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9th Edition Of PLASTASIA To Strengthen India’s Position In Global Plastics Market

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9th Edition Of PLASTASIA To Strengthen India’s Position In Global Plastics Market

9th Edition Of PLASTASIA To Strengthen India’s Position In Global Plastics Market

The plastics and polymer industry is set to witness one of its biggest and most impactful business gatherings as the 9th Edition of PLASTASIA-2027 is scheduled to take place from 20th to 23rd May 2027 at the world-class Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi. The four-day mega exhibition will be spread across Hall Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 12A, making PLASTASIA 2027 one of the largest trade exhibitions in the sector in the region.

PLASTASIA has firmly established itself as a premier platform for showcasing plastics processing machinery, polymer technology, automation, packaging solutions, sustainable recycling innovations, raw materials and allied products. With India’s expanding demand for plastics across packaging, automotive, infrastructure, electronics, agriculture, and consumer goods, PLASTASIA-2027 aims to bring together leading manufacturers, technology providers, and buyers under one roof—enabling business growth, collaborations, and knowledge exchange.

PLASTASIA-2027 is expected to attract a strong participation from across India and international markets, including:

  • Industry leaders and major technology brands
  • Manufacturers, processors and converters
  • OEMs, importers and exporters
  • Dealers, distributors and channel partners
  • Institutional buyers, consultants and professionals
  • Government bodies, associations and trade delegations

The exhibition will highlight the latest innovations and solutions in:

  • Plastics processing machinery & equipment
  • Injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding & thermoforming technology
  • Polymer raw materials, additives and compounds
  • Automation and smart manufacturing solutions
  • Recycling technology and sustainable manufacturing innovations
  • Packaging and downstream plastics applications

The choice of Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan) as the venue further strengthens the scale and global outlook of PLASTASIA-2027, offering modern infrastructure, accessibility, and world-class amenities to exhibitors and visitors.

Exhibitor bookings and partnership opportunities are now open. Companies and industry stakeholders are encouraged to reserve their spaces early for maximum visibility and business advantage.

  • Event Details

Exhibition: 9th Edition of PLASTASIA-2027
Dates: 20–23 May 2027
Venue: Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi, India
Halls: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 12A

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Husky Technologies Showcases Efficiency And Safety Innovations At Chinaplas 2026

Sithmi Peiris
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Husky Technologies Showcases Efficiency And Safety Innovations At Chinaplas 2026

Husky Technologies Showcases Efficiency And Safety Innovations At Chinaplas 2026

SHANGHAI, China – Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, is highlighting more than 30 years of investment in China and Asia Pacific with a significant presence at Chinaplas 2026. The company is exhibiting from April 21-24 in Hall 4.1, Booth C24.

“Our longstanding presence in this region has enabled us to closely understand the day-to-day challenges and priorities of local food, beverage, consumer packaging, and medical device producers,” said Robert Domodossola, Husky’s President and CEO. “Chinaplas is an important opportunity for us to engage directly with customers, both existing and prospective, to listen, collaborate, and ensure our solutions are aligned with their goals as they compete in one of the world’s fastest-growing packaging markets.”

Husky first established a regional presence in China in 2004 with the opening of its Shanghai Technical Center, serving as the company’s regional headquarters. Over the years, Husky has built an extensive infrastructure in China and the Asia Pacific region to deliver responsive service and support by local experts. Regional manufacturing centers are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, enabling machines and tooling to be produced with industry-leading quality standards.

Demonstration of integrated system with machine, hot runner, and mold controller

Customer collaboration is the foundation of Husky’s integrated approach to high performance packaging molding. Running live at the show is a 16-cavity Hylectric 400-tonne injection molding system, with Ultra Helix hot runner system, and Altanium6 series mold controller, producing a 100-gram polypropylene yogurt cup at a 3.9-second cycle time.

The system is designed so machine, hot runner, and mold controller operate seamlessly together, ensuring precise melt stream management from injection through filling to unlock maximum performance. By functioning as a single, fully optimized platform, these integrated components enable increased throughput, consistent part quality, minimized scrap, and reliable, safe operation, ultimately reducing both part and operating costs.

Solutions serving food, beverage, medical, and consumer goods packaging markets

In addition to the live system demonstration, Husky is showcasing a broad portfolio of technologies, solutions, and services, including:

• HyPET6e and HyPET NX6 PET preform molding systems for various applications and production volumes with advanced recycled PET processing capability to support the country’s intensive packaging sustainability mandates

• Sustainable lightweight, tethered, and HyCAP SecuRE+ PET closure solution supporting mono-material package design

• Advantage+Elite real-time proactive monitoring for optimized overall equipment effectiveness and enabling reduced conversion costs

• Regional introduction of new auxiliary Altanium MultiShot technology, a fully integrated multi-material molding solution

• High-precision hot runner technologies powering performance across industries

• New 6 Series of Altanium mold controllers – Neo6, Delta6, and Matrix6, enabling faster startups, superior resin protection, and optimized energy use

• Industry-leading medical solutions expanding possibilities across parenteral, diagnostics, and laboratory markets

• Advisory services, including operational assessment and factory planning to optimize plant layout, workflow efficiency, and long-term production scalability

“Across Asia Pacific, our customers are under increasing pressure to move faster and more efficiently while meeting sustainability goals, and to achieve this they’re looking for a true partner, not just an equipment supplier,” said Calvin Pang, Husky’s Vice President Sales, North Asia. “By serving this region for more than three decades we’re able to deliver tailored solutions that meet our customers’ realities, enabling sustainability, performance, value, and safety, capabilities reflected in the technology we’re showcasing at Chinaplas.”

