
Surface Innovation Days 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel showcases Clearmelt as an alternative to traditional painting
Polyurethane overmolding in injection molds is emerging as an industrial alternative for high-quality Class A surfaces in automotive manufacturing. At the Surface Innovation Days 2026 hosted by Inevo, Engel showcased the current state of development of Clearmelt technology and its potential applications for large-format exterior components.

62,000 euros in cost savings (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel's MES increases machine availability by 8 percent
To gain greater insight into its production processes and reduce costs precisely where they actually arise, Giebeler relies on a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) from Engel for its injection molding operations. By using this system, savings of approximately 62,000 euros were achieved within 17 weeks of operation.

New machine concept (www.polyformnext.de)
Clearmelt rethought: Engel optimizes system concept
Engel has revised the machine concept for Clearmelt systems. The new version is based on the Duo-Combi-M two-platen injection molding machine and is designed to make the Clearmelt process more economical and flexible - without sacrificing the established strengths of the technology.

Angels at the Plast 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Autonomous processes, lightweight construction and cost-efficient solutions
Whether automotive, medical, packaging or technical molding: the demands on processors are becoming more complex, not simpler. Engel is responding to this reality at Plast 2026 with a trade fair presence that not only showcases machines, but also an end-to-end approach from process understanding to specific production solutions.

Engel subsidiary in Poland (www.polyformnext.de)
TMA Automation opens new site in Gdansk
TMA Automation, a subsidiary of the Engel Group, has opened a new company headquarters and production site in Gdansk, where it will bundle development, assembly and project management in future. The location is intended to strengthen the company's role in international automation projects.

1.4 billion euros turnover (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel closes financial year with slight decline in sales
Engel closes the 2025/26 financial year with sales of EUR 1.4 billion - a decline of around six percent compared to the previous year, which can be seen against the backdrop of a challenging market environment overall.

Interview on Engel's autonomous injection... (www.polyformnext.de)
You enter the quality - the process adjusts itself
Karlheinz Mayr, Head of Smart Machine at Engel, explains in an interview what is behind the autonomous injection molding cell presented at K - and why the approach of entering quality targets instead of machine parameters could change the industry. A conversation about dealing with material fluctuations and amortization times through to the feedback from trade fair visitors.

Wintec e-win outside Asia (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel starts international market launch of Wintec machine
At the beginning of April, Engel launched the global rollout of the all-electric Wintec e-win injection molding machines outside Asia. At the same time, the Group is presenting a revised and streamlined portfolio of its two-platen injection molding machines.

Sales partner taken over (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel opens its own branch in Spain
The long-standing sales partner Roegele becomes Engel Spain - the injection molding machine manufacturer is thus expanding its direct presence in the Spanish market. The company has been represented there with its own branch office since April 1.

Two-platen injection molding machine (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel builds injection molding machine in unprecedented dimensions
With the Duo 12000 US, Engel is presenting a two-platen injection molding machine with 110,000 kN clamping force, which enables components with projected surfaces of over 2.5 m² and a shot volume of up to 65,000 cm³. The system opens up new possibilities in the automotive sector and in technical injection molding.

Foammelt and Clearmelt (www.polyformnext.de)
Alternative to painting automotive interior components
Automotive interior components face the challenge of combining structural functionality and surface quality in one component. With the combination of foammelt, i.e. physical or chemical foaming, and clearmelt, i.e. PUR flooding directly in the mold, Engel offers an integrated production approach.

Engel at the JEC World 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel manufactures composite rotor blades for drones
At JEC World 2026, Engel will be demonstrating how drone rotor blades made of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes and short-fiber compounds can be produced in a fully automated injection molding process with cycle times of less than 60 seconds.

Review of 2025, outlook for 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Stefan Engleder, Engel Austria
Uncertainty, pressure to adapt and remarkable innovative strength: at the turn of the year, we once again asked decision-makers in the plastics industry what shaped 2025, what successes and challenges characterized the year, what gives confidence for 2026 and which strategic decisions are now crucial.

Angels at the Plastindia 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Injection molding machines and digital solutions for India
At Plastindia 2026, Engel and Electronica will be showcasing injection molding solutions specially developed for the Indian market - from two-platen technology and all-electric machines to compact medical production cells, supplemented by AI-supported assistance systems.

Efficient packaging production (www.polyformnext.de)
All-electric thin-wall injection molding with rPET
An all-electric production cell with integrated assistance systems shows how high injection dynamics, precise process control and material-friendly technologies can be realized even with demanding rPET in thin-wall injection moulding.

Engel at the Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Autonomous injection molding cell as an answer to the shortage of skilled workers
At the Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne, Engel will be focusing on the evolution of digitalization from Inject 4.0 to Inject AI - together with the world's first autonomous injection moulding cell.

Made in China in the premium segment (www.polyformnext.de)
Wintec injection molding technology strengthens RuiMu's international series production
The Chinese company RuiMu has expanded its production capacities and relies on highly automated injection molding technology from the Engel brand Wintec. The new production structure shows how the company is gearing its processes towards greater precision and efficiency.

