Husky presents packaging market technologies at Plastindia 2026
Husky highlights 25 years of investment in India and presents at Plastindia 2026 packaging market technologies focused on safety, cost efficiency and sustainability.
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Boy 80 Electric at Mecspe 2026 in Bologna
Dr. Boy and its Italian partner ST.A.TE Technologies will present the fully electric Boy 80 Electric injection moulding machine at Mecspe 2026 in Bologna, demonstrating the production of blood filters for medical applications.
Standardization of linear robots increases flexibility at Rauschert
Rauschert Steinbach has replaced semi-automatic injection molding cells with integrated cells equipped with Wittmann W828 linear robots. The standardized automation concept has reduced setup times, increased efficiency and enabled full control integration.
The importance of Fakuma for the development of plastics processing
Christopher Vitz, Regional President Europe Central at Engel, comments on the role of the Fakuma trade fair as a European platform for plastics processing, summarising four decades of technological change and the current challenges facing the industry.
The “Pleiades” competition promotes design and sustainable plastics processing
The “Pleiades” university competition – Plastic European Innovation Award for Design and Sustainability – in Italy links the plastics industry with IUAV University, promoting durable plastic products, design and injection moulding as part of the circular economy.
Kevin Green appointed President of Netstal Americas
Netstal has appointed Kevin Green as President of Netstal Americas and Managing Director of Netstal Inc. The new executive will be responsible for the development of Netstal’s subsidiaries in the Americas.
Thin wall PA46 actuator gear earns 2025 SPE powertrain award
Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the Powertrain category for a thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear based on Stanyl PA46, combining weight, cost and space savings with improved stiffness and wear resistance.
BOY showcases LSR injection moulding at Plastindia 2026
At Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi, BOY and its Indian representative Karan Engineering Co. will present an LSR application on a BOY 50 E injection moulding machine, highlighting high-precision processing of liquid silicone rubber for automotive and electronics components.
Arburg presents new Allrounder Trend at Plastec West 2026
At Plastec West 2026 in Anaheim, Arburg will introduce its new Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine concept to the US market, focusing on fast setup, easy operation and integrated automation and digitalisation.
Envalior, General Motors, and Schaeffler Win 2025 SPE Innovation Award
Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the powertrain category for an ultra-thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear made from Stanyl PA46, combining weight and cost reduction with increased stiffness and wear resistance.
Arburg focuses on digitalisation at ALS User Meeting
Around 160 participants attended Arburg’s Smart Factory Information Day and ALS User Meeting in Lossburg, where the company presented practical approaches to using its MES and digital tools to increase transparency, flexibility and efficiency in plastics production.
RuiMu expands precision moulding with Wintec machinery
Weihai RuiMu Precision has significantly expanded its injection moulding capacity in a new 12,000 m² facility in Weihai, basing its highly automated production on more than 20 Wintec machines from Engel to support global series manufacturing.