Arburg: Connected Injection Moulding Solutions and Digital Production Systems

At Fakuma 2026, an electric Allrounder 1800 e Trend will automatically produce LSR closures - (Photo: Arburg).

Arburg will present a comprehensive portfolio for plastics processing at Fakuma 2026. The focus of its trade fair presence will be on digital services and software solutions covering the entire value chain. The offering will be complemented by six machine exhibits, new robotic systems, automated production cells and turnkey systems. Eight additional Arburg machines will be on display at partner booths.

Under the guiding theme “Smartest Factory”, the company is combining injection moulding machines, automation, production planning and digital assistance systems. The aim is to make manufacturing processes more transparent, increase equipment availability and reduce unit costs while maintaining consistent part quality.

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Digitalisation throughout the entire production process
In the central area of its booth, Arburg will demonstrate how machine control systems, assistance functions, robotic systems, manufacturing execution systems and digital customer portals interact. Applications covering the entire value chain will be presented on monitors and simulators.

A key role is played by the Arburg host computer system ALS, which will mark 40 years on the market in 2026. The modular Manufacturing Execution System records and processes production and machine data. It is designed to provide transparency across manufacturing processes and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, or OEE. In future, the system is also set to be offered as a cloud-based model.

ALS can be linked to the arburgXworld customer portal. The portal provides a range of digital applications for service, machine management and production support. These also include AI-supported functions. The systems are complemented by assistance programs integrated into the machine control systems, supporting operators with process control, setup and monitoring.

Electric standard machines with Gestica lite control system
The exhibits include two electric Allrounder Trend machines equipped with the Gestica lite control system. The series is designed for standardised injection moulding applications and is intended to provide simplified, intuitive operation.

A production cell based on an Allrounder 1800 e Trend produces closures made from liquid silicone rubber. The machine is equipped with a 64-cavity mould and a Multilift Select 16 linear robotic system. The system demonstrates automated high-volume processing of Liquid Silicone Rubber.

An Allrounder 1000 e Trend demonstrates a technical injection moulding application. Connector components for the electronics industry are produced and drop freely from the mould after the injection moulding process.

Turnkey system for decorated remote-key covers
An automated production system built around a vertical Allrounder 475 V produces decorated covers for remote keys. The system combines the injection moulding process with in-mould decoration, integrating the decoration into the component during moulding.

Handling is performed by a Kuka six-axis robot. The exhibit illustrates the combination of a vertical injection moulding machine, mould technology, decoration processes and automation within a coordinated production cell.

Micro-injection moulding of components weighing four milligrams
Another application focuses on micro-injection moulding. An electric Allrounder 270 A equipped with a micro-injection unit produces four microfilters per cycle. The components feature complex geometries and each weighs 0.004 grams.

For removal and handling, the system is equipped with a Multilift Select 4 linear robotic system. The exhibit demonstrates the reproducible production of extremely small precision components and their automated downstream handling.

Connected medical production cell processes recyclate
For medical technology applications, Arburg will present the further developed “NextGen Medical Solution” production cell. At the heart of the system is an electric Allrounder 570 A in a cleanroom version. The cell produces components for injector pens and is also capable of processing recyclate.

An AI-supported software tool monitors the production process and is designed to detect and compensate for fluctuations. The aim is to maintain consistent component quality even when recycled material is used. The production cell is digitally connected, linking the machine, process monitoring, quality control and automation.

Two-component system produces complete domino sets
An Allrounder More 2000 demonstrates the production of two-colour dominoes using a two-component injection moulding process. A 32-cavity mould is used to produce multiple components simultaneously.

After injection moulding, the game pieces are automatically removed, inspected and assembled into complete sets. A Multilift V 30 vertical robotic system and a collaborative robot are among the systems involved in the assembly process. The finished game sets are handed directly to trade fair visitors.

The application also serves as a platform for new automation and robotics solutions. It demonstrates how the injection moulding process, component handling, assembly and packaging can be integrated within a single production cell.

A total of 14 machines on Arburg and partner booths
With six machines on its own booth and eight additional exhibits on partner booths, Arburg will cover a broad range of applications. The spectrum extends from electric standard machines and micro- and multi-component injection moulding to connected cleanroom and turnkey systems.

One focus is on the integration of robotic systems and peripheral equipment. The solutions on display range from simple part-removal tasks to complex process chains involving decoration, quality control, assembly, packaging and the dispensing of finished products.

Participation in Career Friday
On 16 October 2026, Arburg will take part in the Fakuma career day “Mold your future”. More than 60 apprentices and trainers from the company will support the trade fair team in Friedrichshafen on that day.

Guided tours of the booth are planned for school pupils, students and young professionals. Among other topics, the digitally connected production solutions will be explained. Andreas Fath from Furtwangen University will also provide information on the links between digitalisation and sustainability.

Interested visitors can learn more about apprenticeships, degree programmes and career opportunities at Arburg at the booth and submit applications.

Fakuma 2026
Friedrichshafen, Germany
12–16 October 2026
Hall A3, Stand 3101

More information: www.arburg.com, www.amk-motion.com/de

Arburg GmbH + Co KG, Loßburg, Germany

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