Award-winning plastics solutions (www.polyformnext.de)
SPE Automotive Awards: Four Gold Awards for Engel
Engel has won four gold awards at the SPE Automotive Awards. The award-winning projects show how innovative processes, intelligent material selection and machine technology drive sustainable and economical plastics solutions.

Voices on the K 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Stefan Engleder, CEO, Engel Austria
K 2025 is characterized by far-reaching changes: Digitalization, the circular economy, geopolitical uncertainties and rising costs are shaping the industry. A survey we conducted among some exhibitors reveals key trends, challenges and demands on politics and society.

Automated mass finishing technology (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel automates screw production
Engel is increasing the efficiency and precision in the production of its plasticizing screws with a fully automated mass finishing concept. The two-stage Keramo finishing process and the integrated automation system ensure high process reliability and consistent surface quality.

Victory Electric celebrates its premiere at... (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel combines tie-bar-less technology with electric drive technology
With the new Victory Electric, Engel presented an electric world first at the K 2025: a tie-bar-less injection molding machine whose clamping concept combines the advantages of tie-bar-less technology with the dynamics of electric drive technology.

Angels on the K 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
World premiere of the first autonomous injection molding cell
Ten years after Inject 4.0, Engel is presenting Inject AI at K 2025, which combines injection molding with artificial intelligence and offers solutions for the shortage of skilled workers, material savings and quality assurance. A fully self-regulating injection molding cell on an industrial scale will celebrate its premiere.

Angels on the K 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Foamed components made from post-consumer recyclate
At K 2025, Engel will be showcasing a production solution for foamed technical components made from 100% post-consumer recyclate. The focus is on a fully electric injection molding machine that produces stable plastic parts for the construction industry, which can save a lot of weight.

Foilmelt meets Clearmelt (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel shows new rear light production
A new generation of rear lights is about to go into series production. Engel is presenting the complete production process for the first time at the K 2025. The focus will be on a Duo 700 two-platen injection molding machine, on which the Foilmelt and Clearmelt processes are combined.

New generation on the K 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Tie-bar-less since 1989: Engel continues to develop technology
Engel presented a tie-bar-less injection molding machine for the first time 35 years ago - a technology that has since established itself on the market. At K 2025, the company will be presenting a new all-electric version with design enhancements.

Assistance systems (www.polyformnext.de)
Quality assurance with digital nerves
SLG Kunststoff relies on digital support for quality assurance: assistance systems from Engel support stable processes even in the event of material fluctuations and personnel changes. The result is reproducible results over long series runs and production in which quality is not only checked but actively assured.

Engel at the Eurobike 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Lightweight handlebars from the injection mold
Engel is exhibiting at Eurobike for the first time this year, which takes place in Frankfurt from June 25 to 29. The Austrian mechanical engineering company will be showing a fully integrated production cell in which a bicycle handlebar for Canyon Bicycles will be manufactured live.

Foundation of Engel Spain (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel takes over sales partner Roegele
Engel took over its long-standing sales partner Roegele in Spain on April 1, 2026. The injection molding machine manufacturer is thus strengthening its presence in the south-western European market and establishing another subsidiary: Engel Spain.

Financial year 2024/25 (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel increases market share despite decline in sales
Engel closes the 2024/25 financial year with a turnover of around 1.5 billion euros. In a market environment that continues to decline, the injection molding machine manufacturer succeeds in further expanding its market share.

Injection molding cell for research and... (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel supports upcycling research at the TH Rosenheim
Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences is receiving an injection molding cell from Engel for research into sustainable materials and processes. The focus is on the recycling of plastics, natural fiber-reinforced composites and digital applications in plastics processing.

Efficiency at the touch of a button (www.polyformnext.de)
Automated control system optimizes injection moulding processes
The integration of advanced automation is a decisive factor for efficiency and productivity in plastics technology. The iQ Motion Control system in combination with Engel's all-electric E-mac injection moulding machines optimizes production processes by precisely controlling motion sequences and automatically adapting to different production requirements.

Expansion in America (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel opens new plant in Mexico
Engel strengthens its market presence in America with a new production site in Mexico. In future, the E-mac series, the Wintec T-win series and automation solutions will be manufactured in Querétarodie.

KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZINE Products of the year 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
The winners of the Production category
The winners of the Products of the Year 2025 show how the plastics industry is evolving through innovation and sustainability. Arburg impresses with a space-saving electric injection moulding machine, Alpla relies on a standardized reusable PET bottle for cosmetic products, and Engel impresses with a huge injection moulding machine for industrial use.

KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZINE Product of the year 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
3rd place, Production category: Engel
Engel has expanded its technical centre in St. Valentin with one of the largest injection moulding machines in its standard portfolio: the Duo 5500 combi M. It is 32 m long, 13 m wide, 6.8 m high, weighs 545 tons and has a clamping force of 55,000 kN. The world's largest pilot plant machine came third in the competition for the products of the year 2025 in the production category.

