Arburg presents digital injection molding at US Open House

Arburg Inc. presented current developments in digitalization, artificial intelligence and automation during its TechXellence 2026 Open House at the Arburg Technology Center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, on 24 September 2026. Customers and partners were able to examine machines and practical solutions for digitalized and automated injection molding, as well as discuss their applications with Arburg specialists and technology partners. The event focused on the interaction between modern networked production and established injection molding technologies. Arburg presented technical solutions for Allrounder injection molding machines and their control systems, including assistance and pilot functions. The program also covered digital products and services, among them the company's proprietary Arburg host computer system, ALS, and the arburgXworld customer portal.

In his welcoming remarks, Guido Frohnhaus, Managing Director Technology at Arburg's headquarters in Lossburg, said the United States is the company's most important market outside Germany. He also stated that the family-owned company would continue investing in its US team, the Arburg Technology Center and customer support. In this context, digitalization and the use of extensive data sets are becoming increasingly important.

Martin Baumann, Managing Director of Arburg Inc., addressed the pace of change in the sector: "Injection molding is constantly evolving and requires us to always be one step ahead," he said. "Accordingly, we put together an interesting program that addressed key issues currently shaping our industry. As a responsible partner, we provide our customers with the right answers and solutions!"

Five electric machines in live production

Four expert presentations examined the optimization of operating processes, practical implementation of automation, improvements in production efficiency through centralized data collection and processing, and the use of artificial intelligence to increase overall equipment effectiveness, OEE, in injection molding.

Five electric injection molding machines operated during the event: two high-performance Allrounder Alldrive models and three standard Allrounder Trend models. They produced various injection-molded parts, with every exhibit incorporating robotic automation. One application produced business card holders and boxes with lids. A printing machine supplied by technology partner Inkcups personalized the products with visitors' names.

AI integrated with the Gestica control system

The practical use of digitalization and artificial intelligence formed another central part of the program. Arburg technology partner Plus 10 presented its new Hopper software, integrated into the Gestica control system. The AI-based solution can learn independently to optimize process parameters and product quality. Its stated objectives are to reduce scrap and improve molded-part quality.

The Hopper tool was demonstrated during the production of medical injection-molded parts on an electric Allrounder 470 A. Arburg also presented its turnkey offering. In the automation area, visitors saw a container changer for production cells that had been implemented in the United States.

Arburg Inc. Open House in Rocky Hill: The new "Hopper" AI tool from partner Plus 10 was presented during the production of medical injection-molded parts on an electric Allrounder 470 A

Education-related accompanying events

On the day before the Open House, customers could take part in a charity golf tournament. Proceeds were allocated to manufacturing education in the greater Connecticut area. On 25 September, Arburg Inc. also opened the Rocky Hill facility to local schools as part of an initiative intended to encourage interest in careers in plastics processing.