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

Barmag and Neumag present innovations in manmade fiber spinning

Barmag and Neumag, operating within the Rieter Group, will present new solutions for manmade fiber production at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, covering filament spinning, staple fibers, nonwovens and digital systems for the networked factory.

Colines and NO.EL at ProPak Vietnam 2026

Colines and NO.EL announce their participation in ProPak Vietnam 2026, one of the key events for the processing and packaging industry in Vietnam and Indochina.

Extended native SolidWorks library for tools and moulds

HASCO has released an extended native SolidWorks library covering a wider range of standard elements for tool and mould construction. The update is intended to streamline the design of prototypes and production moulds directly in the CAD environment.

Haitian International increases revenue by 10% in 2025

Haitian International, one of the largest manufacturers of plastic injection molding machines, recorded a 10% revenue increase in 2025 to RMB 17.73 billion and a 7.2% rise in profit attributable to shareholders to RMB 3.30 billion.

MAS Tech: 20 years of development in plastics recycling technology

MAS Tech celebrates its 20th anniversary as a provider of complete solutions for plastics and PET recycling, based on patented conical co-rotating twin-screw extrusion technology and new iQonicTWIN platforms.

New E 1080 flat guide from Meusburger for injection moulds

Meusburger is introducing the high-performance flat guide E 1080, designed for injection moulds with limited installation space and high requirements in terms of load capacity, accuracy and wear resistance.

Coperion to present processing and recycling technologies at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Coperion will present solutions for plastics processing and recycling, including twin screw extruders, feeding systems and new standardized systems for PET recycling.

ENGEL presents the world's largest injection moulding machine duo 12000 US

ENGEL has developed the two-platen injection moulding machine duo 12000 US with a clamping force of 110,000 kN, designed for producing large-scale parts with a projected area of more than 2.5 m². The solution opens up new possibilities for lightweight design, functional integration and replacing traditional materials with plastics.