From April 20–26, Haitian will hold the Three-City Open Week, combining visits in Ningbo, its presence at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, and showcases at the Medical Application Technology Center in Suzhou. The format is intended to show how manufacturing, solutions and application know-how are connected.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Arburg presented the Asian premiere of its all-electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines featuring the new Gestica lite control system. The booth also showcased automated production cells and solutions for digitalisation and the smart factory.
During ADF (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum), held as part of Paris Packaging Week, the jury recognised BeeCap, a project by Polish company Prescan Packaging. The concept concerns an aerosol actuator cap with reduced plastic use and the use of PCR materials.
At Chinaplas 2026, Haitian International will present the new MA5/Ultra injection molding machine based on the MA5 platform. The company points to higher precision, faster system response, lower energy consumption and expanded digital functions.
The ENGEL Group is starting the global roll-out of the all-electric Wintec e-win injection moulding machines outside Asia and streamlining its two-platen portfolio comprising the Engel duo and Wintec t-win. Updates include expanded clamping force availability and higher injection performance.
At Chinaplas 2026, Haitian will present X-Injection, an AI solution for injection molding process setup, optimization, and monitoring. The system is intended to support fast mold start-up, defect diagnosis, and early warning of process deviations.
Husky Technologies has announced its presence at Chinaplas 2026, where it will present, among other things, a live integrated injection molding system for packaging. The company highlights more than 30 years of activity in the Asia Pacific region and the development of its manufacturing and service footprint in China.
Haitian International has announced it will present solutions for intelligent manufacturing at Chinaplas 2026. The company will show, among others, the premiere of the MA2500V/1000 Ultra, applications for home appliances, automotive and drones, as well as the X-Injection Molding Cloud platform.
Wittmann Group is changing its management structure, consolidating the injection molding machines division and the automation and auxiliary equipment division under the joint leadership of the owners effective May 1, 2026. Rainer Weingraber will leave the group at the end of April.
Dr. Boy announces a presentation of selected injection moulding machines at Kuteno 2026 in Bad Salzuflen. The stand is set to feature the XS E and 35 Electric models, with an additional machine shown at partner OPM’s booth.
Husky Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with SEM Plastik (SEM Biotech) linked to the launch in Türkiye of the Ichor integrated medical system for producing vacuum blood collection tubes. The line is rated at 500 million tubes per year and operates in an ISO 8 cleanroom.
At Elmia Polymer 2026, the Wittmann Group will present an integrated production cell for manufacturing polypropylene plant pots. The demonstration will focus on material, energy and cost efficiency, including the processing of both virgin material and recyclate.