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News 19.01.2017

ENGEL’s medical seminar at the Thai Plastics Institute

The seminar on medical technology, organized by the local ENGEL branch in Bangkok last December, turned out to be a significant success.

News 19.01.2017

Nissei ASB introduces new ISBM capability

Continuing its tradition of innovation in one-step injection stretch blow molding machines, Nissei ASB Machine Co, Ltd., will introduce a new capability at Plastivision India.

News 12.01.2017

A groundbreaking ENGEL process to be unveiled at Plastec West 2017

The single automated process developed by ENGEL for three-component injection molding of fine items such as interdental brushes is the first of its kind.

News 12.01.2017

Plustech will show medical micromolding at MD&M West

The booth will feature the Sodick GL30 micro-injection molding machine performing a microfluidic molding process, with micro details in the part.

Сase studies

Ultra-efficient lightweight design

SuK Kunstofftechnik GmbH buys the production cells as a complete package from ENGEL, including tailor-made automation solutions.

Сase studies

High-precision micro parts made of Teflon – manufactured on micro machines from WITTMANN BATTENFELD

Videos

Netstal injection compression molding on stack molds with IML

Injection compression in a stack mold with IML Process, weight reduction in almost 20% for thin wall packaging products, like: packing of butter or ice cream.

News 07.12.2016

Top IML producer Verstraete IML to open its first U.S. plant

Verstraete IML, currently based in Belgium, will additionally focus on the most promising IML market outside Europe with new production facilities in Tennessee.