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.
BW Packaging has launched the Hayssen X850, a multi-jaw flow wrapper engineered for high-throughput cheese packaging and other applications requiring high seal integrity at elevated speeds.
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, Arburg will present an electric Allrounder 370 A with Gestica control processing fibre‑rich “paper pearls” as an alternative to conventional petroleum‑based plastics.
Boy Schweiz will present the new Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machine and the compact Boy XS E at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, highlighting compact, precise and energy-efficient solutions for Swiss processors.
Rajoo Engineers has implemented a new flexible-working framework intended to improve employee wellbeing and maintain uninterrupted 24/7 customer support across time zones.
Fu Chun Shin’s SA-160 intelligent outward toggle injection molding machine has received a Taiwan Excellence Award, highlighting the SA Series’ role in precise, energy-efficient molding for applications from large pallets to automotive components.
Sidel reviews the launch of its EvoBLOW Laser technology following the drinktec trade fair, highlighting energy savings, simplified operation and alignment with the company’s innovation culture.
ENGEL has established a clearmelt competence center to support customers worldwide in implementing polyurethane flooding processes for high-quality plastic surfaces, offering integrated project management from concept to series production.
The 30th edition of the Plastpol trade fair in Kielce, scheduled for 19–22 May 2026, is expected to have an even more international profile, bringing together leading plastics and rubber processing brands from Europe, North America, Asia and Arab countries.
P. E. Schall and Messe Friedrichshafen have renewed their contract for the Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, securing Friedrichshafen as the event’s venue at Lake Constance at least until 2030.
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.
Colines has installed a 9‑layer AllRollex cast film line at LyondellBasell’s Cincinnati Technology Center, expanding capabilities for high‑quality stretch films and complex multilayer barrier structures for packaging and healthcare applications.
