Targi w Krakowie has announced a series of industrial events to be held at EXPO Kraków in autumn 2026. The promotional campaign highlights the combination of technology, industry and relationships between market participants.
At Fispal Tecnologia 2026 in São Paulo, Sidel will present packaging line solutions covering PET and rPET packaging, palletising and digital tools for production optimisation.
3DForce implemented a 6-axis Dobot CR10A cobot, purchased via the RBTX platform with igus support, to automate the installation of O-rings on fittings. The workstation was also equipped with a vision system, increasing process autonomy and repeatability.
TMA Automation, part of the ENGEL Group, has launched a new facility in Gdańsk, directly adjacent to the airport. The investment includes a 1,500 sq m production hall and 800 sq m of office space, and is intended to enable the company to deliver larger automation projects, further develop its engineering capabilities and expand into foreign markets.
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.
At FIP 2026 in Lyon, the Wittmann Group will present live three series of all-electric injection molding machines, including the EcoPrimus, premiering on the French market. The booth will also feature complete automated production cells as well as selected robots and auxiliary equipment.
At this year's Plastpol trade fair, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Polska will present at stand 16 in hall 6 a solution that sets new standards in modern manufacturing for the medical sector.
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.
At Hannover Messe (20–24 April 2026), Dassault Systèmes will present applications of industrial AI, virtual twins and virtual assistants in automation. At booth H74 (Hall 14), the company will showcase solutions for designing and optimizing production systems in a virtual environment.
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.
