At Matrix Injection Moulds, 2026 begins with a step forward in technological capacity and project validation. Our mould testing laboratory is now operating at full capacity with the addition of two new ENGEL injection moulding machines dedicated to the approval of moulds and processes.
Specifically, the selected machines are an ENGEL e-victory 165/80 and an ENGEL e-victory 765/160, both from the Performance range of the Austrian manufacturer. This range stands out within the ENGEL portfolio for its focus on precision, energy efficiency and flexibility, especially designed for technical parts and applications with demanding tolerances.
One of the distinguishing features of the e-victory series is its tie-bar-less technology. By eliminating traditional tie bars, more usable space is achieved in the mould area. This design also enables faster and more efficient mould changes, a key factor in testing and validation environments.
With regard to the injection process, the machines are based on a hybrid concept, combining a servo-electric injection unit with a highly efficient hydraulic clamping system. This configuration ensures very precise control of material flow and high part-to-part repeatability, which is particularly relevant for small parts, complex geometries or thin-wall applications, common in many of the projects developed at Matrix.
In this context, the machines incorporate ENGEL EcoDrive technology, which adapts the power of the hydraulic system to the actual process demand, reducing energy consumption, noise and heat generation.
In addition, both machines are equipped with the ENGEL e-flomo system, which enables digital control of the flow rate and pressure of the hydraulic pump. This system dynamically adjusts hydraulic operation according to each phase of the cycle, contributing to increased process stability.
With these two new additions, Matrix now operates four injection moulding machines dedicated to the testing and validation area, with clamping forces ranging from 80 to 400 tonnes and up to three injection units to meet the requirements of multi-component projects. This expansion reinforces our commitment to the real validation of processes and to optimising mould performance prior to industrialisation.
