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At JEC World 2026, Cannon will present the Nexus system for temperature control of composite molds, which reduces energy consumption by up to 70% compared to standard solutions and significantly shortens mold heat-up time.
AF-Color, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has commissioned a modified FED 26 MTS extrusion line in cooperation with Feddem for the development and small-scale production of colour and additive masterbatches. In parallel, the existing FED 43 MTS line was upgraded to ensure process comparability.
As of 1 January 2026, Ben Mechelmans becomes managing director of the Belgian company Arburg N.V. His goal is to further strengthen the company's market position, with a focus on automation, turnkey solutions and digitalisation.
Tria has announced that the Fakuma trade fair will not be included in its exhibition programme for 2026. The decision stems from a change in its trade fair communication strategy, based on greater involvement of foreign subsidiaries and a focus on key industry events.
In fiscal year 2025, the technotrans Group significantly improved its profitability, increasing the EBIT margin to 7.1% and achieving an ROCE of 16.8%, above the forecast range.
The Spanish technology center Tekniker will present at BIEMH 2026 a demonstrator combining collaborative robotics, digital metrology and process digitalization, developed in cooperation with Zeiss, Kuka and Schunk.
The SKZ Plastics Center and the Institute of Psychology at the University of Würzburg have completed the OFHarmonie research project on the impact of plastic component surface structures on color perception. The results indicate the need for combined analysis of color, brightness, gloss and surface parameters.
At the 3DExperience World conference in Houston, the winners of the international Aakruti 2026 design competition were announced. Students from nine countries developed sustainable solutions in healthcare, mobility, infrastructure and green energy using the 3DExperience platform and Solidworks applications.
Within the Possible project, Cannon and its partners have developed two mechanical recycling routes for rigid polyurethane foams and PU/GFRP composites, designed to operate with existing high-pressure foaming lines.
The growing demand for fancy yarns with differentiated structures is increasing producers’ requirements in terms of precision, reproducibility and energy efficiency. Barmag presents modular DTY solutions and the atmos.io system, focused on stable yarn quality in the premium segment.
NO.EL, a manufacturer of pre-stretch and special application machines for stretch film converting, is developing integrated palletizing systems based on Colines extrusion lines. The aim is to eliminate waste and increase the efficiency of film packaging and converting processes.
Dassault Systèmes reported 1% revenue growth in Q4 2025 and 4% for full-year 2025, with an improvement in operating margin and earnings per share. The company also presented preliminary financial guidance for 2026 and announced the introduction of Annual Run Rate reporting.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the Wittmann Group will present for the first time in Asia the all-electric EcoPrimus injection molding machine produced at its Kunshan plant. The company will also showcase LSR solutions, micro molding, automation and auxiliary equipment for plastics processing.
At JEC World 2026 in Paris, KraussMaffei will present a wide portfolio of composite and additive solutions, including LFI structural components, high-temperature plastic parts, and the powerPrint Flex and powerPrint Plus systems.
Arburg presents the Allrounder Trend concept at Chinaplas 2026
EREMA and Lindner Washtech have established the joint sales and service company EREMA India in order to meet the growing demand for integrated mechanical recycling solutions in India's rapidly developing plastics processing sector.
BOY Switzerland GmbH considers its participation in Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 a success. The company presented two injection moulding machines, the BOY 35 Electric and the BOY XS E for micro injection moulding, focusing on compact and energy-efficient solutions.
Evosys Laser GmbH has received the Top 100 award for the fifth time as one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany, confirming its position in the field of laser plastic welding.
Warsaw Industry Automatica, the largest industrial automation and robotics trade fair in Poland, will be held on 12–14 May 2026. The event will provide a platform for presenting solutions in automation, robotics, control systems and industrial equipment.
The British brand Simply Roasted has modernised its packaging line by implementing an integrated Ishida system, which has tripled output, reduced changeover time and minimised product losses while maintaining pack integrity.
Formnext 2026 has announced the United Kingdom as partner country and introduced a new hall layout and a stronger focus on key user industries including orthopedics, aviation and automotive.
Zahoransky AG has received the Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 35 percent of companies assessed by the platform in the areas of environment, social issues, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Plast 2026, scheduled for 9–12 June 2026 at Fiera Milano, is recording an increase in the number of new exhibitors despite the challenging global geopolitical and economic situation.
The 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 conference in Houston will bring together SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE users, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence and virtual environments in design and manufacturing.
Schütz Composites will present at JEC World 2026 in Paris a broad portfolio of Cormaster honeycomb structures based on aramid paper, designed for advanced lightweight construction applications in aerospace, automotive, industry and motor sports.
Plast Eurasia 2025 strengthens its position as a key industry platform
Austria's first fully electric SAM-C cell at Rejlek
Interpack 2026 promises to be a key meeting for the global processing and packaging sector. Exhibitors are focusing on smart manufacturing, new packaging materials and future skills in the context of regulation, automation and cost pressure.
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, the audience presented ENGEL with the Swiss Plastics Expo Award for the first autonomous injection moulding cell based on the inject AI solution, an evolution of the inject 4.0 concept.
REP expands its operations in the Indian market by appointing Tung Yu India as its official sales representative and focusing on the jointly developed OPTI rubber injection molding machine range, covering clamping forces from 150 to 800 tons.
Sidel aseptic solutions for the dairy market in India
Three decades of Fakuma trade fair in plastics processing
ATS Life Sciences Systems and Kistler have developed an automated medical device assembly line based on the Symphoni platform, combining digitally synchronous motion with real-time force and displacement measurement.
Unitex has commissioned a new filament yarn production plant in Trang Bang with a capacity of 36,000 t/year, fully digitalized using Barmag's atmos.io platform.
The third edition of the Maintenance Poland and Control & Drives trade fairs at Ptak Warsaw Expo brought together specialists responsible for maintenance, automation and process optimisation in manufacturing plants.
Dr. Boy and its Italian partner ST.A.TE Technologies will present the fully electric Boy 80 Electric injection moulding machine at Mecspe 2026 in Bologna, demonstrating the production of blood filters for medical applications.