France Innovation Plasturgie Arburg brings new standard machine to FIP Lyon

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From 2 to 5 June 2026, FIP (France Innovation Plasturgie) will once again open its doors to trade visitors in Lyon. Arburg is placing particular emphasis on France, the country where its first international subsidiary was established.

Making its debut at FIP this year is a new standard machine, the Allrounder Trend, featuring the equally new Gestica lite control system. Another focus is on the topic of digitalisation, with presentations including Arburg’s own MES (ALS) and the arburgXworld customer portal with its numerous apps.

Pascal Laborde, Managing Director of Arburg SAS, emphasises the importance of FIP: “This trade fair is of particular significance for the plastics industry in France, since the entire sector is represented here. We are currently facing considerable industry-wide challenges. Customers are increasingly looking for machines for standardised products that are easy to operate and maintain, while also in equal measure seeking value for money and energy efficiency. The circular economy is also an important issue. We are convinced that with our new standard machine, the Allrounder Trend, and its intuitive, easy-to-use Gestica lite control system, we are very well positioned to address these challenges”.

The electric Allrounder Trend machines are suitable for standard applications across all industries and are available worldwide. They can be set up remarkably quickly, they are intuitive to operate, easy to maintain and they offer low investment and operating costs. At launch, four machine sizes with clamping forces ranging from 500 to 2,000 kN will be available. All Trend machines are equipped with the new Gestica lite control system. This features an intuitive user interface and a clearly laid out dashboard.

At the FIP, to demonstrate to visitors how easily and cost-effectively automated production can be achieved with the new Allrounders Trend, they will produce sustainable reusable multifunctional cutlery — combining a cutting edge, a fork and a spoon. The sprue is separated, ground up in a mill and fed directly back into the production process. The electric Allrounder1000 e Trend with a clamping force of 1,000 kN is integrated into a turnkey system featuring a cooler and temperature control unit as well as a Thermolift. A Multilift Select 4 linear robotic system operates the injection-moulded parts made from PBT (GF30) containing around one-third PCR. The 4-cavity mould is supplied by Arburg partner Fair Cup. The cycle time is around 60 seconds, and the part weight is around 79 grams.

Digital products and service support

When it comes to digitalisation, Arburg also supports its customers with its one-top shop of expertise, smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Among the products to be showcased at FIP 2026 are, for example, the Gestica lite control system with innovative digital pilots and assistants, Arburg’s own Manufacturing Execution System (ALS) and the arburgXworld customer portal.

One example of the many features available in Gestica lite is the ‘aXw Control Recyclate Pilot’. This actively compensates for material fluctuations. Via ALS, for example, all information on orders, production progress, set-up times and maintenance can be retrieved and archived. The associated data sets can be transferred automatically to the injection moulding machine.

Using the tools in arburgXworld, users can configure Allrounder machines, retrieve information about machines or order spare parts – supported with AI, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The AI-powered ‘Ask Arburg’ app is also particularly helpful in this context; it contains a wealth of easily accessible injection moulding knowledge and can answer specific questions about all Arburg products and processes relating to injection moulding, as well as analyse faults.

Pascal Laborde is certain: “Our bespoke offering ranges from machines with specific peripheral equipment and digital solutions to boost production efficiency, right through to reliable after-sales services, as well as training and consultancy services. This means our exhibits at FIP are perfectly tailored to our customers’ current requirements”.

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