A new sales partnership will support market development for injection moulding technology in France and North Africa. Azhar will provide regional market expertise and customer support as Shibaura Machine LWB expands its EMEA network.

India’s tooling industry will be back in focus when Die & Mould India Expo returns to Mumbai in April 2026. The 14th edition is set to build on strong momentum, bringing together global technology providers, machine builders and toolmakers to showcase advanced solutions across the entire die and mould value chain.

Arburg’s latest electric injection moulding machine delivers precision, process stability, and premium performance — all in a slim, space-saving design.

Arburg is exiting the additive manufacturing market by the end of 2025 to refocus on its core injection moulding business — while ensuring full service and spare parts support for existing Freeformer users.

At K 2025, Arburg will showcase the “Nextgen Medical Solution” developed in collaboration with Sanofi and partners Hack Formenbau and HB-Therm. The turnkey production cell for injector pen caps demonstrates how early cooperation, digital networking and intelligent assistance systems can reduce costs, energy use and footprint while ensuring high part quality and productivity in medical technology.

A new milestone in autonomous injection moulding has earned Engel the Swiss Plastics Expo Award 2026. At the Lucerne show, the company presented its first self-regulating injection moulding cell, combining an all-electric e-mac machine with inject AI to optimise process stability, reduce scrap and ease operator workload.

The long-negotiated trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc has entered a decisive phase, with EU member states clearing the way for signature in early 2026. While political debate continues, particularly around sensitive sectors, the agreement is increasingly relevant for industrial value chains.

When 150 mouldmakers in a 320-strong manufacturing group adopt one cooling concept across the toolroom, it is worth paying attention. Bekto’s complete conversion to Hasco’s Cooling Tornado suggests a new standard may be emerging in mouldmaking.

At Fakuma, Engel will demonstrate the Wintec t-win 6500 producing around 360 coat hangers per hour. The compact two-platen machine combines a largely standardised configuration with automated part handling and intelligent process control.

With a planned majority stake in LWB Steinl, Shibaura Machine is expanding its footprint in Germany and Europe. The partnership combines Shibaura’s global injection moulding know-how with LWB’s specialization in vertical machines and automation.