On September 23, 2026, the technical event “Molding on the part, molding and overmolding solutions in modern industry” took place between Potenza Picena and Recanati. Promoted by Franplast, in collaboration with Arburg and CS Plastic, and sponsored by Confindustria Macerata, the appointment aimed at professionals in the manufacturing industry explored the technologies for multi-material articles, the chemical adhesion of TPE-S on various substrates, and the efficiency of molding machines.
By combining engineering theory with a practical test in the field, the meeting concretely demonstrated how supply chain synergy is the key to innovation in plastics molding.
From design to multi-material articles: the theoretical session
During the morning in Potenza Picena, industry professionals attended targeted technical presentations, opened by the institutional greetings of Elena Franceschetti (CEO Franplast), Silvia Antolini (Sales Director of CS Plastic) and Ivan Panfiglio (Area Manager of Arburg Srl). To address the challenges of producing multi-material articles, the main focuses were:
- Mold technology: Fabio Fasoli (CS Plastic) illustrated the design options for bi-, tri- and multi-material components, with particular attention to molds for rotary table presses.
- Chemical adhesion and TPE-S: Gabriele Ercole, R&D Manager of Franplast, explored the dynamics of TPE-S overmolding, providing solutions to processing defects and presenting the latest developments for adhesion on special materials (metals, acetal resins and bio-based polyamides).
- Plant efficiency: Paolo Forza (Arburg) demonstrated the flexibility and modularity of the Allrounder series injection molding machines, which are fundamental for optimizing cycles and reducing production waste.
The practical test: overmolding in action
To consolidate the theoretical notions, the afternoon session moved to Recanati at the CS Plastic plant. Participants witnessed a live demonstration on an integrated production cell: an Arburg press, equipped with a CS Plastic rotary table mold, directly molded Franplast TPE-S material.
Being able to inspect the work cycles made it possible to experience firsthand the high quality of the finished part, confirming that the collaboration between raw material producers, machine builders and mold makers is the true winning model for the future of the sector.