Strategic partnership (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel and Cannon optimize PUR coating technology
Engel and Cannon, a specialist in the field of mixing and dosing technology for reactive processes such as polyurethane and RTM, have entered into a strategic partnership. The aim of this cooperation is to further develop technologies for flooding with PUR.

New Engel control system (www.polyformnext.de)
More ergonomics and efficiency in automotive production
Kromberg & Schubert, a supplier to the automotive industry, has expanded its production capacity in Austria with a Victory 350 tie-bar-less injection molding machine from Engel. At the heart of this machine is the latest control technology, the CC300 plus. It improves ergonomics, user-friendliness and process optimization.

Review of 2024, outlook for 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Stefan Engleder, Engel Austria
For many companies, 2024 continued to be characterized by economic challenges, geopolitical tensions and structural changes. At the turn of the year, we once again asked decision-makers in the plastics industry what factors dominated the year, what successes were achieved and how companies are positioning themselves for the future.

Engel at the JEC World 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Organomelt and Fluidmelt as technologies for efficient lightweight construction
Engel will be exhibiting three products at JEC World from March 4 to 6, 2025 in Paris. The Austrian mechanical engineering company will be presenting its injection molding technologies for lightweight construction. A central exhibit is the live production of a bicycle handlebar for Canyon Bicycles, and a storage compartment flap for trucks, which won the JEC Award, will also be on display.

Engel expands the Victory series (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel presents tie-bar-less, electric machine variant
Engel is expanding the Victory series with the Victory Electric variant, which combines tie-bar-less technology with energy-efficient drives. The machine has been optimized to enable greater precision, shorter cycle times and simplified maintenance.

Battery Innovation Day at Engel (www.polyformnext.de)
Largest pilot injection molding machine in use
Engel and Sabic presented solutions for electromobility together with partners from the plastics and automotive industries at the St. Valentin Technical Center at the end of 2024 as part of the Battery Innovation Day. The focus was on the Duo 5500 combi M, a two-platen injection molding machine.

Automation in injection molding production (www.polyformnext.de)
Robots in use: Shorter cycle times with less energy
Automation in manufacturing plays a crucial role in increasing efficiency and reducing costs - especially in injection molding production. Engel's Viper linear robots offer high load capacity and efficiency, shorten cycle times and save energy.

Office and production building (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel subsidiary TMA establishes new site in Gdansk
The Engel Group subsidiary, TMA Automation, is building an office and production building in Gdansk to drive growth and innovation in the field of automation. The new building is intended to promote the recruitment of specialists, expand capacities and better serve customers in Poland and Eastern Europe.

Strategic partnership with Electronica... (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel strengthens market presence in India
The Engel Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Electronica Plastic Machines (EPM), an Indian manufacturer of hydraulic injection molding machines. By acquiring a stake in EPM, the company will become part of the Engel Group, enabling closer cooperation in the Indian market.

Products of the year 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
The nominees in the Production category
In the competition for the KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZINE Products of the Year 2025, there are 11 nominees to choose from in the Production category. Here you can find out which products and solutions we have entered into the race.

Nominated as product of the year 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Engel: Duo 5500 combi M pilot plant machine
Engel has expanded its technical centre in St. Valentin with one of the largest injection moulding machines in its standard portfolio: the Duo 5500 combi M. It is 32 m long, 13 m wide, 6.8 m high, weighs 545 tons and has a clamping force of 55,000 kN. The world's largest pilot plant machine has been nominated in the Production category of the Products of the Year 2025 competition.

Foammelt Days 2024 in Schwertberg (www.polyformnext.de)
Practical foaming of plastics at Engel
Engel is organizing the foammelt Days 2024 on 27 and 28 November, where participants can expect an interesting program on all aspects of foam injection moulding, with numerous presentations and best-practice examples.

Cooperation for hydrogen technology (www.polyformnext.de)
TU Chemnitz and Engel research injection molding solutions for bipolar plates
Chemnitz University of Technology and Engel are strengthening their partnership to develop innovative process technologies in injection molding. With a new Duo 450 injection molding machine, the TU is researching highly filled bipolar plates for hydrogen applications.

Engel follow-up report on Fakuma 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
Focus on digitalization and sustainability scores points with the public
Fakuma 2024 has shown that we are on the right track to successfully master the challenges facing the industry, says Engel, drawing a positive conclusion in the week following the trade fair. Automation solutions and digitally supported process monitoring in particular were met with great interest.

Exclusive survey among Fakuma exhibitors (www.polyformnext.de)
Stefan Engleder, CEO, Engel Group
Fakuma will once again take place in Friedrichshafen from October 15 to 19. KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN asked the exhibitors: What goals have you set for Fakuma 2024, how do you assess the market situation in the industry and what trends and developments are you observing?

Engel at the Fakuma 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
A fully electric vehicle celebrates its premiere
Engel is expanding its range of all-electric injection molding machines with the new E-Mac 500, which will celebrate its premiere at Fakuma 2024. The injection moulding machine manufacturer has also optimized a tie-bar-less E-Victory machine and is presenting the new generation of T-Win machines from its Wintec brand.