Husky experts will be available for the duration of the show at Hall 4.1, Booth C24. For more information on Husky Technologies visit husky.co or book a meeting during the Chinaplas 2026 show.

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S1 Boosts SLS Post-Processing Speed And Cleanliness With New Solutions

Kanchana Hettiarachchi
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S1 Boosts SLS Post-Processing Speed And Cleanliness With New Solutions

S1 Boosts SLS Post-Processing Speed And Cleanliness With New Solutions

With the introduction of the automated S1 blasting system from AM Solutions, German 3D printing service provider FORMRISE has significantly enhanced the efficiency of its selective laser sintering (SLS) post-processing. By integrating a 2-in-1 process for cleaning and surface finishing, the company reduced post-processing time by approximately 50% while simultaneously lowering the consumption of blasting media, energy, and compressed air.

Additive manufacturing using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) enables the cost-effective production of complex geometries, functional prototypes, and small batch series. However, only reproducible and economical post-processing makes components truly market-ready. Surface quality, process stability, and cost per part are significantly influenced by post-processing. This challenge was also faced by German 3D printing service provider FORMRISE. With over 20 years of experience in additive manufacturing, the company serves customers in demanding industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and the luxury goods and jewelry sectors. Accordingly, the requirements for quality, reproducibility, and process reliability are exceptionally high.

Limitations of a multi-stage post-processing concept

At FORMRISE, the post-processing of SLS components was initially carried out through several sequential blasting processes on systems from a market competitor. First, the components were cleaned of excess powder using glass beads. This was followed by pre-compaction of the surface with polybeads before the parts were dyed and finally blasted again.

The introduction of the S1 blasting systems led to annual cost savings of approximately € 35,000 by reducing blasting media consumption, disposal efforts, power requirements, and compressed air consumption.

This multi-stage process was distributed across several systems and required partial manual processing – in some cases, up to two hours per batch. As utilization increased and quality requirements rose, this concept became increasingly inefficient. The blasting media preparation proved particularly problematic. The previous preparation method, relying solely on cyclone separation, was insufficient to reliably separate blasting media and powder, ensuring consistently clean processing. As a result, the consumption of polybeads was extremely high.

At the same time, the quality of the blasting media continuously deteriorated because color particles and abrasion were not effectively separated. This directly impacted process stability: light-colored components could not be processed arbitrarily in contaminated systems. FORMRISE was forced to plan production strictly: light parts at the beginning of the week, darker parts later on. Spontaneous customer orders or last-minute changes were nearly impossible to accommodate. At the end of the week, the systems also required extensive cleaning.

An additional issue, familiar to many SLS users, arose: when cleaning with glass beads, fine glass particles often remained embedded in the surface. These inclusions led to inhomogeneous color results and visible defects, particularly when dyeing the components.

S1 from AM Solutions impresses FORMRISE with superior technology

Against this backdrop, FORMRISE actively sought a new solution for the post-processing of its SLS components. The requirement was a system that efficiently combines cleaning and surface finishing while featuring a high-performance, reliable blasting media preparation system.

The use of the S1 systems enables savings of more than 12 metric tons of CO₂ per year through reduced blasting media and energy consumption.

At Formnext 2023, FORMRISE first encountered the S1 from AM Solutions. The system combines decades of shot blasting expertise from the Rösler Group with a process concept specifically developed for additive manufacturing. The blasting media preparation system, tailored for polymer powder bed applications and featuring a large cyclone and integrated vibrating screen, serves as the central element, ensuring clean classification of the blasting media. However, what was decisive for FORMRISE was not only the technical details but the holistic approach: with the S1, cleaning and surface finishing can be performed in a single automated 2-in-1 process – using only one blasting medium and in one system. Due to the high level of satisfaction with the S1, FORMRISE now operates three systems of this type.

Significant measurable improvements in ongoing operations

Following the commissioning of the new systems, measurable improvements in post-processing were quickly observed. The consumption of polybeads decreased by over 60% within the first year, as the blasting media is maintained far more efficiently in the circuit. This alone resulted in a CO₂ savings of approximately 1.6 metric tons. At the same time, the use of glass beads was nearly eliminated, virtually eliminating the known issues during component dyeing. Additionally, disposal costs were significantly reduced.

Another key effect was the increased process performance of the system. Due to the high blasting power and the elimination of multiple process steps, the overall post-processing time was reduced by nearly 50%. This not only lowered energy and compressed air requirements but also significantly reduced manual labor. Component quality was further improved as well. The surfaces of the SLS components are more homogeneous and exhibit a noticeably higher-quality appearance. Customers report that the components already appear nearly polished after the blasting process, despite being exclusively blasted, and are better suited for downstream processes.

The S1 as a strategic component in SLS post-processing

In total, the annual savings at FORMRISE amount to approximately € 35,000, with more than half attributed to the reduced compressed air consumption. Simultaneously, the CO₂ emissions of the post-processing process were reduced by more than 12 metric tons per year. “For the post-processing of SLS parts, AM Solutions offers a solution with the S1 that is absolutely unmatched in the market and has convinced us in every respect. It is clear here exactly what potential lies in the optimal alignment of the blasting process with the requirements of additive manufacturing, particularly in blasting media preparation. AM Solutions recognized and fully leveraged this potential – and in doing so, provided us with the opportunity to optimize our post-processing in ways we could not have previously imagined,” says Peter Spitzwieser, Managing Director of FORMRISE.

SLS service providers face immense cost pressure – from competitors, market demands, and rising customer expectations. The S1 enables a new level of efficiency in post-processing: faster throughput, cleaner results, and reduced manual effort – without compromising on quality.

