Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG and its Italian distributor ST.A.TE Technologies positively assess their participation in Mecspe 2026 in Bologna, presenting the Boy 80 Electric injection moulding machine in a medical application.
The Wittmann Group has expanded its WiAssist app with a plasticizing module that calculates the dwell time of the material in the plasticizing unit and facilitates the selection of screw diameter and injection process parameters.
More than 3,700 visitors from 44 countries attended the Arburg Technology Days 2026 in Lossburg. The main focus was on the new electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines, medical solutions, automation and digital services along the entire value chain.
At the Chinaplas trade fair in Shanghai, Dr. Boy will present BOY XS E and BOY 25 E injection moulding machines in applications for precise medical products, including resorbable implants and components of drug delivery systems.
Taylor Engineering & Plastics is investing in two 1200-ton short-stroke compression molding presses from Cannon. The new equipment will broaden TEP’s process portfolio and enable entry into new application markets in Europe.
The new company Meliori Polymer Engineering has launched production of reusable polymer semiconductor wafer frames in Croatia, fully based on European suppliers. The plant supports the local chip supply chain and EU sustainability goals.
At JEC World 2026, ENGEL will present a fully automated, scalable process for series production of thermoplastic composite rotor blades for drones, based on tape-sandwich injection moulding technology. The solution combines high strength, noise reduction and recyclability.
The rapid growth of the new energy market is increasing demand for specialized plastics and rubbers. These materials are becoming a key element in photovoltaics, wind power, hydrogen technologies and advanced processing technologies.
Swoboda CZ in Jihlava has commissioned a fully automated cell with a Wittmann vertical injection molding machine for the production of switchbox housings, doubling production capacity and improving process stability in the manufacture of complex metal–plastic assemblies.
At JEC World 2026, Cannon will present the Nexus system for temperature control of composite molds, which reduces energy consumption by up to 70% compared to standard solutions and significantly shortens mold heat-up time.
Husky is developing integrated Hylectric and Hypersync packaging molding platforms that combine injection molding machines, hot runners and mold control into one plastics processing system. These solutions target high productivity, energy efficiency and the processing of recyclates and bio-based materials.
Britannia Industries has implemented its first-ever aseptic filling line in PET bottles for Winkin’ Cow dairy drinks at its Ranjangaon plant, based on Sidel’s integrated Aseptic Combi Predis system.