For 50 years, HK Cosmetic Packaging has relied on Arburg’s Allrounder technology, and this long-standing collaboration has now reached a new highlight with the ceremonial handover of the 150th machine.

The new SmartScope M130 from OGP extends the M-Series range with a large-format 3D multisensor metrology system. It features enhanced optical performance, higher throughput, and increased capacity for precise measurement of large and heavy components.

A new chapter in 5-axis metrology will take centre stage at Mach 2026, as LK Metrology unveils a key software and scanning milestone on its latest Altera CMM platform. Alongside faster, more connected inspection workflows, the company will also spotlight point cloud analysis, portable measurement and compact CT technology.

Grinding is becoming a system technology. At Grinding Hub 2026, examples from brake disc machining, in-process metrology, CBN tools and tool supply showed how closely machine, tool, measurement technology and process knowledge now have to interact to secure precision, efficiency and process reliability.

Ten years on, Formnext proves once again why it is the world’s leading stage for Additive Manufacturing: record attendance, breakthrough technologies and a strong industry push toward real-world AM production.

At Mach 2026, Solidcam UK showed how integrated CAM is expanding beyond programming efficiency alone. With advances in 5-axis machining, sliding-head applications, I-Machining, paperless production workflows and intelligent programming support, the company focused on helping manufacturers increase productivity, reduce complexity and strengthen process reliability across the shopfloor.

Ametek-owned Faro Technologies and Creaform have reorganised their metrology and reality capture activities into two new business units, separating dimensional measurement and reality capture into distinct operations

At Formnext 2025, DMG Mori highlights its strategy for industrialising metal additive manufacturing. The focus: hybrid DED systems, modular SLM machines with reduced downtime, and digital tools for seamless process integration.

At Plast 2026 in Milan, Rodolfo Comerio will focus on how calendering lines are becoming more automated, efficient and data-driven. The company will present technologies for rubber, PVC and plastics processing, including patented systems for faster changeovers, reduced waste, improved safety and real-time production monitoring.

Founded in 1993, Everplast Machinery specializes in the manufacturing of plastic extrusion machines. Together with its subsidiary E-Plast, established in 2008, Everplast has installed more than 2,300 systems for users in around 110 countries. Since its inception, Everplast Machinery has produced more than 300 extrusion systems over the years.