For over 90 years, the privately owned Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH has been actively engaged in the field of surface preparation and surface finishing. As global market leader, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, consumables and services around the mass finishing and shot blasting technologies for a wide spectrum of different industries. Our range of about 15,000 consumables, developed in our Customer Experience Centers and laboratories located all over the world, specifically serves our customers for resolving their individual finishing needs. Under the brand name AM Solutions, we offer numerous equipment solutions and services in the area of additive manufacturing/3D printing. Last-but-not-least, as our central training center the Rösler Academy offers practical, hands-on seminars to the subjects mass finishing, shot blasting and additive manufacturing. The Rösler group has a global network of 15 locations and approx. 150 sales agents.

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Advanced Recycling And Processing Technologies Transform Plastics Industry Efficiency

Induwara Krishnan
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Advanced Recycling And Processing Technologies Transform Plastics Industry Efficiency

Advanced Recycling And Processing Technologies Transform Plastics Industry Efficiency

At Chinaplas 2026 Coperion will exhibit its comprehensive technological and engineering expertise in plastics processing and recycling at Booth 2.1F98 in Hall 2.1. With its brands Herbold Meckesheim, Coperion K-Tron and Colormax, Coperion provides both individual system components as well as complete line solutions from a single source for both application areas.

At Chinaplas 2026, Coperion will show two representatives of its high-efficiency twin screw extruders, a ZSK 58 Mc 18 and an STS 25 Mc 11 . Additional exhibits at the booth will include Coperion K-Tron’s K-ML-SFS-KT20 twin screw feeder, a Coperion K-Tron K-ML-D5-KT35 twin screw feeder with a 2415 vacuum receiver for refilling ingredients, a K-ML-D5-KS60 single screw feeder and a C/S-LW-NT38 twin screw feeder from Colormax Systems. Moreover, the CVH 550 high pressure rotary valve as well as the WEK 265 two-way diverter valve, both suited for granulates, will be available to view.

Compounding: Reliable technologies for the highest performance

Coperion is a pioneer in the development of closely intermeshing, co-rotating twin screw extruders. For the first time at Chinaplas, Coperion will show a running ZSK 58 Mc 18 with aspecific torque of 18 Nm/cm 3 . The transparent process section of the extruder provides exciting insights into its mixing and dispersing behavior. The twin screw extruder achieves throughputs of up to 2,500 kg/h with concurrent low energy consumption. It is very robust and reliable, and both the machine’s availability and its OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) value are extremely high. The ZSK 58 Mc 18 will be exhibited together with a high-accuracy Coperion K-Tron K2-ML-D5-T35 twin screw feeder equipped with ActiFlow bulk material flow activator forgentle product handling.

With its transparent process section, the ZSK 58 Mc18 at Booth 2.1F98 in Hall 2.1 provides exciting insights into a twin screw extruder’s mixing and dispersion behavior.

Furthermore, an STS 25 Mc 11 laboratory extruder, the smallest in the STS extruder series, will be on display. It has closed, easy-to-clean surfaces and it is extremely user friendly. Its production parameters can be reliably transferred to other STS sizes, making it the ideal system for recipe development. The STS 25 Mc 11 will be exhibited with a Coperion K-Tron K-ML-SFS-KT20 twin screw feeder.

The STS 96 is now available in the STS Mc PLUS configuration, featuring a maximum specific Md/a³ torque of 13.6 Nm/cm³. This enhancement enables up to 20% higher throughput across all applications. Additionally, the increased fill level within the process section and reduced shear stress during compounding contribute to improved product quality.

 Along with the ZSK and STS series, Coperion offers CTE twin screw extruders that are designed especially for the Asian and other emerging markets.

Plastics Recycling: Flexible solutions at an attractive price-to-performance ratio

Together, Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will present the broad expertise in technology and process solutions for plastics recycling. Since their merger, both companies have continued to intensively develop and optimally attune their technologies so that entire lines excel in operation with extremely high efficiency. Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will exhibit a virtual recycling line at Chinaplas. Visitors to Booth 2.1F98 in Hall 2.1 can peer inside key components of the recycling installation and see for themselves the process-engineering competence in each process step and the high efficiency of each component.

In addition, Coperion will introduce its new, innovative system for PET recycling at Chinaplas 2026. This standardized solution for manufacturing PET recompounds in a throughput range of 500 kg/h up to 10 t/h ensures extremely high product quality at an attractive price-to-performance ratio. The system can be flexibly modified; it can be used for bottle-to-bottle, bottle-to-sheet, bottle-to-fiber and tray recycling applications. For EFSA or FDA approval for directcontact of the PET recompounds with food, the recycling system can be combined with an SSP(solid state polycondensation) reactor.

Feeding and conveying: The right amount of ingredients at the right time

The high-accuracy Coperion K-Tron K-ML-D5-KT35 feeder is equipped with ActiFlow bulk solid activation which handles product gently – suitable for reliably introducing additives.

Coperion offers the largest selection of feeding solutions in the entire industry. From screw conveyers to vibratory feeders, bulk solids pumps, weigh belt feeders and liquid feeders up to flow meter devices – every feeder is available in a variety of configurations and can be combined for any application. At Chinaplas 2026, single screw feeders for free-flowing granulates and powders as well as twin screw feeders for powders and poorly flowing additives will be on display.

Moreover, the ActiFlow smart bulk solid activator will be available to view. ActiFlow is a solution with no product-contact parts that reliably hinders bridging of poorly flowing materials in loss-in-weight feeders, ensuring reliable feeding.

