The new adapter enables fast, standardized integration between collaborative robots and injection moulding machines, helping manufacturers automate with lower costs, shorterdeployment times, and greater flexibility.

Fürth, Germany – July 8th 2026 – JAKA Robotics, a global manufacturer of collaborative robots, today announced the launch of IMMA (Injection Moulding Machine Adapter), a standardized interface designed specifically for injection moulding applications. Built around the EUROMAP 67 communication standard, IMMA enables plastics manufacturers to integrate JAKA collaborative robots with injection moulding machines quickly, safely, and with significantly reduced engineering effort. 

As plastics manufacturers face increasing labour shortages, shorter production runs, rising costs, and growing demands for production flexibility, automation has become a necessity. However, traditional automation solutions often require extensive integration work, dedicated industrial robots, and complex safety systems that increase project costs and deployment times. 

JAKA's new IMMA addresses these challenges by providing a plug-and-play interface between collaborative robots and injection moulding machines, making robotic machine tending more accessible than ever. 

"Many plastics manufacturers want to automate their processes, but they are discouraged by the complexity and cost of integrating robots with their injection moulding machines," said Wolfgang Lienke, Head of JAKA Europe. "With IMMA, we've standardized that connection. Customers can deploy collaborative robots much faster, simplify commissioning, and benefit from a flexible automation solution that can be replicated across multiple machines and production sites." 

Designed for Fast Deployment 

The JAKA IMMA combines pre-configured signal mapping, robot and machine synchronization, integrated safety outputs, and simplified wiring into one compact module. Together with a pre-configured robot program, manufacturers can significantly reduce engineering work and accelerate implementation. 

The system supports: 

• Standardized communication via EUROMAP 67 

• Plug-and-play wiring 

• Pre-configured robot and injection moulding machine communication 

• Simplified electrical integration 

• Ready-to-use machine tending programs 

• Compatibility with standard or custom end-of-arm tooling 

This standardized approach enables deployment in less than six hours under typical installation conditions, reducing downtime and minimizing disruption to production. 

Lowering the Barrier to Automation 

Unlike conventional industrial robot installations that often require large safety fences and extensive engineering, IMMA has been designed specifically for collaborative robot deployments. 

The solution helps manufacturers: 

• Reduce integration costs 

• Minimize safety hardware requirements 

• Improve operator flexibility 

• Reduce dependence on manual labour 

• Increase machine uptime 

• Standardize automation across multiple production lines and factory locations 

For many small and medium-tonnage injection moulding machines operating with medium cycle times, the solution can deliver a return on investment in less than 12 months. 

Built for the Modern Plastics Industry 

The IMMA solution is particularly suited for plastics manufacturers looking to automate part removal, machine tending, insert loading, or other repetitive handling tasks while maintaining production flexibility. 

By leveraging collaborative robot technology, manufacturers can continue operating in environments where floor space is limited and production requirements change frequently—without the complexity typically associated with industrial robot automation. 

The solution complies with relevant industry standards including EUROMAP 67, ISO 10218, ISO 13849, and ISO/TS 15066, supporting safe human-robot collaboration while protecting both operators and equipment. 

Expanding JAKA's Industry Solutions 

The launch of IMMA further expands JAKA Robotics' portfolio of industry-specific automation solutions, reinforcing the company's commitment to making automation easier, more flexible, and more accessible for manufacturers worldwide. 

By combining collaborative robots with standardized integration technologies, JAKA continues to lower the barriers to automation and help manufacturers improve productivity without sacrificing flexibility. 

For more information about the JAKA Injection Moulding Machine Adapter (IMMA), visit www.jaka.com or contact us at marketing.eu@jaka.com