ENGEL and Electronica present new solutions at Plastindia 2026
ENGEL and Electronica present new solutions at Plastindia 2026
Injection moulding press/machines
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The importance of Fakuma for the development of plastics processing
Christopher Vitz, Regional President Europe Central at Engel, comments on the role of the Fakuma trade fair as a European platform for plastics processing, summarising four decades of technological change and the current challenges facing the industry.
The “Pleiades” competition promotes design and sustainable plastics processing
The “Pleiades” university competition – Plastic European Innovation Award for Design and Sustainability – in Italy links the plastics industry with IUAV University, promoting durable plastic products, design and injection moulding as part of the circular economy.
Central material supply system increases efficiency at elasto
Elasto has modernized material handling in its injection molding department by implementing a central material supply system from Wittmann as part of a broader EUR 12.5 million investment program.
Kevin Green appointed President of Netstal Americas
Netstal has appointed Kevin Green as President of Netstal Americas and Managing Director of Netstal Inc. The new executive will be responsible for the development of Netstal’s subsidiaries in the Americas.
Wittmann Group at Plastindia 2026: efficiency in medical and packaging applications
Wittmann Group will present at Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi solutions focused on saving energy, material, time and space, including a MicroPower cell for medical micro injection molding, temperature control systems, recycling granulators and the new Primus 118 robot.
Wittmann doubles capacity in Kunshan and starts molding machine production
The Wittmann Group has opened its expanded plant in Kunshan, where, in addition to robots and auxiliaries, it will locally produce all-electric EcoPrimus 100 injection molding machines for the Chinese and Asian markets.
Thin wall PA46 actuator gear earns 2025 SPE powertrain award
Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the Powertrain category for a thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear based on Stanyl PA46, combining weight, cost and space savings with improved stiffness and wear resistance.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag to show medical cell at Swiss Plastics Expo
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag Maschinen AG will present a fully electric IntElect S injection moulding cell with real-time quality prediction for insulin cap production at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, highlighting automation, digital connectivity and MES integration.
BOY showcases LSR injection moulding at Plastindia 2026
At Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi, BOY and its Indian representative Karan Engineering Co. will present an LSR application on a BOY 50 E injection moulding machine, highlighting high-precision processing of liquid silicone rubber for automotive and electronics components.
Arburg presents new Allrounder Trend at Plastec West 2026
At Plastec West 2026 in Anaheim, Arburg will introduce its new Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine concept to the US market, focusing on fast setup, easy operation and integrated automation and digitalisation.
ENGEL showcases inject AI at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, ENGEL will present its inject AI framework and the world’s first autonomous injection moulding cell, targeting the Swiss precision market’s requirements for zero-defect production, efficiency and skills shortage mitigation.
