At IFAT Munich 2026, Lindner will present new solutions in plant engineering and shredding technology, including the latest Urraco Evo, Merak 2800 and fourth-generation Micromat series, complemented by the Nexus service platform.
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.
Swoboda CZ in Jihlava has commissioned a fully automated cell with a Wittmann vertical injection molding machine for the production of switchbox housings, doubling production capacity and improving process stability in the manufacture of complex metal–plastic assemblies.
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.
Hubergroup Chemicals is expanding its portfolio with the new high-performance additive brand Elara, designed for paints, coatings and adhesives. The range includes dispersing and wetting agents for water-based, solvent-based, solvent-free and radiation-curable systems.
Exel Composites will participate in JEC World 2026 in Paris, presenting advanced solutions in continuous composite manufacturing, including pultrusion and pull-winding technologies for high-volume and performance-critical applications.
Emirates Biotech, in cooperation with Heriot-Watt University and UAEU, has concluded a competition for the design of its new headquarters. The winning concept emphasizes a sustainable approach, efficient use of daylight and circular economy principles.
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 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.
The Antwerp Declaration Community, representing more than 1,300 entities across Europe, is calling on EU leaders to take decisive corrective action for industrial competitiveness and jobs, with concrete effects visible in 2026.
Borealis will invest EUR 4.5 million in upgrading the steam cracker furnaces in Porvoo to increase the share of renewable and recycled feedstocks in ethylene and propylene production. Completion of the investment programme is planned for 2025.
At the FINAT European Label Forum 2025, label industry experts discussed how artificial intelligence, the convergence of narrow- and wide-web technologies, and expansion into flexible packaging are shaping new business models for label printers.