Coperion also offers a broad palette of proven, reliable vacuum sequencing solutions with the most up-to-date vacuum conveyors and receivers, including the 2400 Series. The 2400 Series vacuum receiver allows conveying of free-flowing, dry bulk materials at high capacity for filling hoppers or backfilling loss-in-weight feeders, for example.

Comprehensive services: On-site support for maximum machine availability

Coperion pursues the goal of ensuring its technologies’ high performance availability throughout their entire life cycles, reducing downtime risk, and keeping processes’ efficiency high over the long term. Thanks to a global network of experienced process and development engineers, Coperion services lines installed worldwide, with the ability to realize service interventions quickly, enabling the customer to profit from the company’s knowledge of location-specific conditions.

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TaipeiPLAS 2026 Prepares To Highlight Smart Rubber Manufacturing Trends

Ratan Raut
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TaipeiPLAS 2026 Prepares To Highlight Smart Rubber Manufacturing Trends

TaipeiPLAS 2026 Prepares To Highlight Smart Rubber Manufacturing Trends

Taipei, Taiwan — Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), the Taipei International Plastics & Rubber Industry Show (TaipeiPLAS) will take place from September 15 to 19, 2026 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. Online visitor pre-registration is now officially open, inviting global industry players to explore the next wave of industrial upgrading and market growth.

Under the theme “Form to Future,” the show focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials, and Sustainability & Circular Economy. It will highlight the latest breakthroughs in processing upgrades and the expanding range of applications across the plastics and rubber sectors.

In 2025, Taiwan’s plastics and rubber machinery exports reached USD825 million, up 4.6% from 2024, signaling a steady recovery in export momentum and a rebound in market demand. Major export destinations include China, Vietnam, the United States, Thailand, and Indonesia, reflecting Taiwan’s strong presence across Asia and the Americas. Beyond traditional hubs, Taiwanese manufacturers are actively penetrating emerging markets in Poland, Latin America, and Africa.

Amid global supply chain realignments, manufacturers are integrating automation and digitalization—leveraging machine connectivity and data monitoring—to optimize processes and ensure stable product quality. Meanwhile, material development is shifting toward high-performance, diversified, and sustainable applications.

TaipeiPLAS 2026 is expected to feature 330 exhibitors across 1,500 booths, presenting a full spectrum of upstream and downstream solutions. Leading Taiwanese exhibitors are Victor Taichung, FCS, Huarong, CLF, Everlight Chemical, and GRECO, while international powerhouses include ARBURG, WITTMANN, ENGEL, and igus. During the exhibition, TaipeiPLAS will host a series of events designed to facilitate global partnerships such as Procurement Meetings, Thematic Forum, Guided Tour, and Award Ceremony & Gala.

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ENGEL Group Introduces Integrated Automotive Production Cells At Chinaplas 2026

Kanchana Hettiarachchi
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ENGEL Group Introduces Integrated Automotive Production Cells At Chinaplas 2026

ENGEL Group Introduces Integrated Automotive Production Cells At Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026, taking place from 21 to 24 April in Shanghai, the ENGEL Group places the reduction of part costs, material usage and investment in series production at the centre of its trade fair presentation. The internationally operating manufacturer of injection moulding solutions presents production cells that combine process steps, reduce scrap and enable stable production even with demanding materials and geometries. A total of six applications are presented in live operation, three of which are for the automotive sector. These include the cost-efficient implementation of lightweight concepts, the integration of functional and decorative surfaces directly in the injection moulding process and the production of complex components with reduced space and investment requirements. Further exhibits for the packaging, medical and technical moulding sectors complement the portfolio, which is designed for high volumes, short cycle times and reproducible quality.

Surface finishing directly in the injection moulding process with ENGEL clearmelt technology

The air intake ducts produced using fluidmelt show the reduction of material usage and component weight while maintaining high component stiffness.

ENGEL presents an automotive production cell with an ENGEL duo 700 two-platen injection moulding machine for a B-pillar trim with an integrated transparent camera window. In the fully automated 3K injection moulding cell with 7000 kN clamping force, the B-pillar trim for the interior of passenger cars is manufactured using ENGEL clearmelt technology.

ENGEL clearmelt stands for the coating of components directly in the mould. This shortens the process chain and significantly reduces investment costs. In addition, the coating produces a high-quality and scratch-resistant surface with self-healing effects.

The component made of transparent and black polycarbonate has a part weight of 256 g and is additionally overmoulded with 90 g of polyurethane. The injection moulding cell is equipped with an ENGEL easix articulated robot integrated into the CC300 control, which removes the components. The total cycle time is 90 seconds.

The all-electric WINTEC e-win 1800 enables fully automated LSR processing and thus reduces manual intervention and component costs.

In addition, several digital assistance systems are used in this production cell. iQ hold control automatically sets the sealing point and thus the holding pressure time optimally. This allows cycle time and raw material usage to be reduced. iQ weight control automatically adjusts the injection volume in the event of fluctuating viscosities and within the same shot, which stabilises component quality and reduces scrap. The iQ process observer continuously monitors all phases of the injection moulding process, visualises process stability and detects deviations at an early stage before scrap occurs.

The duo two-platen injection moulding machine used is designed as a wide-platen version. This makes the production solution suitable for components that require wider platens but no greater clamping force.

ENGEL fluidmelt reduces weight and material usage in automotive components

A second automotive exhibit shows the production of air intake ducts on a tie-bar-less ENGEL victory 120 injection moulding machine with 1200 kN clamping force using fluidmelt technology.

The B-pillar trim produced using clearmelt shows the integration of surface finishing directly into the injection moulding process, thereby reducing additional process steps, throughput times and investment.

