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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.
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate a victory electric 1565/220 tie-bar-less injection moulding machine producing a high-precision liquid silicone rubber seal for an inverter component, with no rework required.
Matriq will present an integrated solution for permanent marking of plastic components directly in the injection molding process. The live demonstration combines a KEBO mold, an ARBURG injection molding machine and partner technologies.
Arburg will show electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will demonstrate automated production of automotive connector components and LSR closures with Multilift Select robotic systems.
1. Plastcompany will present plastics processing technologies at MSV Brno from 6 to 9 October 2026 and organise an open house in Hrušovany on 7 October. Live demonstrations will include three BOY injection moulding machines.
At Fakuma 2026, KraussMaffei will present the new all-electric PX series with AQCplus autonomous quality control, the LRXplus SE side-entry concept, and system solutions for plastics processing.
Arburg will present its electric Allrounder Trend standard machines in the Czech Republic for the first time at MSV 2026 in Brno. The exhibit will include an Allrounder 1000 e Trend with a Multilift 4 linear robot system.
Billion SAS and Engel have agreed a strategic partnership covering service continuity for existing Billion machines and recommended supply of new injection moulding equipment. Billion will remain independent and continue as the main service contact for its installed base.
Fu Chun Shin will present injection molding systems focused on smart manufacturing and sustainability at TaipeiPlas 2026, including the SA-1000, the largest machine it has exhibited at the show.
KraussMaffei has introduced the LRXplus Twin, a multiple kinematic linear robot for demanding automation tasks in injection molding. The system is available in Twin X and Twin Z variants with load capacities from 35 to 100 kg.
At Fakuma 2026, Wintec will demonstrate a t-win 6500 two-platen injection moulding machine producing coat hangers for Leifheit in a live production cell. The exhibit combines a 4+4-cavity family mould, a linear robot and polypropylene copolymer processing.
Zahoransky will show its Z.Sonic turn tool concept for high-volume production of pen injector and autoinjector housings at Fakuma 2026. The system was developed in collaboration with Netstal and will be presented with the fully electric Elion MED injection molding machine.
Netstal is presenting the all-electric Elion 3200 CAP at Fakuma for high-performance beverage closure production. The machine combines a 3,200 kN clamping unit with the new electric injection unit 2000.
Fanuc will present all-electric injection moulding, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital manufacturing solutions at Fakuma 2026, with live demonstrations focused on productivity, quality and connected production.
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG will present seven exhibits in the new design at Fakuma 2026. The display will include electromechanical and servo-hydraulic injection moulding machines, automation solutions and micro-injection moulding applications.
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At Fakuma 2026, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and technotrans will present all-electric injection molding applications for packaging, optics and medical technology, with a focus on process integration, energy efficiency and part quality.
Arburg has signed an agreement to acquire Stork Plastics Machinery B.V. from Stibbe Participaties B.V. The transaction is intended to expand Arburg’s portfolio in large injection moulding machines and packaging applications.
Ningbo FCS delivered a customized HB-2500R electric horizontal rotary table multi-component injection molding machine to Koito for advanced automotive lighting applications.