Strategic Cooperation to Jointly Promote the Development of PUR Foaming Technology
One of the world's leading injection molding machine manufacturers, ENGEL, has officially formed a strategic partnership with CANNON, a global leader in reactive process mixing and metering technology (specializing in polyurethane and RTM processes). This powerful collaboration aims to jointly advance the development of innovative PUR foaming technologies, achieving higher quality and more efficient industrial applications.
The demand for high-quality PUR-coated components continues to grow.

CANNON Group President and Chairman Marco Volpato (left) and ENGEL Group CEO Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
ENGEL has named this technology the clearmelt process, leveraging decades of technical expertise, and has accumulated a wealth of customer cases and application experience in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly coated with PUR within the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks the joining of two family businesses that are continuously investing in sustainable innovation—by integrating their long-term specialized technical strengths, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing forward-looking solutions to customers.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is particularly based on their high degree of alignment in long-term strategic vision, pursuit of quality, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to sustainable development. Through the clearmelt
One of the world's leading injection molding machine manufacturers, ENGEL, has officially formed a strategic partnership with CANNON, a global leader in mixing and metering technology for reactive processes (focusing on polyurethane and RTM, among others). This powerful collaboration aims to jointly advance the development of innovative PUR foaming technologies, achieving higher quality and more efficient industrial applications.
One of the world's leading injection molding machine manufacturers, ENGEL, has officially formed a strategic partnership with CANNON, a global leader in mixing and metering technology for reactive processes (focusing on polyurethane and RTM, among others). This powerful collaboration aims to jointly advance the development of innovative PUR foaming technologies, achieving higher quality and more efficient industrial applications.
One of the world's leading injection molding machine manufacturers, ENGEL, has officially formed a strategic partnership with CANNON, a global leader in mixing and metering technology for reactive processes (focusing on polyurethane and RTM, among others). This powerful collaboration aims to jointly advance the development of innovative PUR foaming technologies, achieving higher quality and more efficient industrial applications.
One of the world's leading injection molding machine manufacturers, ENGEL, has officially formed a strategic partnership with CANNON, a global leader in mixing and metering technology for reactive processes (focusing on polyurethane and RTM, among others). This powerful collaboration aims to jointly advance the development of innovative PUR foaming technologies, achieving higher quality and more efficient industrial applications.
One of the world's leading injection molding machine manufacturers, ENGEL, has officially formed a strategic partnership with CANNON, a global leader in mixing and metering technology for reactive processes (focusing on polyurethane and RTM, among others). This powerful collaboration aims to jointly advance the development of innovative PUR foaming technologies, achieving higher quality and more efficient industrial applications.The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow.

CANNON Group President and Chairman Marco Volpato (left) and ENGEL Group CEO Stefan Engleder (right) in front of the injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
ENGEL named this technology the clearmelt process, which, with decades of technical accumulation, has already gathered a wealth of customer cases and application experiences in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly PUR coated within the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks the joining of forces between two family businesses that are continuously investing in sustainable innovation—by integrating the long-term accumulated professional technical advantages of both parties, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing customers with forward-looking solutions.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is especially based on the high degree of alignment in their long-term strategic vision, pursuit of quality, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to sustainability. Through the integrated collaborative technology of the clearmelt process, customers can benefit from an efficient and economical integration solution for polyurethane (PUR) in industrial manufacturing processes.
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow.

CANNON Group President and Chairman Marco Volpato (left) with ENGEL Group CEO Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
ENGEL has named this technology the clearmelt process, and with decades of technological accumulation, it has accumulated a wealth of customer cases and application experience in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly coated with PUR inside the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks a strong alliance between two family businesses that continuously invest in sustainable innovation - by integrating their long-term accumulated professional technical advantages, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing forward-looking solutions to customers.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is particularly based on a high degree of alignment in long-term strategic vision, pursuit of quality, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to sustainability. Through the integration of collaborative technologies in the clearmelt process, customers can benefit from efficient and cost-effective integration solutions of polyurethane (PUR) in industrial manufacturing processes.
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow.

CANNON Group President and Chairman Marco Volpato (left) and ENGEL Group CEO Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
ENGEL has named this technology the clearmelt process, and with decades of technological accumulation, it has accumulated a wealth of customer cases and application experiences in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly coated with PUR within the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks a powerful alliance between two family businesses that continuously invest in sustainable innovation—by integrating the long-term professional technical advantages of both sides, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing forward-looking solutions to customers.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is particularly based on the high degree of alignment in their long-term strategic vision, pursuit of quality, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to sustainability. Through the integration of collaborative technologies in the clearmelt process, customers can benefit from efficient and economical integration solutions for polyurethane (PUR) in industrial manufacturing processes.
The demand for high-quality PUR-coated components continues to grow.

