Wittmann USA has loaned an Industry 4.0 injection molding cell to the Penn State Behrend School of Engineering’s plastic lab in Erie, Pa.
It will be used in plastics engineering classes and potentially in research projects and technical electives, as well as industry workshops through the school's Plastics Training Academy.
The work cell includes a SmartPower 90 servo-hydraulic injection molding machine; a W908 robot with R9 control; a Tempro plus D250M Dual Zone temperature controller; and a Gravimax G14 M primus blender and S3net loaders.
“Hands-on experience on state-of-the art machinery is invaluable in shaping future industry leaders, and we’re excited to see how students use this technology to innovate and grow,” said Wittmann USA President Sonny Morneault.
“This consignment is an important addition to our world-class plastics processing lab,” said Plastics Training Academy director Brad Johnson. “This work cell greatly enhances our injection molding automation capabilities for teaching, both in our Plastics Engineering Technology undergraduate courses and our Plastics Training Academy workforce-building endeavors. Contributions like this from OEMs as important as Wittmann are what make our program possible."
Wittmann USA, based in Torrington, Conn., manufactures injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and automation.
