Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present all-electric injection molding solutions for packaging, optical and medical technology applications at Fakuma 2026. Together with technotrans, the company will demonstrate in Hall B1, Booth 1103, how high-performance and cost-efficient production can be achieved through the coordinated interaction of injection molding machine, mold, temperature control, cooling and material. The exhibits include a beverage closure application running on an IntElect S 280 and the production of transparent precision components on an IntElect S 75. In addition, several partner companies will present applications that underline the machine manufacturer’s expertise in medical technology. "Requirements for modern injection molding processes are continuously increasing, while applications are becoming ever more complex. Successful projects today therefore depend on close collaboration between specialized technology partners," explains Anatol Sattel, CSO of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag. "At Fakuma, we will demonstrate how the optimal coordination of all process components can simultaneously improve productivity, quality and sustainability."
High-output closure production on an IntElect S
One of the highlights at the joint booth will be the production of beverage closures on an IntElect S 280. The all-electric IntElect injection molding machine will manufacture the parts using a 48-cavity mold from HTW. The application is intended to demonstrate the performance and repeatability of the company’s proprietary electric drive technology in a classic high-output packaging application, while consuming less energy.
The exhibit also highlights the importance of a holistic process approach. technotrans will provide mold and machine cooling with a compact air-cooled weco 85 chiller using the natural refrigerant propane, R290, and a process-reliable high-pressure pump. Enesty will supply the cooling circuits through its Orca Plus water management system, while Eisbär will contribute closure cooling and mold area dehumidification. The material processed will be supplied by TotalEnergies and has already been successfully used in previous Sumitomo (SHI) Demag trade show applications.
This application demonstrates how highly productive and stable manufacturing processes can be achieved through the precise interaction of injection molding machine, mold, cooling and temperature control technology, and material.
Transparent components with high optical quality
On an IntElect 75, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present the production of a transparent card box made from polycarbonate, PC. The combination of high dynamics and speed of the IntElect machine is designed to ensure precision and repeatability for this demanding application. The focus is on reducing internal stresses through intelligent variothermal mold temperature control provided by partners technotrans, Contura and CycleTemp. Part removal will be handled by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s in-house SAM-C robot, which is characterized by its compact design and injection molding-optimized software featuring low-code programming.
Particularly with transparent plastics, optical requirements often present greater challenges than dimensional accuracy alone. Even minor internal stresses can cause birefringence effects, haze or optical distortions.
The presented solution uses targeted temperature management throughout the injection molding cycle. This is essential for processing the demanding material reliably, maintaining consistently high part quality and minimizing scrap. Variothermal mold temperature control combined with optimized cooling significantly reduces stress within the component and improves optical quality. The insights gained are especially relevant for applications requiring the highest levels of transparency and surface quality, such as automotive displays, lighting components, optical covers and medical products. All components are centrally controlled via the injection molding machine using OPC UA.
Modern injection molding processes are built on the seamless interaction of machine, mold, temperature control, cooling technology and material. Together with its technology partners, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase innovative solutions for demanding plastics applications at Fakuma 2026
Medical technology at partner booths
In addition to the exhibits at its own booth, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will also be represented at several partner booths, demonstrating its expertise in medical technology.
At the micro automation booth in Hall A5, Booth A5-5117, an IntElect S 130 will produce polypropylene, PP, closures. The high-cavitation application with 96 cavities highlights the precision, process stability and repeatability of all-electric machines in the production of demanding medical products.
At the Nexus Molds booth in Hall A4, Booth A4-4228, an IntElect 130 LSR will manufacture a medical valve from liquid silicone rubber, LSR. This application underlines Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s expertise in sophisticated LSR processing and the production of high-quality components for regulated medical technology markets.
With these applications, the company covers a broad range of medical requirements, from high-volume disposable products to complex precision silicone components.
Technology partnerships as a process factor
The performance of modern injection molding processes no longer depends solely on the machine itself. Only through the close interaction of machine manufacturers, mold makers, peripheral equipment specialists and material suppliers can the process stability, efficiency and part quality be achieved that processors expect today.
