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Bekum at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics

Bekum at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics

Bekum Group announces the presentation of extrusion blow molding solutions at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics & Petrochem. The company emphasizes applications for regulated markets, PET handle bottles and industrial packaging with elevated requirements.

Bekum expands the fully electric SmartLine machine series

Bekum expands the fully electric SmartLine machine series

Bekum is introducing the fully electric SmartLine series for extrusion blow moulding. The manufacturer states, among other things, a 30% reduction in machine investment and up to 20% lower energy consumption thanks to optimized drives and HiPEx extruders.

RBTX expands low-cost automation and humanoid offering

RBTX expands low-cost automation and humanoid offering

igus is developing the RBTX platform into a service hub for automation and is presenting new solutions in mobile and humanoid robotics. New developments include the autonomous ReBeL Pallet Mover, new humanoids on RBTX.com, and AI-based control systems under development.

Coperion upgrades the EGR eccentric pelletizer

Coperion upgrades the EGR eccentric pelletizer

Coperion has introduced changes to the EGR eccentric pelletizer used with the two-stage Kombiplast compounding system. The upgrade is intended to improve pellet quality when processing temperature- and shear-sensitive plastics while reducing energy consumption.

Chinaplas 2026 gains momentum ahead of Shanghai edition

Chinaplas 2026 gains momentum ahead of Shanghai edition

Chinaplas 2026 will take place in Shanghai on April 21–24. The event is expected to bring together more than 5,000 exhibitors and will focus on the circular economy, digitalization, innovative materials, and advanced technologies developed in China.

Igus invests in automation and local production

Igus invests in automation and local production

Igus allocated EUR 124.4 million to investments in automation, infrastructure and the development of subsidiaries. The company increased sales in 2025, is expanding local production and has prepared 227 new products from its motion plastics range.

HP introduces the compact Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D printer

HP introduces the compact Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D printer

HP has unveiled the Multi Jet Fusion 1200, bringing industrial MJF technology to the compact segment at a price below USD 60,000. The system is intended to address prototyping, protection of confidential data and short-run production needs.

Vecoplan expands the VEZ 3300 series with a mobile version

Vecoplan expands the VEZ 3300 series with a mobile version

Vecoplan AG is launching a new version of the VEZ 3300 single-shaft shredder, which will be available in both stationary and mobile variants. The machine has been designed for flexible processing of alternative fuels, waste, used wood and biomass.

Coveris invests in production capacity in Poland

Coveris invests in production capacity in Poland

Coveris is allocating more than EUR 1.8 million to develop its two sites in Poland. The investments include new printing equipment, a bag-making line and film laser perforation technology.