Turner Group partners ARBURG, Sepro, and Conair (Piovan Group) all exhibited standout solutions that reflected this industry shift—each focused on more intelligent systems, lower energy costs, and faster payback for processors navigating competitive markets.

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ARBURG: The “Trend” That Set One

Few launches generated as much sustained traffic as the debut of ARBURG’s ALLROUNDER Trend series — the company’s newest all-electric injection molding platform designed around ease of use, cost efficiency, short lead times, and measurable energy savings.

Key Features

All-electric drive concept — built on proven ARBURG kinematics and control, the Trend line (55 – 220 US tons) uses servo-driven axes for injection, plasticizing, and clamping, achieving exceptionally quiet operation and lower energy consumption. Compact modular design —Trend machines use a streamlined frame and shared component architecture, simplifying logistics and service while allowing configuration flexibility for molding a wide range of technical parts.

•  Shorter delivery times — achieved through modular assembly and a dedicated Trend production line in Lossburg, Germany.
• Digital-ready architecture — integrated ALS connectivity and arburgXworld dashboards give real-time access to cycle, OEE, and maintenance data, supporting predictive service and process transparency.
• Operator-friendly control — the Gestica interface on Trend models mirrors ARBURG’s premium systems but simplifies setup for quick training and fewer operator errors.

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Benefits for Molders

In short, Trend encapsulates what the market asked for — premium performance at accessible investment levels — and proves that “affordable electric” no longer means compromise

Sepro: Dual-Arm Dexterity and Smarter Motion

Across Hall 12, Sepro showcased automation that moves beyond take-out and into full process integration. The new S-Line robots — successors to the 5X and S5 series — delivered visibly faster, smoother motion with enhanced payloads and travel reach. The headline draw was the 7X-100XL Dual-Arm System, two synchronized robots performing coordinated part-handling and secondary operations. Visitors saw perfectly choreographed trimming, stacking, and inspection routines that highlighted how a single automation cell can replace multiple downstream steps. Cycle-time trials demonstrated 5–8 % faster motion versus prior models, and the new Visual 4 control interface simplified multi-axis programming, allowing quick optimization without external PLCs. Integrators praised Sepro’s built-in safety zoning and diagnostics, which make large-cell deployment faster and safer.

Conair / Piovan Group: Systems, Simplified

In one of the show’s largest combined exhibits, the Piovan Group together with Conair Group and others — demonstrated what true system integration looks like. Visitors explored application-specific zones for packaging, medical, automotive, and recycling, each walking through a complete process chain: drying → conveying → dosing → temperature control → recycling. Conair’s SmartServices platform and next-generation heat-transfer solutions stood out, offering real-time monitoring of energy consumption and predictive maintenance alerts. VR-based plant layouts let customers virtually tour their future installations, optimizing space and utility routing before equipment ever ships. The collective takeaway: consistent, data-driven auxiliaries may deliver greater overall ROI than incremental press upgrades alone.