Bringing history to life

The completely redesigned “Evolution” exhibit at the company’s headquarters in Lossburg (northern Black Forest) brings Arburg’s history to life. Covering around 770 square metres, the exhibition area offers visitors an interactive approach to the company’s history – from its founding in 1923 to the present. The exhibition includes injection moulding machines the Freeformer for additive manufacturing and many more innovations, historic milestones and product examples from the last 90 years. Accounts of historical events and wide-ranging multimedia content complement the exhibition.

How did Arburg become the worldwide leading manufacturer of injection moulding machines? Who are the heads of the family-owned company? Why was the first machine built from a bombed-out railway bridge? How has the brand developed over the decades? How will plastic materials be processed in 2040? – Customers find answers to these and many more questions when viewing the modern “Evolution” exhibition at Arburg, which includes numerous exhibits and interactive touchscreen monitors.

From medical devices to the Freeformer

For example, visitors will see the first medical products made in 1923, consumer goods manufactured during the Second World War, flash units from the period of the Economic Miracle and, the company’s milestones in injection moulding machine technology, right up to today's Allrounder machines and the brand new Freeformer for additive manufacturing.

The presentation is rounded off with an exhibit wall containing around 600 plastic parts, videos and so-called thematic and vision spheres. Visitors can call up detailed information on various levels, covering topics such as injection moulding processes, automation, corporate development, the brand, trade fairs and historical events, as well as taking a glimpse into the future.