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The Polymers Center is proud to partner with a wide range of companies who help us achieve our mission to increase knowledge, provide technical support, and develop emerging technologies in the polymers industry. From injection molding training, to materials testing and robotics, our partners help us showcase the latest and greatest technology the industry has to offer.
Our Partners
The Polymers Center is proud to partner with a wide range of companies who help us achieve our mission to increase knowledge, provide technical support, and develop emerging technologies in the polymers industry. From injection molding training to materials testing and robotics, our partners help us showcase the latest and greatest technology the industry has to offer.
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university offering internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives.
Wittmann Battenfeld gives plastics processors a unique advantage with processing machines, automation and auxiliary equipment that perform at the highest level. Wittmann Battenfeld placed a consignment injection molding machine, blender, granulator, dryer, TCU and robot at the Polymers Center.
ARBURG ALLROUNDER 520 ALLDRIVE (165 t) All-Electric
Equipped with advanced liquid-cooled servo-electric drives, the ARBURG 520 A ensures precise control over every aspect of your molding process. The five-point toggle features a stable construction with multiple guidance points for symmetrical force during movements and mold locking. Liquid-cooled power cabinets provide a stable electronics platform, free of circulation fans, thus reducing airborn contaminants.The graphics-based Selogica ND control interface utilizes sequence programming for easy startup and powerful operating processes. Selogica ND’s ability to control and connect with automation and peripherals gives the operator the most efficient processing capability in the industry today. ARBURG ALLROUNDER electric machines are high-quality, energy-efficient, and manufactured for long life.
Coperion is a global industrial and technological company in the areas of compounding and extrusion systems, sorting, shredding and washing equipment, including conveying, mixing and feeding technology. In our three Divisions, Polymer, Food, Health & Nutrition as well as Aftermarket Sales & Service, Coperion employs 5,000 people at 50 locations worldwide striving to create the future of tomorrow.
ECON specializes in the development, production, and global marketing of innovative solutions for underwater pelletizing technologies and screen changers. Their commitment to continuous improvement and technical development makes them a recognized innovation leader for pelletizing systems. ECON currently has an EPU 10 lab unit at The Polymers Center.
From facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, ENGEL North America offers its customers a single source for design and manufacture of injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, a full range of technology modules for plastics processing and a full scope of automation solutions. With nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries, ENGEL with headquarters in Schwertberg,
Austria, provides its customers the global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems. For more information, visit http://www.engelglobal.com
Equitech specializes in the design, manufacturing, sales, and service of fiber optic systems for in-line process measurement .
Allied Dies, Incorporated is one of the top Die designers and manufacturers in North America. We employ the latest manufacturing methodologies, and trained personnel to produce new Dies and related tooling, as well as repairs and refurbishments to all types of flat Dies. We build Dies from as narrow are 20 mm to as wide as 5.0 meters. All ADI products are designed based on a thorough understanding of fluid flow. Special attention is given to the mechanical and electrical components to facilitate functionality, operation, and maintenance. Our extensive knowledge of Dies and the applicable process allow us to offer quality products at exceptional value. We understand the cost of downtime and poor performance; therefore, we strive to provide the best quality product in a timely fashion. We are proud of our reputation for putting our customers first in every area of our business. We feel that this attitude is one of the most important contributors to our growth and success and the mutually beneficial relationship with our customers. Our goal is to always improve and provide our customers with the best quality, value, and on-time performance. Our products serve transportation, automotive, construction, housing, rigid packaging, flexible packaging, electronic, aircraft, defense, medical, laboratory and educational, as well as many other industries in North America and around the World.
Goettfert is the world’s leading supplier of rheological material testing machines in the field of plastics and rubbers, used in production control laboratories (Quality Control), in research and development departments or universities. They placed a variety of rheology equipment in the Polymers Center materials science lab.
