WCA September 2024

Industry News

Measuring and control technology in filament extrusion lines

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PMH GmbH, based in Königswinter, Germany, knows from many years of experience how important the production of high-quality filaments is for the 3D printing industry. For more than 30 years, the company has been developing customised extrusion lines, and equipping its lines with measuring and control technology from Sikora to ensure product quality. Particularly in the production of filaments for 3D printing in medical technology, quality assurance is increasingly the focus of manufacturers. manufacturer of extrusion and con- verting technologies, has become the first OEM in its field to achieve Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certification. The certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to preventing plastic pellet (resin) loss and contributing to a cleaner environment, setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability in the plastics industry. OCS is an international programme designed to help plastics industry companies implement good house- keeping and pellet containment practices. By achieving OCS certification, Davis-Standard joins a growing list of companies committed to reducing

material flow during printing.

This prevents feeding errors, clogging of the extruder and damage to the print head and nozzle. In addition to devices for diameter measurement, PMH’s extrusion lines use Laser Lump 2000 systems for quality control. The Laser Lump 2000 precisely measures the diameter using laser technology, and simultaneously detects lumps and neckdowns on the filament surface. plastic pollution in waterways and communities. “Our facilities in Fulton, New York, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut, are blessed with natural beauty and proximity to vital waterways and the ocean,” said Giovanni Spitale, CEO of Davis-Standard. “This underscores our responsibility to protect these resources and is why Operation Clean Sweep certification is so important to us.” Dan Guthrie, the company’s COO and president of film, sheet and core auxiliaries, commented, “Environmental stewardship is deeply ingrained in our company culture at Davis-Standard. Achieving Operation Clean Sweep certification reinforces our dedication prepare for an evening of celebration as the association’s Dinner Dance makes a return on 15 November 2024. Following a hiatus, the IWMA is reviving a tradition that debuted in 1975 in Stratford-upon-Avon. This time, the event will take place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London, with the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral as a backdrop. The evening will begin with welcome drinks, followed by a four-course dinner with perfectly paired wines. Afterwards, guests will enjoy drinks and dance to live entertainment from a band.

Michael Kinnart, technical manager at PMH GmbH (left), with Aguinaldo Ramalho, head of sales – wire and cable at Sikora, at the filament line with the integrated diameter measuring head and Laser Lump 2000 lump detector from Sikora

Sikora AG www.sikora.net PMH GmbH www.pmh-extruder.de Davis-Standard achieves “clean sweep” certification Davis-Standard, a designer and

to responsible manufacturing practices and our commitment to minimising our environmental footprint.” American facilities are powered by carbon-free electricity, and its Maillefer division received a Silver EcoVadis rating for its sustainability efforts in Finland. Numerous Davis-Standard facilities maintain ISO 14001 certification for their environmental management systems, with only one yet to achieve the certification. Davis-Standard https://davis-standard.com Davis-Standard’s North

Operation Clean Sweep https://opcleansweep.org

The return of the IWMA Dinner Dance: a grand industry celebration

For those who wish to extend the celebration, the IWMA has arranged a block booking of hotel rooms at a special rate. Guests can enjoy a seamless transition from the evening’s festivities to a restful overnight stay at the Leonardo Royal Hotel. Details, including ticket bookings and hotel accommodations, can be found at www.iwma.org/events or by contacting katie@iwma.org. IWMA Ltd www.iwma.org

The IWMA is asking industry pro- fessionals to mark their calendars and

The inaugural IWMA Dinner Dance in 1975

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