CANNON Group President and Chairman Marco Volpato (left) and ENGEL Group CEO Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
ENGEL has named this technology the clearmelt process, which, with decades of technical accumulation, has amassed a wealth of customer cases and application experiences in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly coated with PUR within the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks a strong alliance between two family businesses that continuously invest in sustainable innovation — by integrating their long-term accumulated professional technical advantages, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing forward-looking solutions to customers.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is particularly based on the high degree of alignment in their long-term strategic vision, quality pursuit, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to sustainable development. Through the integrated collaborative technology of the clearmelt process, customers can benefit from the efficient and economical integration of polyurethane (PUR) in industrial manufacturing processes.
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow
The demand for high-quality PUR coated components continues to grow

President and Chairman of CANNON Group Marco Volpato (left) and CEO of ENGEL Group Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
President and Chairman of CANNON Group Marco Volpato (left) and CEO of ENGEL Group Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
President and Chairman of CANNON Group Marco Volpato (left) and CEO of ENGEL Group Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
President and Chairman of CANNON Group Marco Volpato (left) and CEO of ENGEL Group Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
President and Chairman of CANNON Group Marco Volpato (left) and CEO of ENGEL Group Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.
President and Chairman of CANNON Group Marco Volpato (left) and CEO of ENGEL Group Stefan Engleder (right) in front of an injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system.ENGEL has named this technology the clearmelt process, leveraging decades of technical expertise to accumulate a wealth of customer cases and application experiences in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly coated with PUR within the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks a powerful alliance between two family businesses that are continuously investing in sustainable innovation — by integrating their long-accumulated professional strengths, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing forward-looking solutions to customers.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is particularly grounded in the high degree of alignment between both parties in terms of long-term strategic vision, quality pursuit, passion for innovation, and commitment to sustainable development. Through the integrated collaborative technology of the clearmelt process, customers can benefit from the efficient and economical integration of polyurethane (PUR) in industrial manufacturing processes.
ENGEL has named this technology the clearmelt process, leveraging decades of technical expertise to accumulate a wealth of customer cases and application experiences in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly coated with PUR within the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks a powerful alliance between two family businesses that are continuously investing in sustainable innovation — by integrating their long-accumulated professional strengths, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing forward-looking solutions to customers.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is particularly grounded in the high degree of alignment between both parties in terms of long-term strategic vision, quality pursuit, passion for innovation, and commitment to sustainable development. Through the integrated collaborative technology of the clearmelt process, customers can benefit from the efficient and economical integration of polyurethane (PUR) in industrial manufacturing processes.
ENGEL has named this technology the clearmelt process, leveraging decades of technical expertise to accumulate a wealth of customer cases and application experiences in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly coated with PUR within the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks a powerful alliance between two family businesses that are continuously investing in sustainable innovation — by integrating their long-accumulated professional strengths, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing forward-looking solutions to customers.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is particularly grounded in the high degree of alignment between both parties in terms of long-term strategic vision, quality pursuit, passion for innovation, and commitment to sustainable development. Through the integrated collaborative technology of the clearmelt process, customers can benefit from the efficient and economical integration of polyurethane (PUR) in industrial manufacturing processes.
ENGEL named this technology the clearmelt process, with decades of technical accumulation, it has accumulated a wealth of customer cases and application experiences in this field. Through the clearmelt process, components can be directly coated with PUR within the equipment after injection molding. This strategic cooperation with CANNON marks a powerful alliance between two family businesses that continuously invest in sustainable innovation - by integrating the professional technical strengths accumulated over the long term on both sides, fully leveraging synergies, and continuously providing customers with forward-looking solutions.
The collaboration between ENGEL and CANNON is particularly based on the high degree of alignment in their long-term strategic vision, quality pursuit, enthusiasm for innovation, and commitment to sustainable development. Through the integrated collaborative technology of the clearmelt process, customers can benefit from efficient and cost-effective integration solutions of polyurethane (PUR) in industrial manufacturing processes.
Technical Perspective
Technical Perspective
Technical Perspective
Technical Perspective
Technical Perspective
Technical Perspective
Technical Perspective
Technical Perspective
Technical PerspectiveFrom a technical perspective, this collaboration is based on the complementary strengths of both companies: ENGEL contributes its extensive experience in injection molding technology, while CANNON optimizes process reliability and efficiency with its exceptional technology in PUR processing. The clearmelt technology, which involves coating thermoplastic components with a durable PUR surface, has been further developed and optimized, leveraging CANNON's over 20 years of expertise in this field.
From a technical perspective, this collaboration is based on the complementary strengths of both companies: ENGEL contributes its extensive experience in injection molding technology, while CANNON optimizes process reliability and efficiency with its exceptional technology in PUR processing. The clearmelt technology, which involves coating thermoplastic components with a durable PUR surface, has been further developed and optimized, leveraging CANNON's over 20 years of expertise in this field.
From a technical perspective, this collaboration is based on the complementary strengths of both companies: ENGEL contributes its extensive experience in injection molding technology, while CANNON optimizes process reliability and efficiency with its exceptional technology in PUR processing. The clearmelt technology, which involves coating thermoplastic components with a durable PUR surface, has been further developed and optimized, leveraging CANNON's over 20 years of expertise in this field.Typical Cases
Typical Cases
Typical Cases
Typical Cases
Typical Cases
Typical Case
Typical Case
Typical Case
Typical CaseA typical example of this collaboration is the clearmelt injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system at ENGEL's Technology Center in St. Valentin. Customers can conduct practical tests on various PUR color variants here. The combination of the ENGEL duo 5500 combi M and CANNON's precise metering and mixing technology ensures maximum process stability and flexibility. CANNON's PUR system provides precise and efficient material supply, seamlessly integrated into ENGEL's CC300 machine control system, ensuring ease of operation and maximum process automation. This not only speeds up the production chain but also improves the overall quality of the final product.
A typical example of this collaboration is the clearmelt injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system at ENGEL's Technology Center in St. Valentin. Customers can conduct practical tests on various PUR color variants here. The combination of the ENGEL duo 5500 combi M and CANNON's precise metering and mixing technology ensures maximum process stability and flexibility. CANNON's PUR system provides precise and efficient material supply, seamlessly integrated into ENGEL's CC300 machine control system, ensuring ease of operation and maximum process automation. This not only speeds up the production chain but also improves the overall quality of the final product.
A typical example of this collaboration is the clearmelt injection molding unit equipped with a PUR system at ENGEL's Technology Center in St. Valentin. Customers can conduct practical tests on various PUR color variants here. The combination of the ENGEL duo 5500 combi M and CANNON's precise metering and mixing technology ensures maximum process stability and flexibility. CANNON's PUR system provides precise and efficient material supply, seamlessly integrated into ENGEL's CC300 machine control system, ensuring ease of operation and maximum process automation. This not only speeds up the production chain but also improves the overall quality of the final product.

