From 11 to 13 March 2026, around 3,750 visitors from 44 countries attended the Arburg Technology Days at the company headquarters in Lossburg. The event was entirely dedicated to the arburgSolutionworld concept and once again confirmed its position as one of the key dates in the plastics processing industry calendar. Arburg opened the plant to domestic and international customers, presenting more than 40 injection moulding exhibits and a wide range of practical applications, innovative processes, automated production cells as well as digital services, software and after-sales offerings. The company presented itself as a provider of complete solutions covering the entire value chain, from standard production setups to high-performance, fully automated systems.
Participants were able to gain an insight into the current state and future development of injection moulding technology. The focus of the exhibition was on the new electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines, as well as special areas dedicated to medical technology, sustainability, automation and turnkey solutions. The programme was complemented by expert presentations, an extensive service area and the opportunity to visit the modern assembly line for the Trend machines. The organisers also emphasised the importance of one-on-one discussions and networking between customers, Arburg experts and technology partners.
"Home of injection moulding" and concentration of knowledge in one place
According to the organisers, the Technology Days format, which brings together technologies, processes and services in one place, remains unique within the industry. Juliane Hehl, Managing Partner Global Marketing and Business Development at Arburg, summarised the importance of the event as follows: "Presenting the wide range of solutions, the unique blend of technology, processes and services, all in one place makes the Arburg Technology Days the home of injection moulding, a showcase for plastics processing and a magnet for customers from all over the world. Nowhere else is such a wealth of information concentrated in such a customer-focused way. We see ourselves as a highly reliable partner who cultivates the best possible business relationships over the long term. With us, everyone finds exactly the right answers to their individual injection moulding questions of today and tomorrow. We had many fruitful discussions and received substantive enquiries about our machines, services and solutions."
Dr Christoph Schumacher, Vice President Global Marketing, added: "These Technology Days are a fixture in the trade fair calendars of our customers and prospective clients. The high level of commitment and customer focus shown by each and every one of us leaves an extremely positive overall impression. This makes a visit to the Technology Days an experience within and alongside the Arburg family."
Allrounder Trend: new standards in the electric injection moulding segment
One of the main programme highlights was the presentation of the new Allrounder Trend series of electric injection moulding machines. Five exhibits illustrated how rapid set-up and simple operation can translate into efficient production of plastic parts. The new standard machines are to be available worldwide, and at the market launch in spring 2026 the range will include four clamping force sizes from 500 to 2,000 kN.
A typical technical injection moulding application was demonstrated on an electric Allrounder 1000 e Trend, producing free-falling, angled insulators for automotive wiring harnesses. The fully electric drive enabled precise process control while maintaining repeatability of parameters and part quality.
Particular interest was attracted by an automated cell with an Allrounder 1000 e Trend producing the "Donut-ella" USB cable winder from PA material recycled from abandoned fishing nets. This gadget, which won the Italian Pleiades design competition organised by IUAV University of Venice, was manufactured using a mould supplied by Uniform and a hot runner system from Ewikon. Arburg supports this competition by providing machine technology.
Another electric Allrounder 500 e Trend produced reusable coffee cups using coffee grounds as a raw material. The bio-based compound and tool were developed by Danish start-up Grounded, providing an example of the use of alternative materials in injection moulding and the integration of solutions aligned with the circular economy.
Efficient production of 9,200 LSR closures per hour was demonstrated on a cell based on an Allrounder 1800 e Trend equipped with a 64-cavity mould from ACH Solution and a linear Multilift Select 16 robot. The exhibit illustrated the possibilities of series production of liquid silicone parts in an automated configuration focused on high output.
The new Gestica lite control system dedicated to the Allrounder Trend series also attracted great interest. The system is designed for simple, intuitive operation and is equipped with a clear, centralised dashboard. This concept is intended to make operating the injection moulding machine easier even for users without specialist production experience.
The electric Allrounder Trend series was one of the main highlights at Arburg Technology Days 2026, defining a new standard in injection moulding
Automation and turnkey solutions as a response to staff shortages
Rising labour costs and a shortage of skilled operators mean that processors are paying increasing attention to customised automation systems and turnkey projects. In this area Arburg positions itself as a problem solver, aiming to achieve the lowest possible unit costs while maintaining high product quality. The team of integrated solutions specialists offers support throughout the entire project lifecycle, from the initial concept and technology selection through to commissioning and production optimisation.
