High-quality polyurethane-coated plastic components can now be produced with a more compact clearmelt setup. Engel’s new machine concept places the PUR equipment closer to the mould, cutting feed-line length, simplifying installation and improving flexibility in production.

Compact machines, broad application range: At Kuteno 2026, Dr. Boy will present the Boy XS E and Boy 35 Electric with live demonstrations ranging from spork production to reusable cable ties. The exhibits underline how precision, accessibility and modern drive technology support efficient micro and small-part injection moulding.

With new structured temperature-control connection plate, Nonnenmann offers solutions to reduce costs, increase occupational safety and optimise processes in injection moulding.

Large-format automotive components with Class A surfaces can now be produced directly in the injection mould without downstream painting or coating. At the Surface Innovation Days 2026, more than 300 visitors saw how the clearmelt process combines polyurethane flooding, film integration and injection moulding in a continuous series-production process.

The 30th edition of Plastpol brought 15,000 visitors and 660 exhibitors from 36 countries to Kielce. The trade fair highlighted investments in automation, energy efficiency and recycling technologies despite a slower European plastics market.

Marking its 10th anniversary at Plastpol, 1. Plastcompany will showcase Boy injection moulding machines for applications ranging from micro parts to fully automated production. The presentation highlights compact machine design, precise processing, low energy consumption and the growing role of integrated handling solutions.

Rising energy costs, tighter sustainability targets and growing competitive pressure are forcing plastics processors to reassess their production economics. Fanuc positions all-electric injection moulding machines as a way to cut energy use, reduce resource consumption and improve precision, repeatability and overall cost efficiency at the same time.

The European manufacturing industry is increasingly recognising the potential of humanoid robots, particularly as the region faces growing labour shortages. From Schaeffler’s global deployment plans to logistics trials at Siemens and pilot projects at BMW, manufacturers are beginning to assess how quickly the technology can be introduced into production. Tool and mould makers face similar recruitment challenges and are also exploring possible applications.

With its new blow-out container, Nonnenmann offers injection moulders and maintenance teams a practical solution for purging temperature-control channels safely and cleanly. The closed system collects residual water or temperature-control oil, reduces aerosols and splash water, and helps protect moulds against corrosion, deposits and unnecessary maintenance.

Arburg Poland will be under new management from 1 June 2026, with Artur Metzler taking over as Managing Director. The long-standing Arburg sales and service expert brings extensive market knowledge and aims to further strengthen the subsidiary’s position in the Polish injection moulding market.