Milacron to debut third-generation E-Series at Fakuma
Milacron will present its third-generation all-electric E-Series in Europe at Fakuma 2026. The E180 and E110 injection molding machines will run packaging and medical applications, respectively.
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TiTE x IHT 2026 targets international hardware buyers
TiTE x IHT 2026 will bring 450 exhibitors and more than 100 hosted international buyers to Taichung on October 20–22. The event will combine supplier meetings, product sourcing and access to nearby manufacturing plants.
Siemens and P&G scale AI quality inspection
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.
Universal Robots unveils the Gen 7 platform
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.
Moretto to present plastics automation systems at Fakuma
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.
Barmag to present integrated fiber technologies in Shanghai
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.
igus launches the TR.P system - intelligent condition monitoring for robotics
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.
SKZ launches Digital Innovation Days in Würzburg
SKZ will hold the Digital Innovation Days on 28 and 29 September 2026 in Würzburg. The event will focus on practical digitalization and AI solutions for the plastics industry.
Imago starts series production of Vision Box AGE-X6
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.
Branson to show welding technologies at MSV 2026
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.
G-Mation P6 modular automation controller
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.
Rainer Brehm to lead Siemens automation unit
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 expands the 3DExperience platform
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.
Promix to present process technologies at Fakuma 2026
At Fakuma 2026, Promix Solutions will present technologies for mixing, foaming, cooling and process monitoring in plastics processing. The company will focus on Microcell Technology and the Visco-P inline viscometer with closed-loop control.
Multivac implements Teamcenter as its central PLM system
Multivac has selected Teamcenter software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio as its strategic PLM system. The solution is intended to connect engineering and manufacturing and support further digitalization of product development and lifecycle management.
Fakuma 2026 with an anniversary event programme
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.
Arburg to present digitalisation and 14 machines at Fakuma 2026
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will focus its presentation on digital services and software across the entire value chain. The company announces 14 machine exhibits, including injection moulding solutions, automation and turnkey systems.
Juniális 2026: Allrounder Trend launched in Hungary
At Juniális 2026 in Budapest, Arburg Hungary presented the new electric Allrounder Trend series to the Hungarian market for the first time. The event also focused on automation, digitalisation and energy efficiency.
Uniloy to present the electric UCS 14.ED at Plast 2026
At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the fully electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion blow molding machine. The booth will also feature new solutions for quality control, remote diagnostics and PCR material processing.
TempControl by Lüdecke quick couplings: a new safety standard
In the demanding plastics processing environment, where the temperatures of temperature-control media often exceed levels safe for humans, operator protection becomes as important as process efficiency. LÜDECKE, a leader in connection systems, is launching its patented TempControl solution, which redefines safety standards for work with injection moulding machines and temperature-control systems.
Atlas Copco expands the GHS VSD+ vacuum pump series
Atlas Copco introduces the GHS 402 - 902 VSD+ vacuum pump for applications including food packaging, vacuum cooling and plastics thermoforming. The new design is intended to provide high pumping speed, lower energy consumption and a smaller installation footprint.
ENGEL to present cost-efficient production solutions at FIP 2026
At FIP 2026 in Lyon, ENGEL will present solutions for more energy-efficient and flexible injection moulding production. The company will showcase, among others, the tie-bar-less victory electric 220, the all-electric WINTEC e-win 1800, inject AI systems and the clearmelt process.
AI stabilizes recycled material processing in injection molding
SKZ and plus10 are working on an artificial intelligence-based solution intended to stabilize the processing of post-consumer recyclates in injection molding. The Rezi-AI project uses process and material data to reduce scrap, energy consumption and quality fluctuations.
ENGEL at Interplas 2026: integrated production solutions
At Interplas 2026 in Birmingham, the ENGEL Group will present solutions for series plastics processing, including all-electric injection moulding machines, digital process assistance systems, as well as automation concepts and in-mould surface finishing.
ENGEL at Plastpol 2026, stabilising injection moulding processes
At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, the ENGEL Group will present integrated injection moulding solutions supported by digital systems. The company highlights process stabilisation, scrap reduction and improved OEE enabled by data analysis and real-time control functions.
Omron and Dassault Systèmes combine digital twins with automation
Omron and Dassault Systèmes have announced a collaboration aimed at integrating virtual and physical environments in manufacturing through IT/OT convergence. The partnership combines Dassault Systèmes’ 3D solution with Omron’s Sysmac automation platform.
Dassault Systèmes: results for Q1 2026
Dassault Systèmes reported estimated IFRS financial results for Q1 2026. The company recorded revenue growth, including software and subscription and support revenues, and highlighted regional and industry differences.
Haitian MA5/Ultra: premiere at Chinaplas 2026
At Chinaplas 2026, Haitian International will present the new MA5/Ultra injection molding machine based on the MA5 platform. The company points to higher precision, faster system response, lower energy consumption and expanded digital functions.
ENGEL starts global roll-out of Wintec e-win
The ENGEL Group is starting the global roll-out of the all-electric Wintec e-win injection moulding machines outside Asia and streamlining its two-platen portfolio comprising the Engel duo and Wintec t-win. Updates include expanded clamping force availability and higher injection performance.
Haitian introduces X-Injection Deep-AI for injection molding
At Chinaplas 2026, Haitian will present X-Injection, an AI solution for injection molding process setup, optimization, and monitoring. The system is intended to support fast mold start-up, defect diagnosis, and early warning of process deviations.
Dassault Systèmes to present AI and virtual twins at Hannover Messe
At Hannover Messe (20–24 April 2026), Dassault Systèmes will present applications of industrial AI, virtual twins and virtual assistants in automation. At booth H74 (Hall 14), the company will showcase solutions for designing and optimizing production systems in a virtual environment.
Haitian International to present solutions at Chinaplas 2026
Haitian International has announced it will present solutions for intelligent manufacturing at Chinaplas 2026. The company will show, among others, the premiere of the MA2500V/1000 Ultra, applications for home appliances, automotive and drones, as well as the X-Injection Molding Cloud platform.
Wittmann Group with new management structure
Wittmann Group is changing its management structure, consolidating the injection molding machines division and the automation and auxiliary equipment division under the joint leadership of the owners effective May 1, 2026. Rainer Weingraber will leave the group at the end of April.
Bekum expands the fully electric SmartLine machine series
Bekum is introducing the fully electric SmartLine series for extrusion blow moulding. The manufacturer states, among other things, a 30% reduction in machine investment and up to 20% lower energy consumption thanks to optimized drives and HiPEx extruders.
Digital design of the D328eco aircraft on 3DExperience
Deutsche Aircraft uses Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience platform for integrated management of the design, testing, certification and production preparation of the D328eco regional aircraft.
ENGEL to present foammelt and inject AI at Chinaplas 2026
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the ENGELGroup will present solutions for technical moulding and AI-based assistance systems. The focus will be on physical foaming with foammelt and the inject AI package for process stabilisation and scrap reduction.