Variable product data and growing traceability requirements are pushing conventional marking systems to their limits. At Fakuma 2026, Rea Elektronik, Dr. Boy and AF-Color will demonstrate two automated solutions for the customised inline marking of injection-moulded parts.

Cycle-by-cycle part weighing and automated holding pressure adjustments are central to Krauss Maffei’s new AQC plus quality control system at Fakuma 2026. Alongside its all-electric PX machines, the company will present a side-entry robot concept for high-cavity and cleanroom applications.

A six-cavity mould for pipette tip racks forms the centrepiece of Spectrix’s live Fakuma demonstration. The application illustrates how part development, mouldmaking, process validation and production support connect within the company’s seven-stage injection moulding approach.

Electric and hydraulic rotary systems help automate multi-component injection moulds on new and existing machines. Nonnenmann is taking over the Weber rotary units business, covering development, manufacturing, sales and customer support, with the legal transfer scheduled for 1 December 2026.

The APSX-PIM V3 from the United States is designed to close the gap between concept and production. The benchtop injection moulding machine enables prototype and small-series production of thermoplastic components without requiring companies to invest in large-scale production systems at an early stage.

Marking medical components directly inside the injection mould eliminates a separate processing step. At Fakuma 2026, Arburg, Kebo and Matriq will demonstrate how microheaters create individual Data Matrix codes on auto-injector housings, linking each part to its production data for traceability.

From 0.7 mm O-rings to precision hearing aid components, Starlim specialises in producing silicone micro parts at industrial scale. Its dedicated micro moulding department combines Wittmann Micropower machines, in-house mould making and cleanroom production.

A strategic acquisition is set to strengthen the global injection moulding market as Arburg expands into large-tonnage and thin-wall packaging machines through the purchase of Dutch manufacturer Stork IMM. The deal broadens Arburg's product portfolio while giving Stork access to an international sales and service network.

Position, temperature and cavity pressure provide essential information about injection moulding processes. Meusburger combines sensors with matching cables, connectors and logic distributors to simplify mould monitoring, reduce wiring effort and support integration into new and existing mould designs.

An electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine will make its Taiwan debut at Taipeiplas 2026, producing the award-winning “Donut-ella” USB cable winder in an automated application. Arburg will also demonstrate how its Gestica lite control system, ALS manufacturing execution system and arburgXworld portal support efficient, digitally connected injection moulding.