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NGA Group: Sequential Tubing Extrusion and Film Inspection

20.10.2026 - The NGA Group presented equipment and components for tubing and film extrusion, optical quality control and plastics recycling at Fakuma 2026. Participating companies were Collin Lab & Pilot Solutions GmbH, Comelt GmbH and Britas Recycling-Anlagen GmbH. Collin: Material Changes Along the Length of...

Asahi Kasei: Carbon footprint of acrylonitrile production in Ulsan independently verified

20.10.2026 - Tongsuh Petrochemical, Asahi Kasei’s South Korean subsidiary, has had the product carbon footprint (PCF) of its acrylonitrile independently verified by Socotec Certification Japan. The verification covers fiscal year 2025 and production at the Ulsan site. It was conducted at the “Reasonable Assurance”...

NPE 2027: 125 bioplastics exhibitors announced

20.10.2026 - The Plastics Industry Association has announced a total of 125 exhibitors from across the bioplastics value chain for the NPE 2027 plastics trade show. According to the organizer, this already exceeds participation at the 2024 edition. The figure is as of September 2026. With exhibition space still...

Fakuma 2026: 1,547 Exhibitors and 36,278 Trade Visitors

19.10.2026 - The 30th Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing, took place in Friedrichshafen from October 12 to 16, 2026. According to the organizer, P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG, 1,547 exhibitors (2024: 1.639) presented their products and technological developments. A total of 36,278 trade visitors...

BASF: Joint Venture with Highsun for European Polyamide 6 Operations Under Consideration

19.10.2026 - BASF SE and China's Highsun Holding Group (HSCC) are exploring the possibility of combining their respective European operations along the polyamide 6 (PA6) value chain. To this end, the companies signed a non-binding letter of intent on October 19, 2026. The discussions concern the establishment of...

SKZ: Expansion of Technical Consulting Services for Additive Manufacturing

19.10.2026 - The SKZ Plastics Center in Würzburg is expanding its activities in the field of industrial services for additive manufacturing. Since September 1, 2026, David Fetter has been responsible for further developing the service portfolio and handling inquiries from companies in his role as Technical Sales...

Klöckner Pentaplast: Michael Zacka Appointed CEO Following Interim Period

19.10.2026 - Packaging and film manufacturer Klöckner Pentaplast has appointed Michael Zacka as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 8, 2026. He had already been leading the company as interim CEO since June 2026 (see also plasticker-news dated June 26, 2026). The permanent appointment followed a selection...

Trelleborg: Swedish Group Expands in Italy, the US and Germany

19.10.2026 - Swedish plastics group Trelleborg Group is strengthening its presence in Southern Europe with the acquisition of Italian company Producta. In a press release issued at the beginning of the month, Trelleborg announced the completion of the transaction. However, no information was disclosed regarding...

Ems-Grivory: High-Performance Polyamides for Cooling and Switching Components in Data Centers

19.10.2026 - The global expansion of data centers and increasing power densities are placing greater demands on cooling systems and electrical infrastructure. At Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Ems-Grivory, a business unit of Switzerland-based Ems-Chemie AG, is highlighting potential applications for high-performance...

BioBTX secures €20.8 million in EU funding for chemical recycling plant

16.10.2026 - Dutch company BioBTX has secured €20.8 million in funding from the EU Innovation Fund for its planned “Petra” chemical recycling facility at the Delfzijl chemical park in the Netherlands (see also plasticker-news dated August 14, 2026). The company announced that it has signed a grant agreement with...

Moretto: “Loadmatik” automates granule conveying with self-learning process control

16.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Moretto is presenting its patented “Loadmatik” granule conveying system. Designed for centralized material conveying systems, the solution automatically determines conveying parameters and adjusts them during operation. According to the Italian equipment manufacturer, the system uses...

UPM: Biorefinery for Wood-Based Chemical Feedstocks Opens in Leuna

16.10.2026 - Finnish group UPM officially inaugurated its biorefinery in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on 15 October 2026. The facility converts lignocellulosic biomass, particularly beech wood from forest thinning operations and sawmill residues, into bio-based chemical feedstocks. With an annual capacity of 220,000...

