
Start of Training in 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Expands Training Partnerships for Service Technicians
The technology company Schütz and the Lüdenscheid Plastics Institute are Wittmann Battenfeld Germany’s new partners in the technical vocational training of future service technicians for the Westerwald and Märkischer Kreis regions. Applications are still being accepted as the training program is about to begin.

Granule Supply (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann automates the emptying of bags
With a new automatic bag-emptying station, Wittmann is expanding its material-handling automation to include the first step in the pellet supply process. The solution handles the destacking, opening, emptying, and disposal of pellet bags fully automatically.

Internal gas pressure technology with... (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann's Airmold packages make it easier to get started
With the new Airmould Starter Packages, Wittmann is making it easier to get started with internal gas pressure technology. The modular packages include coordinated components, advice and support for integration into production.

Wittmann at the Kuteno 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Flexible automation and inline recycling for injection molding
How can space, material, energy and time be saved in injection molding production? Answers to this question can be found at the Wittmann Group's stand at Kuteno 2026 in Bad Salzuflen. This year's live exhibits will focus on the FlexCell plus automation cell and an S-Max granulator for efficient inline recycling.

Dwell time calculation (www.polyformnext.de)
Digital support for screw selection
A screw that is too large or too small can reduce both processing efficiency and component quality. The WiAssist app from Wittmann can therefore now calculate the dwell time of the material in the plasticizing unit and thus simplify the selection of the screw size.

Dual leadership from May 2026 (www.industrial-production.de)
Wittmann reorganizes the management
Wittmann reorganizes the management team: From May 2026, owners Michael Wittmann and Dr. Werner Wittmann will combine the management of the entire group of companies in a dual leadership team. Rainer Weingraber is leaving the company.

Dual leadership from May 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann reorganizes the management
Wittmann reorganizes the management team: From May 2026, owners Michael Wittmann and Dr. Werner Wittmann will combine the management of the entire group of companies in a dual leadership team. Rainer Weingraber is leaving the company.

Elasto modernizes production (www.polyformnext.de)
More output through centralized material supply
Elasto is significantly increasing the efficiency of its plastics production in Germany by investing in a highly automated, central material supply system from Wittmann. The new system automates the granulate supply, reduces manual work steps and enables stable operation with higher output rates.

Review of 2025, outlook for 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Michael Wittmann, Wittmann Group
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.

Training with distinction (www.polyformnext.de)
State prize for technical product designer from Wittmann
The state of Bavaria awards state prizes for good performance in training. Selina Maget from Wittmann Battenfeld Germany won one of the awards.

Wittmann at the Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 (www.polyformnext.de)
Efficient injection molding solutions for mass-produced items and micro parts
At the Swiss Plastics Expo, Wittmann will be demonstrating how precision and efficiency can be achieved in injection molding, from mass-produced items to microstructures. Two live exhibits will provide an insight into machine concepts that combine productivity, reproducibility and process integration.

Production capacity doubled (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann opens expanded production plant in China
In mid-December, the Wittmann Group celebrated the opening of the expanded Kunshan production plant in China. The expansion was completed to mark the site's 20th anniversary. In addition to robots and peripheral devices, injection molding machines are now also produced locally in China.

Economical processing of NFPP (www.polyformnext.de)
How four partners are shaping sustainable lightweight construction
At K 2025, a new, fully automated NFPP technology will show how natural fibers can be integrated efficiently and ready for series production in injection moulding technology. The partners Frimo, Leonhard Kurz, Polyvlies and Wittmann are thus demonstrating a decisive step towards economically sustainable visible components.

Generation change at Wittmann in Benelux (www.polyformnext.de)
Mark Verveer is the new Managing Director
Wittmann Battenfeld Benelux, based in Holsbeek, Belgium, is undergoing a generational change in management at the end of 2025. Michel van der Motten is retiring. His successor is Mark Verveer.

Casablanca (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann opens branch in Morocco
Wittmann has founded a sales and service branch in Casablanca. Under Managing Director Redouane Soukrat, the aim is to expand the service and customer network in Morocco's growing automotive industry.

Voices on the K 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Michael Wittmann, Managing Director, Wittmann Group
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.

Wittmann's energy-saving master (www.polyformnext.de)
Mobile dryer with intelligent dew point control
The new Drymax basic 120 dry air dryer from Wittmann with its tried-and-tested two-cartridge technology scored highly at the K 2025 with its high energy efficiency, ease of maintenance and compact design.

Wittmann on the K 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Primus robot with increased load capacity
With the new Primus 118, Wittmann is expanding the application range of its Primus linear robots for injection molding machines with clamping forces of up to 250 tons at the K 2025.

