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Haidlmair: Group acquires 75% stake in Euro Stampi

13:39 - 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...

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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.

Avantium: Parana Polyester Technology Spun Off into Independent Company

09:51 - 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...

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A broad portfolio from a single source

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.

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

09:03 - 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...

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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.

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

08:27 - 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

08:16 - 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

06:00 - 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...

EAS Europe: Heavy-Duty Transport Systems for Loads Up to 500 Tonnes

06:00 - EAS Europe B.V., based in Renswoude, the Netherlands, offers two transport systems for moving heavy loads within industrial facilities: "UniTrans" and "MultiTrans". The solutions differ primarily in their load capacities and drive configurations. "UniTrans" is designed for loads of up to 500 tonnes...

PKT: Micro-Injection Molding for Mass-Produced Parts Weighing Less Than One Milligram

06:00 - PKT Präzisions-Kunststoff-Teile GmbH, based in Tiefenbronn, Germany, will showcase the series production of extremely small plastic components using micro injection molding at Fakuma 2026. According to the company, components weighing less than 0.001 g, equivalent to less than one milligram, can be...

Sepro Group: Integrated Automation Cell, Gripper Systems and Remote Diagnostics

06:00 - At Fakuma 2026, the Sepro Group will present a demonstration cell for handling inserts in plastics injection moulding. The cell combines a five-axis "S-15X" linear robot with the "Visual 4" control system, a six-axis "LR Mate" robot from Fanuc, the flexible "Asycube" feeding system from Asyril, machine...

Impetus: Dissolvable Injection Mould Cavities and Large-Format 3D Printing

06:00 - Impetus Plastics Engineering GmbH will present two processes for plastics product development at Fakuma 2026: prototype production using dissolvable injection mould cavities and large-format additive manufacturing using polymer granules. The company will be exhibiting at Stand 3123 in Hall B3 as part...

Cabot: Black Masterbatches for Recycling, Sorting and Biodegradable Films

06:00 - Cabot Corporation, based in Boston, USA, offers three product lines of black masterbatches that address different requirements for plastics circularity. Depending on the grade, "Replasblak" contains recovered or recycled raw materials. "Plasblak NIR" is designed for the near-infrared sorting of black...

Krillmat: Compostable and Recyclable Biopolymers

06:00 - Italian biopolymer manufacturer Krillmat will present two material families under its "Rekrill" brand at Fakuma 2026. At stand ÜO-16-2 in the start-up area, the company will showcase both compostable polymers and polymers designed for conventional plastics recycling. According to the manufacturer, both...

Clarios: New PP Compounds Made from 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Material for the Automotive Industry

06:00 - Clarios is expanding its portfolio of recycled plastics for the automotive industry with its "Seculene" product line, which will be presented at Fakuma 2026. According to the company, the polypropylene (PP) compounds are made entirely from post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. They are intended for...

Roctool and Trexel Combine MuCell Foaming and Heat & Cool Technology for Lightweight Molded Parts with High-Quality Surfaces

06:00 - At Fakuma 2026, Roctool and Trexel will showcase sample parts produced by combining Trexel’s MuCell microcellular injection molding technology with Roctool’s variothermal Heat & Cool process. The aim is to achieve the weight and material savings offered by foam injection molding without compromising...

Benvic: LCA Platform to Enable Early Comparison of Environmental Impacts of Plastic Compounds

06:00 - French compounder Benvic will present an internally developed life cycle assessment (LCA) platform at Fakuma 2026. The application is designed to model the carbon footprint and other environmental impacts of different compound formulations as early as the material selection and product development stages....

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