https://www.plastech.pl/en/news/tag/machines-40 · 03.10.2026

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Igus advances energy supply for cleanrooms

Igus is introducing the C6 cable carrier for cleanrooms with the e-spin guiding system. Certified by Fraunhofer IPA to ISO Class 1, the solution is intended to enable the transmission of energy and data over distances of up to 30 metres while limiting particle emissions.

machines

Hasco expands the H4400 hot runner system

Hasco's H4400/… hot runner system is intended to support efficiency and cost reduction in injection moulding. The solution, supplied as a complete hot half plate assembly, is designed to shorten assembly time and facilitate integration into the mould.

hot runners

Hasco expands nozzle and PTFE hose portfolio

Hasco is introducing a new variant of the Single Shot H6300 nozzle with a head diameter of 25 and expanding its temperature control range with PTFE corrugated hoses for high-temperature applications. Both solutions are intended for use in injection moulds.

hot runners

PCI Days 2026 with record attendance and a new zone

The seventh edition of PCI Days, held at EXPO XXI Warsaw, confirmed the growing importance of the event for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and dietary supplements industries. This year's programme was expanded, among other things, with a new conference zone dedicated to dietary supplements.

packaging industry

Boy after Plast Milano 2026

Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG and ST.A.TE Technologies S.r.l. sum up their participation in Plast Milano 2026. Three energy-efficient injection moulding machines were presented at the stand and attracted interest from international visitors.

Unipack upgrades PET strapping line with Gneuss

Czech packaging manufacturer Unipack replaced an older extruder with a Gneuss OMNI extrusion system for polyester strapping production. The upgrade delivered higher output, greater process stability, and lower energy consumption and scrap rates.

packagings

Chinaplas 2026 ends with record attendance

Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai brought together 350,189 professional visitors and 5,104 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions. The event focused on the circular economy, digitalisation, innovative materials and advanced technologies from China.

polymer industry

Donaldson launches the iCue monitoring system

Donaldson is expanding the use of its iCue Connected Technology to filtration equipment for compressed air, industrial gases and hydraulic fluids. The system is intended to support equipment monitoring, service planning and longer operating life.

filter

Aria by Smart Mold to debut at Plast 2026

Smart Mold, a company affiliated with Sirmax Group, will present Aria at Plast 2026, an AI-based system supporting injection molding process setup. The solution is intended to reduce the number of setup trials and the level of scrap during production start-up.

injection moulding

Used machines gain importance in plastics recycling

Herbold Meckesheim is expanding its offering of used machinery for plastics recycling. The company says that rising investment costs and the need for short delivery times are increasing the importance of such equipment as a fully viable alternative to new systems.

recycling

Atlas Copco expands the GHS VSD+ vacuum pump series

Atlas Copco introduces the GHS 402 - 902 VSD+ vacuum pump for applications including food packaging, vacuum cooling and plastics thermoforming. The new design is intended to provide high pumping speed, lower energy consumption and a smaller installation footprint.

pumps

Sikora launches Line Performance Optimizer software

Sikora has introduced its new Line Performance Optimizer software, designed for early detection of quality fluctuations in cable production. The system uses non-averaged measurement values from measuring devices and the Ecocontrol processor.

extrusion

HyCAP 4.0 - new tooling for beverage closures

Husky Technologies has introduced HyCAP 4.0 tooling for the injection molding of beverage closures. The solution is intended to support the production of lightweight, regulation-compliant closures while maintaining high productivity, mold durability and lower operating costs.

packagings

KHS expands its barrier technology center in Hamburg

KHS will invest more than EUR 11 million in a new hall for its barrier technology product center in Hamburg. The facility, covering around 4,300 m2, is scheduled to start operations in spring 2027 and will bring together all Plasmax technology departments under one roof.

packagings