Envalior will present mass-balanced PPS and recycled-content engineering materials at Fakuma 2026. The portfolio includes drop-in grades intended to reduce product carbon footprints and support compliance with automotive recycling requirements.
MAAG received first place in the Extrusion category of the inaugural Fakuma Innovation Award for its extrex⁶ EC, a gear pump designed for the continuous conveyance of rigid PVC.
Husky Technologies will present integrated injection molding solutions at Fakuma 2026, including hot runners, mold temperature controllers, packaging and medical systems, and predictive monitoring services.
Wacker will present Elastosil LR 5471 for hard/soft composites and Elastosil LR 3822 for coolant-resistant EV battery seals at Fakuma. The company will also show silicone-based additives and processing aids for thermoplastics and biopolymers.
Plastics are key engineering materials used in automotive, construction, medical and electronic applications, as well as everyday products. Despite their low weight, chemical resistance and ease of processing, plastic products can fail—often unexpectedly—through cracking caused by several interacting factors.
Syensqo received the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 for Ryton PPS XE3500 OR, a material developed for insulation in extruded busbars used in electric vehicle DC fast-charging systems.
Stadler has engineered and supplied a fully automated sorting line for IGERS' textile recycling plant in Italy. The 4 t/h facility integrates two-stage NIR sorting with downstream preparation and digital traceability.
Oerlikon HRSflow has extended its pin-less valve gate technology beyond PP and recycled PP packaging. STARgate HRS can now process PMMA, ABS, PS, HDPE, LDPE and filled polymers in components weighing from 40 g to 2.5 kg.
Meusburger offers plates, assembly components and hot runner components for clean room production. The solutions are intended to reduce wear and contamination risks while supporting process stability.
Engel forecasts revenue of around €1.55 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, approximately 10% more than in the previous year. Growth is being led by the US and India, while investment decisions are beginning to move forward again in Europe.
The 30th Fakuma has opened in Friedrichshafen, bringing together 1,547 exhibitors across 12 halls. During the opening, Arburg received the first Paul-Eberhard-Schall Medal.
Envalior will present engineering materials for power distribution, connectivity and cooling in AI data centers at Fakuma 2026. The applications include components made from PA46, PA4T PPA, PBT and PPS.