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Formnext 2026, taking place from 17 to 20 November in Frankfurt am Main, will complement its exhibition with an extensive supporting programme of expert presentations, panel discussions, showcases, awards and networking formats, including the new Formnext Defence Summit.
Syensqo has stopped producing the C6O4 fluorosurfactant at its Spinetta Marengo facility in Italy. Nearly all of the company's fluoropolymers are now manufactured without PFAS processing aids.
Wosana has completed another development phase at its Andrychów plant. The investments covered a new laboratory, expanded R&D facilities and automated pallet transport, supporting aseptic production and improvements in occupational safety and ergonomics.
The Hotspot Monitoring thermal imaging system uses artificial intelligence to detect dangerous temperature rises in recycling plants. It monitors material flows, conveyors, stockpiles and feed hoppers, among other areas.
Euroviti developed a plasticising unit for an Ø80 single-screw extruder producing rigid PVC corrugated pipes. The new configuration achieved approximately 95 kg/h at 30 rpm while maintaining satisfactory extrudate quality.
Since September, Targi Kielce has communicated its activities under the Expo Kielce brand. The rebranding is intended to support its international operations, while the company’s legal name, registration details, contracts and obligations remain unchanged.
Xenia Materials and the Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials of Italy's National Research Council will jointly develop advanced composites for injection moulding and pellet- and filament-based 3D printing.
The DeXa side gate solution from Mold-Masters received the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 in the injection moulding category. The technology provides individual tip heat control for high-cavity and medical applications.
Amcor has developed a customised bi-colour flip-top closure for Spanish sauce brand Choví. Made entirely from polypropylene, it uses a silicone valve to control sauce flow and is manufactured in Spain.
Four projects focused on bio-based materials, renewable carbon and polyurethane foam recycling have reached the final of the Polyurethane Innovation Award at the 2026 Plastics Industry Awards.
Experts at Fakuma 2026 identified technology, recycling, AI tools and industry cooperation as key factors in strengthening the resilience of European plastics processors.
MAAG received first place in the Extrusion category of the inaugural Fakuma Innovation Award for its extrex⁶ EC, a gear pump designed for the continuous conveyance of rigid PVC.
The 30th Fakuma has opened in Friedrichshafen, bringing together 1,547 exhibitors across 12 halls. During the opening, Arburg received the first Paul-Eberhard-Schall Medal.
The 21st Plast exhibition will take place on 15–18 May 2029 at Fiera Milano in Rho. The event will cover plastics and rubber processing machinery, raw materials and technological developments.
The plastics processing industry faces the challenge of combining high production efficiency with stringent sustainability requirements. YUDO’s innovative YUDrive Eco system is a compact, advanced servo drive solution for controlling valve pins in injection moulds, offering an alternative to conventional hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Sikora placed 14th in a ranking of Germany's fastest-growing mid-sized companies. The measurement, control and sorting technology manufacturer is expanding its Bremen site by nearly 7,000 square metres.
Knauf Industries is reviewing four decades of development in EPS and EPP moulding and thermoplastics injection moulding. The company also reports on measures to reduce its carbon footprint, improve safety and develop solutions supporting circularity.
Hasco is investing in machinery and processes for standard plates, special plates and standard bars at its Lüdenscheid headquarters. The project is intended to expand in-house production, shorten transport routes and improve product availability.
Barmag has introduced three retrofit solutions for automating maintenance in chemical fibre spinning plants. The systems address spinneret cleaning, knife sharpening and spinning package replacement.
Lanxess has introduced Purventis, a flame-retardant platform for insulation materials. Its first product, Purventis Core, is a reactive halogen-free phosphorus flame retardant for rigid PU and PIR foams.
MD Elektronik and KraussMaffei have developed an all-electric injection molding platform for multi-component parts made of thermoplastics and liquid silicone rubber. The configuration supports micro injection molding and future series production.
High-strength profiles, PVB films, flame-retardant cable insulation and heat-resistant housings contribute to burglary protection, fire safety and accident prevention in homes. Research is also examining autonomous protection functions and circular insulation materials.
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.
Deckerform will present its in-house plastics workshop, cooperation with Possehl Consulting and a live hot-stamping application with Leonhard Kurz at Fakuma. The company will also outline two projects completed within six and eight weeks.
Around 1,600 exhibitors from 40 countries are expected at the 30th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen. The programme will include awards, expert discussions, career initiatives, patent information and presentations by startups.
NOEMI Aerospace will use Syensqo carbon fibre prepreg and structural adhesive in the airframe and wing of its nine-passenger electric amphibious aircraft. The materials were selected to support low structural weight, out-of-autoclave processing and certification.
Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will showcase its ProVital+ portfolio of medical-grade color and additive masterbatches at Pharmapack 2027 (Booth 4D105), supported by the company's recently achieved ISO 13485 certification.
After seven years of development, Cold Jet has created a product intended to change how the capabilities of dry ice cleaning are perceived.
Asahi Kasei has opened a wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line at its Celgard facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Commercial production is scheduled to begin in the second half of fiscal 2026.
KraussMaffei has introduced two ColorForm developments for in-mold coating of thermoplastic parts: a multi-color mixing head for automated color changes and a 0.1 mm polyurethane thin-layer process developed with Siegfried Hofmann GmbH.
On 17-19 November 2026, the international Packaging Poland trade fair dedicated to finished packaging will take place at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The event will include an exhibition area and the Finished Packaging Industry Congress.
Clariant has launched two R&D laboratories for its Additives business in China, located in Huizhou and Shanghai. The facilities extend local capabilities from application development to full synthesis and pilot-scale development.
Evosys Laser GmbH will present new machine generations, process modules and measurement methods for laser plastic welding at Fakuma 2026. The company will also run live demonstrations of through-beam welding and the Evo2Step process.
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.
SABIC has introduced Ultem DU762 resin, a polyetherimide material designed for smartphone middle frames. The grade is compatible with non-conductive PVD sputtering and is positioned as an alternative to metal and glass fiber-reinforced PC.