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Engel will demonstrate four injection moulding applications at Plastimagen 2026 in Mexico, covering transport crates, automotive connectors, liquid silicone rubber parts and medical plungers. The company will also present its EVA virtual assistant.
Amaplast will coordinate 32 companies in a 700-square-metre Italian pavilion at Plastimagen 2026. Mexico remains a major importer of plastics and rubber machinery, while circular economy legislation may support demand for recycling and automation technologies.
Oerlikon HRSflow has introduced a new generation of its T-Flow HRS multi-zone thermal control unit. The controller manages 6 to 144 hot runner heating zones and adds guided setup, remote display options and smartphone-based service support.
Presented at Fakuma 2026, the WS90 removal system uses servo drives to reduce compressed air consumption. Designed for payloads up to 2 kg, it supports sprue removal and small-part handling on injection moulding machines.
Bharat Sharma will assume responsibility for Arburg's Asia-Pacific sales region as Regional Manager APAC from 1 October 2026. His remit includes strengthening the company's market position and its relations with customers and partners.
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.
At Fakuma 2026, BOY presented ten exhibits covering compact injection moulding machines, integrated automation and micro-injection moulding applications. Key solutions included the LR 5 Compact handling system and the automated BOY 35 E VV.
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.
Evosys has moved its central IT infrastructure to a certified data centre in Nuremberg. The project is intended to provide capacity for further digitalisation and the company's planned growth.
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg presented 14 machines and solutions for digitalisation, automation and injection moulding. The company also received the first Paul Eberhard Schall Medal.
At Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, Sidel will present technologies for blow moulding, aseptic production, packaging and end-of-line automation. The solutions on display will include EvoBLOW Laser, Actis and Aseptic Predis X4.
In 2025, 2,397 industrial robots were installed in Poland, up 2.1% year on year. Growth was driven by sectors outside the automotive industry, but robot density remains well below the European average.
Husky Technologies will present integrated injection molding solutions at Fakuma 2026, including hot runners, mold temperature controllers, packaging and medical systems, and predictive monitoring services.
Stadler has engineered and supplied a fully automated sorting line for IGERS' textile recycling plant in Italy. The 4 t/h facility integrates two-stage NIR sorting with downstream preparation and digital traceability.
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will present six Expert Corners covering plasticising, temperature control, machine controls, automation, specialist processes and in-mould coating. Running production cells will demonstrate the technologies in operation.
At Fruit Attraction, Tosca presented the euro-size Circular Pallet CP1208, developed with Cabka from 100% recycled plastic. The reusable load carrier is designed for automated fresh produce supply chains and regulatory readiness.
Linbrunner has installed an electric e-Forming twin-sheet thermoforming machine. Cannon's system provides a clamping force of 600 kN and a forming area of 2750 × 2200 × 600 mm while standing 4.8 m high.
sinit reports annual savings of €87,500 after training employees to use ENGEL digital assistance systems. The company also halved its complaint rate and reduced start-up rejects by around one third.
Arburg will present standalone robotic systems at Fakuma 2026. The solutions can operate independently of injection moulding machines and can be integrated into new production lines or retrofitted to existing systems.
Südpack has commissioned a high-performance flexographic printing system at its competence centre in Kłobuck, Poland. The investment expands automation, digital connectivity and production flexibility for flexible packaging.
At Cibus Tec 2026, Sidel will present the RoboAccess_Pal S palletising system and solutions for complete packaging lines. The unit handles packs weighing up to 25 kg at a rate of up to 12 cycles per minute.
Engel will demonstrate an integrated cell for producing automotive connectors at Fakuma 2026. The installation combines a Wintec e-win 1800 injection moulding machine with the new viper 6 robot and produces 57,600 parts per hour.
Husky will present integrated injection molding technologies at Fakuma 2026, including machines, hot runners, mold control, packaging and medical systems, molds, and production support services.
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.
A Südpack stakeholder survey indicates that Germany’s meat industry is prioritizing efficiency, automation, shelf life and recyclable packaging as cost, regulatory and retail requirements intensify.
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.
The Krones Group is consolidating the market presence of its process technology portfolio under the Krones Processing brand. The companies, teams and areas of expertise within the existing organisation will remain unchanged.
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.
ProfilControl 7 RubberFleX is a modular inline system for dimensional and surface inspection in rubber extrusion. Configurable with one to eight cameras, it is intended for automotive sealing profiles and technical rubber products.
Dr. Boy and Polmak Plastik will present the compact BOY XS E injection moulding machine at Plast Eurasia in Istanbul. The 100 kN model is designed for precision moulding of micro and small parts.
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.
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.
Arburg will exhibit an electric Allrounder 1800 e Trend and a hybrid Allrounder 470 H at Plast Eurasia 2026. The machines will produce silicone cartridge components and polycarbonate oven knobs.
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.
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.