Rubber and elastomer processors in the UK and Ireland can now source Shibaura Machine LWB’s vertical injection moulding machines through TM Robotics. The distributor, which already supplied all-electric machines for thermoplastics, gained exclusive rights to the full horizontal and vertical range on 1 November.

A new sales and service partnership with Triproject Bled will support users of Shibaura Machine LWB’s horizontal injection moulding machines in Slovenia and Croatia. The agreement covers thermoplastic applications, including all-electric and hydraulic machines.

At the Next-Level Molding Days, Shibaura Machine LWB will showcase its latest injection moulding and automation solutions, including the world premiere of an automated Multistation production cell for rubber manufacturing.

Shorten cooling cycles and increase output without adding injection moulding machines: high-conductivity mould alloys offer an alternative to conventional tool steels. Their ability to transfer heat more effectively can also help reduce warpage and scrap, although material selection brings machining considerations.

A new sales partnership covers Shibaura Machine LWB’s horizontal and vertical injection moulding machines for thermoplastic applications in Spain. Puebla Vendrell Engineering takes over sales as the machine manufacturer seeks to expand local coverage and customer support.

A cellulose-fibre biocomposite developed by the Sapa-led Life Biobcompo project reduces automotive part weight by around 8 percent and can run on standard injection-moulding machines. Validated under real driving conditions, the material has entered production for the Lancia Ypsilon dashboard.

Salzgitter is selling Klöckner Desma Elastomertechnik to German-French industrial group Name & MawiI Partners. Desma develops injection moulding machines, moulds, cold runner systems and automation solutions for rubber and silicone processing.

With a new automatic bag emptying station, Wittmann is increasing the efficiency of supplying injection moulding machines with plastic granulate ...

A planned joint venture is set to give Shibaura Machine and EPF a stronger sales and service platform for injection moulding machines in Italy and Southern Europe.

At Fakuma 2026, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase all-electric injection moulding solutions for packaging, optical and medical applications, with live demonstrations ranging from high-volume beverage closure production to transparent precision components and medical silicone parts.