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Engel: Ten Percent Revenue Growth Expected – Broad Market Recovery Still Elusive

06:06 - Austrian injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel expects revenue of around EUR 1.55 billion for the 2026/27 financial year. This would represent an increase of approximately ten percent compared with the previous year. The company reports a pick-up in demand in certain regions and application...

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What does “loss-in-weight” mean in loss-in-weight feeders?

One variant of gravimetric dosing is differential dosing based on the so-called “loss-in-weight” principle. Here, the entire dosing system—the storage hopper and its contents, together with the dosing device—is weighed. As material is discharged, the scale measures the weight loss per unit of time.

Fakuma 2026: 30th Edition Opens with 1,547 Exhibitors – Arburg Receives Inaugural Paul Eberhard Schall Medal

06:02 - Trade fair organiser P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG officially opened the 30th edition of Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany, on 12 October 2026. Running until 16 October, the international trade fair brings together 1,547 exhibitors presenting technologies and products for plastics processing across twelve...

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Engineering plastics, polyolefins, thermoplastic elastomers, compounds, functionalized polymers and sustainable materials for healthcare, packaging, mobility and other applications. Visit Ultrapolymers at Fakuma 2026 in Hall A5, Booth 5211.

traceless + Biesterfeld: Natural-Polymer Compounds for Injection Molding

06:00 - Hamburg-based traceless materials and its distribution partner Biesterfeld are presenting the "traceless-Form" product range at Fakuma 2026. Developed specifically for injection molding, these bio-based compounds are designed to provide an alternative to conventional plastics, particularly in short-life...

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More than 35 years experience in recyclates!

At Fakuma, TechnoCompound is highlighting its commitment to sustainable plastics. The company is focusing on material developments for electrical and electronic components, with topics including electromagnetic shielding, electrical insulation and flame retardancy.

Witosa: Two New Versions of Additively Manufactured Hot Runner Systems

06:00 - Witosa GmbH, based in Frankenberg-Wangershausen, Germany, will present two developments in its additively manufactured hot runner technology at Fakuma 2026. With "Monolith Lite", the company is expanding its "Monolith" product range with a lower-priced entry-level version. At the same time, "Monolith...

Wacker: Self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber for sensitive applications without post-curing

06:00 - Wacker is presenting its self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber “Elastosil LR 5471” at Fakuma 2026. The material is intended for hard-soft composite parts that come into contact with food, as well as for baby care and medical applications. According to the manufacturer, the silicone rubber adheres...

Oerlikon HRSflow: Pinless hot-runner technology for additional materials and injection moulding applications

06:00 - Oerlikon HRSflow has expanded the range of applications for its pinless hot-runner technology, "Stargate HRS". Previously used primarily in packaging applications involving polypropylene (PP) and recycled polypropylene (r-PP), the system is now also suitable for processing polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA),...

Ultrapolymers: New Modifiers for Impact Strength, Flame Retardancy and Gas Barrier Performance

06:00 - Plastics distributor Ultrapolymers will present three products from manufacturer SK Functional Polymer at Fakuma 2026. The portfolio includes the impact and compatibilisation modifier "Lotader AX8900T", the adhesion promoter "Orevac 18343" for highly filled, halogen-free flame-retardant compounds, and...

Billion: Focus on Injection Molding Machine Retrofits and Cooperation with Engel

06:00 - French injection molding machine manufacturer Billion SAS, based in Bellignat, will present retrofit solutions for existing injection molding machines at Fakuma 2026. Another focus of its trade fair appearance will be its cooperation with the Austrian Engel Group (see also plasticker-news dated August...

Danquinsa: Wood-plastic compounds made from recycled PP with 35 to 45 percent wood content

06:00 - Danquinsa GmbH offers wood-plastic compounds under the product name "Gmtx Xi RPP F", based on post-industrial recycled polypropylene (PIR-PP) and residual materials from the wood-processing industry. Depending on the grade, the wood content is 35, 40 or 45 percent by weight. The wood-plastic compounds,...

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

06:00 - 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

06:00 - 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

06:00 - 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

06:00 - 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

06:00 - 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

06:00 - 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,...

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