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.

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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.

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Opening of ENGEL Poland’s Reconstructed Office

K 2025 - BMB

Lindner at IFAT 2026: new solutions for plastics recycling

At IFAT Munich 2026, Lindner will present new solutions in plant engineering and shredding technology, including the latest Urraco Evo, Merak 2800 and fourth-generation Micromat series, complemented by the Nexus service platform.

Stadler rebuilt the SKN lightweight packaging sorting plant in Bremen

Stadler has completed the reconstruction of the Sortierkontor Nord plant in Bremen after two fires in 2022. The modernised lightweight packaging sorting facility offers enhanced fire safety, a higher level of automation and readiness for automated battery extraction.

Dassault Systèmes Launches Virtual Companions on 3DExperience

Dassault Systèmes has introduced Virtual Companions, a new category of AI experts on the 3DExperience platform. The solution is intended to support industry in designing, testing and validating innovations and operations in the era of the generative economy.

New managing director at Arburg UK

Following the retirement of Colin Tirel, on 1 December 2025 Steve Thomson, who has worked in the plastics industry since 1991, became managing director of Arburg Ltd. in Warwick. The new head is to support the development of the company's activities in the UK and Irish markets.

High-performance technical yarns for tomorrow's mobility

At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Barmag will present solutions for the production of industrial filament yarns for automotive and geotextile applications, focusing on safety, durability and process efficiency.

Swoboda relies on vertical machines from the Wittmann Group

Swoboda CZ in Jihlava has commissioned a fully automated cell with a Wittmann vertical injection molding machine for the production of switchbox housings, doubling production capacity and improving process stability in the manufacture of complex metal–plastic assemblies.

Cannon’s Nexus composite mold heating system at JEC World 2026

At JEC World 2026, Cannon will present the Nexus system for temperature control of composite molds, which reduces energy consumption by up to 70% compared to standard solutions and significantly shortens mold heat-up time.

Masterbatch extrusion: AF-Color commissions modified FED 26 MTS line

AF-Color, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has commissioned a modified FED 26 MTS extrusion line in cooperation with Feddem for the development and small-scale production of colour and additive masterbatches. In parallel, the existing FED 43 MTS line was upgraded to ensure process comparability.