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Wosana has started up a second KHS filling line for mineral and spring water at its Turów plant. The investment, worth more than PLN 50 million, is expected to ultimately double the facility's production capacity.
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.
Chinaplas 2027 will take place on 13–16 April at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Organizers expect more than 4,700 exhibitors and over 310,000 trade visitors across 390,000 sqm of exhibition space.
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 ITMA Asia 2026, Barmag will present technologies for filament yarns, staple fibers and nonwovens. The portfolio covers spinning, winding, texturing, automation, digital process control and polyester recycling.
At Allpack 2026 in Jakarta, Arburg will present its electric Allrounder Trend in Indonesia for the first time. A 24-cavity application will demonstrate the production of HDPE screw caps for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries.
The growing scale of online shopping and returns is placing greater demands on logistics. Packaging automation is intended to handle varied orders more efficiently, reduce manual work and accelerate the return of products to sale.
Sidel has introduced the Cermex RoboSelex system for collating and arranging bottles ahead of case packing. It handles up to 320 products per minute, including lightweight, asymmetric, tapered and narrow-base bottles.
Arburg will demonstrate sprue-free production of 0.002-gram POM microfilters at Fakuma 2026. The cell combines an electric Allrounder 270 A, a micro injection module and a Multilift Select 4 robot.
Data from weighing and inspection systems help reduce overfilling, rejects and downtime while improving OEE. Their economic impact also depends on equipment integration and the correct positioning of inspection points within the process.
Negri Bossi will exhibit two full-electric injection molding applications at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen. The demonstrations, prepared with Nissei Plastic, Sytrama and technology partners, target food-grade LSR molding and medical packaging production.
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate a victory electric 1565/220 tie-bar-less injection moulding machine producing a high-precision liquid silicone rubber seal for an inverter component, with no rework required.
Plast Eurasia will hold its 35th edition on 2–5 December 2026 at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul. The fair will cover plastics machinery, raw materials, moulds and equipment, automation and cooling systems.
Wittmann Group will present a production cell for stackable planters made from recycled polypropylene at Fakuma 2026. The live application combines Cellmould foam injection molding, inline thermography and compact automation.
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.
Arburg will show electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will demonstrate automated production of automotive connector components and LSR closures with Multilift Select robotic systems.
igus has developed the i.Sense TR.P sensor for monitoring tensile forces in triflex robotic cable carrier systems. The solution is intended to support detection of critical loads and reduce the risk of unplanned downtime.
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.
Arburg will present its electric Allrounder Trend standard machines in the Czech Republic for the first time at MSV 2026 in Brno. The exhibit will include an Allrounder 1000 e Trend with a Multilift 4 linear robot system.
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.
Teradyne Robotics A/S has initiated proceedings before the Unified Patent Court in Copenhagen against the German subsidiary of the Chinese company JAKA. The case concerns alleged infringement of patents related to hardware and software for collaborative robots.
KraussMaffei has introduced the LRXplus Twin, a multiple kinematic linear robot for demanding automation tasks in injection molding. The system is available in Twin X and Twin Z variants with load capacities from 35 to 100 kg.
At PPMA 2026, Sidel will present a single-contractor approach to the design, integration and servicing of packaging lines. The company will focus on operational efficiency, flexibility and end-of-line solutions.
On 17-19 November 2026, Ptak Warsaw Expo will host Labeling-Tech Poland, a trade fair dedicated to labeling technologies. The program includes solutions for marking, product identification, automation and software.
At Fakuma 2026, Wintec will demonstrate a t-win 6500 two-platen injection moulding machine producing coat hangers for Leifheit in a live production cell. The exhibit combines a 4+4-cavity family mould, a linear robot and polypropylene copolymer processing.
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.
GEA has introduced Changeover Assist, a digital application for standardized product and recipe changeovers on SmartControl-based machines. The software is intended to reduce operator errors, product waste and unplanned downtime.
Emerson will present Branson welding and joining technologies at MSV Brno 2026. The stand in hall G1 will feature ultrasonic and laser systems, heat staking, and solutions for integration with Industry 4.0.
Zahoransky will show its Z.Sonic turn tool concept for high-volume production of pen injector and autoinjector housings at Fakuma 2026. The system was developed in collaboration with Netstal and will be presented with the fully electric Elion MED injection molding machine.
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.
The G-Mation P6 is a modular CPU for the G-Mation family, based on x86 architecture and compliant with EN61131-3. The PLC is designed for real-time applications and supports scalable HTML operator interfaces and dockerized applications.
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.
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG will present seven exhibits in the new design at Fakuma 2026. The display will include electromechanical and servo-hydraulic injection moulding machines, automation solutions and micro-injection moulding applications.
Jiangxi Cable is using Sikora X-RAY 8000 Advanced and X-RAY 8700 NXT systems on two new VCV lines for 500 kV extra-high voltage cables. The equipment supports in-line measurement and control of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter.
RR Kabel applies Sikora’s X-RAY 8700 NXT for real-time measurement and control in SIOPLAS cable production lines. The system measures wall thickness, diameter, eccentricity and other parameters at the hot position of the line.
The Superpan research project brings together Birka Composites, AIMPLAS and IDEKO to develop ultralight, multidirectionally reinforced panels for transport structures, with a focus on recyclability, automation and lower energy consumption.