Fully Electric Injection Molding at Fakuma 2026 Milacron Unveils Third Generation of the All-Electric E-Series

At Fakuma 2026, Milacron will unveil the third generation of its all-electric E-Series in Europe for the first time. During the trade show, two machines will demonstrate how the manufacturer addresses energy efficiency, process stability, and productivity in injection molding: The E180 produces a polypropylene container, while the E110 manufactures 200-μl pipette tips for medical applications.

With the third generation of its all-electric E-Series, Milacron will showcase two injection molding machines with different application focuses at Fakuma 2026. The E180 is designed for packaging applications, while the E110 will demonstrate the production of pipette tips. Both machines will be in operation during the trade show to showcase the capabilities of the redesigned machine generation under production conditions.

According to the company, the goal of this further development is to increase productivity while maintaining consistent component quality and, at the same time, reducing operating costs. Features of the series include a compact design, higher injection speeds, greater mold flexibility, and reduced maintenance requirements.

One key focus is on electric drive technology. This is complemented by a redesigned clamping unit, a modular design for the injection unit, and the new Mosaic Xi machine control system. With these updates, Milacron combines mechanical and control system adjustments with the goal of enabling dynamic motion sequences, reproducible manufacturing processes, and improved analysis of production and energy data.

Regenerative servo drives feed energy back into the system

The third generation of the E-Series uses regenerative servo drives. According to Milacron, these enable high acceleration and peak currents. When the electric axes decelerate, energy is fed back into the power grid. This is intended to reduce the machine’s energy consumption. At the same time, the electric drive technology enables fast and precise motion sequences.

The clamping unit has also been redesigned. An increased tie-bar spacing creates room for molds with a high number of cavities and facilitates the integration of peripheral equipment. According to the manufacturer, the design is optimized for short cycle times and a long service life.

Automatic clamping force control is designed to support process stability. At the same time, the machine requires less lubricating grease. This is intended to contribute to a cleaner injection molding process—an aspect that Milacron emphasizes in particular in connection with the medical application showcased at the trade show.

The injection unit is based on a modular design that allows for multiple screw configurations within a single machine platform. Higher injection speeds are intended to expand the range of applications. According to the company, the centrally acting nozzle contact force ensures a uniform, reproducible connection between the nozzle and the mold, even at high injection pressures and speeds.

Analyzing Process and Energy Data Using Machine Control Systems

With Mosaic Xi, the E Series gains a new machine control system for networked production environments. The enhanced features include a molded part assistant, clamping force optimization, adaptive central lubrication, the intelligent material dosing system “Smart Charging,” and the PSSV system for ensuring consistent part weight.

The machine is operated via a 21.5-inch multitouch display. This display allows users to monitor more than 30 process parameters over the last 5,000 cycles. Production and energy data can be analyzed over the long term. In addition, the energy consumption of each individual machine axis per cycle can be evaluated directly on the control panel.

Milacron is thus placing an emphasis not only on the mechanical design of the machines but also on monitoring the injection molding process. The collected data is intended to enable users to analyze production processes and energy consumption more closely. However, this press release does not provide specific comparative figures regarding energy consumption or potential cost savings.

E180 manufactures polypropylene containers for packaging applications

At Fakuma, the all-electric E180 is producing a round-oval container made of polypropylene (PP). The machine has a clamping force of 180 metric tons and operates with a two-cavity hot-runner mold. The molded part weighs 23 grams.

The machine on display is equipped with the IU 25_50 injection unit and a 45-mm screw. The maximum injection speed is 350 mm/s. The 570 × 570 mm column spacing provides room for larger molds and applications with a high number of cavities.

With this application, Milacron aims to demonstrate the synergy between dynamic injection technology, consistent part quality, and a fully electric drive system. By producing parts during the trade show, the E180 brings the ongoing process to life.

E110 produces 200-μl pipette tips in a 64-well plate

The second trade show application is aimed at the medical sector. At E110, Milacron manufactures polypropylene pipette tips with a volume of 200 μl. A 64-cavity hot-runner mold is used for this process.

The machine has a clamping force of 110 metric tons and is equipped with the IU 18_40 injection unit and a 35-mm screw. Here, too, the maximum injection speed is 350 mm/s.

The production of small components in a mold with a high number of cavities is intended to demonstrate the precision, repeatability, and process stability of the E Series. Milacron also cites the reduced need for lubricating grease and the fully electric machine technology as features that support a clean production environment.

The two demonstrations thus have different focuses: While the E180 showcases a packaging application featuring a 23-gram molded part, the E110 focuses on the production of small medical components using a 64-cavity mold.

European premiere at Fakuma 2026

With the third generation of the E-Series, Milacron aims to combine higher productivity, consistent quality, energy efficiency, and lower operating costs. Based on this press release, it is not possible to quantify the extent to which these goals have been achieved compared to the previous generation. There is no information provided on specific cycle time reductions, energy savings, or reductions in operating costs.

“With the third generation of the E-Series, we have consistently advanced our all-electric machine technology. The focus is on productivity, consistent quality, energy efficiency, and low operating costs,” says Alexander Boos, Managing Director of Milacron Europe.