At Equiplast 2026, ENGEL Spain is presenting four integrated injection moulding applications for the Spanish market, covering the production of decorated parts, caps, thin-wall packaging and large mouldings. The exhibits are accompanied by a presentation of digital process support systems and AI-based tools.
At Kuteno 2026, Wittmann will present the compact FlexCell plus automation cell and the S-Max granulator for in-line recycling. Both solutions are intended to support savings in space, material, energy and time in injection molding processing.
Krones has introduced the Robobox SynFlow system, which uses delta robots to distribute containers upstream of the packer. The solution is designed to stabilise lane feeding, reduce manual interventions and lower the line footprint.
GEA introduces the PowerPak 5000 thermoformer for mid-range food packaging applications. The machine is intended to support multiple packaging formats, offer scalable automation, and provide readiness for connectivity and condition monitoring.
At Interplas 2026 in Birmingham, the ENGEL Group will present solutions for series plastics processing, including all-electric injection moulding machines, digital process assistance systems, as well as automation concepts and in-mould surface finishing.
Interpack 2026 announces the continuation and expansion of the interpack TV Live format, produced in the trade fair TV studio and online. The programme is set to include talks, analyses and panels on market developments, regulation and technological solutions for the processing and packaging industry.
Kontron eSystems has started up five new injection molding cells in Leipzig supplied by Wittmann, including two lines with an IMD process. The investment is intended to support the production of wall box housings with demanding surface requirements and short cycle times.
At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, the ENGEL Group will present integrated injection moulding solutions supported by digital systems. The company highlights process stabilisation, scrap reduction and improved OEE enabled by data analysis and real-time control functions.
From April 20–26, Haitian will hold the Three-City Open Week, combining visits in Ningbo, its presence at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, and showcases at the Medical Application Technology Center in Suzhou. The format is intended to show how manufacturing, solutions and application know-how are connected.
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.
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.
The circular economy is influencing the design of transport packaging, with growing importance of reusable solutions and those made from recyclate. Eurotec Move is a container developed to meet requirements for automation, identification and a long service life.
