FCS delivers HB-2500R 2K machine to Koito
Ningbo FCS delivered a customized HB-2500R electric horizontal rotary table multi-component injection molding machine to Koito for advanced automotive lighting applications.
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Sidel’s Nextgen Innovation Lab completed
Nineteen young engineers from ten countries completed Sidel’s three-week Nextgen Innovation Lab programme. Participants worked on challenges in packaging, sustainability, automation and artificial intelligence.
Wittmann to present full Primus range at Fakuma 2026
Wittmann Group will show the complete Primus product range at Fakuma 2026, covering auxiliaries, robots and the EcoPrimus injection molding machine. The presentation focuses on cost, material and energy efficiency in standard injection molding applications.
Taropak 2026 trade fair returns to Poznań in September
Taropak 2026 will take place on 23–25 September at the Poznań International Fair grounds. The event will be held in parallel with Polagra, covering solutions for packaging, labelling, logistics and automation.
Multivac implements Teamcenter as its central PLM system
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.
Arburg to present Allrounder Trend at TaipeiPlas 2026
At TaipeiPlas 2026, Arburg will present its Allrounder Trend electric standard injection moulding machines in Taiwan for the first time. The stand will feature an automated application producing the three-part "Donut-ella" USB cable winder.
Arburg open days with the Allrounder Trend presentation
During open days at Arburg Technology Centers in Radevormwald and Rednitzhembach, around 180 customers learned about the electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines. The programme included live demonstrations, technical presentations and topics related to digitalisation.
Wittmann to present three applications at Fakuma 2026
At Fakuma 2026, Wittmann Group will present three live applications based on all-electric injection molding machines. The display will include production of protective caps, lab-on-a-chip micro parts and liquid silicone components.
Fakuma 2026 with an anniversary event programme
The 30th edition of Fakuma will take place in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2026. In addition to an exhibition covering the full plastics processing value chain, the organisers are announcing an industry round table, a new innovation award, a startup area and Career Friday.
Ceratizit to present tools and digitalisation at AMB 2026
At AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, Ceratizit will present solutions for resilient supply chains, machining and digital support for production planning. The company will also demonstrate live machining of a spinal implant.
Igus advances energy supply for cleanrooms
Igus is introducing the C6 cable carrier for cleanrooms with the e-spin guiding system. Certified by Fraunhofer IPA to ISO Class 1, the solution is intended to enable the transmission of energy and data over distances of up to 30 metres while limiting particle emissions.
Arburg to present digitalisation and 14 machines at Fakuma 2026
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will focus its presentation on digital services and software across the entire value chain. The company announces 14 machine exhibits, including injection moulding solutions, automation and turnkey systems.