24 Apr 2026 // KraussMaffei’s Interplas Plans, RJG’s Autonomous Innovation, and SGH Moulds Leadership

In today’s brief:📍 Interplas Preview: KraussMaffei UK reveals its showcase for the upcoming NEC event, including the UK premiere of the all-electric PX series. The demonstration will feature live production of compostable cutlery, highlighting how high-performance machinery can be successfully paired with 100% natural, plant-based materials.🤖 Tech Advancement: RJG introduces its Autonomous Process Control Solution, moving injection moulding toward true closed-loop control. The system uses in-cavity pressure data to automatically compensate for material variability, enabling processors to run recycled and difficult resins with higher consistency and lower costs.🤝 Commercial Growth: SGH Moulds announces the appointment of Justin Evans as National Account Director. Bringing over 20 years of experience in the medical and technical sectors, Evans will lead strategic growth as the company responds to increasing demand for resilient, UK-based manufacturing partnerships.🛠️ Solving Defects: In the latest instalment of their technical series, Alliance Tooling tackles the issue of flash. The report identifies the engineering root causes behind unwanted plastic seepage and provides practical steps to design out defects before they reach the production floor.For the full stories, visit plastikmedia.co.uk.