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Hexpol: New thermoplastic and TPE compounds with PCR content exceeding 80%

13.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Hexpol has expanded its portfolio of thermoplastic compounds and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) containing post-consumer recyclates (PCR) for the automotive industry. Developed by the group's subsidiaries almaak, RheTech and Hexpol TPE, the materials include PC/ABS and ABS compounds,...

Michel Tube: “AluGrip” aluminium pipe coupling for pneumatic conveying lines

13.10.2026 - Michel Tube Engineering GmbH is presenting its “AluGrip” aluminium pipe coupling at Fakuma 2026. Its central feature is an injection-moulded 3D sealing sleeve designed to simplify installation and compensate for pipe tolerances. The sealing sleeve has a continuous, internally roughened surface and...

Fidica: New Generation of the “FidiClean” Cleaning and Preservation System Following the Start of Series Production

13.10.2026 - Fidica GmbH & Co. KG has started series production of the new generation of “FidiClean”. The mobile unit automatically removes rust, limescale and other deposits from the cooling channels of injection moulds and other closed water circuits. The circuits can then undergo preservation treatment without...

Kraiburg TPE: Material Consulting and Regulatory Requirements in Focus

13.10.2026 - Kraiburg TPE, a manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers, is placing its material expertise and consulting capabilities at the forefront of its presence at Fakuma 2026. At its exhibition stand, the focus will be on application-specific material selection, support throughout development processes, regulatory...

Sepro: “Visual 4” for Additional Robot Ranges and New Automation Configurations

13.10.2026 - The Sepro Group is expanding its range of solutions for automating injection moulding processes. Ahead of Fakuma 2026, the company has announced plans to extend its “Visual 4” control platform to additional robot ranges and introduce new configurations for part removal and handling. At the same time,...

Wittmann: “WS90” Servo Sprue Picker Reduces Compressed Air Consumption

13.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Wittmann is presenting the “WS90” servo sprue picker for sprue removal and small-parts handling. The device is designed for payloads of up to 2 kg and is primarily used on injection molding machines with clamping forces ranging from 35 to 180 metric tons. According to the manufacturer,...

Euroviti: Screws, Barrels and Plasticizing Components

13.10.2026 - Euroviti S.r.l. will showcase components for injection molding and extrusion equipment at Fakuma 2026. The company's trade fair presentation will focus on plasticizing screws, barrels and other components designed to ensure process stability, long service life and consistent processing quality. Screw...

Konica Minolta: New software combines color formulation and batch correction

13.10.2026 - Konica Minolta has launched its "SpectraMagic CMS" color formulation software worldwide. As the company announced ahead of Fakuma 2026, the application is designed for the plastics, paints and coatings industries, as well as other sectors with stringent requirements for color consistency. It combines...

Ems-Grivory: “Grinova WLS” increases weld-line strength in fiber-reinforced injection-molded parts

13.10.2026 - Ems-Chemie is expanding the material portfolio of its Ems-Grivory business unit with “Grinova WLS”, a high-performance polymer for injection-molded, fiber-reinforced components with demanding mechanical requirements. The focus is on increased strength in weld-line areas, which often represent a mechanical...

Haidlmair: Group acquires 75% stake in Euro Stampi

12.10.2026 - The Austrian Haidlmair Group has acquired a 75% stake in Euro Stampi S.r.l., based in Jesi near Ancona, Italy. The remaining 25% will continue to be held by the five existing owner families, each retaining a 5% stake. The acquisition was announced on 12 October 2026 at Fakuma 2026. The purchase price...

Avantium: Parana Polyester Technology Spun Off into Independent Company

12.10.2026 - Dutch chemical technology company Avantium N.V. has completed the spin-off of its "Parana" technology into the newly established Parana Materials B.V. Based at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, the Netherlands, the company develops and commercialises bio-based polyesters for packaging, consumer...

Auting: Modular high-speed assembly machine integrates part feeding, assembly and inspection

12.10.2026 - Argentine machinery manufacturer Auting is presenting an automated high-speed assembly machine for plastic components at Fakuma 2026. The system integrates part feeding, orientation and positioning with assembly, post-assembly inspection and part discharge. This enables multiple process steps to be...

robomotion: Modular "flexobot" Robot Cell for Quality Inspection and Downstream Processes in Injection Moulding

12.10.2026 - robomotion GmbH, based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, is presenting its modular "flexobot" robot cell at Fakuma 2026. Designed for automated processes directly at injection moulding machines, the system can handle the removal and handling of moulded parts as well as assembly, inspection, sorting and packaging...

Scherdel Wiesauplast: "Hycool" Integrates Cooling Structures into Injection-Molded Plastic Components

12.10.2026 - Scherdel Wiesauplast Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, based in Wiesau, Germany, has developed "Hycool", a thermal management concept in which thermally conductive plastics can replace die-cast aluminum in cooling components. The technology takes advantage of the design flexibility and integration capabilities...

Erwes Reifenberg: Stack Mould with Quick-Change System and Swing-Out Cores

12.10.2026 - Ahead of Fakuma 2026, Erwes Reifenberg GmbH & Co. KG has presented a stack mould for injection moulding applications. According to the manufacturer, the mould's cooling system, demoulding process and mechanical movements have been optimised for short cycle times. The company reports that the mould has...

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