BOY presented compact injection moulding systems at Fakuma 2026

At Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, BOY presented compact machine solutions, automation systems and practical injection moulding applications. From 12 to 16 October, the manufacturer showed ten exhibits in Hall A7, including seven on its own stand, providing a cross-section of its current machine range. The presentation focused on the compact design of BOY machines, the new LR 5 Compact handling system, an automated BOY 35 E VV with a small footprint, and micro-injection moulding. The company also displayed machines from its Electric series and the compact BOY 20 E PRO entry-level model. "We had many interesting discussions and were able to strengthen numerous existing customer relationships as well as establish new ones," said Alfred Schiffer, Managing Partner of BOY.

Integrated handling reduces floor-space requirements

The new LR 5 Compact linear handling system was one of the main exhibits. In this complete solution, the handling system and conveyor belt are integrated under the protective cover. This eliminates the need for additional safety fencing and, consequently, for the EM67 and EM78 interfaces.

The required floor space has been reduced from approximately 5.2 to 3.1 m², while the minimum ceiling height is 2.6 m. The complete unit can also be transported as a single package. Its control is fully integrated into the Procan Alpha 6 machine control system, enabling shared data-set and error management.

Electric machines and automated LSR processing

The Electric series was another focus of the exhibition stand. BOY presented the BOY 35 Electric and BOY 50 Electric alongside the BOY 100 Electric, the largest electromechanical machine in the range. An automated application used the integrated LR 5 to produce folding funnels from liquid silicone rubber (LSR).

The Electric Barista Bar combined injection moulding and automation in a visitor application. At the BOY 50 Electric, a collaborative robot served freshly prepared espresso in cups previously produced on the injection moulding machine.

Micro-injection moulding with LSR and PLA

Two BOY XS E machines, each with a clamping force of 100 kN, operated side by side to manufacture micro-components. One processed LSR, while the other used medical-grade polylactide (PLA). The applications used an 8 mm, three-zone screw and the established first-in, first-out principle. According to the company, this configuration keeps residence times short and avoids dead zones, including when producing very small components.

Vertical machine with flexible insert handling

BOY also demonstrated the BOY 35 E VV, a vertical machine equipped with compact automation for producing a star-shaped tool handle with inserts. A flexible part-separation system from variobotic separated and pre-positioned three different bits before a six-axis robot inserted them.

The BOY 20 E PRO completed the range as a compact entry-level model. It uses the same servo-motor-driven technology as the other injection moulding machines in the company’s portfolio, with a focus on energy efficiency.

"For us, Fakuma is always an important platform for staying close to our customers and the market. The discussions have provided us with valuable insights for our future development," said Stefan Klöckner, Managing Director at BOY.

With seven exhibits on its own stand and additional machines presented on partner stands, BOY showed a range of compact injection moulding and automation solutions. The exhibition also marked the presentation of the new colour design for the complete machine range.