PIOVANGROUP AT FAKUMA 2026

PiovanGroup will participate in the 30th Fakuma international trade show for plastics processing, taking place October 12–16, 2026, at Messe Friedrichshafen, Germany. The Group will exhibit in Hall A3, Booth 3102, where its Piovan, Pelletron, Piovan Fdm and Thermal Care brands will showcase an integrated portfolio covering conveying, dedusting, drying, dosing, quality control, industrial cooling, temperature control, process supervision, and lifecycle services.

“We see the injection molding market in Germany and Central Europe becoming increasingly focused on measurable operational performance. Processors are looking for solutions that can improve energy efficiency, production consistency, material quality, and traceability while integrating effectively with their existing operations,” said Paolo Nicosia, Managing Director Business Unit Polymers – Sales at PiovanGroup. “Fakuma gives us the opportunity to discuss these priorities directly with customers and demonstrate how our latest technologies can address them across the entire production process.”

Key Fakuma Innovations for Greater Efficiency, Quality, and Process Control

The new E-Dryer is a compact, desiccant-wheel dehumidifier designed for small production batches. Its integrated hopper configuration minimizes the unit's footprint. It provides a stable dew point of up to −40°C and does not require compressed air or a cooling water connection, simplifying installation and maintenance.

Designed for central conveying systems operating under permanent vacuum, the new Multilink automatic coupling station supports configurations with up to 27 inlets and 20 simultaneous outlets. Its modular design allows the system to be expanded as production requirements evolve. By automating source-to-destination connections, Multilink enables reliable changeovers without manual intervention.

For the production of plastic medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Quantum Med combines high-precision gravimetric blending with a design optimized for cleanability and rapid material changeovers, while supporting compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. Easily removable components, stainless steel contact surfaces, and integration with Piovan’s Winfactory 4.0 process supervision software support error-proof setup and batch traceability.

The Accuchiller NQ Series is Thermal Care’s new generation of portable and packaged industrial chillers, integrating a compact footprint, low-GWP refrigerants, PLC-based control, high-performance scroll compressors, and compact microchannel condensers into a single system.

Integrating Global Innovation Through the Expertise of Piovan, Pelletron, Piovan Fdm and Thermal Care

Under the theme Integrating Global Innovation, PiovanGroup will also showcase the following technologies at its booth in Hall A3, Booth 3102:

Piovan’s HandlinkEVO, a manual coupling station featuring RFID identification and LED operator guidance to support error-proof operation;

Piovan Fdm’s FG200 Series, a configurable range of vacuum receivers featuring different filtration systems for free-flowing granules, flakes, and microgranules;

Pelletron’s XP15 DeDuster®, designed to remove dust and streamers from plastic pellets in plastics manufacturing and compounding applications;

Piovan’s Modula, a multi-hopper drying system that independently adjusts airflow and operating parameters for each connected hopper;

Thermal Care’s Easytherm range for temperature control, including the pressurized Easytherm EP and open-system Easytherm EW models; and

Piovan’s Winfactory 4.0, process supervision software supporting automatic recipe management, batch traceability, KPI monitoring, and long-term data retention.

Furthermore, the medical technology area will feature the DPA compressed-air dryer in a medical configuration, paired with Moisture Med for moisture measurement, as well as a Pureflo filterless vacuum receiver combined with Ryng for real-time monitoring of material consumption and production throughput.

For recycling applications, Piovan will showcase InspectaBe for benzene detection and VOC Minder for real-time, in-line monitoring of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

PiovanGroup: Your Local Partner Throughout the Equipment Lifecycle

PiovanGroup will dedicate a specific area of its booth to the Servisler and support available throughout the equipment lifecycle. Services delivered locally include installation and commissioning, on-site operator training, technical help desk support, rapid spare parts delivery, preventive and predictive maintenance, instrument calibration, and equipment overhauls.

“Being close to our customers means being able to support them wherever they operate, with the right expertise at every stage of a project. Through Piovan GmbH, our team of 40 specialists provides sales, service, and engineering coverage throughout Germany—from application analysis and system design to commissioning, maintenance, and long-term optimization,” said Stefan Viehweg, General Manager at Piovan GmbH. “This local presence, established in 1988, allows us to respond quickly and build lasting partnerships based on trust and technical excellence.”

Fakuma will also provide the setting for the presentation of PiovanVista, the evolution of SmartForesight, PiovanGroup’s cloud-based predictive maintenance service. In addition to cloud-based asset condition monitoring, continuous remote diagnostics, machine health analysis, and proactive alerts, the new release enables multiple devices to be connected to a single edge device while maintaining the highest level of cybersecurity. Its enhanced user interface also makes it easier to visualize, interpret, and understand the behavior of monitored systems.

Pelletron Demo Days: Live Dedusting Tests During Fakuma Week

In addition to the equipment on display at Fakuma, Pelletron Europe will open its Bodnegg facility to visitors by appointment during Fakuma week. Located approximately 20 minutes from the Friedrichshafen exhibition center, the facility will host live dedusting tests in Pelletron’s laboratory using either customer-supplied materials or selected materials already available on-site.

The sessions will enable processors to:

validate dedusting performance using their own materials;

compare process results in real time;

assess potential improvements in material quality and dust reduction; and

discuss application-specific requirements directly with Pelletron engineers.

Advance booking is required. Reserve your live test here.

Come visit us at Booth 3102 in Hall A3.