Shibaura launches 2 injection molding machines at K 2025

The all-electric EC75SXIII is suitable for multiple applications, while the hydraulic S-GenXT 180-7A is for packaging.
Dec. 12, 2025
2 min read

Key Highlights

  • Shibaura's all-electric EC75SXIII IMM is equipped with linear guides, grease-free tie bars and a five-point toggle mechanism for precise, rigid movements.
  • The V70 control system features a split-screen monitor with drag-and-drop functions and on-screen help.
  • The hydraulic S-GenXt 180-7A offers high-speed pressure accumulators and reduced energy consumption for packaging applications.
  • The AI-powered Virtual Machine Expert continuously monitors machine performance and alerts operators to potential issues.
  • Shibaura's machiNetCloud platform integrates all equipment for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and energy management.
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The EC75SXIII is the latest addition to Shibaura's all-electric line of injection molding machines.

The EC75SXIII is the latest addition to Shibaura's all-electric line of injection molding machines.

By Ron Shinn 

Shibaura Machine launched two new injection molding machines at K 2025, the all-electric EC75SXIII and the hydraulic S-GenXt 180-7A. 

The electric EC75SXIII, with 75 tons of clamping force, is the latest addition to a line that includes clamping forces ranging from 33 tons to 3,306 tons. Shibaura said the line is suitable for medical, packaging, automotive, aerospace and other products. 

The new press features linear guides on the moving platen for rigid, precise movements, grease-free tie bars, a five-point Linkline toggle mechanism that is angled to distribute force evenly across the platen and a strain gauge on the tie bar to monitor actual tonnage. Distance between the tie bars is 410mm by 360mm. 

The EC75SXIII comes with Shibaura’s V70 control system, which has a 19-inch, split-screen monitor with drag and drop capabilities. The V70 also has on-screen help functions for inexperienced operators who need to set up a new tool, or diagnose and correct common molding problems. 

Shibaura Machine
Shibaura's S-GenXt 180-7a, which debuted at K 2025, is a hydraulic injection molding machine for packaging.

Shibaura's S-GenXt 180-7a, which debuted at K 2025, is a hydraulic injection molding machine for packaging.

The hydraulic S-GenXt 180-7A has 180 tons of clamping force. It is aimed at the packaging market.  

It features high-speed pressure accumulators and reduced energy consumption. 

The S-GenXt is also equipped with Shibaura’s Virtual Machine Expert, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered monitoring system that continuously analyzes machine performance and alerts operators of potential problems.  

The new hydraulic presses include a control system from Keba. 

Shibaura also showed its expanded line of auxiliary equipment designed for both electric and hydraulic presses. The line includes Cartesian and SCARA industrial robots for materials handling, inspection, packaging, assembly and clean-room production.  

The company also has an IIoT platform called machiNetCloud that connects factory operations. The platform includes real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, energy tracking and performance analytics that gives decision-makers information to reduce unplanned downtime, optimize cycle times and lower total cost of ownership. 

The machiNetCloud system supports all-electric and hydraulic molding machines as well as auxiliary equipment. Shibaura said it unlocks the full potential of Industry 4.0. 

Shibaura is based in Japan. The SXIII molding machines are built in Japan, while the S-GenXt presses and auxiliary equipment are built in India. 

Contact: 

Shibaura Machine Co. America, Elk Grove Village, Ill., 888-593-1616, www.shibaura-machine.com   

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Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.

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