Haitian International Germany: Four-Tier Automation Offering for Injection Moulding Systems in Europe

16.10.2026 - Haitian International Germany GmbH, based in Ebermannsdorf, Germany, has established automation as an integral part of its European portfolio in 2026. As the company further announced on the occasion of Fakuma 2026, Haitian designs and integrates automated production cells for plastics processing, ranging...

Butterfly: Investment Group Acquires Packaging Manufacturer Sabert

16.10.2026 - Los Angeles-based investment group Butterfly Equity is acquiring US packaging manufacturer Sabert Holding. In a press release issued in late September, Butterfly announced that it had signed an agreement to this effect. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, subject...

Ems-Grivory: High-Performance Polyamides for Busbar Insulation in Electric Vehicles

16.10.2026 - The Ems-Grivory business unit of Ems-Chemie AG has developed high-performance polyamides for the plastic insulation of busbars in electric vehicles. The materials are designed for high-voltage systems with increasing requirements for dielectric strength, temperature resistance and efficient use of installation...

Covestro: Polycarbonate Capacity Reduction Planned in Antwerp – Up to 260 Jobs Affected by Restructuring

15.10.2026 - Covestro NV plans to consolidate its polycarbonate production at its Antwerp site in Belgium from four production lines to one. At the same time, production of the precursor bisphenol A (BPA) at the site is to be discontinued. Up to 260 of the approximately 970 employees could be affected by the proposed...

Nouryon: New peroxide aims to expand applications for recycled PP

15.10.2026 - Speciality chemicals manufacturer Nouryon presented its new organic peroxide, "Perkadox PM-60ST-GR", at Fakuma 2026. The product is designed to enable targeted adjustments to the flow properties and improve the mechanical properties of recycled plastics. The focus is particularly on recycled polypropylene...

Covestro: 60 Years of Distribution Partnership with Albis for Polycarbonate and TPU

15.10.2026 - The distribution partnership between Covestro and Albis dates back to 1966, when the distribution of Bayer polymer products began in Germany. At Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, the two companies are highlighting the 60th anniversary of their collaboration. Material Portfolio and Technical Cooperation...

Lego: E-methanol from captured CO₂ used to produce plastic parts

15.10.2026 - Danish toy manufacturer Lego is using e-methanol as an alternative feedstock for the first time in the production of more than 90 different plastic components. These include connectors, cross axles, steering wheels and the hands of Lego minifigures. The company aims to gradually reduce its reliance...

Arburg: 2026 Turnover Expected to Exceed Previous Year's €576 Million – Expansion of Manufacturing in China

15.10.2026 - Injection moulding machine manufacturer Arburg expects turnover for the 2026 financial year to exceed the previous year's figure of €576 million. At its press conference at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, the company reported a recovery in incoming orders since the second quarter and a recent increase...

SLS: Plastic Profile Manufacturer Invests in Extrusion, Toolmaking and Logistics

15.10.2026 - SLS Kunststoffverarbeitungs GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of plastic profiles based in Dahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, plans to invest approximately EUR 1 million in production, toolmaking, secondary operations and logistics by the end of 2026. The investment programme aims to expand production...

STC Extrusion: Starlinger Establishes Specialized Company for Artificial Turf and Monofilament Technology

14.10.2026 - The Starlinger Group has established STC Extrusion GmbH in Chemnitz, Germany. The independent mechanical engineering company is acquiring selected assets of the insolvent STC Spinnzwirn GmbH and will focus on machinery and processes for the production of artificial turf yarns and technical monofilaments...

Incoe: Localized Variothermal Mold Temperature Control Aims to Eliminate Visible Weld-Line Marks

14.10.2026 - Hot-runner manufacturer Incoe offers "Heat-Inject", a localized variothermal mold temperature control system for injection molding applications. The system is designed to prevent weld lines from appearing as visible notches on the surface of molded parts. Weld lines occur when separate melt fronts converge...

