Moldsonics at the KUTENO 2024

May 2024 | General, info@moldsonics.at, MoldFront, MoldUni, Injection molding

Our visit to KUTENO 2024: Innovative sensor solutions from Sauer & Sohn and Condamos

We had the pleasure of attending KUTENO 2024 - the ultimate supplier fair for the plastics industry in northern Germany. Here we were able to present our latest sensor solutions and make valuable connections. We are particularly proud that we were able to showcase our technologies both at Sauer & Sohn as well as at Condamos were able to exhibit.

Our highlight: The KUTENO 2024

KUTENO is one of the most important platforms for the plastics industry in Germany and Europe. The trade fair took place in Rheda-Wiedenbrück from May 14 to 16 and attracted an impressive number of trade visitors and exhibitors.

Our sensor technology in the spotlight

Our sensor solutions are specially designed to improve efficiency and quality in plastics production. At KUTENO, we were able to present these innovations at Sauer & Sohn and Condamos.

At the Sauer & Sohn/Condamos stand

At Sauer & Sohn and Condamos, we showcased our latest sensor solutions, which have been developed for the specific requirements of the plastics industry. Our sensors provide precise measurements and data analysis to optimize the production process. These systems help to reduce production errors and increase efficiency. Our smart sensor technologies were particularly well received, as they can be seamlessly integrated into Condamos' existing systems. We were able to inform visitors about the benefits of our solutions, such as increasing production accuracy, reducing waste and improving process reliability.

The response was consistently positive. Many visitors were impressed by the possibilities of our products and we had numerous interesting discussions.

Networking and new collaborations

KUTENO not only gave us the opportunity to present our technologies, but also to hold important discussions with other companies and experts. We were able to make numerous new contacts and strengthen existing business relationships. The interest in cooperation and joint projects, which will be fleshed out in the coming months, was particularly pleasing.

Conclusion

Our visit to KUTENO 2024 was a complete success. The presentation of our sensor solutions at Sauer & Sohn and Condamos showed that our technologies meet the high demands of the plastics industry and offer real added value. We are delighted with the positive reactions and the many new contacts we were able to make.

We would like to thank all visitors, partners and the organizers of KUTENO for a great trade fair and are already looking forward to the next edition. Our goal remains to develop innovative solutions and revolutionize the plastics industry with our sensor technologies.

Moldsonics in the magazine DIE MACHER

September 2023 | General, info@moldsonics.at, MoldFront, MoldUni, Injection molding

Moldsonics: The future of plastics processing - A journey into innovation

Moldsonics, a dynamic startup in the field of measurement hardware for injection molding processes and polymer processing, has recently made headlines. A detailed article about Moldsonics appeared in the prestigious magazine DIE MACHER, offering insights into the company's innovative solutions and the visions of managing directors Bernhard Praher and Thomas Mitterlehner.

The makers: A platform for thought leaders

The magazine "DIE MACHER" is known for its reporting on pioneering start-ups and innovative business models in Austria. It provides a stage for entrepreneurs to share their ideas and visions and make them accessible to a broad audience. The magazine is characterized by in-depth analyses and inspiring stories.

The makers: A platform for thought leaders

The magazine "DIE MACHER" is known for its reporting on pioneering start-ups and innovative business models in Austria. It provides a stage for entrepreneurs to share their ideas and visions and make them accessible to a broad audience. The magazine is characterized by in-depth analyses and inspiring stories.

The interview with Bernhard Praher and Thomas Mitterlehner

In an interview with "DIE MACHER", Bernhard Praher and Thomas Mitterlehner share the story of how Moldsonics came about and their visions for the future. Both founders conducted research at the Johannes Kepler University(JKU) Linz for ten years before founding Moldsonics in 2017, inspired by their second place in the Edison Ideas Competition.

"The biggest challenge was getting our technology ready for the market and gaining the trust of our industrial partners," explains Bernhard Praher. "We knew that we had something groundbreaking in our hands with our ultrasonic technology, but the road from the idea to series production was long and intensive."

Innovation through ultrasonic technology

Moldsonics is revolutionizing process monitoring and quality control through the use of ultrasonic technology. In contrast to traditional pressure and temperature measurement, ultrasound enables more precise and reliable control of production processes, resulting in higher product quality and lower reject rates.

