Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Polska at Plastpol: Medical Solutions
At this year's Plastpol trade fair, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Polska will present at stand 16 in hall 6 a solution that sets new standards in modern manufacturing for the medical sector.
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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.
Arburg at Chinaplas 2026 - premiere of Allrounder Trend
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Arburg presented the Asian premiere of its all-electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines featuring the new Gestica lite control system. The booth also showcased automated production cells and solutions for digitalisation and the smart factory.
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.
RBTX expands low-cost automation and humanoid offering
igus is developing the RBTX platform into a service hub for automation and is presenting new solutions in mobile and humanoid robotics. New developments include the autonomous ReBeL Pallet Mover, new humanoids on RBTX.com, and AI-based control systems under development.
Igus invests in automation and local production
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.
Wittmann to showcase EcoPrimus and automation at Plastpol 2026
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.
Sidel to present lines and packaging machines at interpack 2026
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.
Universal Robots advances Physical AI with the UR AI Trainer system
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.
Sidel presents integrated lines and robotics at interpack 2026
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.
Wittmann at Chinaplas 2026
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 2026: automation and robotics for industry
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.