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

Italian plastics and rubber machinery: export decline and rising tensions

In 2025, Italian production of machinery, equipment and moulds for plastics and rubber processing fell by around 5% to 4.4 billion euros. The results reflect weaker exports, strong domestic demand and a tense geopolitical and regulatory environment.

Advanced plastics and processing drive medical device development

The medical device market is growing rapidly, driven by advanced plastics, new processing technologies, and increasing requirements for precision, digitalization, and sustainability.

New iglidur i190PF filament for 3D printing sliding parts

igus has introduced the PTFE-free iglidur i190PF filament, offering wear properties comparable to the injection moulding material iglidur W300 and a 100-fold better wear rate than standard PETG in a pin-on-disk test.

Fakuma 2026 will debut with the Fakuma Innovation Award

During the 30th, anniversary edition of Fakuma in 2026, the Fakuma Innovation Award will be presented for the first time, recognising innovations across the entire plastics processing value chain.

Duracon POM in an innovative crawler transport system

Duracon POM resin from Polyplastics has been used in a new crawler transport system developed by Japanese company CuboRex, improving work efficiency in manufacturing plants and construction sites.

Eight events with one ticket

On 3–4 June 2026, the NEC Birmingham will host a co-located event combining eight leading UK manufacturing and engineering shows, covering plastics, additive manufacturing, automation and smart factory solutions, among other sectors.

Hennecke will showcase PUR overmoulding technology at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Hennecke PUR Solutions will present its enhanced PUR overmolding technology with modules integrated directly into injection molding machines and Highline MK2 TI series solutions for technical insulation, tailored to regional market requirements.

Vecoplan presents dry cleaning technology at PRS Europe

At PRS Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Vecoplan will present its plastics cleaning solutions, with a particular focus on dry cleaning technology integrated into complete recycling lines.