TM Robotics and Shibaura Machine to Showcase All-Electric Moulding at Plastics Live Ireland 2025

TM Robotics and Shibaura Machine will use Plastics Live Ireland 2025, at Stand F22/23, to demonstrate how all-electric injection moulding, integrated with SCARA robotic automation, can provide Irish manufacturers with the accuracy, throughput and cleanliness required to stay globally competitive. Plastics Live Ireland 2025 takes place at the RDS Arena in Dublin, Ireland, between 26th and 27th November.

According to Meet in Ireland, Ireland’s government-backed business tourism initiative, the country is the second-largest exporter of medical devices and technologies in Europe. Ireland is now home to over 350 medical technology companies, spanning diagnostics equipment, surgical technologies, laboratory consumables and pharmaceutical components. These are among the reasons why TM Robotics and Shibaura Machine are attending Plastics Live Ireland 2025.

TM Robotics and Shibaura Machine specialists will be available at Stand F22/23 throughout Plastics Live Ireland 2025 to discuss turnkey solutions for medical device manufacturing, including moulding machine selection, cleanroom-ready SCARA integration and strategies for fully automated production cells.

Shibaura Machine, one of the earliest pioneers of all-electric injection moulding systems, now offers the industry’s largest lineup of all-electric machines, including the advanced SXIII series. The range extends up to the 3,000-ton EC3000SXIII, one of the highest-tonnage all-electric injection moulding machines available on the market today, giving manufacturers the ability to produce large, complex and structural plastic components with the precision and cleanliness required in regulated industries.

These machines deliver the speed, stability and contamination-free operation essential for medical production environments, while reducing energy consumption and supporting sustainability initiatives.

TM Robotics, Shibaura Machine’s long-standing robotics partner for the UK and Ireland, will highlight how the SXIII series integrates seamlessly with Shibaura Machine’s THE Series SCARA robots — part of the manufacturer’s “total solution”. These robots are engineered for high-speed, high-precision part handling in compact spaces and are available in cleanroom specifications as well as ceiling-mounted configurations to optimise floor space in controlled environments.

When paired with all-electric moulding machines, the SCARA models enable rapid removal and transfer of moulded components, consistent and repeatable handling of delicate geometries, and smooth coordination between moulding and downstream processes. This level of integration enhances traceability, process stability and regulatory compliance, all of which are essential for medical device production.

The SXIII all-electric range provides exceptional shot-to-shot accuracy and high-speed injection performance through advanced servo technology. This supports the manufacture of thin-wall components, complex assemblies and engineered materials, while helping manufacturers meet both high-volume and specialised low-volume production requirements. The machines run quietly and cleanly within controlled production areas, providing a reliable foundation for Ireland’s medical manufacturing ecosystem.

“Medical moulding demands an environment where accuracy, repeatability and cleanliness are non-negotiable,” said Nigel Smith, CEO of TM Robotics. “The combination of Shibaura Machine’s all-electric injection moulding technology with our high-precision SCARA robots provides Irish manufacturers with a complete solution that is both future-proof and cost-efficient.”

He added that Ireland’s position as a global centre for medical device excellence makes the availability of clean, precise and fully automated moulding cells especially valuable for companies seeking to bring new technologies to patients more quickly.

“Visitors will see how the combination of all-electric moulding and fast, reliable SCARA robot handling can help increase output, enhance quality and support long-term sustainability goals across Ireland’s medical device supply chain,” said Smith.

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