Gewefa UK has rebranded as Nydaloxe Precision to reflect its development from a former subsidiary into an independent tooling specialist. The company now represents a wider portfolio of German and Swiss manufacturers, supplying toolholding systems, driven and static tool holders, angle heads and related services across Britain and Ireland.

At Plastpol 2026, Arburg will use its long-standing presence in Kielce to introduce its new standard electric Allrounder Trend machines to the Polish market for the first time.

From 2 to 5 June 2026, FIP (France Innovation Plasturgie) will once again open its doors to trade visitors in Lyon. Arburg is placing particular emphasis on France, the country where its first international subsidiary was established.

At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the all-electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion shuttle blow moulding machine. The compact double-station system combines energy-efficient drive technology, industry 4.0 connectivity, integrated machine vision and quality-control solutions for HDPE container production.

Visitors to AMB in Stuttgart will be able to experience the latest developments in the fields of control and drive technology, robotics and machine tools. At the Fanuc stand, there will be a particular focus on artificial intelligence and digital technologies, which are becoming increasingly important for industrial applications.

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.

A new machine size is redefining what is possible in injection moulding. Engel’s duo 12000 US is built for very large-format components and aims to make gigamoulding a viable option for more cost-efficient, integrated and resource-saving production.

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.

High automation, deep process integration and in-house fixture expertise enable BKV Braun to manufacture complex precision parts with remarkable efficiency. The subcontractor shows how streamlined workflows and scalable EDM automation can create clear advantages in demanding applications such as medical technology.

The APSX-PIM V3 from the United States is designed to close the gap between concept and production. The benchtop injection moulding machine enables prototype and small-series production of thermoplastic components without requiring companies to invest in large-scale production systems at an early stage.