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

Vecoplan presents VEZ 3300 e-mobil mobile shredder at IFAT 2026

Vecoplan is launching the VEZ 3300 e-mobil mobile shredder for flexible applications in the circular economy. The unit will premiere at IFAT 2026 in Munich, accompanied by a presentation of modular recycling solutions.

Sidel launches Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer for breweries

Sidel is launching the Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer, based on a modular design and counter-current media flow, engineered to reduce energy and water consumption while maintaining pasteurization parameters for beer in glass bottles and cans.

Atlas Copco GVS 100A vacuum pump in supporting carbon composite production

The Mainfranken Racing e.V. team from the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt uses the oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pump Atlas Copco GVS 100A to produce lightweight carbon composites that are crucial for vehicle performance in the student racing formula.

New Cannon presses expand capabilities of Taylor Engineering & Plastics

Taylor Engineering & Plastics is investing in two 1200-ton short-stroke compression molding presses from Cannon. The new equipment will broaden TEP’s process portfolio and enable entry into new application markets in Europe.

Henkel presents digital solutions for metal packaging at Metpack 2026

At Metpack 2026, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will present digital process control systems and new materials for can manufacturing, aimed at increasing line efficiency, safety and sustainability in the metal packaging sector.

Barmag presents the next generation of POY production

At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, Barmag presented its new energy-efficient POY 2.0 spinning concept with partial process automation. The solution includes a redesigned DIO spin pack, the EvoQuench 2.0 cooling system, the WINGS POY 2.0 winder and full integration with the atmos.io digital platform.

New French cooling coupling system Hasco Z8012

Hasco has expanded its cooling programme with the modular French coupling system Z8012 for low-temperature cooling circuits in injection moulds. The solution offers full flow, colour coding and an exchangeable sealing ring made of fluorinated rubber.

Meliori expands production of polymer wafer frames for the European chip market

The new company Meliori Polymer Engineering has launched production of reusable polymer semiconductor wafer frames in Croatia, fully based on European suppliers. The plant supports the local chip supply chain and EU sustainability goals.