After thorough testing at leading customers, SINGULUS presents its next generation molding technology, the MOLDPRO, to the market. The first machines were delivered for Blu-ray Disc and DVD molding applications and have performed admirably at some of the “majors� in the optical disc industry.
With the introduction of the new MOLDPRO molding machine, SINGULUS MOLDING reacts to the market demand for higher reproducibility, cost efficiency and daily output. Its direct drive concept guarantees the highest precision and repeatability to ensure disc quality according to the specifications issued by the Philips Intellectual Property & Standards Organization. All axes are equipped with the latest generation of servo motors, translating the motors’ high resolution into high precision movement of the components, without any gear boxes or timing belts in between.
The MOLDPRO all-electric molding machine is designed for the economic production of any optical disc format: CD, DVD, even Blu-ray. SINGULUS MOLDING has designed a multi format mold which allows the production of substrate thicknesses between 0.2 and 1.5 mm. In combination with the E-clamp system, the changeover time from CD with 1.2 mm to DVD with 0.6 mm is no more than the time required for stamper change and readjustment of temperatures. Due to the high precision assembly of the clamp unit and precision ball bearings to guide the tie bars, the mold does not require separate centering.
SINGULUS MOLDING, with its manufacturing facility in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, was established in 2005 to develop and manufacture these next generation molding machines. The unique design concept, comprehensive development and extensive process experience make the MOLDPRO a state-of-the-art molding machine. The new concept is based on the experience of more than 1500 molding machines already in the market. To set the future benchmark in optical disc production, a new generation of components with enhanced functionality are used in combination with highly-improved ergonomics.
With SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES’ worldwide sales and service network in its corner, SINGULUS MOLDING is able to offer exceptional support and technological synergism to benefit our customers.