Energy efficiency (www.polyformnext.de)
Monitoring tool keeps an eye on energy consumption
When it comes to energy efficiency, competitiveness is at stake, especially in the packaging industry, where unit costs have to be calculated with a particularly sharp pencil. At Filthaus, the iMAGOxt energy monitoring system from Wittmann helps to keep an eye on consumption and optimize production processes.

Injection molding and direct printing (www.polyformnext.de)
Printing and casting in the same cycle
With customized process integration, Mesto relies on efficient production "Made in Germany" at its Freiberg site. Together with partner Wittmann, an innovative production concept was developed that combines automation and print integration in a very small space.

Energy efficiency and recycling (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Battenfeld opens new technical center in Nuremberg
Wittmann Battenfeld Germany opened its expanded application technology center in Nuremberg at the beginning of July, where it is presenting new solutions for energy efficiency and the circular economy in a practical setting. The focus is on innovative machine exhibits, digital assistance systems and applications with recyclates.

Quality influencing variables under control (www.polyformnext.de)
Assistance system keeps temperature control process constant
Temperature control influences the quality and efficiency of the injection molding process. Electronic monitoring and control are therefore becoming increasingly important: they ensure consistency and safety in the temperature control process. With Expert MouldTemp, Wittmann has designed an assistance system for this purpose.

Precision components with Wittmann (www.polyformnext.de)
Micro injection molding in a small space
Yixin Precision is expanding its production capacities with the Micropower from Wittmann. The compact injection molding machine supports the production of high-precision plastic components under clean room conditions and contributes to increasing efficiency and sustainability within the company.

Production cell for multi-component process (www.polyformnext.de)
Fuse boxes from the automated cycle
Together with Maier Maschinen- und Werkzeugbau and Wittmann Battenfeld, Reinert Kunststofftechnik has implemented an automated production solution for sophisticated fuse boxes. The production cell combines multi-component injection molding, assembly, quality control and flexible handling in a continuous process - designed for a wide range of variants, energy efficiency and easy changeover. An example of successful implementation of technological requirements in the automotive environment.

Trade fair premiere from Wittmann (www.polyformnext.de)
Flexible automation in the smallest of spaces
They are extremely compact, based on a standardized concept and yet very flexible: Wittmann celebrated a trade fair premiere at Kuteno 2025 with the new FlexCell automation cells.

Thomriss backs Wittmann (www.polyformnext.de)
Efficient packaging: Wittmann technology for cosmetics of the future
At Thomriss, a Brazilian manufacturer of cosmetics packaging, primarily for eyebrow pencils and mascara, high-quality surfaces need to be combined with sustainable and cost-efficient production. Injection molding equipment supplier Wittmann provides support with machines, automation, peripherals and application technology advice.

Wittmann Micropower injection molding machine (www.polyformnext.de)
Micro-injection molding technology expanded at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
Ansbach University of Applied Sciences is strengthening its technical center in the field of plastics technology with a Micropower injection moulding machine from Wittmann. The high-precision machine will be used in both teaching and applied research and will also serve to expand cooperation with industrial partners.

Wittmann at the Chinaplas 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann with robots and peripherals in Shenzhen
The Wittmann Group will be presenting its latest solutions for the Asian market at Chinaplas. These include injection molding machines, robots, peripheral equipment and a granulator specially developed for the requirements of Asian plastics processors.

Wittmann solution with robots and peripherals (www.polyformnext.de)
More control through in-house injection molding production
Zeca specializes in equipping workshops and charging stations for electric vehicles. Well-known products include cable and hose reel systems. To strengthen its competitiveness, the Italian company brought injection molding production in-house and relies on complete injection molding solutions from Wittmann - including peripheral equipment, robots and networking via Wittmann 4.0.

Wittmann at the Plástico Brasil (www.polyformnext.de)
Focus on space-saving and automated injection molding technology
Wittmann Battenfeld do Brasil will be presenting energy-efficient injection molding solutions and innovative peripheral equipment at Plástico Brasil. The focus will be on space-saving machines, automation technology and sustainable technologies such as direct current operation via solar power storage.

Review of 2024, outlook for 2025 (www.polyformnext.de)
Michael Wittmann, Wittmann Technology
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.

Large machines with automation package (www.polyformnext.de)
New injection molding production at Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte
The switch to a new generation of appliances brought with it a new production strategy for the BSH washing machine plant at the Łódź site in Poland. Injection molded parts, which had long been bought in, are now manufactured in-house. Wittmann supported the construction of the new injection molding plant with the delivery of large Macro Power machines including a comprehensive automation package.

Sustainable injection molding technology (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann promotes training at BZL
In December 2024, Wittmann handed over an Ecopower 55/130 to the Lenzing Training Center. This provides the trainees at the BZL with modern injection molding technology for practical training.