Incoe: 'APR' Option for Valve-Gate Hot Runner Systems Enables Individual Valve Pin Adjustment

14.10.2026 - Hot runner manufacturer Incoe offers the "APR" (Actuation Plate Ready) option for valve-gate hot runner systems. It is designed for systems in which the valve pins are actuated together via a common actuation plate. For this purpose, the valve pins are equipped with specially designed valve pin holders...

Wittmann Group: Revenue Expected to Grow 10% to EUR 330 Million in 2026

14.10.2026 - The Wittmann Group expects worldwide group revenue of approximately EUR 330 million in 2026, representing an increase of 10% compared with 2025. As Managing Partner Michael Wittmann explained at Fakuma 2026, demand has picked up noticeably since March. Incoming orders are significantly above the previous...

Febo: New Engineering Plastics Company Established in Morocco

14.10.2026 - The Italian Febo Group is expanding its presence in Morocco. With the establishment of Febo E&R Polymers SARL in the Tangier Free Zone, the polymer distributor has set up a company specializing in engineering plastics and high-performance polymers. In addition to supplying materials, the company plans...

Fakuma 2026: Inaugural Innovation Awards Presented in Six Categories

14.10.2026 - The first-ever Fakuma Innovation Awards were presented on October 12, 2026, at the 30th Fakuma trade fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Organized by trade fair operator P. E. Schall in partnership with trade publication K-Zeitung, the awards recognized 18 companies and development partners across six...

BYK: New "Scona" adhesion promoters for polyolefin composites with metal and wood

14.10.2026 - BYK has introduced three new adhesion promoters for thermoplastic multimaterial applications. The products "Scona TSPE 1013 GALL", "Scona TSPP 4012 GB" and "Scona TSPP 5013 GB" are designed to improve the bonding of polyethylene or polypropylene to polar materials such as metals and wood. The company...

Envalior: Mass-balanced PPS with an up to 40% lower carbon footprint

14.10.2026 - Envalior is presenting its "Xytron B-MB" mass-balanced polyphenylene sulfide portfolio for the first time at Fakuma 2026. According to the company, it can reduce the product carbon footprint by up to 40% compared with conventional "Xytron" grades. The manufacturer is also showcasing other mass-balanced...

Strack Norma: New Flat Latch Lock for Higher Tensile and Locking Forces in Injection Molds

14.10.2026 - Strack Norma GmbH & Co. KG has introduced the new "Z41" flat latch lock. The patent-pending development is designed for injection molds with heavy moving mold plates and high mechanical loads. Compared with previous versions, it is intended to withstand higher tensile and locking forces without requiring...

Wittmann: New MES “Temi Next” with Energy Management and Subscription Model

14.10.2026 - The Wittmann Group is presenting its newly developed Manufacturing Execution System (MES), “Temi Next,” at Fakuma 2026. The platform is designed to map different production processes within a shared data model and provide a data foundation for artificial intelligence applications. Wittmann is also introducing...

Nonnenmann: Automation cell assembles "DryStation Krake" live

14.10.2026 - Nonnenmann GmbH is showcasing an automation cell for assembling the two-part injection-moulded product "DryStation Krake" at Fakuma 2026. Three different robots work alongside other automation systems to sort, inspect, assemble and transport the components. The product serves as a drying stand for...

Plastics Europe Deutschland: Guided Tours on Career Friday

14.10.2026 - On 16 October 2026, Plastics Europe Deutschland, together with Messe Friedrichshafen, is organising guided tours of Fakuma 2026 for school pupils, apprentices and university students. The programme is part of Career Friday and aims to provide insights into technologies, training opportunities and careers...

FDU Hotrunner: Production Partnership with Oerlikon HRSflow for Hot-Runner Systems

13.10.2026 - FDU Hotrunner GmbH, based in Frankenthal, Germany, and Oerlikon HRSflow, headquartered in San Polo di Piave, Italy, have entered into a production partnership. The collaboration focuses on the industrial manufacturing of hot-runner solutions for plastics injection molding developed and designed by FDU...

