From 2 to 5 June 2026, the FIP (France Innovation Plasturgie) trade fair will once again bring together the plastics processing industry in Lyon. For Arburg, France is a market of particular importance because it is the location of the company’s first foreign subsidiary. At stand K16-L03, the company will present the new standard Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine series equipped with the Gestica lite control system. In parallel, Arburg will showcase its digitalisation solutions, including the ALS MES system and the arburgXworld customer portal with a range of applications that support users in machine operation and process optimisation.
As emphasised by Pascal Laborde, Managing Director of Arburg SAS, FIP is of particular importance to the French plastics processing sector, as it brings together a broad spectrum of suppliers and processors. In the current market situation, manufacturers must respond to clear expectations for solutions that are easier to operate and maintain, while at the same time facing pressure on the ratio of investment and operating costs to performance and on energy efficiency. The circular economy and the use of recyclates in series production also remain important topics. The new Allrounder Trend series and the intuitive Gestica lite control system have been designed with these requirements in mind, combining standard configurations with short delivery times and the possibility of easily automating production cells.
Standard electric injection moulding machines with short delivery time
The electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines are intended for standard applications in various industrial sectors. The manufacturer highlights their fast installation and start-up, intuitive operation and simplified service work, which is intended to translate into low investment and operating costs. At market launch, four machine sizes with clamping forces from 500 to 2,000 kN will be available.
All Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines are equipped as standard with the new Gestica lite control system. The user interface has been designed to be clear, with an easy-to-read dashboard, which is intended to simplify operation for operators and reduce commissioning times.
Demonstration of reusable cutlery production with recyclate
At FIP 2026, Arburg will demonstrate automated plastics processing with the new Allrounder Trend series. On the stand, reusable multifunctional cutlery will be produced, combining a cutting edge, fork and spoon in a single part. The demonstration is intended to show how an automated, repeatable production process can be implemented in a simple and cost-effective way using a standard injection moulding machine.
The set-up includes an internal closed-loop approach. The sprue is separated, ground in a mill and then fed directly back into the injection process.
An electric Allrounder 1000 e Trend with a clamping force of 1,000 kN is used for this application, integrated into a complete production cell. The system includes a chiller, a temperature control unit and a Thermolift material feeder. The injection moulded parts are handled automatically by a Multilift Select 4 linear robotic system.
Production is carried out using PBT (GF30) containing around one-third PCR. The four-cavity mould has been supplied by Arburg’s partner FairCup. The cycle time is around 60 s and the weight of a single cutlery item is around 79 g.
At FIP 2026, an electric Allrounder 1000 e Trend is automatically producing reusable multifunctional cutlery.
Gestica lite and Arburg digital solutions
In the field of digitalisation, Arburg develops and offers a range of tools to support customers in planning, monitoring and optimising plastics processing operations. At FIP 2026, the company will present, among other things, the functions of the Gestica lite control system with digital process pilots and assistants, the in-house ALS MES system and the arburgXworld customer portal.
One example of a function available in the Gestica lite control system is aXw Control RecyclatePilot. This solution actively compensates for fluctuations in material properties, which is particularly important when using recyclates or material blends with varying quality. It is intended to enable stable processes and consistent part quality despite differences in the parameters of the processed material.
The ALS system provides access to information on production orders, order progress, changeover times and maintenance activities. These data can be archived, and the corresponding process parameter sets can be transferred automatically to the injection moulding machines. This facilitates production documentation and supports the standardisation of machine settings.
ArburgXworld portal and service support
The arburgXworld portal extends the range of digital services available to users of Allrounder machines. Using the tools available in this portal, users can configure injection moulding machines, retrieve information about machines or order spare parts. These functions are available with the support of artificial intelligence tools, around the clock, seven days a week.
One component of the portal is the AI-based Ask Arburg application. It contains an extensive knowledge base on injection moulding, allows users to ask detailed questions about Arburg products and injection moulding processes, and can also be used to analyse faults.
Offering aligned with current user requirements
Arburg’s presence at FIP 2026 focuses on combining standard electric injection moulding machines with the possibility of rapidly automating them and supporting their operation with digital tools. As summarised by Pascal Laborde, the offering includes the selection of machines with appropriate peripheral equipment, digital solutions to increase production efficiency, as well as after-sales services, training and consulting.
According to the company, this combination of standard machine configurations, functions that support the use of recyclates and digital tools is intended to meet the current expectations of plastics processors, who are looking for solutions that enable stable and economical production under increasing market requirements and cost pressure.
The new Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines have a configuration that meets current market requirements: they are available at short notice, can be commissioned quickly, are easy to operate and maintain, and are characterised by low investment and operating costs.
