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October 2026

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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

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Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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News 21.12.2016

New-generation tailored solutions by ENGEL in Moscow

The Austrian IMM manufacturer will highlight the new networking opportunities via the inject 4.0 concept implemented in its machine series at Interplastica 2017.

Сase studies

Five ENGEL machines acquired by National Door Industries

The largest global supplier of products related to garage doors has added no less than five 400 to 1000-ton injection molding machines to its Texas facility.

Videos

Universal Robot - Dynamic Group injection molding

News 07.12.2016

SACMI technology to be used for PET preforms by Parmalat

A new IPS 220 machine by Sacmi was commissioned as part of a fully integrated and automated Parmalat production center for maximum performance and efficiency.

News 06.12.2016

High precision in silicone processing

KraussMaffei will be demonstrating at Swiss Plastics how a PX 50-180 SilcoSet can satisfy cleanliness and quality requirements with high precision and productivity in the growth market of silicone.

News 30.11.2016

Meet ENGEL at Composites Europe 2016

You can rely on the expertise of ENGEL AUSTRIA for lightweight technologies in large-scale manufacture to come: the company is showcasing pre-series solutions.

News 30.11.2016

K 2016: BOY — innovative in all categories

With its appearance at the K 2016 the specialist of injection moulding machines up to 1,000 kN clamping force hit the mark and impressed the visitors with its exhibits and applications.

Videos

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag IntElect 450-3000 Injection Molding Demo

In this demo, an all-electric IntElect 450-3000 injection molding machine molds a PC automotive lens measuring 800 x 125 x 230 mm on a 60-second cycle. The Industry 4.0 ready machine demo also features automated data matrix code engraving and runner and sprue removal.