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Plastics account for an estimated 50 to 60 percent of medical devices. Their role spans disposable products, implants, tubing and packaging, with medical-grade materials required to meet defined criteria for biocompatibility, sterilizability and quality.
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.
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will present an expanded turnkey cell for producing PP caps for injector pens. The digitally networked system integrates machinery, mould, automation and peripherals, along with Plus10's Hopper AI tool for process and quality optimisation.
Arburg, Kebo and Matriq will demonstrate the production of auto-injector housings with individual Data Matrix codes at Fakuma 2026. The codes are formed directly in the mould using 144 individually controlled microheaters.
Thoracic Innovations used Syensqo's Ixef PARA polyarylamide in the modular BlueBridge sternal spacer. The device is commercially available in the United States and has been used in more than 100 patients following complex cardiothoracic procedures.
At Fakuma 2026, Kistler will present the MedRelease Suite for component-level quality documentation in medical technology. The system combines cavity pressure measurement, process monitoring, model-based quality prediction and centralized data management.
Wacker will present Elastosil LR 5471 at Fakuma, a self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber designed for hard/soft composite parts. The material is intended for applications including food contact, medical technology and infant care, often without thermal post-treatment.
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.
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.
Sanner Group has appointed Jean-Edouard Rabier as Chief Business Development Officer, effective September 1, 2026. The new executive role is intended to support the company’s global growth strategy after recent acquisitions and capacity investments.
Plastics are used in emergency shelters, drinking water supply and medical care during disasters and conflicts. Their low weight, durability and hygienic properties support fast deployment in crisis areas.
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.
Plastics account for about 50 to 60 percent of medical devices, according to BVMed. Their role in healthcare covers disposable products, implants, packaging and precision components for personalized medicine.
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.
SEM Biotech has established an automated ISO Class 8 production platform for Vacusem vacuum blood collection tubes, with annual capacity of 500 million units. The investment is based on an integrated system supplied with Husky Technologies and Schöttli mold technology.
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.
Ampacet Europe has obtained ISO 13485 certification confirming the conformity of its quality management system for the production and supply of color masterbatches and additives intended for medical applications.
Elm-plastic, in collaboration with Biovox and Ultrapolymers Deutschland, has introduced the first commercially available bioplastic pipette for pharmaceutical and medical applications. The product uses MedEco compounds based on PLA or bio-based PE and meets common regulatory requirements.
Campetella Robotic Center will present modular automation, a new medical unit, an AI-enabled HMI platform and automatic winders at K 2025, alongside applications for food packaging, nicotine pouch containers and post‑molding decoration.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Ceta Testsysteme will demonstrate compressed-air leak and flow testing solutions for 100% end-of-line quality control of plastic components. The company will be in Hall 6, booth D76.
TotalEnergies and CooperVision have enabled the use of ISCC Plus-certified polypropylene in blister packs for selected contact lenses, using a mass balance approach. The renewable polymer is derived mainly from sunflower and rapeseed oils processed at La Mède and is intended to improve packaging footprint without changing performance.
Zhafir will present the Zeres medical at K 2025, featuring a live COC syringe barrel application on a ZE1500V-300h. The GMP-compliant platform integrates GoFactory for process monitoring and traceability and offers up to 2,530 bar injection pressure and 300 mm/s injection speed.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced ProVital+ Proflow 1485, a medical-grade PFAS-Free and Siloxane-Free polymer processing aid masterbatch solution designed to replace conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches used in a wide range of applications.
Work began at the new facility on September 19, 2023. Now, just one year after the groundbreaking ceremony, construction is in full swing.
SABIC & Jessa Hospital achieve successful step towards creating circular polymers based on advanced recycling of used medical plastic
Get ready for more content than ever at Formnext 2023. The diverse program of supporting events will focus on a wide range of industry topics.
The partner country for Formnext 2023, which takes place 7 – 10 November, will be the Nordic region, comprising the countries Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, today announced the installation of the first integrated injection molding system for blood collection tube (BCT) production in India.
Farmmash company has been steadily producing a wide range of modern packaging since 1999. The products are sold in 16 countries around the world, which proves their high quality.The products are sold in 16 countries around the world, which proves their high quality.
Yves Souguenet is to become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the world-leading company group for machines and plants to process polyurethane.
Additive Identified Meets Stringent Regulatory and Processing Requirements
Elix Polymers has collaborated with Repsol and Leitat on a sociotechnological project with Ayúdame3D, a Spanish social startup that promotes the social value of technology through awareness-raising programs to help people with disabilities thanks to 3D printing.
TPE materials and market experts of Kraiburg TPE are looking forward to welcoming interested visitors at boot C58-03 in hall 6. The products they will present includes Thermoplast R, the new product series consisting of sophisticated recycling compounds.
High-quality face masks made in Austria by Grabher contain fully recyclable meltblown polypropylene supplied by Borealis
Gerresheimer is expanding its capacities for glass vials at the Wertheim site and at two further sites in China and the USA.