ENGEL fluidmelt produces hollow structures through the injection of water or gas. In this process, the molten core of the component is displaced into an overflow cavity or back into the plasticising unit, thereby deliberately creating a cavity within the component. Such hollow structures reduce component weight and material usage. At Chinaplas, the process is demonstrated using gas injection and overflow cavities. The component, with a shot weight of 70 g, is manufactured from a PA66 compound with 30% glass fibre in a cycle time of 50 seconds.

The production cell is automated with an ENGEL viper linear robot, which is fully integrated into the CC300 machine control. The tie-bar-less victory 120 injection moulding machine used is designed for complex and large moulds as well as for easy access by the automation, due to the freely accessible mould space. Thanks to the large platens and the tie-bar-less technology, a machine with only 1200 kN clamping force can be used instead of a conventional injection moulding machine with 1800 kN. This saves floor space and investment costs.

LSR application combines automated production and post-processing in one cell

At Chinaplas 2026, WINTEC presents a production solution for a precise liquid silicone rubber application with 8 cavities on an all-electric e-win 1800 injection moulding machine with 1800 kN clamping force. Sealing mats for waterproof electrical connectors in electromobility are produced with a shot weight of 37.8 g in a cycle time of 59 seconds.

The production cell is fully automated with an integrated ENGEL viper linear robot, which gently removes the components from the mould using a special brush. For processors, this provides a compact and fully automated solution for the production of precise LSR components with gentle demoulding.

The sealing mats produced in the LSR process are gently removed from the mould using a brush, enabling reliable production of sensitive components.

Process control is supported by the digital assistance system iQ weight control, which is used in this production cell to stabilise the injection process. It monitors the viscosity of the LSR in real time and automatically adjusts the injection volume within the same shot. Through the use of iQ weight control, variation in this application was reduced by 62%. This contributes to more stable process control, reproducible component quality and reduced scrap.

The ENGEL Group
Production solutions for automotive applications with a high degree of integration and cost efficiency

The ENGEL duo 700 wide-platen version enables the cost-efficient production of large-area automotive components with reduced space requirements and high process integration.

With the brands ENGEL and WINTEC, the ENGEL Group presents different production concepts for the requirements of the automotive industry at Chinaplas 2026. While ENGEL is focused on highly integrated production cells with coordinated process and automation solutions, WINTEC offers standardised machine concepts for particularly cost-efficient series production.

For automotive suppliers, this combination enables targeted alignment of their production with component requirements, production volumes and investment framework. Applications such as integrated surface finishing with clearmelt, lightweight construction with fluidmelt or automated LSR processing extend component functions, reduce process steps and lower costs in series production.

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Future-Ready Tooling Takes Center Stage at DMI 2026

Deepak Udtha
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Future-Ready Tooling Takes Center Stage at DMI 2026

Future-Ready Tooling Takes Center Stage at DMI 2026

DMI 2026: Mumbai Opportunity Die & Mould India International Exhibition 2026 marks the beginning of four days of innovation, dialogue, and discovery. As exhibitors present next-gen solutions and visitors engage with new ideas, the event reinforces its role as a growth catalyst in India’s tooling industry.

Setting the stage for innovation and industry collaboration, Die & Mould India International Exhibition 2026 (DMI 2026) commenced at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, on April 21,2026. Organised by the Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India (TAGMA), DMI 2026 promises to showcase various technological developments for the booming die and mould industry. It highlights the opportunities and challenges and provides a platform for toolmakers to learn from the user industry.

The four-day event has brought together leading toolmakers, technology providers, and user industries to highlight advancements in die and mould technology, CNC machining, automation, and additive manufacturing, all aimed at strengthening the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

The exhibition’s inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. Manoj Kolhatkar, MD and CEO, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., who was the event’s Chief Guest. Mr. F. R. Singhvi, Joint Managing Director, Sanmar Engineering Ltd. and President, Aerospace India Association; Mr. Vinamra Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME, Government of India; and Mr. Hector D. Villanueva, Chairman, FADMA, were the Guests of Honour. Mr. Devaraya M. Sheregar, President, TAGMA India, and Mr. D. Shanmugam, Vice President, TAGMA India, were also present alongside other dignitaries. The ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the esteemed guests marked the auspicious beginning of the exhibition.

Addressing the Audience

Extending a warm welcome to everyone present at the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Sheregar said, “This year’s Die & Mould India is our largest edition so far. We have over 350 exhibitors participating across three halls; we are expecting 35,000+ visitors over the next three days. Die & Mould India is not just an exhibition. It is a platform where the entire ecosystem comes together to showcase capabilities, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that will shape the future of our industry.”

Talking about the opportunities in the tooling industry, Mr. Sheregar added, “Over the past year, the industry has experienced a positive momentum. Many toolmakers have witnessed robust business growth, improved order books, and better capacity utilisation. At the same time, we are seeing increased investments in advanced technologies, automation, and modern machining capabilities. Many Indian toolmakers are now not only serving domestic customers but are also exporting to global markets. There is also a strong focus on skill development, which is very important for the future of our industry.”

Highlighting the importance of skill development, Mr. Singhvi said, “The government expects the industry to do well, and industry expects the government to support it. Over the last 40 years, many have perished, some have remained small, but many of us have grown in the same environment. The difference lies in the people who run the industry. In my 30-year journey, skill development has been the single most impactful focus. Salaries have risen from INR 18,000 to INR 35,000, but is that enough? Growth depends on people. Ten employees can take you so far, a hundred can take you ten times further, five hundred can take you a hundred times further. Retaining and nurturing employees is the real growth engine.”