Michel Tube: Retrofittable Coupling Coding Systems and B2B Shop

13.10.2026 - Michel Tube Engineering GmbH, Tauberbischofsheim, Germany, is showcasing colour, mechanical and RFID-based coding options for its “Switch&Lock 360” hose coupling system at Fakuma 2026. The supplier of components for pneumatic conveying systems is also presenting its “michel.shop” B2B online shop, featuring...

Meusburger: Mold Plates, Mold Components and Hot Runner Systems for Cleanroom Injection Molding

13.10.2026 - Meusburger has assembled a range of components for injection molds used in cleanroom environments. The portfolio includes mold plates, mold components and hot runner systems. The coordinated product range is intended to reduce interfaces during mold design and procurement. Key technical priorities include...

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

13.10.2026 - 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...

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

13.10.2026 - 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...

traceless + Biesterfeld: Natural-Polymer Compounds for Injection Molding

13.10.2026 - 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...

Witosa: Two New Versions of Additively Manufactured Hot Runner Systems

13.10.2026 - 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

13.10.2026 - 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

13.10.2026 - 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

13.10.2026 - 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

13.10.2026 - 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

13.10.2026 - 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%

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...

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

12.10.2026 - 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

12.10.2026 - 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

12.10.2026 - 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

12.10.2026 - 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

12.10.2026 - 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

12.10.2026 - 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

12.10.2026 - 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

12.10.2026 - 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

12.10.2026 - 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....

SKZ: AI Expertise and New Approaches to Plastics Processing

12.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, SKZ - The Plastics Center will showcase its activities in research, training, testing and certification. Key topics currently include the use of artificial intelligence in plastics processing and innovative recycling technologies. One example of knowledge transfer between research...

Stork IMM: All-electric injection moulding machine produces thin-wall packaging in 4.9-second cycles

12.10.2026 - Dutch injection moulding machine manufacturer Stork IMM will showcase an all-electric injection moulding system for the production of thin-wall packaging at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on the "Stork IMM 5500 All-Electric", which will be demonstrated in operation in Hall A7 at Stand 7201. The company's...

Sukano: High-Temperature Compounds and Recyclate Solutions

12.10.2026 - Swiss manufacturer Sukano will showcase additive and color masterbatches as well as compounds for polyesters, biopolymers, engineering plastics, and high-temperature polymers at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on compounds for thermally demanding applications, glass fiber-reinforced recycled PET (rPET)...

Synventive: Simulation-Based Hot Runner Technology for Illuminated Two-Component Front Grille

12.10.2026 - Synventive, a brand of Spectrix, has developed a hot runner system tailored to the part geometry of a large, illuminated front grille for a premium electric SUV. The two-component part consists of transparent polycarbonate (PC) and black acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and is manufactured on a...

Männer: "intelliGate-p" measures cavity pressure via the valve pin suspension in the hot runner

12.10.2026 - With "intelliGate-p", the Männer brand, part of the Spectrix Group, is introducing a patent-pending system for indirectly measuring cavity pressure during injection molding. A piezoelectric sensor integrated into the valve pin suspension measures the force exerted on the valve pin by the melt pressure....

Foboha: "LSR Cube" integrates thermally separated injection molding processes in a single production cell

12.10.2026 - Foboha (Germany) GmbH, based in Haslach im Kinzigtal, Germany, has introduced the "LSR Cube", a mold concept for producing multi-material components combining thermoplastics and liquid silicone rubber (LSR). A rotating center cube transfers the first-shot thermoplastic part directly to the LSR overmolding...

TechnoCompound: New Compounds for EMC Shielding, Electrical Insulation and Flame Retardancy

12.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, TechnoCompound GmbH will present new thermoplastic compounds for applications in the electrical and electronics industries as well as the automotive sector. The developments address electromagnetic shielding, electrical insulation and flame retardancy. Some of the materials incorporate...

