Wittmann Group is reorganizing its management in Germany. Wittmann Battenfeld Germany, with its two locations in Nuremberg and Meinerzhagen, will from now on be managed by Andreas Schramm as sole Managing Director.
read more...Wittmann with many new products (www.polyformnext.de)
On the path to efficiency
The Wittmann Group is using this year's Fakuma in Friedrichshafen to present a record-breaking number of new developments in a wide variety of fields.
read more...New head of construction (www.polyformnext.de)
Handover of the baton at Wittmann Battenfeld in Nuremberg
An era is coming to an end at Wittmann Battenfeld Germany in Nuremberg. After 24 years with the company, Karlheinz Hartung, Head of Design, is taking his well-deserved retirement.
read more...Wittmann Battenfeld Germany (www.polyformnext.de)
New area sales manager for injection molding technology
Wittmann Battenfeld Germany has appointed Domenico Scavello as new Area Sales Manager for injection molding technology in the Baden-Württemberg region, following the retirement of his predecessor, Erwin Neugebauer.
read more...Technical center in Meinerzhagen (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann offers Factory Acceptance Tests
Wittmann Battenfeld Germany has modernized and expanded the technical center at the Meinerzhagen site in order to be able to offer customers the infrastructure for a "Factory Acceptance Test" as a future service.
read more...Technical center in Meinerzhagen (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann inspires the next generation for plastics processing
Wittmann Battenfeld Germany presented state-of-the-art plastics technologies to trainees, pupils and students from the region in the new and modern technical center at the Meinerzhagen site.
read more...Financial year 2021 (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann invests in expansion after record year
The Wittmann Group achieved a turnover of 376 million euros in the 2021 financial year, the third highest in its history. Despite supply chain problems, the company is optimistic about the future, which is also reflected in the Group's ongoing investment activity.
read more...Networked injection molding system (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann with resource-saving technology at Kuteno
At Kuteno in Rheda-Wiedenbrück from May 10 to 12, 2022, Wittmann will be presenting visitors with a Witmann 4.0 networked injection molding system with an integrated grinder.
read more...All-electric injection molding machine (www.polyformnext.de)
Bio-injection molding with Wittmann: Molded parts made from natural materials
Ana-U, based in Gleisdorf, Austria, produces molded parts under the Green Quality brand from natural materials that are made from 100% renewable raw materials. The parts are manufactured using an all-electric injection molding machine from Wittmann.
read more...FIP 2022 (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann with injection molding automation power in Lyon
Wittmann will be exhibiting three injection molding machines, modern automation and peripherals at the FIP Solution Plastique in Lyon, France, from April 5 to 8.
read more...New models at Wittmann (www.polyformnext.de)
Compressed air dryer with smart supply
The Card primus 10 and Card primus 20 are two new additions to the Card series of compressed air dryers. Wittmann offers the devices as package solutions that include a Vacujet conveying device with conveying hose and suction lance in addition to the compressed air dryer.
read more...Review 2021 - Outlook 2022 (www.polyformnext.de)
Michael Wittmann, Wittmann Group
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Wittmann, President of the Wittmann Group, looks back: What was formative for 2021? And what was particularly surprising? What will keep us busy in 2022 and which trends are on the rise?
read more...CER Cleaning Equipment (www.polyformnext.de)
Kärcher Romania relies on Wittmann Battenfeld all round
CER Cleaning Equipment in Romania, a company of the German Kärcher Group, uses machines, automation and peripherals from the Wittmann Group. A further 18 machines from the Macropower series were installed at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021.
read more...LSR processing in micro injection molding (www.polyformnext.de)
Small parts made from liquid silicone
Wittmann Battenfeld demonstrates its expertise in two disciplines at once by producing a support ring with a silicone membrane: The processing of liquid silicone on the one hand and the production of miniature parts on the other.
read more...Micro support ring with silicone membrane (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Battenfeld: Liquid silicone injection molding of very small parts
Wittmann Battenfeld will be demonstrating its expertise in the field of liquid silicone processing at Compamed in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 15 to 18, 2021, by producing a micro support ring with a silicone membrane.
read more...Cooperation agreement (www.polyformnext.de)
Wago and Wittmann Battenfeld: new paths in training
Together with Wago Kontakttechnik, Wittmann Battenfeld has embarked on a new path in the form of a contract for a training alliance.
read more...Monitored coupling station (www.polyformnext.de)
Material distribution with safety
Smaller series, a wider range of processed materials, the need for the shortest possible changeover times - material changes tend to become more demanding. Mistakes are usually expensive: rejects and, in the worst case, damage to the injection mold are the consequences.
