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PPWR is shifting value in plastics recycling from recovered volume to verified quality. Demand for traceable, high-purity recyclates is linking sorting performance, feedstock quality and packaging design more closely.
From 12 to 16 October 2026, ENGEL will present five demonstration stations featuring live production processes at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen. The exhibits in Hall A5, Booth 5203, will show how plastics processing efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness can be systematically improved—from AI-assisted natural-language machine interaction and precision liquid silicone processing to fully automated mass production.
Arburg Inc. presented networked injection molding, AI tools and automated production cells during its TechXellence 2026 Open House in Rocky Hill. Five electric Allrounder machines demonstrated automated applications.
FCS reported orders for 32 injection moulding machines worth NT$80 million during TaipeiPlas 2026. The company presented automated systems, AI-based process monitoring and energy consumption measurement.
Around 60 Arburg apprentices and trainers will present the company's training and career opportunities during Career Friday at Fakuma 2026. The programme will include stand tours focused on digitalisation, virtual training tools and a prize draw.
Arburg will present digitalisation solutions spanning injection moulding, production planning, process optimisation and maintenance at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will include the Gestica lite control system, new assistance functions, arburgXworld apps and the company's ALS MES.
TiTE x IHT 2026 will bring 450 exhibitors and more than 100 hosted international buyers to Taichung on October 20–22. The event will combine supplier meetings, product sourcing and access to nearby manufacturing plants.
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will present an expanded turnkey cell for producing PP caps for injector pens. The digitally networked system integrates machinery, mould, automation and peripherals, along with Plus10's Hopper AI tool for process and quality optimisation.
Chinaplas 2027 will focus on intelligent innovation, green upgrading and supply chain resilience. The Shenzhen exhibition is expected to cover 390,000 sqm and host more than 4,700 international exhibitors.
At Fakuma 2026, the Feddersen Group will present compounds, digital development tools, distribution services and contract compounding solutions. Feddem will separately showcase its FED 18 MTS laboratory extruder.
Stadler inaugurated a 2,160 m² Test Center during its 2026 Summit in Altshausen. The facility will support trials, prototype development, process optimization, customer validation and training under realistic operating conditions.
TaipeiPlas 2026 attracted buyers from 77 countries. Key topics included circular materials, high-value plastics applications, digitalization, artificial intelligence and the integration of production systems.
Engel will present an automated e-mac 200 cell producing PP auto-injector components at Fakuma 2026. The exhibit combines a 32-cavity mould, process assistance systems and cleanroom-compatible production in a compact footprint.
Recycled-content requirements are shifting value from recovered volumes toward material quality. TOMRA Recycling identifies traceability, feedstock quality and sorting performance as key factors shaping market access under PPWR.
Siemens and Procter & Gamble are expanding an AI-based inspection system across P&G's manufacturing operations. The companies report 10 to 20 percent lower scrap rates, depending on the product, and commissioning five to ten times faster than with traditional vision systems.
M.Tec Engineering will present methods and digital tools for managing product development complexity at Fakuma 2026. Its exhibit will cover AI-supported optimisation, simulation, material strategies and circular business models.
Universal Robots unveiled its Gen 7 robotic platform at IMTS, redesigned for industrial automation and physical AI. The system includes new g-Series arms, the CB7 Core controller, the PolyScope X environment and new operator panels.
Moretto will present conveying, dust separation, drying, material routing and plant supervision technologies at Fakuma. The exhibits include Loadmatik, Deduster, Delphy, new X Comb dryer models and the Mowis supervisory system.
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate an injection moulding cell in which the EVA virtual assistant interprets natural-language queries, recommends responses and, after operator confirmation, transfers approved changes to the machine control system.
At Fakuma 2026, the Wittmann Group will present a new version of its AIM4Help interactive assistant. The system supporting the operation of injection moulding machines, robots and peripheral equipment will accept written and spoken questions.
Elmet will show its SMARTshot i intelligent cold runner system for LSR injection molding at Fakuma 2026. The system analyzes the injection process, balances cavities automatically and optimizes nozzle pin positions.
At Fakuma 2026, KraussMaffei will present the new all-electric PX series with AQCplus autonomous quality control, the LRXplus SE side-entry concept, and system solutions for plastics processing.
Fu Chun Shin will present injection molding systems focused on smart manufacturing and sustainability at TaipeiPlas 2026, including the SA-1000, the largest machine it has exhibited at the show.
SKZ will hold the Digital Innovation Days on 28 and 29 September 2026 in Würzburg. The event will focus on practical digitalization and AI solutions for the plastics industry.
Imago Technologies has started series production of the Vision Box AGE-X6, a fanless industrial PC for classical and AI-based machine vision. The platform is designed for machine builders and system integrators requiring scalable computing performance.
Clariant's CLARITY and AI-powered CLARITY Prime have won Best Digital Innovation at the ICIS Innovation Awards 2026. The platforms support catalyst lifecycle management through connected data, expert collaboration and process-specific analytics.
Fanuc will present all-electric injection moulding, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital manufacturing solutions at Fakuma 2026, with live demonstrations focused on productivity, quality and connected production.
Siemens will consolidate its automation business units into a single Automation organization on October 1, 2026. Rainer Brehm has been appointed President of the new unit and will report to Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries.
Dassault Systèmes is making its virtual companions AURA, LEO and MARIE available on the 3DExperience platform. The solutions are designed to support users in program management, engineering, simulation and work based on scientific knowledge.
Amcor received Gold and Silver distinctions at the Sustainability and Impact Awards 2026. The awarded initiatives include the CleanStream system for recycling household polypropylene waste and the Exclusive stick for Cut By Fred.
Nineteen young engineers from ten countries completed Sidel’s three-week Nextgen Innovation Lab programme. Participants worked on challenges in packaging, sustainability, automation and artificial intelligence.
Indorama Ventures has launched a Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at PETValue Philippines, its bottle-to-bottle PET recycling site in Cavite. The project includes co-processing non-recyclable caps and labels as alternative fuel in cement manufacturing.
From mid-September, Colines will launch a 9-layer Polycast cast film extrusion line at its headquarters in Nibbia for customer trials. The installation will also be offered with short delivery times.
Digitalisation is currently transforming the industry of packaging. Powered by Artificial Intelligence and advanced simulations, it is changing how bottles are being designed, tested and delivered to the market.
R-Cycle and Tilisco have expanded the PPWR Compliance Compass with an integrated AI chatbot for handling regulatory queries. The solution is intended to support packaging manufacturers in assessing compliance and preparing PPWR declarations of conformity.
At European Label Forum 2026 in Seville, representatives of the European label industry discussed the market situation, the impact of regulation, digitalisation and the role of AI. Competitiveness, sustainability and changing customer expectations were at the centre of the debate.