https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/industry-4-0-269 · 27.07.2026

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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.

2026-07-24 software

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.

2026-07-21 plastics

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.

2026-07-02 fairs

Juniális 2026: Allrounder Trend launched in Hungary

At Juniális 2026 in Budapest, Arburg Hungary presented the new electric Allrounder Trend series to the Hungarian market for the first time. The event also focused on automation, digitalisation and energy efficiency.

2026-06-24 injection moulding press/machines

Uniloy to present the electric UCS 14.ED at Plast 2026

At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the fully electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion blow molding machine. The booth will also feature new solutions for quality control, remote diagnostics and PCR material processing.

2026-06-09 blowing machines

TempControl by Lüdecke quick couplings: a new safety standard

In the demanding plastics processing environment, where the temperatures of temperature-control media often exceed levels safe for humans, operator protection becomes as important as process efficiency. LÜDECKE, a leader in connection systems, is launching its patented TempControl solution, which redefines safety standards for work with injection moulding machines and temperature-control systems.

2026-06-02 thermoregulators

Atlas Copco expands the GHS VSD+ vacuum pump series

Atlas Copco introduces the GHS 402 - 902 VSD+ vacuum pump for applications including food packaging, vacuum cooling and plastics thermoforming. The new design is intended to provide high pumping speed, lower energy consumption and a smaller installation footprint.

2026-06-01 pumps

ENGEL to present cost-efficient production solutions at FIP 2026

At FIP 2026 in Lyon, ENGEL will present solutions for more energy-efficient and flexible injection moulding production. The company will showcase, among others, the tie-bar-less victory electric 220, the all-electric WINTEC e-win 1800, inject AI systems and the clearmelt process.

2026-05-13 fairs

AI stabilizes recycled material processing in injection molding

SKZ and plus10 are working on an artificial intelligence-based solution intended to stabilize the processing of post-consumer recyclates in injection molding. The Rezi-AI project uses process and material data to reduce scrap, energy consumption and quality fluctuations.

2026-05-11 injection moulding

ENGEL at Interplas 2026: integrated production solutions

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.

2026-05-05 fairs

ENGEL at Plastpol 2026, stabilising injection moulding processes

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.

2026-04-29 fairs

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.

2026-04-28 automatics