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.

Plast 2026, Press Tour in Italy

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Opening of ENGEL Poland’s Reconstructed Office

Arburg to present Allrounder Trend at Interplas 2026

At Interplas 2026 in Birmingham, Arburg will present two electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines. The company will focus its presentation on automation, digitalisation and sustainability, including the processing of a biodegradable biomaterial.

Visitor pre-registration opens for TaipeiPlas 2026

The organizers of TaipeiPlas 2026 have launched online visitor pre-registration. The trade fair, focused on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and sustainability and the circular economy, will take place in Taipei in September 2026.

ENGEL to showcase automotive solutions at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026, the ENGEL Group will present solutions for the series production of automotive components, focused on reducing part costs, material consumption and investment expenditure. The exhibits will include three applications for the automotive sector.

Cost savings thanks to lighter PET packaging from Sidel

Sidel has launched an interactive tool for estimating cost savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through PET packaging optimisation. The application takes into account bottle design changes, labelling and the use of recycled PET, among other factors.

Plastpol 2026: plastics industry to meet in Kielce

The anniversary 30th edition of Plastpol will take place from 19 to 22 May 2026 at Targi Kielce. The organiser announces the participation of around 600 companies from more than 30 countries, live machinery presentations and numerous accompanying events.

Evonik launches a tribological PEEK material

Evonik is expanding its portfolio of tribological materials with VestaKeep Easy Slide 2, designed for slide bearings operating under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The PEEK-based material can be processed by injection molding and extrusion.

Navigating the montan wax challenge with renewable alternatives for polymers

Clariant points to growing constraints in montan wax supply and presents the Licocare RBW Vita portfolio, based on rice bran wax, as a renewable alternative for polymer applications, including food-contact uses.

Sidel to present lines and packaging machines at interpack 2026

At interpack 2026, Sidel will present complete production lines and solutions for the food, home care, personal care and beverage sectors. The showcase will focus on the Cermex RoboSELEX system, the RoboAccess_Pal S palletiser, as well as aseptic and PET blow moulding technologies.