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Igus allocated EUR 124.4 million to investments in automation, infrastructure and the development of subsidiaries. The company increased sales in 2025, is expanding local production and has prepared 227 new products from its motion plastics range.
At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, Wittmann will present a complete injection moulding cell featuring the new EcoPrimus 100/525 B8X all-electric injection moulding machine, a linear robot, and peripheral equipment for processing virgin, recycled and WPC materials.
At interpack 2026, Sidel will present complete production lines and solutions for the food, home care, personal care and beverage sectors. The showcase will focus on the Cermex RoboSELEX system, the RoboAccess_Pal S palletiser, as well as aseptic and PET blow moulding technologies.
At GTC 2026, Universal Robots presented the UR AI Trainer system developed with Scale AI, enabling imitation learning for robots and creating an integrated data pipeline from the lab to the factory floor.
At interpack 2026, Sidel will present complete production lines and new robotic solutions for beverages, food, home care and personal care, focused on increasing efficiency and flexibility while reducing downtime.
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.
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.
Rauschert Steinbach has replaced semi-automatic injection molding cells with integrated cells equipped with Wittmann W828 linear robots. The standardized automation concept has reduced setup times, increased efficiency and enabled full control integration.
Universal Robots sums up 2025 in Poland, highlighting stable demand for cobots in industry, the growing role of the plastics sector and companies’ pragmatic approach to the use of artificial intelligence.
Wittmann Group will present at Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi solutions focused on saving energy, material, time and space, including a MicroPower cell for medical micro injection molding, temperature control systems, recycling granulators and the new Primus 118 robot.
The Wittmann Group has opened its expanded plant in Kunshan, where, in addition to robots and auxiliaries, it will locally produce all-electric EcoPrimus 100 injection molding machines for the Chinese and Asian markets.
Automation is becoming a strategic necessity for manufacturing companies facing labor shortages, rising costs and demographic change. A structured approach with clear priorities and realistic limits can significantly increase the success rate of automation projects.
Fanuc Poland has launched a new headquarters in Wrocław with an expanded technology competence center combining an application showroom, service areas, a spare parts warehouse and an extended Fanuc Academy. The facility integrates office, service, logistics and training functions to support industrial automation users, including plastics injection moulding processors.
In an era where precision and efficiency define competitive advantage, industries must harness the power of advanced dosing and robotic systems. But how do businesses navigate the complexities of integrating these technologies into their production lines? This article unpacks expert recommendations and strategic insights to guide decision-makers in reimagining their operations with cutting-edge solutions.
Arburg’s first foreign subsidiary marked its 40th anniversary with a customer program at the ATC in Tremblay-en-France, combining technical presentations and live demonstrations. Company management attended, and a new electric Allrounder Trend was highlighted via a video presentation premiered at K 2025.
The Wittmann Group will showcase energy-efficient injection molding technology, robots and auxiliaries at Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, including the new all-electric EcoPrimus and a SmartPower machine with integrated automation.
Arburg Italy hosted its "Iniezione Next!" Open House in Peschiera Borromeo, welcoming more than 200 attendees for the Italian premiere of the electric Allrounder Trend alongside live demonstrations, expert lectures and partner consulting.
BOY presented nine exhibits in hall 13, booth A43, plus seven machines at partner stands, spotlighting the BOY 20 E Pro and the 1,000 kN BOY 100 Electric with integrated automation.
KraussMaffei will showcase powerPrint Flex, a robot-based, modular large-format 3D printing solution, at Formnext 2025. The system combines the company's extrusion know-how with scalable cell architecture, enabling high-output printing of thin-walled, fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.
HK Cosmetic Packaging marked 50 years of collaboration with Arburg with the handover of its 150th Allrounder injection moulding machine, a hydraulic 720 S for thick-walled PET cream jars, at Arburg's Lossburg headquarters on 22 October 2025.
At K 2025, Arburg introduced the electric Allrounder Trend for standard injection moulding and presented multiple high-end applications developed with partners. The stand also featured the arburgGREENworld pavilion focusing on circular economy topics.
igus has introduced the complete drylin SLX-8060 linear axis with a dryspin lead screw drive, designed for rapid integration with aluminum profiles and loads up to 600 kg. The solution targets applications in logistics, robotics, and production cells in the packaging industry.
At K 2025, Haitian International will show the fully electric vertical MDVR100S8500 from Niigata Machinery. The exhibit will mold a PMMA telescope tube in a 40 s cycle and highlight features such as wide-platen clamping, a high-speed rotary table and digital process control.
ENGEL Polska inaugurated its expanded Warsaw headquarters, adding capacity for training, technical support and automation. The Technology Centre now showcases the full ENGEL and Wintec portfolio with integrated robotics.
IFR: 542,000 industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2024, with nearly 12% cobots. Poland recorded 2,344 new installations, down 13% y/y, remaining the largest robotics market in CEE.
Arburg will debut the all-electric Allrounder Trend at K 2025, a new performance level for standard injection moulding with simplified setup, operation and maintenance. Orders open at the fair, with global availability from spring 2026.
Haitian International and Haitian Smart Solutions will present open integration, an in-house IML system, Hilectro robots, peripherals and the Go Factory Cloud MES at K 2025, illustrating a modular path to flexible, digitalized injection molding.
Sigma Engineering will present the latest Sigmasoft developments at K 2025 and contrast optimized simulation results with live injection molding cells operated by partner companies across the show.
At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present integrated automation and robot solutions alongside eight fully electric injection moulding machines and modular digital connectivity, featuring SAM-C robots, industry-specific applications and OPC UA-based myAssist networking.
At K 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate coordinated electric LSR processing across three IntElect 130t cells with partners including Nexus, Kracht, Rico, Momentive, Wacker and Shin-Etsu, featuring standardised machine kits, OPC UA data linkage and automated automotive and medical applications.
Arburg will present the Allrounder Cube 1800 at K 2025 on stand 13A13, producing two-colour PP caps on a 4+4-cavity Foboha cube mould. The compact cell integrates a six-axis robot to automate removal and aims to shorten cycles and increase output.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will showcase a 420 t PAC-E cell at K 2025, producing 30 ml medication cups in a 48-cavity tool with high-speed extraction. In partnership with Zubler Handling AG and Otto-Hofstetter AG, the setup targets three-second cycles and up to 57,600 cups per hour.
At K 2025, Arburg will present a turnkey cell built around an Allrounder More 2000 that moulds two-colour ABS dominoes in a 32-cavity hot runner tool, with linear handling and a cobot assembling and packing sets.
Campetella Robotic Center will present modular automation, a new medical unit, an AI-enabled HMI platform and automatic winders at K 2025, alongside applications for food packaging, nicotine pouch containers and post‑molding decoration.
Universal Robots unveiled the UR8 Long, a collaborative industrial robot with a 1750 mm reach and 8 kg payload, designed for confined workspaces. The new model debuted at Fabtech and targets applications such as welding and bin picking.
At K 2025, Arburg will present its arburgGREENworld pavilion within the VDMA "The Power of Plastics Forum", focusing on water, circular economy and CO2 reduction. Live demonstrations will include turning HDPE ghost nets into model dolphins and a compact lecture programme with external experts.