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12 Brand & markets
AHEAD Issue 02.2012
prEMIUM-cLASS
The Gx Series sets new standards in terms of
performance, usability, and value retention.
WITH a “NeW dIMeNSIoN” oN THe Global MaRKeT
THE NEw BENcHMArK: THE Gx SErIES
TexT: eVa MÜNZeNMaIeR PHoToS: HaRald MeHNeRT
A murmur went through the 400 guests, the drum roll rang out,
the fireworks went off, and the curtain fell, giving the world its first
glimpse of the first next-generation machine: the GX – a new dimension
in injection molding.
But the audience of trade professionals was treated to a lot more than
just that. At the world premiere of the GX Series, which took place
in May, KraussMaffei unveiled and operated a total of six machines
of various sizes, which boasted clamping forces of between 400 and
650 tons and were fully equipped for the production requirements
of a variety of sectors. A light tap on the notebook-sized touchscreen
maneuvered parts of the machinery that weighed several tons – as
easy as operating an iPad.
As if by magic, the bulk of plastic moved through the various production
flow stations until it was finally turned into a bottle cap, a box
for vegetables, or cheese packaging. The “self-test” on the clamping
dummy proved to be especially popular. Everyone was able to personally
experience the clamping unit’s free movement. Premium-quality
technical presentations and a successful celebration with music, and
lots of good food rounded off the launch ceremony. A special success:
KraussMaffei managed to sell all six exhibits, including the laboratory
machine.
“Our clients were particularly interested in the modular automation
cells, which featured linear and industrial robots in many different
configurations,” explains Dr. Karlheinz Bourdon, Vice President
Technology (injection molding machines) at KraussMaffei. “And
I would like to emphasize that the GX is the best machine concept on
the market!”
The GX Series widens the product portfolio in the hydro-mechanical
dual-plate machine sector in the medium clamping force range.
The passionate engineering of the developers is manifested in a firstclass
machine concept featuring intelligent product innovations such
as the GearX locking device and the GuideX guide shoe. The GX Series
sets new standards in terms of performance, usability, and value
retention. The GX machines are impressive during the production of
free-falling packaging parts and premium-quality articles for the
automotive industry or the consumer goods sector.