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.

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.

Software company Open Mind Technologies has released version 2026 of its cad/cam suite Hypermill. The new version is designed to increase both the speed at which NC programs can be created and process reliability.

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.

German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers expect revenues to stabilise in 2026 after a weak start to the year. According to the VDMA, global production networks, partnerships, automation and sustainability technologies will be key to remaining competitive amid rising cost pressure and stronger international competition.

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.

Large-format automotive components with Class A surfaces can now be produced directly in the injection mould without downstream painting or coating. At the Surface Innovation Days 2026, more than 300 visitors saw how the clearmelt process combines polyurethane flooding, film integration and injection moulding in a continuous series-production process.

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.

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.

Berg Spanntechnik is optimizing its production operations with Haimer’s Microset VIO linear tool presetter. The system delivers precise measurement results and enables a continuous flow of data.

More dynamic milling, greater precision and lower energy consumption are the key aims of Zimmermann’s improved FZU/FZP42 portal machines. Their thermo-symmetrical design is intended to support complex 5-axis machining of large, heavy workpieces without sacrificing accuracy or surface quality.

A new sales partnership will support market development for injection moulding technology in France and North Africa. Azhar will provide regional market expertise and customer support as Shibaura Machine LWB expands its EMEA network.

At AMB 2026, Fehlmann will present the automated Picomax 550 Pro with the Erowa Robot Compact 80, the high-precision 5-axis machining center Versa 745, the new generation of the Picomax 56 mill, and the compact and robust Picomax 21-M. The focus is on cost-effective manufacturing solutions for single-part and small-batch production, as well as flexible automation concepts for increased productivity.

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.

MES adoption is widespread, but many manufacturers still struggle to extend the technology consistently across multiple sites. A Rockwell Automation report identifies system integration, underused production data, cybersecurity risks and limited AI readiness as the main barriers to enterprise-wide deployment.

A new cloud-based control architecture could reshape how CNC machines communicate, process data and respond to production conditions. Developed at the University of Illinois, the C-DNC framework links machine, client and cloud resources in a more integrated manufacturing environment.

At AMB 2026, Open Mind Technologies will present the latest Hypermill CAD/CAM enhancements and the Hummingbird MES. The focus is on efficient machining, automated deburring, AI-supported CAM programming and integrated tool management for more productive manufacturing.

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.