The Rejlek Group relies on sustainable precision with Sumitiomo (SHI) Demag.

January, 30, 2026 - The Rejlek Group has recently commissioned Austria’s first fully integrated SAM-C automation solution from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag.

“For us, the combination of cost-performance ratio and technical sophistication was decisive,” explains Johannes Burtscher, Operations Manager for Injection Molding and Stamping Technology at Rejlek “The machine offers an exceptional value creation depth – from the drive technology to the integrated robotic solution. What particularly impressed us was the seamless integration of the SAM-C robot, which significantly simplifies operation and maintenance.”

Higher productivity

Rejlek manufactures precision components in Vienna for industrial electronics, mobility, and medical technology. On the new fully electric IntElect 130, plastics with high glass fiber and recycled content are processed – a significant step toward more sustainable production. “Our machine is designed to safely process even recycled materials,” says Burtscher. “This allows us to directly reuse production waste and efficiently close the material loop.”

Thanks to the activeMeltControl technology, the machine automatically compensates for material fluctuations, ensuring consistently high quality with minimal scrap rates, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag claims. The adaptive control system adjusts the injection process in real time, enabling particularly stable production conditions - which is a clear advantage specially when using multi-cavity molds, the companys says.

Automation with System Integration

A key feature of the new production cell is the fully integrated SAM-C robotic solution. “The compact design saves valuable floor space, and thanks to the joint control of the machine and robot, operation is extremely intuitive. This reduces training requirements and downtime”, explains Burtscher.

In the production process, the SAM-C robot performs part removal and handling for subsequent processing steps, making a contribution to higher process reliability and consistent product quality. Michael Domes, Managing Director Sales Austria at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, adds: “With the SAM-C series, we offer a fully integrated automation solution that is perfectly tailored to our fully electric machines. The combination of high dynamics, energy efficiency, and ease of use provides our customers with new opportunities to manufacture more productively and sustainably.”

Sustainability as a Core Practice

At Rejlek, sustainability has long been an integral part of daily production. In addition to using recycled materials, the company optimizes cooling management and relies on closed water circuits. “Our fully electric system significantly reduces energy consumption compared to hydraulic machines,” emphasizes Burtscher. “At the same time, we benefit from precise, stable cycles and very high Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).”

Partnership on Equal Terms

The collaboration between Rejlek and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has developed over many years. About every tenth injection molding machine at the Vienna site comes from the German-Japanese manufacturer. Burtscher says: “We see great potential to further expand the partnership in the area of multi-component technology in the future.”

For Michael Domes, the installation of Austria’s first SAM-C cell marks another milestone: “Rejlek impressively demonstrates how precision, automation, and sustainability can be harmonized. The implementation confirms that fully electric production is convincing not only technologically but also economically.”