Market launch and initial successes

Since its foundation, Moldsonics has quickly achieved its first sales through development cooperations. The public appearance at K2022 in Düsseldorf, the world's largest plastics trade fair, was a great success and brought many promising customer contacts. The first products were also presented there.

The makers Quote from Managing Director Bernhard Praher

Future prospects and further development

Moldsonics is constantly working on the further development of its technologies. One current project is the development of a method for measuring wear in plastics processing machines that can be carried out without disassembly during operation, which makes maintenance considerably easier.

Conclusion

Moldsonics impressively demonstrates how scientific research and innovative ideas can lead to successful companies. The article in "DIE MACHER" underlines the importance of Moldsonics in the plastics processing industry and the potential of modern measurement technologies. With their advanced solutions and visionary approaches, Bernhard Praher and Thomas Mitterlehner are in the process of making Moldsonics a leading company in the industry.

"We are only at the beginning of our journey," concludes Praher. "The possibilities that ultrasonic technology offers us are almost limitless, and we look forward to shaping the future of plastics processing together with our partners." This quote sums up the ambition and confidence of the founders and gives an outlook on the promising future of Moldsonics.

Further link

You can find the full interview here: DIE MACHER:An overview of some of the country's most exciting start-ups.

Ultrasound-based detection of flow fronts in injection molds

May 2023 | MoldFront, Injection molding, Thomas Mitterlehner

In this paper, we describe a new method for dynamic detection of flow fronts in injection molds using ultrasonic sensors.

The Injection molding is a widely used process for manufacturing plastic parts. In this process, liquid plastic is injected into a mold (the injection mold) and transformed into a solid form by cooling and solidification.

The quality of the injection molding process depends largely on the filling process and on the ability to produce a uniform flow front of the plastic in the mold.

An uneven flow front can lead to weak spots in the material, undesirable weld lines and rejected parts, which in turn reduces the profit when selling the end product.

Flow front detection challenges:

The detection of flow fronts in injection molds is a complex task.

An uneven flow front can be caused by these different influences:

Changes in material properties
Tool design
Changes in the injection molding process

So far, there are various approaches for flow front detection, such as optical sensors, pressure sensors or temperature sensors. However, these methods have certain disadvantages, such as sensitivity to abrasive materials or limited dynamics.

A promising alternative to this is non-contact measurement using ultrasonic sensor technology.

How ultrasound-based flow front detection works:

Ultrasound-based flow front detection is based on the permanent emission of ultrasonic pulses in the direction of the cavity during the injection molding process.

With an empty cavity, 100 % of the ultrasonic energy is reflected at the steel/air interface. If the plastic now hits the measuring point, part of the ultrasonic energy is coupled into the plastic and precisely this difference is subsequently detected by the MoldFront sensor system.

MoldFront electronics unit mounted on an injection molding machine

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Advantages of ultrasound-based flow front detection

Ultrasound-based flow front detection offers several advantages over other methods:

Die Methode erfasst dynamisch und in Echtzeit Veränderungen der Fließfront, was eine schnelle Reaktionszeit im Bereich von < 5 Millisekunden ermöglicht.
The method is robust against external influences such as abrasive media, high spray pressures or humidity.
The method is independent of material and tool design and can therefore be applied to a wide range of applications.
The method allows non-contact measurement at many different points in the mold, resulting in a high degree of design freedom.

Comparison MoldFront flow front detection and pressure sensor technology

The use of pressure sensor technology is a common method for pressure measurement as well as detection of flow fronts in industry.

The MoldFront ultrasonic sensor technology can be used analogously. While the pressure sensor system measures the increase in pressure in the cavity in order to detect the flow front, the MoldFront ultrasonic sensor system uses density changes in the cavity. This accurately detects whether the steel/air or steel/plastic interface exists at the measurement point. This works equally well for other metals, such as aluminum or copper.

Comparison MoldFront Pressure Sensor Tool

From the measurement data in the graph shown, it is clear that the Flow front detected cyclically, reliably and dynamically will.

The great advantage of ultrasonic flow front detection is thus the possibility of measuring the flow front independently of the pressure conditions in the cavity. This means that no response pressure is required and the restriction to a predefined maximum pressure is also eliminated.

In addition, due to the non-invasive or non-contact measurement, ultrasonic flow front detection can also be used with abrasive media or vacuum applications without any problems.

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