Marking its 30th edition, Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen (12–16 October) is rolling out its biggest supporting programme yet — from a new Innovation Award and the debut Paul Eberhard Schall Medal to a Round Table on European industry resilience, a startup showcase and Career Friday for young talent. Beyond the exhibits spanning injection moulding to recycling, the anniversary event promises a packed calendar of discussion, discovery and recognition for the plastics processing world.

The Temperchip machining temperature sensor provides real time machining data that protects workpieces, allows users to meet stringent specification requirements and enables optimal utilization of cutting tools.

Polymer processing specialist Xaloy is broadening its technology base with the acquisition of Italy-based Maxi Melt. The move adds further expertise in plasticizing components for extrusion and injection moulding while strengthening Xaloy’s customer support in Europe.

In high-cavitation side gating, small deviations quickly become costly defects. Innovative hot runner technologies are changing that equation by improving melt balance, gate control and process stability for lightweight, precision-moulded parts.

Italian machine tool orders declined sharply in the second quarter of 2026, as weaker domestic and export demand reflected geopolitical uncertainty and subdued investment activity.

With two all-electric production cells Negri Bossi will demonstrate how injection moulding, automation and process control can be combined for food and medical applications. The Fakuma exhibits focus on liquid silicone processing, cleanroom suitability and integrated manufacturing concepts.

A first rise in orders is giving Germany’s machine tool builders some breathing space. But weak investment, lower capacity utilisation and falling exports show that the sector is still far from a sustained recovery.

High-capacity production of three-dimensional fiber packaging is moving further into the industrial mainstream as Valmet launches its 3D Fiber technology for lightweight, rigid and fiber-based alternatives to plastic packaging.

Artificial intelligence, robotics, new business models, and evolving customer expectations are reshaping business and industry at an unprecedented pace. For leaders, simply reacting to change is no longer enough. What is required are strategic decisions that make organizations resilient, innovative, and future-ready. Transformation is no longer optional. It is a leadership responsibility. This will be the focus of the T3 Conference 2026.

Lamiera returns to Fieramilano Rho from 11 to 14 May 2027 for its 24th edition, with early exhibitor sign-ups already signalling strong industry demand. The show will bring together more than 500 working machines across six technology themes — from automation and welding to metrology and heat treatment — alongside a new Futuretech Award spotlighting the sector’s most innovative solutions.

Marking its 30th edition, Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen (12–16 October) is rolling out its biggest supporting programme yet — from a new Innovation Award and the debut Paul Eberhard Schall Medal to a Round Table on European industry resilience, a startup showcase and Career Friday for young talent. Beyond the exhibits spanning injection moulding to recycling, the anniversary event promises a packed calendar of discussion, discovery and recognition for the plastics processing world.

From AI and automation to defence manufacturing and international partnerships, AMB 2026 is set to reflect the forces reshaping metal cutting. With all ten halls fully booked, the Stuttgart event will bring together around 1,150 exhibitors from 34 countries.

From wear-resistant DLC coatings to anti-twist pins and blades built for extra-long strokes, Meusburger's ejector portfolio now covers nearly every demand mould makers face. A new configurator adds instant access to pricing, lead times and CAD data, letting designers select and customise components in a single step.

With its new blow-out container, Nonnenmann offers injection moulders and maintenance teams a practical solution for purging temperature-control channels safely and cleanly. The closed system collects residual water or temperature-control oil, reduces aerosols and splash water, and helps protect moulds against corrosion, deposits and unnecessary maintenance.

Meusburger is expanding its range of standardised active parts for stamping technology. The solutions are designed to simplify strip guiding and positioning, reduce design effort and downtime, and help manufacturers make stamping processes more cost-efficient.

Precise centring is essential for the reliable operation of injection moulds. It ensures the precise alignment of mould halves and mould inserts and lays the foundation for consistently high component quality. At the same time, the quality of the centring units and locks used has a significant impact on the service life of the mould.

European additive manufacturing users will gain local access to 6K Additive’s titanium, nickel-based and refractory-metal powders through a new distribution agreement with Ampere Alloys. The partnership combines regional warehousing and technical support with powder production based partly on recycled industrial feedstock.

A new method of 3D printing avoids the leaky seams that come with the layer-by-layer process. Using a nanoscale “mask” that diffracts laser light into a holographic pattern of the desired shape, it fuses its print material solid in one shot. The process takes about 20 seconds, a stark contrast with the hours other laser-based printing methods can take.

With the inaugural Formnext Defence Summit, Formnext is creating a dedicated platform for additive manufacturing in security and defence. The event will focus on industrial 3D printing as a strategic technology for resilient supply chains, decentralised production and security-related applications across EU and Nato countries.

With new materials, CNC quoting options and sourcing controls, Xometry is strengthening its digital manufacturing platform to support engineers and buyers in advanced, secure and globally distributed production.

Yamazaki Mazak is preparing to return for AMB 2026 (15–19 September), where it will demonstrate how manufacturers can unlock greater productivity, flexibility and resilience through smarter process integration, advanced automation and secure connectivity.

German machine tool manufacturer Walter Maschinenbau has announced the launch of two world-premiers at AMB and IMTS. The company also offers a digital trade-fair review for everybody who cannot attend in person.

At the AMB, Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen is demonstrating its holistic approach: Machines, automation and intelligent software are combined to form complete system concepts. These result in manufacturing solutions that adapt flexibly to new demands and enable consistently high productivity even with changing parts.

Under the motto “Never Stop Manufacturing the Future,” DMG Mori will demonstrate how it wants to support its customers with productive manufacturing solutions and long-term collaboration. On its 2,100 square metre stand in Hall 10, visitors will experience 20 largely automated machines in action.

New features in Ency Hyper enable manufacturers to process large robot programs, support additional robot kinematics and validate robotic cells in mixed reality before installation.

Four new plugins just turned NX CAM into a serious machining powerhouse. Siemens and Module Works are packing physics-based roughing, turning and feed-rate optimisation straight into the native CAM workflow.

With its new Datanavigation App, Mitsubishi Electric gives manufacturers browser-based access to production data. The tool runs directly on the Melsec iQ-R C module. No extra HMI hardware or programming knowledge is required.

Presented at Ency World Conference 2026, the next generation of Ency CAD/CAM and Ency Robot brings CAM automation, advanced CNC machining, smarter robot programming, and a more connected workflow.

With Flow Beyond 2026, Oerlikon HRS Flow will bring together plastics industry experts in Italy to explore future trends in injection moulding, from automotive surface quality and AI-supported production to PPWR compliance, recycled materials and live technology demonstrations.

Designed for shorter assembly times and reliable melt flow, Hasco hot runner’s H4400/… system offers a ready-to-install hot side for efficient, stable and cost-effective injection moulding.

Husky exhibited at Propak Asia 2026, deepening its commitment to Southeast Asian packaging producers. Attendees got a sneak preview of their next-generation beverage closure manufacturing platform as the company reinforces 30 years of regional investment.

A new generation of li:on youth bikes combines lightweight construction, safety and sustainable production with advanced injection moulding technology. Their recyclable Fibrit frames, made with recycled carbon fibres, are produced in Germany using water injection technology and servo-driven hot runner systems from Oerlikon HRS Flow.