ENGEL and CANNON - a powerful combination of long-term expertise and forward-looking solutions.
ENGEL and CANNON - a powerful combination of long-term expertise and forward-looking solutions.
ENGEL and CANNON - a powerful combination of long-term expertise and forward-looking solutions.
ENGEL and CANNON - a powerful combination of long-term expertise and forward-looking solutions.
ENGEL and CANNON - a powerful combination of long-term expertise and forward-looking solutions.
ENGEL and CANNON - a powerful combination of long-term expertise and forward-looking solutions.Customer Service
Customer Service
Customer Service
Customer Service
Customer Service
Customer Service
Customer Service
Customer Service
Customer ServiceIn addition to technical capabilities, this collaboration places a special emphasis on customer service. The global presence of ENGEL and CANNON ensures comprehensive support in all key markets. Customers will benefit from strong after-sales and application support, leveraging extensive expertise to integrate the technology into existing production processes.
In addition to technical capabilities, this collaboration places a special emphasis on customer service. The global presence of ENGEL and CANNON ensures comprehensive support in all key markets. Customers will benefit from strong after-sales and application support, leveraging extensive expertise to integrate the technology into existing production processes.
In addition to technical capabilities, this collaboration places a special emphasis on customer service. The global presence of ENGEL and CANNON ensures comprehensive support in all key markets. Customers will benefit from strong after-sales and application support, leveraging extensive expertise to integrate the technology into existing production processes.Through this collaboration, ENGEL and CANNON provide high-quality production units that combine injection molding and polyurethane processing, coming from market leaders who are innovators and family businesses. This offers customers the opportunity to meet the growing demands of the industry and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
Through this collaboration, ENGEL and CANNON provide high-quality production units that combine injection molding and polyurethane processing, coming from market leaders who are innovators and family businesses. This offers customers the opportunity to meet the growing demands of the industry and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
Through this collaboration, ENGEL and CANNON provide high-quality production units that combine injection molding and polyurethane processing, coming from market leaders who are innovative and family-owned. This offers customers the opportunity to meet the growing demands of the industry and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
Through this collaboration, ENGEL and CANNON provide high-quality production units that combine injection molding and polyurethane processing, coming from market leaders who are innovative and family-owned. This offers customers the opportunity to meet the growing demands of the industry and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
Through this collaboration, ENGEL and CANNON provide high-quality production units that combine injection molding and polyurethane processing, coming from market leaders who are innovative and family-owned. This offers customers the opportunity to meet the growing demands of the industry and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.【Copyright and Disclaimer】The above information is collected and organized by PlastMatch. The copyright belongs to the original author. This article is reprinted for the purpose of providing more information, and it does not imply that PlastMatch endorses the views expressed in the article or guarantees its accuracy. If there are any errors in the source attribution or if your legitimate rights have been infringed, please contact us, and we will promptly correct or remove the content. If other media, websites, or individuals use the aforementioned content, they must clearly indicate the original source and origin of the work and assume legal responsibility on their own.
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