Mr. Singhvi added, “We fail to give employees an extra INR 3,000–5,000 or a clear roadmap for their future. That’s how we lose our best people. Skill is the foundation. We face a paradox: millions of young people struggle for jobs, while industries struggle to fulfil orders due to a lack of skilled manpower. Train them, retain them, and in 2–3 years, they will become experts who drive your business forward.”

“The government will support MSMEs, but don’t wait for them to start. If India wants to lead in manufacturing, we must first lead in tooling. That is the foundation of modern industry,” Mr. Singhvi concluded.

Speaking about the contributions of MSMEs, Mr. Mishra noted, “MSMEs have made immense contributions to the country’s economic growth, whether it is exports, where we contribute 45%, or manufacturing GVO, where our share is 37%. The MSME ecosystem today employs close to 8.1 crore people. Clearly, these are the growth drivers. But within this, the tooling industry is the precision gear that drives the entire ecosystem.”

Mr. Mishra added, “The government has set its goal on supporting the manufacturing ecosystem. We need to ideate together and let the government know what works. For example, in the innovation sector, India rose from around 80–90th in the Global Innovation Index to the early 30s within a decade.

This was possible because of investments in R&D and supportive frameworks. Similarly, manufacturing can be strengthened with the right steps. Focusing on the importance of innovation, Mr. Villanueva said, ‘Die & Mould India has established itself as a premium platform for motivation, innovation, and excellence in the tooling and die industry… We are witnessing a transformative moment in manufacturing. Smart manufacturing, CNC technologies, additive manufacturing, and integrated automation are redefining how industry operates. These innovations are enhancing productivity and precision while enabling more sustainable and efficient production systems. I commend TAGMA India for its unwavering commitment to advancing the tooling industry and fostering global competitiveness across sectors like automotive, aerospace, consumers goods, and packaging.”

The opportunities for the tooling industry are expanding. Highlighting the opportunities in the auto industry, Mr. Kolhatkar said, “The Indian economy today is among the brightest in the world, and the auto industry has had its best year ever. In 2025–26, India recorded production of 5.5 million passenger cars, nearly 27 million two-wheelers, and over a million each of commercial vehicles, tractors, and three-wheelers. Auto components, as an industry, crossed $90 billion, and for the first time, exports slightly exceeded imports—showing how far we have matured. Yet, in the tool and die fraternity, we still import about 35%. Every new car model requires tooling investments of around INR 4,000 crore in India, and billions overseas. While frugal engineering helps us keep costs lower, the scope for growth in tooling remains immense.”

Mr. Shanmugasundaram then concluded the ceremony with a Vote of Thanks. He said, “As we inaugurate Die & Mould India 2026, I would like to share a broader perspective on our industry—where we stand today and where we are headed. This is not just the inauguration of an exhibition; it is a reflection of where we have come from in the last 10 years, and where we are going in the next 10.”

He also extended a warm welcome to members of the Federation of Asian Die and Mould Associations (FADMA). “We are honoured to host around 20 delegates from Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. It is a matter of pride that the FADMA Annual General Meeting is being hosted in India this year, immediately following this exhibition. Your presence strengthens global collaboration, and we truly value this association. I would like to offer a special thanks to all exhibitors, partners, sponsors, and the TAGMA team for creating this outstanding platform,” he said.

DMI: Powering India’s Tooling Future

India introduced the Die & Mould India Exhibition series in 1998 to encourage and strengthen the die and mould fraternity. Over the years, the exhibition has grown into India’s largest platform for the tooling industry. It covers a wide spectrum of products and services, including dies and moulds, press tools, mould bases, hot runner systems, tool steel, heat treatment, gauges, CAD/CAM solutions, additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, CNC machining centers, EDM, moulding and die-casting machines, polishing equipment, cutting tools, measuring systems, and related accessories. The exhibition provides participants with opportunities to explore new business potential, gain insights into industry challenges, witness live demonstrations, and stay updated with global innovations. The show also serves as a meeting ground for the tooling fraternity.

The 2024 edition of Die & Mould India International Exhibition was a major success. The event featured 300+ exhibitors from 15+ countries and drew more than 38,000 visitors across 15 sectors. Its highlights included 35+ product launches, strong participation in the B2B Pavilion, an engaging Korea Pavilion, and delegations from more than 25 companies. The scale and response reaffirmed the exhibition’s importance as a global hub for tooling excellence and its role in shaping the future of India’s die and mould industry.

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Syensqo Strengthens Automotive Polypropylene With Advanced Stabilization Technology

Induwara Krishnan
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Syensqo Strengthens Automotive Polypropylene With Advanced Stabilization Technology

Syensqo Strengthens Automotive Polypropylene With Advanced Stabilization Technology

New stabilizer solutions meet rigorous weathering and thermal aging requirements in automotive applications

Syensqo unlocks durable translucent polypropylene for next-generation automotive design. (Photo: Syensqo, PR117)

Syensqo has launched CYASORB CYXTRA V9800 and V9100, a new stabilizer series that enables automotive manufacturers and compounders to expand the use of translucent polypropylene (PP) in both interior and exterior applications, combining modern design aesthetics with long-term durability.

As automotive design increasingly incorporates light, transparency and refined surface effects, materials such as translucent PP offer new creative possibilities. However, their sensitivity to UV exposure and heat has historically limited their use in demanding environments. Syensqo’s new CYASORB CYXTRA address these challenges, helping materials maintain clarity, color and performance over time.

