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.
KHS USA will show filling and packaging technologies for the North American beverage market at Pack Expo in Chicago. The presentation will focus on resource efficiency, recyclable PET solutions, digital services and line performance.
The Utz ID system links reusable containers and pallets with a digital product passport. The solution is intended to support traceability, environmental data reporting and companies' preparation for PPWR requirements.
At TaipeiPlas 2026, Arburg will present its Allrounder Trend electric standard injection moulding machines in Taiwan for the first time. The stand will feature an automated application producing the three-part "Donut-ella" USB cable winder.
During open days at Arburg Technology Centers in Radevormwald and Rednitzhembach, around 180 customers learned about the electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines. The programme included live demonstrations, technical presentations and topics related to digitalisation.
The 30th edition of Fakuma will take place in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2026. In addition to an exhibition covering the full plastics processing value chain, the organisers are announcing an industry round table, a new innovation award, a startup area and Career Friday.
At Vietnamplas 2026, Arburg will present the electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine in Vietnam for the first time. At its stand in Ho Chi Minh City, the machine will produce nozzles for silicone tubes from HDPE.
At AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, Ceratizit will present solutions for resilient supply chains, machining and digital support for production planning. The company will also demonstrate live machining of a spinal implant.
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.