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Arburg will present digitalisation solutions spanning injection moulding, production planning, process optimisation and maintenance at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will include the Gestica lite control system, new assistance functions, arburgXworld apps and the company's ALS MES.
At Pack Expo International 2026, Blow Moulding Technologies and Dassault Systèmes will present an integrated workflow combining simulation, process measurement and physical validation for stretch blow moulded bottle development.
At Fakuma 2026, X-Rite Pantone will present systems for measuring, formulating and quality-controlling the colour of plastics. The company has also announced a demonstration of a new portable colour measurement solution.
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.
M.Tec Engineering will present methods and digital tools for managing product development complexity at Fakuma 2026. Its exhibit will cover AI-supported optimisation, simulation, material strategies and circular business models.
At Fakuma 2026, Kistler will present the MedRelease Suite for component-level quality documentation in medical technology. The system combines cavity pressure measurement, process monitoring, model-based quality prediction and centralized data management.
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.
Data from weighing and inspection systems help reduce overfilling, rejects and downtime while improving OEE. Their economic impact also depends on equipment integration and the correct positioning of inspection points within the process.
Konica Minolta is launching SpectraMagic CMS, software for computer-aided colour matching. The system is intended, among others, for plastics processing and the paints and coatings industry.
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.
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.
Dassault Systèmes has published its first impact report, presenting progress in implementing its sustainability strategy. The document highlights, among other issues, the role of virtual twins in decarbonisation activities carried out by customers and the company.
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.
Material selection and digital process optimisation are increasingly affecting waste levels in signage production. Both substrates designed for laser processing and software supporting job preparation and execution are important.
The Analyst project has launched the beta version of Analyst-Digi, a digital decision-support tool for safer and sustainable-by-design assessments across safety, environmental, social and economic dimensions.
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.
SIGMA Engineering has released version 6.2 of SIGMASOFT Virtual Molding. The update introduces new tools for reporting, material modeling and result visualization, as well as an expanded material database.
Sikora has introduced its new Line Performance Optimizer software, designed for early detection of quality fluctuations in cable production. The system uses non-averaged measurement values from measuring devices and the Ecocontrol processor.
Deutsche Aircraft uses Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience platform for integrated management of the design, testing, certification and production preparation of the D328eco regional aircraft.
Meusburger presents the “Design at the push of a button” campaign, focused on digital tools supporting the design of moulds and tooling. The company points to shorter configuration times, greater standardisation and integration with CAD systems.
BMT has developed a smart prototyping approach that combines simulations, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale blow moulding trials to accelerate PET bottle development, reduce design risk and cut tooling costs before metal moulds are produced.
The Wittmann Group has expanded its WiAssist app with a plasticizing module that calculates the dwell time of the material in the plasticizing unit and facilitates the selection of screw diameter and injection process parameters.
HASCO has released an extended native SolidWorks library covering a wider range of standard elements for tool and mould construction. The update is intended to streamline the design of prototypes and production moulds directly in the CAD environment.
For personal reasons, Bernard Charlès is stepping down as chairman of the Board of Directors of Dassault Systèmes. As of 21 February 2026, this role will be assumed by Pascal Daloz, who will combine it with the position of CEO.
Dassault Systèmes has introduced Virtual Companions, a new category of AI experts on the 3DExperience platform. The solution is intended to support industry in designing, testing and validating innovations and operations in the era of the generative economy.
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.
Dassault Systèmes presents key development directions for the manufacturing industry in 2026, including the integration of artificial intelligence, virtual twins, sense computing and the expansion of digital manufacturing platforms.
Kistler has introduced the maXYmos Analyzer software, which enables fast analysis of measurement curves from joining and assembly processes, supporting production optimization and scrap reduction.
X-Rite and Rhopoint launch the Rhopoint Pantora Aesthetix system, combining color and surface appearance measurement in a single workflow to enable creation of realistic digital twins of complex materials.
Around 160 participants attended Arburg’s Smart Factory Information Day and ALS User Meeting in Lossburg, where the company presented practical approaches to using its MES and digital tools to increase transparency, flexibility and efficiency in plastics production.
SLM Kunststofftechnik has relied on injection molding machines from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag for 27 years and is increasingly switching to fully electric IntElect systems, integrating them into a networked, MES-controlled production environment.
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.
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.
At K 2025, Wittmann presented the new M8 plus control generation for central material conveying systems. The solution integrates up to 320 loaders and 64 dryers, and offers RFID, OPC UA, and integration with Wittmann 4.0.
Reifenhäuser introduced a company-wide machine user interface for its extrusion lines and received a German Design Award during K 2025. The unified system spans blown film, flat film and nonwoven lines with an emphasis on simple, intuitive operation.