At Fakuma 2026, ENGEL will demonstrate production of automotive connectors with the electric WINTEC e-win 1800 and the new viper 6. At the heart of the presentation is a fully integrated production cell, from injection molding through to automation.

The electric WINTEC e-win 1800 and new viper 6.

Three views of a series-produced automotive connector, measuring approximately 10 × 6 mm.

High-volume output

For this application, ENGEL uses the all-electric WINTEC e-win 1800 with 1,800 kN of clamping force and an injection unit size of 640. The mold has 128 cavities and runs at a cycle time of 8 seconds, resulting 57,600 parts per hour.

Inside the WINTEC e-win 1800.

New viper 6 makes debut

Making its Fakuma debut, the new viper 6 removes the sprue in this application. The latest generation of the smallest robot in the viper range features redesigned axis profiles and a choice of strokes, allowing it to fit into cells of different sizes.

The finished parts drop freely onto a conveyor belt, which transports them to a collection container at the side – a simple, robust and particularly reliable process well suited to high-volume standard applications.

Stable production with digital assistance

The production cell is designed for high availability. iQ weight control plus automatically compensates for process fluctuations and responds if individual cavities fail. This helps maintain consistent part quality even when production conditions change.

If a fault does occur, customers can draw on ENGEL’s global service network for prompt on-site support. This reduces downtime and strengthens their competitiveness against manufacturers in lower-cost locations.

Strong partners behind the production cell

The cell produces a genuine automotive component already manufactured in series: a connector part measuring approximately 10 × 6 mm. The mold comes from CWB Technology Germany GmbH. Material conveying and drying equipment is supplied by the Italian Piovan Group, a specialist in automation solutions for plastics processing. The cell’s temperature control units are supplied by ENGEL.