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Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works has introduced the CLF 5000TPII, Taiwan’s first two-platen injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 5,000 tonnes. The launch coincides with the manufacturer’s 60th anniversary.
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.
KHS will present turnkey plant engineering for changing beverage portfolios at BrauBeviale. Its exhibits will include resource-efficient bottle washing, high-output can filling and seaming, and digital life cycle support.
eurolaser will demonstrate automated cutting processes for industrial plastics applications at Fakuma 2026. Its modular systems combine configurable working areas, laser power, routing options and automation.
Haitian International will present two live injection moulding applications at Fakuma 2026, supported by additional machines at partner stands. The exhibits will cover automotive components, high-volume packaging, automation and medical production.
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.
Interpack China 2026 will present processing and packaging solutions for eight end-user sectors. The programme will focus on sustainable and smart packaging as well as advances in automation.
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will demonstrate automated production of a wireless key cover from PC/ABS recyclate on the vertical Allrounder 475 V. The application combines In-Mould Decoration, robotic handling and component data for recycling.
Wittmann will present its R9 robot controller and debut the WX253 linear robot at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits focus on flexible cell integration, ease of programming, compact design and maintenance access.
Messe Düsseldorf and FENAGRI will organise Morocco Food World in autumn 2027. The trade fair will connect the Moroccan food industry with suppliers of processing and packaging technologies, materials and services.
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.
Servomold will introduce its servo-electric linear unscrewing unit at Fakuma 2026. The system electronically synchronises the rotation and axial movement of threaded cores for demoulding internal threads in injection moulds.
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will present a turnkey cell based on an Allrounder More 2000. The system produces 32 two-coloured ABS dominoes per cycle and automates box preparation, assembly and output of complete game sets.
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.
More than 350 exhibitors across 1,360 booths are presenting plastics and rubber technologies at TaipeiPLAS 2026. The programme focuses on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, sustainability and the circular economy.
At Fakuma 2026, Kistler will present the MedRelease Suite for component-level quality documentation in medical technology. The system combines cavity pressure measurement, process monitoring, model-based quality prediction and centralized data management.
Arburg will present two automated electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines at Plastimagen 2026. The company will also demonstrate its ALS, arburgXworld and Arburg Remote Service digital solutions.
The redesigned K-Vision-III platform provides central monitoring and control of up to 24 KCM feeder control modules. It adds recipe management, industrial Ethernet connectivity and backup functions for feeder parameters.
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.