CHINAPLAS 2026: Quality Growth Driven by Technology, Thriving Future Powered by Green Solutions

CHINAPLAS 2026 is expected to span over 390,000 square meters across 16 exhibition halls, and bring together more than 4,600 exhibitors from around the world to showcase breakthroughs in new materials, intelligent innovations and green transformations.

Training by a small IMM

An injection molding machine (IMM) is a product of several engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, thermal, control, networking, energy saving, and of course injection molding.

Shibaura: Expansion into European market

Dr. Georg Holzinger, Managing Executive Officer of Shibaura Machine and future CEO and President of Shibaura Machine LWB GmbH shared the company's latest development at K 2025

Precision in pipe extrusion – the route to sustainability

Sustainability, precision, and high productivity serve as the targets of these breakthrough pipe extrusion technologies.

Efficiency, sustainability and AI as solutions to plastics processing

ENGEL demonstrated its technologies and solutions in practical operation – from the use of artificial intelligence in the running injection moulding process to highly integrated production cells for the automotive, medical, technical moulding and packaging sectors.

Recognizing the innovations in the automotive industry

The Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) announced the winners for its 54th annual Automotive Innovation Awards Program, the oldest and largest recognition event in the automotive and plastics industries.

Polyvantis: Advanced thermoplastic solutions

Polyvantis offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the industry, serving global customers with trusted brands including EUROPLEX®, LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) film and sheet, and PLEXIGLAS® polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) semi-finished products.

Hot runner technology for the automotive industry

Oerlikon HRSflow unveiled two innovative developments in its automotive solutions: the new, patent-pending GLOW HRS technology and advanced solutions for low-stress back-injection of films in the production of parts with high-quality finishes that significantly reduce costly rework.

Chyi Yang: Multi-layer co-extrusion blown film lines

Chyi Yang Industrial Co., Ltd. successfully promoted its latest generation of multi-layer co-extrusion blown film lines in 3-, 5-, and 7-layer configurations last October at K 2025

Unlock Opportunities in Europe’s Booming Market: Why Chinese Innovators Should Join Wire & Tube 2026

The international wire, cable, tube and pipe industry meets in Düsseldorf from 13 to 17 April 2026. Mr. Daniel Ryfisch, Project Director of Global Portfolio wire / Tube & Flow Technologies of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH., shares the highlights of this event.

From Large Pallets to Automotive Components – Demonstrating the Versatility of Outward Toggle Injection Technology

On November 26, the 34th Taiwan Excellence Award Ceremony was held in Taipei. Fu Chun Shin (FCS Group)’s SA-160 Intelligent Outward Toggle Injection Molding Machine was honored at the event.

OMYA: Sustainable, high-performance materials

Carsten Harms, CEO of OPPD, introduced a global leadership team to enhance the company's ability to serve a dynamic global market.