Design for injection molding system

On the occasion of the K 2010 in Düsseldorf Ferromatik Milacron presented its new F-Series in a unique industrial design.  The newly developed concept for the injection molding machine design was specially developed by defortec as the executing agency for product design to meet the complex requirements of injection molding machines. The significant feature for brand recognition are dynamic red fins at the clamping unit and at the injection unit as synonym for the machine‘s speed, force and dynamics.

Modular injection molding machines

A horizontal, anthracite grey ribbon around the system focusses on the position of main functions and connects the two units. Next to the design challenges the approach of design-to-cost was the project‘s main point. Regulating costs towards the target was only made possible by the input of defortec‘s extensive experience.

The platform concept of the F-Series makes it possible to combine different moduls to a custom-made product. You can choose the right performance, energy consumption, characteristics of movement and accurateness of positioning, just as it fits to your appliance. Both electric and hydraulic driven axes are possible.

By introducing the new F-Series and by many successful trade fairs Ferromatik Milacron registered a significant boost in sales volumes, which in the end can also be led back to the unique industrial design of the new products.

As part of the longtime collaboration and by creating a Ferromatik Milacron corporate design, the Elektron series, a system of all-electric injection molding machines, was also designed by defortec.

Award

The F-series is winner of the renowned, international design award, iF product design award 2014, in the category industry / skilled trades and was nominated for the german design award 2015.

FERROMATIK MILACRON GmbH specializes in the sale of machines, systems and equipment for the plastics processing industry. Its range of services also includes comprehensive services, including machine maintenance, retrofitting and the reliable provision of original spare parts and components over the entire life cycle of the machines. The company is part of the globally active MILACRON Group, a leading provider in the development, production and support of state-of-the-art, customized injection moulding and extrusion systems.