The CYASORB CYXTRA series provides targeted protection for these specific needs:

Key benefits include:

  • Discoloration and yellowing control: delivers minimal yellowing under light and heat exposure and provides a minimal contribution to the yellowness index.
  • Light transmittance retention: ensures long-term retention of light transmittance and low haze throughout the service life.
  • Consistent aesthetics: provides excellent gloss retention and prevents blooming issues under light and heat exposure.
  • Extended lifespan: protects mechanical properties and aesthetics, leading to visually appealing products that retain quality throughout their lifecycle. “As automotive design continues to evolve, material performance must keep pace. With our latest CYASORB CYXTRA solutions, we are enabling our customers to confidently expand the use of translucent polypropylene in demanding automotive applications,” said Chen Ning, Vice President, Polymer Additives at Syensqo. “This launch reflects our commitment to delivering high-value innovations that help OEMs achieve both durability and distinctive design.”

Syensqo will exhibit at CHINAPLAS 2026. Come visit and talk to our experts at Hall 7.2, C37.

CYASORB and CYXTRA are registered trademarks of Syensqo.

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Veolia Hoskote Drives Innovation In Water Technologies After 25 Years

Madu Jayasuriya
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Veolia Hoskote Drives Innovation In Water Technologies After 25 Years

Veolia Hoskote Drives Innovation In Water Technologies After 25 Years

  • 25 years of innovation at Hoskote: Veolia celebrates a quarter century of manufacturing, technology development and global exports from its flagship plant near Bangalore, now a world-class hub for membrane manufacturing, specialty chemicals and advanced water technologies, exporting to more than 20 countries and supported by a Technology Center with over 100 patents.
  • A new benchmark for customer engagement: Inauguration of the Veolia Customer Experience Center, a hub for collaboration, digital innovation and co-creation with customers across South Asia.
  • Committed to a greener future: Launch of a solar panel installation at Hoskote, reflecting Veolia’s GreenUp strategy and its mission to decarbonize its own operations.

Veolia celebrated a landmark moment in its India journey on 1st April with the inauguration of its new Customer Experience Center at the company’s Hoskote plant in Bangalore, a world-class hub for membrane manufacturing, specialty chemicals and advanced water technologies. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of the Hoskote manufacturing and technology facility and the launch of a solar panel decarbonization initiative — underscoring Veolia’s long-term commitment to India as a global hub for water technology, innovation, and sustainable operations.

Anne Le Guennec, CEO of Veolia’s water technologies activities, said: “India holds a unique place in Veolia’s global strategy, not only as a dynamic market, but as a true center of excellence for engineering, digital innovation and manufacturing. Today’s milestones at Hoskote reflect 25 years of dedication, talent and ambition, in line with our GreenUp strategic program. Water is at the heart of environmental security, and as India faces growing water challenges, we are committed to delivering the technologies and solutions that will help cities and industries become more resilient, more efficient and more sustainable.”

The Hoskote plant: a quarter century of innovation

Established in 2001, the Hoskote plant has evolved into a world-class hub for membrane manufacturing, specialty chemicals and technology development, exporting to more than 20 countries. Its co-located Technology Center stands as a unique asset for global innovation, having generated over 100 patents. Located in a region renowned for its strong engineering expertise and talent pool, the site is driven by a highly skilled team of engineers and scientists developing innovative water solutions that advance environmental security for communities and industries worldwide.

As part of Veolia’s GreenUp strategy and its broader commitment to ecological transformation, the Hoskote plant has also inaugurated a new solar panel installation, marking a significant step in its decarbonization journey. The installation is expected to avoid more than 600 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, a tangible demonstration of Veolia’s determination to reduce the carbon footprint of its own operations while guiding customers towards the same goal: transforming sustainability pledges into measurable results.

Inauguration of the Veolia Customer Experience Center

The newly inaugurated Customer Experience Center at Hoskote is designed to bring Veolia’s technological capabilities, innovations and customer solutions to life in an immersive, interactive environment. It will serve as a hub for collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint innovation with customers across South Asia and beyond.

The center brings together an interactive technology showcase spotlighting Veolia’s smart water solutions with live demonstrations of remote monitoring, data analytics and digital systems. Visitors can engage directly with industry experts, explore service and support capabilities — from onsite engineering to remote inspection, auditing and operator training — and experience firsthand the innovations that are shaping the future of water management. A dedicated training facility accommodating up to 50 participants further cements the center’s role as a place for learning and capability-building.

Veolia in India: a track record of excellence in water technologies

As the largest industrial water company in South Asia, Veolia has delivered more than 500 projects for municipalities and industries across the region, spanning drinking water, sewage treatment and zero liquid discharge (ZLD). Recent municipal contracts in Mumbai — including the Bandra wastewater treatment project, one of India’s largest greenfield sewage treatment plants using advanced membrane bioreactor technology, and the Bhandup drinking water plant upgrade integrating smart clarifier technology and real-time monitoring — further demonstrate Veolia’s growing footprint in India’s urban water infrastructure.

Irshaad Hakim, Executive Vice President of Veolia’s water technologies activities in Asia Pacific, said: “South Asia faces a pivotal moment in its pursuit of water security. The magnitude of the challenge, from declining groundwater to undertreated municipal wastewater, demands bold, scalable solutions. Veolia’s track record in India proves that we have both the expertise and commitment to make a lasting difference. Our goal is clear: to deliver performance and sustainability while supporting safe, healthy communities across the region.”

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Women In Packaging Strengthens International Industry Collaboration At Interpack 2026

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Women In Packaging Strengthens International Industry Collaboration At Interpack 2026

Women In Packaging Strengthens International Industry Collaboration At Interpack 2026

With an inspiring keynote from Tetra Pak to kick things off, a high-calibre panel discussion and interactive networking sessions, Women in Packaging is entering its next round at interpack 2026 – and is more powerful, connected and inspiring than ever before.

