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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.
Plast Eurasia will return to Istanbul on 2–5 December 2026, bringing together plastics machinery, raw materials and production technologies. Around three months before opening, 90% of the exhibition space has been sold.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Messe Düsseldorf India and PMMAI have entered a long-term partnership to develop Plastfocus. From 2027, the event will join the K Alliance and move to Bengaluru.
At Fakuma 2026, Bole Europe will present the all-electric FE 110 injection moulding machine and the two-platen DK 200. The demonstrations will focus on energy consumption, process precision, repeatability and the cost of producing a good part.
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.
Belgian family holding company Henkes & Co has become a strategic partner and shareholder of Conbility. The partnership is intended to accelerate the development of composite manufacturing technologies and related industrialisation services.
Barmag will present gear metering pumps for polyurethane systems at PU China 2026. The GM and GA series are designed for precise, low-pulsation delivery of reactive, high-viscosity and shear-sensitive media.
Engel is expanding its European production network with a new facility in Kikinda, Serbia. The site will manufacture machined components, with around 150 employees planned to be recruited during its first three years.
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.
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.
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.
Husky Technologies has launched its HyCAP 4.0 tooling platform for high-volume injection molding of beverage closures. The system supports lightweight and tethered designs while targeting longer mold life, process stability and reduced maintenance.
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.
Feller Engineering will present its revised MCS hot runner controllers at Fakuma 2026. The range covers 6 to 144 control zones per unit and introduces smaller housings, guided setup, smartphone-based troubleshooting and energy measurement.
At Fakuma 2026, the Wittmann Group will present a new version of its AIM4Help interactive assistant. The system supporting the operation of injection moulding machines, robots and peripheral equipment will accept written and spoken questions.
Arburg’s 2026 apprenticeship cohort includes 32 apprentices and 12 DHBW students. The new entrants began their training in Lossburg with an induction week and will use the company’s 2,000-square-metre Vocational Training Center.
Arburg will present its electric Allrounder Trend standard machines in the Czech Republic for the first time at MSV 2026 in Brno. The exhibit will include an Allrounder 1000 e Trend with a Multilift 4 linear robot system.
Billion SAS and Engel have agreed a strategic partnership covering service continuity for existing Billion machines and recommended supply of new injection moulding equipment. Billion will remain independent and continue as the main service contact for its installed base.
Teradyne Robotics A/S has initiated proceedings before the Unified Patent Court in Copenhagen against the German subsidiary of the Chinese company JAKA. The case concerns alleged infringement of patents related to hardware and software for collaborative robots.
Sigma Engineering will present Sigmasoft Virtual Molding version 6.2 at Fakuma. Visitors will be able to prepare simulation models using their own mold or part geometry data during scheduled sessions.
At Fakuma 2026, Wintec will demonstrate a t-win 6500 two-platen injection moulding machine producing coat hangers for Leifheit in a live production cell. The exhibit combines a 4+4-cavity family mould, a linear robot and polypropylene copolymer processing.
At Powtech 2026, Coperion will present two new developments for bulk material conveying and component cleaning, the AutoAccess automated extraction system for rotary valves and the WFV diverter valve.
GEA has introduced Changeover Assist, a digital application for standardized product and recipe changeovers on SmartControl-based machines. The software is intended to reduce operator errors, product waste and unplanned downtime.
Netstal is presenting the all-electric Elion 3200 CAP at Fakuma for high-performance beverage closure production. The machine combines a 3,200 kN clamping unit with the new electric injection unit 2000.
Ren Xinting will become Managing Director of KraussMaffei Extrusion on September 1, 2026, while continuing as Managing Director of KraussMaffei China. He will succeed Ralf Benack, who will step down at his own request.
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.
Jiangxi Cable is using Sikora X-RAY 8000 Advanced and X-RAY 8700 NXT systems on two new VCV lines for 500 kV extra-high voltage cables. The equipment supports in-line measurement and control of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter.
RR Kabel applies Sikora’s X-RAY 8700 NXT for real-time measurement and control in SIOPLAS cable production lines. The system measures wall thickness, diameter, eccentricity and other parameters at the hot position of the line.
Arburg has published its Sustainability Report 2025 as an interactive online PDF. The document presents progress under the arburgGREENworld programme, including ESG activities, resource efficiency, the circular economy and carbon footprint indicators.
Reifenhäuser North America has added six specialists in sales, service and customer care. The company is strengthening local support for extrusion and injection molding customers in the United States and Canada.