Unveiling the Next Generation of Injection Molding Machines: Faster, Smarter, and More Efficient

With over 2,000 exhibiting companies, NPE: The Plastics Show is the biggest plastics trade show in the Americas. With so many exhibitors, it’s no surprise the NPE show floor is the place to find the latest in plastic processing technology. 

To help navigate so much new technology, our editors have highlighted a handful of products based on your process. Take a look at our list of injection molding technologies.

• Arburg debuts the 310-ton Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric, which extends the tonnage range of the electric series and marks the first global press premiere outside of Germany.
• In a medical molding cell, Shibaura will showcase LSR molding of duckbill valves on a 110-ton press using a cold-runner system, four-cavity tool and cutting technology from M.R. Mold & Engineering.
• Chen Hsong has three injection molding machines in its booth, including 2-platen, hybrid and a next-generation line with improved platen and toggle design.
• Sodick Plustech’s VR-G and MS-G2 Series both utilize the company’s proprietary V-Line technology, separating plasticizing and injection functions, and have upgraded displays, energy efficiency, response time and more.
• A slimmed-down version of Engel’s all-electric, e-mac injection molding machine is among eight displays, which also include LSR micromolding, quick mold changes and a cube mold.
• Sumitomo SHI Demag’s show focus will be on application of all-electric injection molding machine technology for a variety of markets and components
• Wittmann will feature five injection molding machines incorporating its range of robotics and auxiliaries, with all products employing industry 4.0 communications, energy measurement and a brand-new red color.
• Boy’s U.S. subsidiary marks its 50th anniversary with six machines and U.S. intros for the Procan ALPHA 6 control, and hybrid ejectors and injection units.
• Milacron has the global launch of its new M-Series injection molding machine line featuring a large clamp stroke as standard in a line of midtonnage, compact-footprint machines.
• Nissei’s compact FWX Series combines a novel clamp design, low-pressure molding technology, and greater platen and tiebar spacing to enable large molds to run on lower tonnages.
• In addition to new machines, LS Mtron will also launch a new 18-inch multitouch controller from Keba.
• Absolute Haitian introduces Generation 5 of the Haitian and Zhafir machines lines, emphasizing efficiency, performance and intelligence.