With “Women in Packaging”, interpack 2026 is once again sending a strong signal for female empowerment, diversity and the future of women’s careers in the industry. The format is aimed specifically at women of all career levels – from ambitious career starters to experienced experts, managers and founders. The focus is on inspiration, eye-level dialogue and specific impetus for the individual career path.

On 11 May 2026, participants can look forward to a programme at the Congress Center Düsseldorf that connects and sets things in motion: a keynote speech will provide strong content-related impetus, an international panel discussion will highlight different career paths and perspectives, and topic-driven networking rounds will create space for genuine exchange, new contacts and mutual support.

Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack, says: “Women in Packaging was still an exception when it premiered in 2023 – today, dialogue on these topics is an integral part of the industry. This exchange is becoming increasingly important, especially in the context of qualified personnel and future skills. interpack introduces a particular international dimension in this respect: participants from all over the world meet speakers from Europe, the USA, South America and Australia and combine different perspectives.”

 

Keynote: impetus for sustainability and diversity

Dr Kathrin Gimpel, CHRO at the renowned brand manufacturer Teekanne

This is the also the vision of Caroline Babendererde, Head of Sustainability Mid Europe at Tetra Pak. With around 30 years of experience in environmental and sustainability management, including more than two decades in the packaging industry, she is one of the major proponents of sustainable packaging solutions in Europe. In addition to her professional activities, she is a guest lecturer on sustainable packaging and cross-discipline sustainability topics at universities. Her perspective demonstrates how closely linked topics such as sustainability, recruiting young talent and the visibility of career paths are. “Packaging is a crucial component of food safety,” says Caroline Babendererde. “We need to demonstrate much more clearly that it protects products, ensures quality and prevents food losses. In doing so, we will be making a direct contribution to security of supply and climate protection. We want to actively strengthen this awareness – among young people, career starters and, of course, not only among women, because those who recognise our industry’s responsibility and innovative strength also see its strong future opportunities.”

“When it comes to diversity, I hope that equity and diversity will soon be a matter of course. We are making progress, but we still have work to do, especially in the apprenticeship and education sector.”

Panel: perspectives on careers, change and the future of the industry

The panel will bring together representatives from industry, international organisations and science, thus uniting different perspectives on the development of the processing and packaging industry – shaped by participants’ personal experiences, international career paths and individual focuses.

 

Caroline Babendererde, Head of Sustainability Mid Europe at Tetra Pak

Jill Evanko, CEO of Duravant, will provide insights from the viewpoint of a top manager who has led international industrial companies through transformation and growth.who has led international industrial companies through transformation and growth.

 

 

Dr Afsaneh Nabifar from BASF

Dr Kerstin van Wijk, Global Head of Innovation Packaging Adhesives at Henkel, represents industrial practice, combining technological innovation with concrete applications along the value chain.

 

 

 

Jill Evanko, CEO of Duravant

Luciana Pellegrino, President of the World Packaging Organisation, has enjoyed an exemplary international career in the packaging industry. As the first woman to head the global industry association, she brings along many years of experience in global cooperation between organisations.

 

 

 

Prof. Dr Julia Hartmann from EBS University

Prof. Dr Julia Hartmann from EBS University combines experience from research, consulting and supervisory bodies and will highlight how sustainable transformation can be strategically anchored in companies.

 

 

 

 

Monica Battistella, Sustainability Manager at Taghleef Industries

The panel will be moderated by Nerida Kelton, Vice President Sustainability & Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation and Executive Director, AIP: “The first Women in Packaging event at interpack 2023 showed us that events like this are desired by the global industry. What makes it so special are the open discussions, the networking, the opportunity to be inspired by women who have already travelled this path, and the occasion for participants to ask questions, discuss challenges and learn from one another. For me, it’s about meeting new people, hearing their stories and strengthening my own global network of inspiring women in the packaging industry that I can draw on in the future.”

 

Kaie Kaas-Ojavere, CEO und Co-Gründerin des Start-ups KIUD

Topic Hubs: exchange that makes connections

New at Women in Packaging are the “Topic Hubs”, topic-driven networking rounds on Career Pathways & Mentorship, Community Building & Peer Networks, Personal Branding & Visibility, Balancing Work & Life and Future Generation & Skills. They will be accompanied by Topic Ambassadors who will structure and deepen the dialogue.

 

 

Dr Kerstin van Wijk, Global Head of Innovation Packaging Adhesives at Henkel

Shannon Doherty-Andall, Chair of Sustainability Working Group, International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association, is representative of the interface between sustainability, regulation and industrial implementation. Dr Afsaneh Nabifar from BASF combines scientific expertise with international transformation work along the value chain.

 

 

 

Luciana Pellegrino, President of the World Packaging Organisation

Dr Kathrin Gimpel, CHRO at the renowned brand manufacturer Teekanne, will introduce the perspective of leadership, organisation and corporate culture.

 

 

 

Nerida Kelton, Vice President Sustainability & Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation and Executive Director

Monica Battistella, Sustainability Manager at Taghleef Industries, contributes her experience in circular economy and regulatory topics as well as her work in international initiatives.

 

 

 

 

 

Shannon Doherty-Andall from the Australian Beverages Council

And Kaie Kaas-Ojavere, CEO and co-founder of the start-up KIUD, represents the topic of entrepreneurial innovation and new approaches in the field of circular packaging solutions.
The Topic Hubs create a practical framework in which experiences can be shared, challenges discussed and new contacts forged.

Event details
Date: Monday, 11 May 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Congress Centre Düsseldorf, 2nd Floor, Room 26, 27, 28
The programme will be hosted by Emily Whigham, journalist and presenter.

Free registration is now open via the following link, places are limited:

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