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Engel will demonstrate four injection moulding applications at Plastimagen 2026 in Mexico, covering transport crates, automotive connectors, liquid silicone rubber parts and medical plungers. The company will also present its EVA virtual assistant.
Husky has expanded capacity at its Shanghai manufacturing centre and introduced the HyCAP Pro injection moulding system. The system is designed for high-output beverage closure production and offers up to 45% higher productivity than the traditional HyCAP platform in comparable applications.
Presented at Fakuma 2026, the WS90 removal system uses servo drives to reduce compressed air consumption. Designed for payloads up to 2 kg, it supports sprue removal and small-part handling on injection moulding machines.
Bharat Sharma will assume responsibility for Arburg's Asia-Pacific sales region as Regional Manager APAC from 1 October 2026. His remit includes strengthening the company's market position and its relations with customers and partners.
At Fakuma 2026, BOY presented ten exhibits covering compact injection moulding machines, integrated automation and micro-injection moulding applications. Key solutions included the LR 5 Compact handling system and the automated BOY 35 E VV.
Arburg received an Ecovadis Gold Medal for the fourth consecutive year in October 2026. With 84 points out of 100, the injection moulding machine manufacturer ranked among the top five per cent of assessed companies.
Deckerform Technologies presented methods for accelerating toolmaking and product development at Fakuma. The exhibits covered its new plastics workshop, cooperation with Possehl Consulting and a live surface-finishing demonstration with Leonhard Kurz.
Arburg marked the 25th anniversary of its Thai subsidiary during an arburgXcellence Day for customers and partners. The event also included the retirement farewell for Managing Director Khun Ratree Boonsay.
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg presented 14 machines and solutions for digitalisation, automation and injection moulding. The company also received the first Paul Eberhard Schall Medal.
Husky Technologies has introduced the HyCAP Pro injection molding system for high-volume beverage closure production. The company reports up to 45% higher productivity and up to 15% lower energy consumption in specified comparisons with its conventional HyCAP platform.
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.
Maqtec has represented Arburg's injection moulding technology in Colombia and other Latin American markets for 25 years. The partners marked the anniversary ahead of Colombiaplast 2026 in Bogotá.
The plastics processing industry faces the challenge of combining high production efficiency with stringent sustainability requirements. YUDO’s innovative YUDrive Eco system is a compact, advanced servo drive solution for controlling valve pins in injection moulds, offering an alternative to conventional hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
From 12 to 16 October 2026, ENGEL will present five demonstration stations featuring live production processes at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen. The exhibits in Hall A5, Booth 5203, will show how plastics processing efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness can be systematically improved—from AI-assisted natural-language machine interaction and precision liquid silicone processing to fully automated mass production.
sinit reports annual savings of €87,500 after training employees to use ENGEL digital assistance systems. The company also halved its complaint rate and reduced start-up rejects by around one third.
Arburg will present standalone robotic systems at Fakuma 2026. The solutions can operate independently of injection moulding machines and can be integrated into new production lines or retrofitted to existing systems.
Engel will demonstrate an integrated cell for producing automotive connectors at Fakuma 2026. The installation combines a Wintec e-win 1800 injection moulding machine with the new viper 6 robot and produces 57,600 parts per hour.
Arburg Inc. presented networked injection molding, AI tools and automated production cells during its TechXellence 2026 Open House in Rocky Hill. Five electric Allrounder machines demonstrated automated applications.
FCS reported orders for 32 injection moulding machines worth NT$80 million during TaipeiPlas 2026. The company presented automated systems, AI-based process monitoring and energy consumption measurement.
Milacron will present its third-generation all-electric E-Series in Europe at Fakuma 2026. The E180 and E110 injection molding machines will run packaging and medical applications, respectively.
Arburg will present digitalisation solutions spanning injection moulding, production planning, process optimisation and maintenance at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will include the Gestica lite control system, new assistance functions, arburgXworld apps and the company's ALS MES.
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate the new e-motion 380 producing IML yoghurt cups in a six-cavity mould. The all-electric machine offers a dry cycle time as low as 1.2 seconds and injection speeds of up to 500 mm/s.
Dr. Boy and Polmak Plastik will present the compact BOY XS E injection moulding machine at Plast Eurasia in Istanbul. The 100 kN model is designed for precision moulding of micro and small parts.
Arburg will exhibit an electric Allrounder 1800 e Trend and a hybrid Allrounder 470 H at Plast Eurasia 2026. The machines will produce silicone cartridge components and polycarbonate oven knobs.
MD Elektronik and KraussMaffei have developed an all-electric injection molding platform for multi-component parts made of thermoplastics and liquid silicone rubber. The configuration supports micro injection molding and future series production.
At Fakuma 2026, Bole Europe will present the all-electric FE 110 injection moulding machine and the two-platen DK 200. The demonstrations will focus on energy consumption, process precision, repeatability and the cost of producing a good part.
Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works has introduced the CLF 5000TPII, Taiwan’s first two-platen injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 5,000 tonnes. The launch coincides with the manufacturer’s 60th anniversary.
Haitian International will present two live injection moulding applications at Fakuma 2026, supported by additional machines at partner stands. The exhibits will cover automotive components, high-volume packaging, automation and medical production.
Engel will present an automated e-mac 200 cell producing PP auto-injector components at Fakuma 2026. The exhibit combines a 32-cavity mould, process assistance systems and cleanroom-compatible production in a compact footprint.
Engel is expanding its European production network with a new facility in Kikinda, Serbia. The site will manufacture machined components, with around 150 employees planned to be recruited during its first three years.
Arburg will present two automated electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines at Plastimagen 2026. The company will also demonstrate its ALS, arburgXworld and Arburg Remote Service digital solutions.
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate an injection moulding cell in which the EVA virtual assistant interprets natural-language queries, recommends responses and, after operator confirmation, transfers approved changes to the machine control system.
At Allpack 2026 in Jakarta, Arburg will present its electric Allrounder Trend in Indonesia for the first time. A 24-cavity application will demonstrate the production of HDPE screw caps for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries.
At Fakuma 2026, the Wittmann Group will present a new version of its AIM4Help interactive assistant. The system supporting the operation of injection moulding machines, robots and peripheral equipment will accept written and spoken questions.
Arburg will demonstrate sprue-free production of 0.002-gram POM microfilters at Fakuma 2026. The cell combines an electric Allrounder 270 A, a micro injection module and a Multilift Select 4 robot.
Negri Bossi will exhibit two full-electric injection molding applications at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen. The demonstrations, prepared with Nissei Plastic, Sytrama and technology partners, target food-grade LSR molding and medical packaging production.