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

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Arburg presents new Allrounder Trend at Plastec West 2026

At Plastec West 2026 in Anaheim, Arburg will introduce its new Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine concept to the US market, focusing on fast setup, easy operation and integrated automation and digitalisation.

2025-12-11 fairs

ENGEL showcases inject AI at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026

At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, ENGEL will present its inject AI framework and the world’s first autonomous injection moulding cell, targeting the Swiss precision market’s requirements for zero-defect production, efficiency and skills shortage mitigation.

2025-12-11 Industry 4.0

weeeSwiss and Stadler advance high‑purity e‑waste recycling

weeeSwiss Technology AG, part of the Stadler Group, outlines how rising e‑waste volumes, stricter regulations and demand for high‑purity recyclates are reshaping the global WEEE market, driving investments in advanced processing, safety systems and domestic treatment capacity.

2025-12-09 recycling

Arburg focuses on digitalisation at ALS User Meeting

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.

2025-12-08 injection moulding

Łukasiewicz and Dassault Systèmes join forces for Polish industry’s digital transformation

Łukasiewicz Center and Dassault Systèmes have signed a cooperation agreement in the field of digital transformation of Polish industry, covering support for the digitization of R&D processes and the strengthening of digital competences. The cooperation is intended to accelerate the implementation of modern technologies in the economy and improve collaboration between science and business.

2025-12-03 digitalization

SLM Kunststofftechnik strengthens partnership with Sumitomo (SHI) Demag

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.

2025-11-26 injection moulding press/machines

KVZ Hintermayr boosts recycling flexibility with Vecoplan

Family-owned KVZ Hintermayr has commissioned a Vecoplan VIZ 1700 shredder at its Wertingen plant to increase throughput and flexibility in processing diverse plastic waste. The HiTorc drive and VSC system are intended to cut energy consumption and support stable extruder line operation.

2025-10-28 shredders

PepsiCo automates Grodzisk warehouse with Mecalux technology

PepsiCo Poland will launch an automated warehouse in Grodzisk Mazowiecki in Q3 2026, using Mecalux solutions. The system will connect production and shipping 24/7 and will be integrated with SAP EWM.

2025-10-28 automatics

Wittmann unveils M8 plus control for material conveying at K 2025

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.

2025-10-23 auxiliary equipment

Vecoplan adds self-learning vibration monitoring to VSC

Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Intelligent Detect module, a self-learning vibration system integrated with the Vecoplan Smart Center. The company reports up to 60 percent lower damage risk and reduced delays in shredding operations.

2025-10-20 recycling

Turkey premiere: Allrounder Trend - the new global standard

At Plast Eurasia 2025, Arburg will present the Eurasia premiere of its new electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine and the Gestica lite control, with an Allrounder 1000 e Trend producing a Cross Knot demonstration part at stand 1114B.

2025-10-15 injection moulding press/machines

Evonik and Schneider Electric advance thermoplastics automation

Evonik and Schneider Electric have launched a partnership to digitize and automate thermoplastic processing at Evonik’s Essen Goldschmidt site, aiming to improve mechanical recycling efficiency and recyclate quality. The initiative was announced at K in Düsseldorf.

2025-10-14 recycling