Milacron to debut M-Series IMM platform at NPE in Orlando

Batavia, OH –Milacron will demonstrate advanced equipment solutions, innovative mold technologies, and comprehensive service and support systems at NPE May 6-10 in Orlando.

Milacron is set to showcase its latest advancements and innovative solutions, including the North American debut of its new M-Series IMM platform that features the largest clamp stroke available as standard in the mid-tonnage hybrid range within a compact footprint. Powered by industry-leading Fanuc motors and drives, the M-Series machines’ versatility and performance are designed to meet the demanding needs of global industries, from automotive and consumer goods to packaging and custom molders.

Booth W1601, the largest exhibit space at NPE 2024, is designed to offer attendees an array of plastics processing technologies. In addition to its M-Series machine line, Milacron’s showcase includes several work cells and industry-leading exhibits, alongside innovations from fellow Hillenbrand Operating Companies Coperion, DME, Herbold, Mold-Masters, and Rotex.

“Much has evolved in the plastics processing space since we were all last together at NPE 2018, including our integration into the Hillenbrand family of leading industrial brands,” said Mac Jones, Milacron President. “Our sizeable presence at NPE 2024 underscores Milacron’s drive to deliver solutions that Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ in the plastics processing industry.”

Two different M-Series machine applications are planned for the booth. The M-1070, featuring Mold-Masters co-injection technology, is a two-cavity-mold pail application with up to 50% recycled core and includes IML (In-Mold Labeling) automation. The M-500 machine cell features a Mold-Masters hot runner and Kurz in-mold decoration technology for custom textures and backlit applications in global automotive and appliance applications.

The L-Series, Milacron’s LPIM platform, has been at the forefront of the low-pressure injection market for more than fifty years. Wide-range molding flexibility and part design are possible through nozzle sequencing. Most notably, the Milacron LPIM machine can run up to 100% regrind flake material, resulting in significant energy and resource savings. This commitment to sustainability offers a competitive advantage to customers in a world increasingly seeking to meet environmental compliance. Due to space constraints, the L-Series will not be featured at the show, but an in-booth animation loop will display the benefits of this industry-leading low-pressure IMM technology for large-part production in structural foam and structural web applications.

Several variations of Milacron’s durable, general-purpose, high-performance Q-Series platform will be present. The Q-Series features a double-toggle design that leverages a servo-hydraulic package delivering quality parts at a rapid pace while minimizing energy use. At the Milacron booth, the Q-170 machine displays a new G3 Mosaic control, DME mold technologies utilizing a bio-resin material, as well as custom ID/serialization and QR code stamping. A mobile phone holder will be the Q-170’s featured application. Additionally, Milacron’s Q-125 will be active in the Sepro booth (W143), where four private-labeled Sepro robots will integrate with the machine to produce a two-cavity mini disc.