read more...Blow molding (www.polyformnext.de)
Cooling from two sides
A special cooling system for the forming tools in blow moulding promises shorter cooling times, less stress in the products and lower crystallization rates. It is said to increase production by 15 percent or more.
read more...Stowable conveyor systems (www.polyformnext.de)
Intelligent linking of injection molding
The Happ company in North Rhine-Westphalia produces components and assemblies for the automotive industry. The basis for this includes all-electric injection molding machines that enable the efficient production of complex assemblies with accumulation-capable conveyor systems.
read more...Automotive industry to medical technology (www.polyformnext.de)
Integrated processes in injection molding
Integration of functions and systems, support by electronic systems with adaptive algorithms for fast and reliable process control are the main focus of increasing efficiency in injection molding.
read more...Austria supplies (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Battenfeld delivers anniversary machine to Germany
The 40,000th injection molding machine manufactured at the Kottingbrunn plant was delivered to the customer Stiebel Eltron in Eschwege.
read more...Green materials (www.polyformnext.de)
Cosmetics packaging: 100 percent bio-based
An interesting concept for the production of completely bio-based and biocompatible crucibles on an injection molding machine was presented at K 2019. The project is based on a coordinated concept of material and machine technology. According to the companies involved, the product can also be recycled without any loss of material performance.
read more...Micro injection molding in the clean room (www.polyformnext.de)
Retaining rings for miniature hoses
At the Compamed medical trade fair (November 18 to 21, 2019 in Düsseldorf), a machine designed for the injection molding of miniature and micro parts will produce micro retaining rings for miniature medical tubes.
read more...Materials Handling (www.polyformnext.de)
Reduce material costs during dosing
0.006 percent dosing accuracy of the weighing system should enable expensive materials and additives in particular to be reduced to a minimum.
read more...Multi-component micro injection molding (www.polyformnext.de)
Cleanroom suitability and flexibility already pre-equipped
Medical technology applications usually place special demands on production: low tolerances with high process reliability, very high purity requirements of the production environment must be combined with the demand for low costs.
read more...Primus series from Wittmann (www.industrial-production.de)
Robots at the injection molding machine
Wittmann is expanding its Primus series with the Primus 10, Primus 26 and Primus 26T robot models. The Primus 10 is designed for removing sprues and is equipped with a sprue gripper as standard.
read more...Injection molding (www.polyformnext.de)
Individualization and quality assurance through automation
Injection molder relies on Industry 4.0 tools. One trend in the plastics industry is the individualization of mass-produced products, for example with the help of special decors.
read more...Injection molding automation (www.polyformnext.de)
Work cell in the spirit of Industry 4.0
A new networking technology is designed to meet all the requirements of injection molders in terms of seamless data documentation while still ensuring a high degree of flexibility when assembling production cells.
read more...More power for the linear robot
A new robot series has been introduced that combines various features from two other device families. W853 and W873 robots with 75 and 125 kilogram payloads from Wittmann are used on injection molding machines from 18.000 kilonewtons clamping force.
read more...Robots and automation systems (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann expands robot sales in Austria
2017 was and is a very successful year for the Wittmann Group. The robot sales department in Austria has now been expanded once again.
read more...All-electric injection molding (www.polyformnext.de)
Faster to closure
All-electric injection molding for packaging technology. The series version of a new all-electric high-speed injection molding machine for thin-wall applications and packaging technology is designed to score points with its special dynamics and efficiency.
read more...Use of robots (www.polyformnext.de)
Monitor wear on the vacuum cup
The new wear monitoring function Wear monitoring of the vacuum system on robot grippers is intended to simplify maintenance work considerably and ensure greater process reliability.
read more...Automation of injection molding production (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Robot in Germany with new sales manager
Joachim Merk has taken over the management of Germany-wide sales at Wittmann Robot Systeme GmbH in Nuremberg.
read more...Linear robots in injection molding (www.polyformnext.de)
Convenient for pick and place
A new series of robots is primarily intended for less demanding pick and place applications.
read more...Safe processing of TPE in foam injection... (www.polyformnext.de)
Foam injection molding 2.0
With more robust and less complex technologies for foam injection molding, it is not only possible to further exploit the potential for lightweight construction: solutions for improving surface quality to a high gloss are also possible.
read more...Medical technology (www.polyformnext.de)
Cleanroom-compatible injection molding
Producing large quantities economically while reliably adhering to tight tolerances - injection molding technology is one of the main processes for manufacturing products for medical technology.
read more...Injection molding machine (www.polyformnext.de)
With higher clamping force
The Smartpower injection molding machine series is being extended upwards with the introduction of a new size.
read more...Automation is booming (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Roboter continues to expand
The Wittmann Group is planning a further expansion of its capacity for the production of robots and automation solutions. The currently realized expansion stage now enables the production of 4,200 robots.
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