NEWS Tech centre adds huge machine


Engel has expanded its technical centre in St Valentin, Austria with one of the largest injection mould- ing machines in its standard portfolio.


It says the Duo 5500 combi M – with a clamping force of 55,000 kN – is the world’s largest technical centre machine. Engel will use it to enable technolo- gies and components in new dimensions, in collabo- ration with customers and partners. It accommodates moulds weighing up to 150 tonnes, with possible shot weights up to 42kg. The installation means the machine – which was developed in part to meet the automotive industry’s move towards larger plastic components – is now available for customer trials.


OPmobility expands in Tennessee


Tier One automotive supplier OPmobility – for- merly Plastic Omnium – is to expand its manufacturing operations in Tennessee, USA. It plans a US$3 million expansion at its Spring Hill plant, creating 186 jobs in the process – expanding the size of its local workforce by more than 30%. The company says the


project will help it expand its product offerings and further support electric vehicle production lines. It has operated in Tennessee since 2015 at several locations. �www.opmobility.com


www.injectionworld.com To date, large plastic


parts have often been made using processes other than injection moulding, which brings significant limitations. Adding the Duo 5500 combi M to its technical centre offers more possibili- ties for part and technology development, says Engel. � www.engelglobal.com


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