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KraussMaffei GmbH (Parsdorf, Germany) is presenting a diverse exhibition of various composite technologies, in addition to a live action demonstration of the printCore industrial pellet extruder. This specific selection of technologies underlines KraussMaffei’s expertise in the development and implementation of complete production lines for plastic components, from planning to series production.

Targeting high-growth markets: Automotive and construction

KraussMaffei is focusing on lightweight, structural components for the automotive industry, including a carbon fiber rim and a battery housing for electric vehicles (EVs), manufactured using high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM). The company also presents exhibits featuring self-healing surfaces, manufactured using the ColorForm process. With its new battery encapsulation technology, KraussMaffei also offers a solution for protecting battery cells with highly reactive polyurethane, which is specifically tailored to modern EV requirements.

On display is a tractor mudguard manufactured using the long fiber injection process (LFI). This technology combines cost efficiency for small production quantities with a wide range of surface design options such as thermoformed foils or artificial leather. This results in flexible and versatile solutions for various applications in the commercial and agricultural sectors.

In the construction industry, KraussMaffei relies on the pultrusion process to produce durable, corrosion-resistant profiles and concrete reinforcements. Attendees are able to inspect profiles for windows and other applications as well as reinforcing bars. Also featured are pultruded profiles from KraussMaffei subsidiary Pultrex for renewable energy applications such as the assembly of solar panels and for rotor blade belts used in large wind turbines. These components are lightweight, durable and can withstand high loads.

Taiwanese composite specialist Advanced International Multitech (AIM) is expanding its portfolio with KraussMaffei — from golf clubs and bicycles to automotive — to include HP-RTM technology. AIM has developed a complete system with tooling that produces high-quality carbon fiber rims. The carbon fiber rim, recognized by the JEC Innovation Planets jury, is being presented at the JEC Mobility Planet. 

Additive manufacturing (AM)

KraussMaffei also highlights solutions for industrial and large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM). The main focus is the company’s printCore extruder, which is said to set new standards in large-format 3D printing.

In addition to high output, the extruder offers flexible integration into industrial robots and gantry systems. It is ideal for complex geometries and varying component sizes. This combination opens up new application possibilities beyond prototyping and ensures reliable industrial production.

KraussMaffei is demonstrating the system’s performance in a live print cell with robot configuration. The solution on show is aimed at companies that want to integrate customized and scalable AM processes into their production.

Series production

KraussMaffei also offers complete system solutions, ranging from customized dispensing machines to fully integrated system concepts with automation and postprocessing. The company also manufactures customized molds that are precisely tailored to the customer’s specific requirements.

KraussMaffei experts are on hand to advise visitors from concept through to final implementation and to find the optimum solution for individual requirements.

Visit KraussMaffei at Booth G104 in Hall 6.