Wittmann injection molding technology (www.polyformnext.de)
Fast set-up times secure competitive advantage at Krona
Short set-up times make a significant contribution to Krona's competitiveness in Brazil. The group of companies is one of the leading manufacturers of pipes, pipe sections and fittings in Latin America and produces a wide range of products. The Macro Power injection molding machines show their strengths with large, protruding tools.

Training cooperation with a future (www.polyformnext.de)
How Wittmann and Wago are overcoming the shortage of skilled workers
Three years ago, Wittmann and the electronics company Wago began their training cooperation. In the coming year, new apprentices will be accepted for the cooperation model. The prospective technicians will be employed by Wittmann Battenfeld Germany and trained at Wago.

Washing machine production (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann strengthens injection molding production at BSH in Poland
The switch to a new generation of appliances brought with it a new production strategy for the BSH washing machine plant at the Łódź site in Poland. Injection molded parts, which had long been bought in, are now manufactured in-house. Wittmann supported the construction of the new injection molding plant with large Macro Power machines with automation package.

Wittmann Smartpower (www.polyformnext.de)
Machine with servo-electric injection unit increases efficiency
At Fakuma, Wittmann presented a new Smartpower machine with an electric injection unit that further increases the performance and efficiency of the series. This combination of servo-hydraulic and servo-electric technology offers customers greater flexibility, higher energy efficiency and precise production results.

Wittmann sums up Fakuma (www.polyformnext.de)
Positive signals emanate from Fakuma 2024
Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen was a positive event for the Wittmann Group. Visitor frequency was extremely satisfactory, the number of orders placed at the trade fair was on a par with 2023 and the Careers Friday was also a positive experience.

Wittmann segment wheel dryers at the Fakuma... (www.polyformnext.de)
Constant dew point with minimum energy consumption

Exclusive survey among Fakuma exhibitors (www.polyformnext.de)
Michael Wittmann, Managing Director, Wittmann Technology
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?

Wittmann at the Fakuma 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
Focus on energy-saving injection molding technology
Wittmann Battenfeld will be presenting high-performance injection molding technology with minimal energy consumption to trade fair visitors. The presentation will focus on the Smart Power Combimold machine with an electric injection unit.

Branch office in Meinerzhagen (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Germany expands service for temperature control units
Wittmann is strengthening its service offering in Germany with an additional test stand for temperature control units. In addition to the branch in Nuremberg, the branch in Meinerzhagen is now also offering maintenance and repair of temperature control units.

Wittmann at the Fakuma 2024 (www.polyformnext.de)
Camera integration at Wittmann now very simple
Wittmann will be present in Friedrichshafen with product presentations and live demonstrations. Automation technology is represented in the performance and efficiency path with a wide range of solutions.

Airmold system (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann and SKZ: Workshops on internal gas pressure technology
Saving material and energy is the order of the day. This trend is bringing gas-assisted injection molding into focus. In two-day workshops, injection molding equipment supplier Wittmann and the SKZ Plastics Center will explain the possibilities that gas-assisted injection molding technology opens up for greater sustainability.

Modular automation cells (www.polyformnext.de)
Flexible automation in the smallest of spaces
With the Flexcell automation cells, Wittmann aims to combine maximum efficiency with high cost-effectiveness in injection molding processes. The cells, which are based on a standardized concept, are compact and flexible.

New Wittmann tool (www.polyformnext.de)
MES automatically calculates product carbon footprint
The product carbon footprint creates transparency about the climate impact of products. Temi+, the Wittmann Group's MES, makesCO2 emissions transparent thanks to a new software feature.

WX90 from Wittmann (www.polyformnext.de)
Servo robots for injection molding machines of all brands
With the WX90, Wittmann has developed a servo removal device that plastics processors can now use independently of the machine brands used in the factory. With its servo-driven and freely programmable axes, the robot also performs simple parts removal and handling tasks.

Wittmann machines at KB Kunststofftechnik (www.polyformnext.de)
Economy and ecology working shoulder to shoulder
Greater efficiency and sustainability - this is KB Kunststofftechnik's self-imposed goal when investing in new injection molding technology. The latest project - three automated production cells from Wittmann for the manufacture of sophisticated technical parts - is a prime example of this.

Mueller/Tecnoplast relies on Wittmann (www.polyformnext.de)
Top injection molding technology for the automotive industry
The Mueller/Tecnoplast Group is one of the pioneers in plastic injection molding in Brazil. As a long-standing partner of well-known automobile manufacturers in the country, the company faces the daily challenge of combining the highest quality with maximum efficiency. Injection molding total solution partner Wittmann creates the technological prerequisites for this.

International network meeting (www.polyformnext.de)
Wittmann Competence Days: Tradition meets digitalization
For two days at the end of June, everything revolved around digitalization and new injection moulding technologies at the Marx Halle in Vienna and at the Wittmann production facilities in Vienna, Kottingbrunn and Hungary. The company hosted its traditional Competence Days.