Advanced Injection Moulding and High-Precision Processing Systems
Fakuma 2026 presents the latest advances in injection moulding machinery, tooling, and process automation. Machine manufacturers and toolmakers display all-electric moulding presses, multi-component injection units, and micro-moulding setups designed for high-volume production. Engineers explore new hydraulic, hybrid, and fully electric systems that lower power consumption while keeping cycle times tight and precise for technical components.
Circular Economy, Plastic Recycling, and Sustainable Materials
A major focus of the event is the shift toward circular material flows, chemical recycling, and bio-based polymers. Material suppliers and compounders introduce new regrind-compatible masterbatches, post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins, and biodegradable compounds. Processing specialists demonstrate machinery adaptations that allow unstable or varied recycled feedstocks to be processed smoothly without losing physical strength or visual quality.
Extrusion, Thermoforming, and Industrial Tooling Technologies
Exhibitors across the hall floors present specialized machinery for profile extrusion, film processing, and heavy-gauge thermoforming. Tool and die makers showcase modular mould designs, additive-manufactured conformal cooling inserts, and wear-resistant coatings that extend tool life. Visitors get direct access to live demonstrations featuring fast tool changes, automated core pulling, and synchronized material feeding systems.
Digitalization, Smart Moulding, and Quality Control Integration
Digital transformation in plastics manufacturing is represented through connected moulding cells, inline sensor networks, and edge-computing software. Automation providers demonstrate real-time cavity pressure monitoring, optical surface inspection tools, and predictive maintenance algorithms. These systems help operators reduce scrap rates, optimize process parameters automatically, and link shop floor machinery directly to enterprise management networks.
Additive Manufacturing, Material Handling, and Peripheral Automation
The event highlights how 3D printing and auxiliary systems work together to streamline factory workflows. Automated material conveying units, gravimetric blenders, and centralized drying systems share the floor with industrial 3D printers built for production-grade polymers. Integrators show robotic pick-and-place arms, automated sprue separators, and custom end-of-arm tooling engineered to handle delicate plastic parts straight out of the mould.
Key Highlights
Fakuma 2026 offers an ideal platform for plastics processors, mould makers, and plant engineers to compare physical machinery, evaluate sustainable material options, and source tooling solutions. Attending the event allows manufacturing teams to improve plant energy efficiency, upgrade automation equipment, and build direct partnerships with machinery suppliers ahead of upcoming production projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the official dates and location for Fakuma 2026?
Fakuma 2026 takes place from October 12 to October 16, 2026, at the Messe Friedrichshafen venue in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
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What milestone does the 2026 event mark?
The 2026 show marks the 30th anniversary edition of the international trade fair for plastics processing.
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Who organizes Fakuma 2026?
The trade fair is organized by P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG.
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What new feature debuts at the 30th edition?
The event features the premiere of the Fakuma Innovation Award to recognize outstanding technical developments in plastics processing.
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What initiative is provided for students and young professionals?
The fair includes “Career Friday,” a dedicated platform aimed at introducing young talent and students to career pathways and technologies in the plastics industry.
