Technotrans to show networked cooling system for optical injection moulding at Fakuma
Technotrans will demonstrate a networked thermal-management cell at Fakuma 2026, combining its temperature-control units with a Sumitomo (SHI) Demag electric injection moulding machine to produce transparent polycarbonate playing-card boxes. The system, which links components via OPC UA and uses a variothermal module co-developed with Contura and CycleTemp, is claimed to cut energy consumption by up to 40 percent while reducing optical defects in the moulded parts. A parallel exhibit at the same stand will show a 48-cavity tool producing beverage closures.
Why this mattersNetworked, energy-efficient thermal control for injection moulding could lower energy costs and defect rates for converters producing optically demanding plastic packaging.
- Technotrans will present a networked manufacturing cell for transparent polycarbonate playing-card boxes at Fakuma 2026 (Friedrichshafen, 12-16 October 2026)
- The cell pairs Technotrans temperature-control units with a fully electric Sumitomo (SHI) Demag injection moulding machine, linked via OPC UA
- A variothermal system, co-developed with Contura and CycleTemp, is claimed to cut energy use by up to 40 percent and reduce internal stress in optical parts
- Two cooling systems in the demonstration use propane (R290) as a natural refrigerant
- A second application shown alongside uses a 48-cavity mould to produce beverage closures