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Boyke Technology Presents New System Solutions for Thermoset Processing

02.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Boyke Technology GmbH will showcase new machinery and system solutions for processing thermoset molding compounds. The company’s focus will be on integrated combinations of press, mold and compound, as well as a new high-frequency preheating unit for pelletized transfer molding materials....

Furanova Plans Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Plastics Feedstock at Gendorf Chemical Park

01.10.2026 - Deep-tech startup Furanova is planning to build a pilot plant for the production of bio-based plastics feedstocks at Gendorf Chemical Park in Burgkirchen, Germany. According to site operator InfraServ Gendorf, the company will gradually relocate its current activities from Raubling to the chemical park....

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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.

Engel: AI assistant EVA integrates troubleshooting expertise from SKZ and Meusburger

01.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Engel will present an expanded version of its AI-powered “Engel Virtual Assistant” (EVA). The assistant can process freely formulated questions about ongoing injection moulding operations, take the specific machine and process context into account, and recommend appropriate next steps...

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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.

Fraunhofer ICT: Material and Process Technologies for Bio-Based Foams, Mobility and Lightweight Construction

01.10.2026 - The Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT will present several developments in plastics technology at Fakuma 2026. The institute’s trade fair presence will focus on bio-based and recycled materials as well as processing technologies for particle foams, vehicle components, electric drives,...

Mocom: New Compounds for Lightweight Construction, Structural Components and PA12 Hard-Soft Combinations

01.10.2026 - Plastics compounder Mocom will showcase a number of new material developments at Fakuma 2026. Key highlights include two recycled-carbon-fiber-reinforced compounds from the "Wic" product family, a new thermoplastic vulcanizate from the "Alfater XL" portfolio for bonding to polyamide 12, and further...

Bole Europe: Two Injection Molding Concepts for Energy-Efficient Production

01.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Bole Europe will present two injection molding machines based on different drive concepts. The all-electric "FE 110" and the servo-hydraulic two-platen "DK 200" will both be demonstrated live at the company’s booth. The main focus will be on energy efficiency, repeatability, cycle time,...

Hasco Expands In-House Production in Lüdenscheid

30.09.2026 - Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG is modernising production at its headquarters in Lüdenscheid, Germany. The company is introducing a new manufacturing concept for standard and custom plates as well as flat steel for tool and mould making. As part of the project, Hasco is renewing its machinery and...

OPmobility to Acquire Hyundai Mobis Lighting Business

30.09.2026 - French automotive supplier OPmobility has agreed to acquire the lighting business of Hyundai Mobis, Seoul, South Korea. The transaction covers 100% of the business and values the operations at KRW 600 billion, equivalent to around EUR 390 million based on the exchange rate of September 29, 2026. ...

Hellweg Maschinenbau to Demonstrate Grinding of Challenging Plastics

30.09.2026 - Hellweg Maschinenbau will showcase two fully operational granulators at Fakuma 2026, demonstrating the size reduction of a wide range of plastic waste. Visitors will also have the opportunity to bring their own material samples for test grinding at the company’s booth. The machines on display will feature...

Arburg: Connected Medical Production Cell Adds AI-Based Process Optimization

30.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will showcase an enhanced version of its “NextGen Medical Solution” production cell for manufacturing plastic components used in medical applications. The turnkey system is built around an electric “Allrounder 570 A” in a cleanroom configuration and integrates the injection molding...

Syensqo: Specialty polymers for a wide range of processing technologies

30.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Syensqo will showcase a broad portfolio of specialty polymers for applications in automotive, data centers, construction and heating systems, consumer goods, food-contact applications and precision electronics. The company is focusing on materials tailored to a wide range of processing...

Fraunhofer LBF focuses on recyclate stabilization and recycling-friendly component design

30.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF will showcase methods for developing and evaluating technical plastic products. Key areas of focus include recyclate stabilization, closed-loop recycling, flame-retardant plastics, and the design of durable,...

Werit Strengthens Dutch Market Presence with Acquisition of Rezi Sanitair Nederland Business

29.09.2026 - Plastics specialist takes over business activities of long-standing Dutch partner effective 1 October 2026 and expands its customer base in the sanitary and building technology sector. Werit Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG is strengthening its presence in the Netherlands by taking over...

Borouge Expands Recycled-Content PP Compounding Capacity in Schwechat

29.09.2026 - Borouge International has started commercial operations at a new compounding plant at its Schwechat site in Austria, expanding its European production capacity for polypropylene compounds. The company says it has invested more than EUR 100 million in the expansion and modernization of the site. The...

ColorLite: Continuous Color Measurement of Plastic Granules for In-Process Quality Control

29.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, ColorLite will present a system for the continuous color measurement of plastic granules. The solution combines the “sph ipm” online spectrophotometer with a dedicated granule measuring chamber. It monitors material color at short intervals close to the production process and provides...

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