04,27,2026 30 views
The 2026 China International Plastics Conference will be held in Shanghai from April 21st to 24thrubberAt the Chinaplas 2026 industrial exhibition, ENGEL Group will focus on reducing component costs, material consumption, and investment in mass production as the core of its exhibition display. This international injection molding solution manufacturer will showcase production units that can integrate process steps, reduce waste, and achieve stable production even when dealing with difficult materials and geometries. Six application cases will be showcased on site, three of which are aimed at the automotive industry. These cases include: economically and efficiently implementing lightweight design, directly integrating functional and decorative surfaces in the injection molding process, and producing complex components while reducing space and investment requirements. In addition, the product portfolio has been further enriched with exhibits in the packaging, medical, and industrial injection molding fields. This series of products is designed for mass production, short cycles, and repeatable quality.
Using ENGEL Clearmelt technology to directly achieve surface treatment during injection molding process
ENGEL showcased a car production unit equipped with ENGEL duo 700 two panel injection molding machine for manufacturing high-quality car exterior B-pillars with transparent camera windows. In this fully automatic 3K injection molding unit with a clamping force of 7000 kN, the B-pillar exterior panel used for passenger car interiors is manufactured using ENGEL Clearmelt technology.
ENGEL Clearmelt technology refers tomoldDirectly coat the components internally. This shortens the process flow and significantly reduces investment costs. In addition, the coating can form a high-quality, scratch resistant surface with self-healing effect.
The component is made of transparent and black polycarbonate, with a single weight of 256 grams, and is additionally coated with 90 grams of polyurethane. The injection molding unit is equipped with an ENGEL easyx articulated robot integrated into the CC300 control system for extracting components. The total cycle time is 90 seconds.
In addition, the production unit also adopts various digital auxiliary systems. IQ hold control can automatically set appropriate holding points and holding times, thereby shortening cycle time and reducing raw material consumption. IQ weight control can automatically adjust the injection volume during viscosity fluctuations and the same injection molding process, thereby stabilizing component quality and reducing scrap rates. The iQ process observer continuously monitors various stages of the injection molding process, visually presenting process stability and detecting anomalies early on before waste is generated.
The dual two plate injection molding machine used adopts a wide plate design, which makes this production solution suitable for components that require wider plate surfaces but do not require greater clamping force.
ENGEL fluidmelt technology reduces the weight and material usage of automotive components
The second automotive exhibit showcases the process of producing intake pipe fittings on a 1200 kN locking force non pull rod ENGEL Victory 120 injection molding machine using fluidmelt technology.
ENGEL fluidmelt technology manufactures hollow structures by injecting water or gas. During this process, the molten core of the component is discharged into the overflow chamber or refluxed to the plasticizing unit, thereby forming a predetermined cavity inside the component. This type of hollow structure can reduce component weight and decrease material usage. At the Chinaplas exhibition, the process was demonstrated through gas injection and overflow cavities. The injection weight of this component is 70 grams, and it is made of a material containing 30% glass fiberPA66 composite material manufacturing, with a cycle time of 50 seconds.
The production unit is equipped with an ENGEL viper linear robotic arm, which is fully integrated with the CC300 machine control system. The Victory 120 rodless injection molding machine used is designed specifically for complex and large molds, and its mold space can be freely accessed for easy operation of automated equipment. Thanks to the wide template and no pull rod technology, a machine with only 1200 kN locking force can replace the traditional 1800 kN injection molding machine. This saves space and investment costs.
LSR application integrates automated production and post-processing into a single unit
At the 2026 Chinaplas exhibition, WINTEC showcased a fully electric e-win 1800 injection molding machine based on 1800 kN clamping force, equipped with an 8-chamber precision liquid silicone (LSR) production solution. This plan produces waterproof electrical connector gaskets for electric vehicles, with a single weight of 37.8 grams and a cycle time of 59 seconds.
This production unit is equipped with an integrated ENGEL viper linear robotic arm, achieving fully automated production. The robotic arm uses a dedicated brush to gently remove components from the mold. For processors, this provides a compact and fully automated solution for producing precision LSR components and achieving gentle demolding.
The digital assistance system iQ weight control provides support for process control and is used in this production unit to stabilize the injection molding process. It monitors the viscosity of LSR in real-time and automatically adjusts the injection volume within the same injection cycle. By using iQ weight control, the bias in this application was reduced by 62%. This helps to achieve more stable process control, repeatable component quality, and reduce scrap rates.
ENGEL Group: Providing highly integrated and cost-effective solutions for automotive applications
ENGEL Group, along with its two major brands ENGEL and WINTEC, will showcase a variety of production solutions tailored to the needs of the automotive industry at the 2026 Chinaplas exhibition. ENGEL focuses on providing highly integrated production units that coordinate processes and automation solutions, while WINTEC offers standardized machine solutions to achieve particularly cost-effective mass production.
For automotive suppliers, this combination enables them to adjust their production plans in a targeted manner based on component demand, production scale, and investment framework. Applications such as integrated surface treatment using Clearmelt technology, lightweight manufacturing using Fluidmelt technology, and automated LSR processing can not only expand component functionality, but also simplify production processes and reduce batch production costs.