One example was a line based on a vertical Allrounder 475 V injection moulding machine producing example housings for radio keys. The parts were overmoulded with PC/ABS recyclate, combined with in-mould decoration (IMD) to achieve enhanced surface aesthetics. Part handling and secondary operations were performed by a Kuka six-axis robot integrated into the Gestica control system, enabling central management of the entire production cell.
Medical technology: cleanroom solutions for different requirements
The dynamically growing medical segment was brought together in a dedicated Medical Corner. Selected examples of medical technology solutions developed by Arburg in cooperation with industry partners were presented. In addition to stand-alone production cells, systems connected to a clean room and cells producing directly inside a clean room were shown, illustrating various configurations tailored to application requirements.
One benchmark project was the digitally interconnected turnkey system for injector pens, NextGen Medical Solution, based on an electric Allrounder 570 A injection moulding machine in a cleanroom version. The cell was implemented in cooperation between Arburg (machine technology), Hack Formenbau (mould technology), Hack Digital Solutions (mould monitoring), HB-Therm (temperature control units) and a well-known medical OEM. The solution is characterised by a compact configuration optimised in terms of cost, high availability, productivity, part quality and energy efficiency.
An electric Allrounder 370 A demonstrated the production of medical products in an ISO Class 7 clean room, complying with strict hygiene requirements. The dual-cavity pilot mould from Fostag was designed to allow later scaling to a much higher number of cavities once part geometry optimisation has been completed.
A cost-effective investment example for production under controlled cleanliness conditions was an exhibit with an electric Allrounder 520 A in a cleanroom version, connected to the clean room via a tunnel conveyor. Using a 96-cavity mould from Kebo, around 60,000 needle caps for insulin pens made of PP (Borealis) were produced per hour. The parts were then transported into the clean room on an enclosed conveyor belt.
A hydraulic Allrounder 520 S, in turn, demonstrated the production of a sample microfluidics component made of PVC, a material widely regarded as difficult to process. The demonstration aimed to show the possibility of simple, reliable and economical processing of this polymer in medical applications.
A separate exhibit was a production cell based on an electric Allrounder 270 A, designed to demonstrate process stability at a shot weight of just 0.016 g. The machine was equipped with a 5 micro injection module and an 8-millimetre injection screw. The demonstration featured sprueless production of four micro-filters in one cycle, each weighing 0.004 g and having a complex geometry.
Digital services, sustainability and lifecycle service for machines
A significant part of the programme was devoted to digital services and software covering the entire injection moulding value chain. These solutions are designed to support customers in reducing operating costs and optimising utilisation of their machinery. Arburg highlighted its expertise in digitalisation, smart manufacturing and elements of artificial intelligence.
The exhibits featured the Gestica lite control system, the in-house MES ALS and the arburgXworld customer portal. On selected Allrounder machines, the operation of digital assistants and process pilots was also demonstrated. The presentations illustrated practical applications in process monitoring, data analysis and operator support.
In the arburgGreenworld area, the company showed solutions for processing recyclates and alternative plastics, as well as measures aimed at conserving resources and implementing a functional circular economy. The examples included both product applications and process solutions focused on reducing energy and material consumption.
The wide range of services provided by the Application Technology department was also presented, including on-site consultancy, root cause failure analysis and process optimisation. In the service area, the portfolio of services covering the entire machine lifecycle was showcased. Particular emphasis was placed on ease of operation and maintenance, so that even less experienced operators are able to produce high-quality parts.
At Technology Days 2026, detailed information was provided on easy maintenance, modern training concepts and the scope of service support for the new Trend machines
In this context, the exhibits covered service procedures for the new Allrounder Trend series, concepts for predictive maintenance, comprehensive after-sales support, Ready2Go used machine offerings and modern training methods for operators and maintenance personnel.
Strong interest in technical programme and production in Lossburg
The programme of technical presentations during the three days of the event was complemented by expert talks on topics such as reliable injection moulding, the path towards the smart factory and the latest Allrounder Trend machines. The speakers focused on practical aspects of implementation and operation, addressing both technological and organisational issues.
Plant tours also attracted strong interest. Visitors were able to find out more about the new production concept for the Allrounder Trend series and see selected areas of highly automated production at Arburg. This complemented the live demonstrations and allowed attendees to gain an insight into the machine design and manufacturing processes from the producer’s perspective.
The new standard Allrounder 1000 e Trend injection moulding machine produced the Donut-ella USB cable winder during Technology Days 2026, attracting strong interest from visitors
