Injection Molding

Operator holds smartphone communicating to injection molding machine via EVA digital assistant

Injection Molding

Engel Virtual Assistant gains functions

The AI-powered chatbot can now communicate with the Inject 4.0 platform to make approved changes to production processes.

Sept. 23, 2026

The Epson AX6 collaborative robot.

Epson, a major industrial robot maker, unveils its first collaborative robot

Sept. 22, 2026

Elmet's Smartshot I analyzes data and automatically balances cavities and adjusts nozzle pin positions in LSR molding.

Molds & Tooling

Smartshot I optimizes LSR molding

Sept. 22, 2026

Cutters on the SMGL3-Plus are made of Cr12MoV tool steel with a hardness of HRC58 and can be individually replaced.

Product Innovations

Matsui grinder handles larger sprues, runners

Sept. 21, 2026

Plastic containers on an injection molding line with an industrial robot.

Injection Molding

High-performance braided sleeving protects hydraulics, wiring

Sept. 17, 2026

This crane includes Globeius' key-card access system for traceability.

Product Innovations

Globeius system tracks vehicle operators

Sept. 17, 2026

Cover of 2026 Size and Impact Report from the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

U.S. plastics industry employs more than 1 million workers

Sept. 16, 2026

Peter Jungwirth is managing director of Engel Serbia.

Injection Molding

Engel adds manufacturing site in Serbia

Sept. 16, 2026

This 4,500-ton KraussMaffei ColorForm injection molding machine makes PUR-coated automotive parts at Omega Tool Corp.

Injection Molding

Mold maker diversifies with KraussMaffei in-mold coating process

Sept. 15, 2026

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