For over 10 years, KRS Recycling Systems GmbH has been one of the worldwide leaders in plant engineering and separation technology for the glass recycling industry. Our head office is located in Grafenau in the Bavarian Forest. KRS Recycling Systems Inc. is our USA facility and is located in Niagara Falls, New York.
Leistritz Extrusion manufactures twin screw extruders and systems for a variety of compounding, devolatilization, reactive extrusion, foaming and direct extrusion applications. Screw diameters range from 12 to 260 mm. A wide range of support services are available, including system engineering, training programs and a fully equipped process development laboratory. Worldwide support is available.
MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger Kunststoffmaschinen and XanTec EDV- und Steuerungstechnik – six successful and well experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, pulverizing, and filtration systems and automation solutions, we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications, but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food industry
Mixaco delivers innovation in mixing technology with machines and solutions that set new standards in quality around the world. Mixaco placed a mixer in the Polymers Center extrusion lab.
Shibaura Machine is a premier global manufacturer of a wide variety of innovative, precise, supremely reliable machinery. Established in 1875, Shibaura Machine was among the first companies in the world to establish mechatronics-oriented production systems. In the US, the company recently doubled their footprint in Illinois by opening a new injection molding machine assembly facility in Elk Grove Village. This new facility allows for increased customer demand and implementation of enhanced and accelerated quality control techniques.
MICROEX BLOWN COMPLETE BENCHTOP BLOWN FILM EXTRUSION LINE. TECHNICAL FEATURES: SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDER – EUROTECH MICROEX Screw Ø 17,5 mm, conical in nitrated steel with special screw profile. Currently on consignment to The Polymers Center. MICROEX CAST COMPLETE BENCHTOP CAST FILM EXTRUSION LINE. TECHNICAL FEATURES: SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDER – EUROTECH MICROEX Screw Ø 17,5 mm, conical in nitrated steel with special screw profile. Currently on consignment to The Polymers Center
Regloplas specializes in the development, production and worldwide sale of temperature control technology including temperature control units and chillers for injection molding, die-casting and other industries. Regloplas placed a TCU with the Arburg IMM located at the Polymers Center.
Since 1976 Sesotec has been developing and building high-tech systems for foreign object detection and material sorting in a wide range of applications. Sesotec recycling sorting systems are suitable for removing contaminants or impurities from material that has already been shredded. They sort plastic flakes and regrind as well as glass fragments.
Moldex3D is the world leading CAE product for the plastic injection molding industry. With the best-in-class analysis technology, they carry out in-depth simulation of injection molding processes to optimize product designs and manufacturability. The Polymers Center uses the Moldex3D injection molding simulation software.
Paulson is a technical training company that teaches the fundamentals and advanced topics of scientific injection molding for the Plastic’s Industry. The Polymers Center host Paulson’s injection molding and extrusion courses.
Plastics Machinery, LLC is a full service equipment sales organization providing complete systems to the plastics industry. They provide systems and installation for all areas of the plastics industry, including extrusion, blow molding, and injection molding. Plastic Machinery has placed the Sepro Sprue Picker, the Shibaura Injection Molding Machine and the Advantage TCU on consignment at the Polymers Center.
TSM is a worldwide supplier of blending and material handling equipment. TSM’s Opti-Mix blenders accurately dispense even the lowest percentage ingredients and most importantly, mix the materials to a consistent homogeneity. TSM provides solutions from silos through to the process, providing producers with a single source for all material handling and auxiliary equipment requirements. TSM has placed a 4-component Opti-Mix 600 blender on consignment at the Polymers Center.
Thermo Fisher Science offers a comprehensive portfolio of extrusion/compounding, analytical and material characterization instruments for research, develop and analysis of polymeric materials. Our extrusion/compounding, FTIIR and Raman spectroscopy, and rheology solutions help customers drive innovation and productivity in polymer analysis; encompassing the design, characterization and lab-to-production scale of polymeric materials across many industries. The Polymer Center hosts Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Polymer Melt Rheology and FTIR for Polymer Analysis introduction courses.
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