Engel: Ultrasonic Monitoring, Temperature Control and Robotics

12.10.2026 - Injection molding machine manufacturer Engel will showcase new technologies for process monitoring and control, automation and specialized molding processes at Fakuma 2026. Six dedicated "Expert Corners" will cover plasticizing, mold temperature control, machine controls, robotics, processing technologies...

Vamp Tech: Halogen- and PFAS-Free PA66 Compound for High Thermal Demands

12.10.2026 - Italian compounder Vamp Tech will present flame-retardant thermoplastic compounds for electrical engineering, electronics, data centers and electromobility at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on materials featuring halogen- and PFAS-free flame retardancy, as well as combinations of electrical insulation...

Leistritz: New Spline Profile Increases Torque Transmission in Twin-Screw Extruders

12.10.2026 - Leistritz Extrusionstechnik GmbH will present "WaveTec", a new spline profile for the shaft-hub connection in twin-screw extruders, at Fakuma 2026. According to the company, the profile transmits a specific torque of up to 18 Nm/cm³ without requiring additional shaft preloading. The wave-shaped profile...

Rowasol: New natural colorants expand biobased liquid colour range

12.10.2026 - Rowasol GmbH, based in Pinneberg, has expanded the colour spectrum of its biobased liquid colours in the "Rowasol GreenLine" product range. At Fakuma 2026, the company will present the new colour palette at its own stand in Hall B1 and at FKuR’s stand in Hall B4. According to the company, the additional...

Ems-Grivory: "Grinova H" Targets Metal, PPA, PPS and PEEK Replacement

12.10.2026 - Ems-Grivory is positioning its high-performance polyamide "Grinova H" for thermally and mechanically demanding components currently made from standard PPA, PPS, PEEK or metal. Ahead of Fakuma 2026, the company said the material combines high stiffness at elevated temperatures with strong creep resistance....

Arburg: Training opportunities and digitalisation at Fakuma Career Friday

12.10.2026 - Arburg will take part in Career Friday at Fakuma 2026 on 16 October 2026. More than 60 apprentices and trainers will support the machine manufacturer's trade fair team that day. At Arburg's stand, the programme is aimed at school pupils, university students and those starting their careers, combining...

Wittmann combines PCR processing, foam injection molding and inline quality control

12.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, the Wittmann Group will showcase an automated injection molding cell for the production of stackable plant containers made from post-consumer recyclate (PCR). The application combines physical foam injection molding, energy-efficient processing and fully integrated inline quality inspection....

motan: Equipment for Dosing, Mixing, Conveying and Drying – Standardized Solutions under the "swift" Brand

09.10.2026 - The motan group will present systems for material handling in plastics processing at Fakuma 2026. The focus of its trade fair presence will be on equipment for dosing, mixing, conveying and drying plastic raw materials, as well as standardized material handling solutions under the "swift" product brand....

Plast 2029: Italian Plastics Trade Fair Returns to Spring

09.10.2026 - Trade fair organizer Promaplast has announced the dates for the 21st edition of the international trade fair "Plast". The event will take place from May 15 to 18, 2029, at the Fiera Milano exhibition center in Rho near Milan, Italy. The trade fair will thus return to its spring schedule. Opening hours...

Arburg: 25 Years of Sales Partnership with Maqtec in Latin America

09.10.2026 - Injection molding machine manufacturer Arburg has been working with Colombian machinery distributor Maqtec for 25 years. Based in Bogotá, the sales partner represents Arburg exclusively in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Panama. The anniversary...

VDWF: AI assistant "ExpoPilot" connects visitors with exhibitors at the joint stand

09.10.2026 - The German Association of Tool and Mould Makers (VDWF) is introducing its AI-powered assistant "ExpoPilot" for the first time at Fakuma 2026. The browser-based application helps trade fair visitors find suitable exhibitors at the association’s joint stand. Exhibitors include toolmakers, contract manufacturers,...

Wittmann: New generation of temperature control units with higher cooling capacity and simplified maintenance

09.10.2026 - The Wittmann Group is presenting the new generation of its "Tempro plus 90" temperature control units at Fakuma 2026. The non-pressurised units are designed for applications at temperatures up to 90°C. According to the manufacturer, the "Tempro plus" range provides temperature control with tolerances...

