Forum Micro-injection Molding: "From the idea to the real part"

Product development cycle using the example of a 2K-MID microchip

On November 24, 2016, the Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig (KUZ) will host the kickoff of the new conference series "Forum Micro Injection Molding." Under the motto "From the Idea to the Actual Part," the technical conference provides a comprehensive overview of the possibilities for micro component manufacturing from plastics. In eight lectures and workshops in the technical center, requirements for part design with adjusted molding-to-part ratio, the selection of suitable machine technology, and the necessary production environment for manufacturing will be discussed.

Speakers from renowned companies, such as Biotronik, Jenoptik, and Starlim Sterner, will provide insights into their micro component manufacturing processes and concretely illustrate the journey from idea to finished part. The lectures will cover the entire value chain from product development and toolmaking to the finished injection-molded part and its testing for the specific requirements of micro injection molding. Aspects such as micro injection molding for medical technology, cleanroom technology, and UPM processing for toolmaking will be examined, as well as various special procedures.

In a workshop, the production of interesting part examples will be demonstrated live using machine technology in the Application Center for Microplastic Technologies (MiKA). Speakers from the companies confovis, Keyence, and KUZ will present suitable testing methods for evaluating micro contours in another workshop.

The "Forum Micro Injection Molding" conference accompanies participants throughout the entire product development cycle and conveys essential aspects of the manufacturing process, as small dimensions in micro component manufacturing require the highest precision.