Machines

There is many various types of machines for plastics and rubber processing. Complex machines use technology of injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming or blow molding to produce both consumer goods and advanced technical parts. In turn packaging machines are used to pack the goods into various types of packaging. In both cases robots become more and more important.

News

RadiciGroup at K 2025: innovation and sustainability in focus

RadiciGroup will showcase new polyamide and PBT solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on e-mobility, photovoltaic and home appliances, alongside bio-based and recycled ranges.

thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver two PET plants for Köksan in Türkiye and Iraq

thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

SABIC unveils Megamolding platform for large thermoplastic part production

SABIC has introduced the Megamolding platform, aiming to streamline the production of large thermoplastic parts across diverse industries, offering improved efficiency, design flexibility, and sustainability compared to traditional materials.

K 2025 - BMB

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Opening of ENGEL Poland’s Reconstructed Office

Borealis rolls out Borstar Digital Twin program globally

Borealis launches the global rollout of the Borstar Digital Twin program, based on artificial intelligence and virtual replication of polyethylene and polypropylene production processes.

Syensqo perfluoroelastomers in semiconductor applications

Syensqo and Korean company Innores are implementing Tecnoflon FFKM NFS perfluoroelastomers in sealing components for semiconductor manufacturing processes, combining high chemical resistance with the elimination of fluorosurfactants from the PFAS family.

Wittmann doubles capacity in Kunshan and starts molding machine production

The Wittmann Group has opened its expanded plant in Kunshan, where, in addition to robots and auxiliaries, it will locally produce all-electric EcoPrimus 100 injection molding machines for the Chinese and Asian markets.

New PV system at KHS Worms plant increases share of renewables

A 379.47 kWp photovoltaic system financed by employee cooperative MaGeno-Solar eG has been commissioned at the KHS plant in Worms. The system is expected to supply around 342,000 kWh of electricity per year and reduce CO2 emissions by about 236 metric tons annually.

Industrial packaging under PPWR and logistics digitalisation

Increasing regulatory requirements, circular economy targets and digitalisation are transforming industrial packaging solutions. Interpack 2026 will showcase the latest developments in pallets, drums, containers, labelling and measurement systems.

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.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag to show medical cell at Swiss Plastics Expo

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag Maschinen AG will present a fully electric IntElect S injection moulding cell with real-time quality prediction for insulin cap production at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, highlighting automation, digital connectivity and MES integration.

Digital cooling components streamline mould design

Hasco has made its entire range of cooling elements available as detailed CAD models, aiming to simplify selection, integration and planning in mould design and to reduce the risk of errors in the development of complex moulds.