Kontron eSystems has started up five new injection molding cells in Leipzig supplied by Wittmann, including two lines with an IMD process. The investment is intended to support the production of wall box housings with demanding surface requirements and short cycle times.
At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, the ENGEL Group will present integrated injection moulding solutions supported by digital systems. The company highlights process stabilisation, scrap reduction and improved OEE enabled by data analysis and real-time control functions.
Dr. Boy announces a presentation of selected injection moulding machines at Kuteno 2026 in Bad Salzuflen. The stand is set to feature the XS E and 35 Electric models, with an additional machine shown at partner OPM’s booth.
Husky Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with SEM Plastik (SEM Biotech) linked to the launch in Türkiye of the Ichor integrated medical system for producing vacuum blood collection tubes. The line is rated at 500 million tubes per year and operates in an ISO 8 cleanroom.
Meusburger presents the “Design at the push of a button” campaign, focused on digital tools supporting the design of moulds and tooling. The company points to shorter configuration times, greater standardisation and integration with CAD systems.
Kistler Instrument Corporation and FimmTech have entered into a strategic partnership that integrates cavity pressure sensors and process monitoring with hands-on injection molding training. The aim is to improve process stability, repeatability and molded part quality.
At FIP in Lyon, Dr. Boy together with Béwéplast will present two injection moulding applications combining energy-efficient machines, specialist materials and a compact production setup.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the ENGELGroup will present solutions for technical moulding and AI-based assistance systems. The focus will be on physical foaming with foammelt and the inject AI package for process stabilisation and scrap reduction.
Dr. Boy, together with AWI Maskin AB, will present a compact automated injection moulding solution at Elmia Polymer 2026 in Sweden. A Boy 35 E injection moulding machine with an igus handling system will be operating at the stand.
At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, Wittmann will present a complete injection moulding cell featuring the new EcoPrimus 100/525 B8X all-electric injection moulding machine, a linear robot, and peripheral equipment for processing virgin, recycled and WPC materials.
At Plastpol, 1.Plastcompany will present three Boy injection moulding machines, including models from the Electric and PRO series. The display will include solutions for micro injection moulding, production of technical parts and automated manufacturing of lunchboxes.
PulPac announced that it has surpassed 500 national patent grants globally in the field of Dry Molded Fiber. The company says the technology is strengthening its position as an industrial fibre forming method with growing market relevance.