FKuR Kunststoff: Focus on Bio-Based Compounds and Recyclates

09.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH will present bio-based plastic compounds, plastic recyclates and combinations of both material groups. The focus will be on materials suitable for various processing methods, as well as the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) regarding...

Hellweg Maschinenbau: “Smart Cut Guard” expands condition monitoring for granulators

09.10.2026 - Hellweg Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG will present its new “Smart Cut Guard” module at Fakuma 2026. The optional extension for the “Smart Control” control system uses a sensor to record vibrations in the granulator and analyze changes in vibration behavior. This is designed to detect worn blades or damaged...

Leistritz: New Feeding Aid Increases Throughput of Polyolefin Fluff Sixfold

09.10.2026 - Leistritz Extrusionstechnik GmbH has developed a feeding aid for processing plastics with low bulk densities. In trials using polyolefin fluff on a "ZSE 50 Maxx" twin-screw extruder, the device, known as "LEH", increased material throughput from 40 to 240 kg/h, according to the company. The technology...

Genesis Polymers Europe + Velogy: Closer integration of sales and European PP and PE production

09.10.2026 - Genesis Polymers Europe and Velogy will make their first joint appearance at Fakuma 2026. The companies will present their collaboration in Hall B2, Booth 2310. The partnership combines Velogy's European production of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) with sales, logistics, and technical and...

LaMa Recycling: Recycling of SAP-Containing Plastic Composites on an Industrial Scale

09.10.2026 - LaMa Recycling GmbH, based in Würzburg, Germany, has developed a mechanical recycling process for plastic construction products containing superabsorbent polymers (SAP). According to the company, the process enables composite materials that have previously been difficult to recycle to be converted into...

BYK: New Heat Stabilizers for Polyamides

09.10.2026 - BYK is presenting the new heat stabilizers "BYK-MAX HS 4316" and "BYK-MAX HS 4317" at Fakuma 2026. The two additives are making their official trade fair debut and expand the portfolio for the long-term thermal stabilization of polyamide compounds. The focus is on applications in electric mobility,...

ClickPlastics Expands Portfolio with Continuously Produced Mass ABS

09.10.2026 - ClickPlastics AG has expanded its range of engineering plastics to include mass ABS produced by long-standing Asian partners. The acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) is manufactured using a continuous mass polymerization process. According to the company, the material is now part of its...

Arburg: Standalone robots with their own control system

09.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Arburg is presenting robotic systems as standalone solutions for the first time, allowing them to be used independently of an injection moulding machine. The range includes linear robots from the "Multilift Select" series as well as Yaskawa SCARA and six-axis robots in the "Powered by...

TecPart: Joint Stand with 23 Exhibitors – Live Demonstration of Recycled Plastics in Injection Moulding

09.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, TecPart – Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e.V. will once again organise a joint stand for companies from the plastics processing industry and related sectors. According to the association's latest figures, 23 co-exhibitors will share approximately 300 m² of exhibition space in...

Spectrix: Seven-Stage Process Chain for Injection Molding Projects

09.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Spectrix will showcase an end-to-end approach to injection molding using a medical technology application. The demonstration is designed to illustrate how the group combines expertise from early-stage product development through series production and lifecycle support. At the center...

IKT Showcases Research in Joining Technology, Recycling and Sustainable Plastics

09.10.2026 - The Institute of Plastics Technology (IKT) at the University of Stuttgart will present current research in joining technology, circular plastics and materials development at Fakuma 2026. Highlights at the institute’s booth include additive friction stir welding using filler material, a more sustainable...

Nonnenmann Expands Automation Portfolio for Injection Molding

09.10.2026 - Nonnenmann GmbH is broadening its portfolio of automation solutions for injection molding applications. From fall 2026, the company will add systems for singulating bulk parts, new vision technology for quality inspection, and aluminum gripper components to its existing product range. The new solutions...