By combining material analysis with pattern recognition software, the Smartreuse project aims to give plastics processors clearer guidance on how to use recyclates efficiently and at consistent quality.

At Interplas 2026, Arburg will spotlight its new electric Allrounder Trend machines for the first time in the UK, combining cost-efficient injection moulding with practical advances in automation, digitalisation and sustainability.

One of the UK’s leading vacuum forming and compression moulding specialists has reinforced its sustainable manufacturing credentials by securing a ‘quality’ first.

With five divisions, multiple product debuts and a focus on practical manufacturing gains, Carfulan Group will use Mach 2026 to demonstrate how integrated technologies can streamline processes and support faster, more precise production.

Automation specialist Emerson has launched the new Branson Polaris Ultrasonic Welding Platform, a highly configurable multi-use welding platform enabling advanced manufacturing engineers to design efficient joining solutions with software and hardware.

With its new medial ball algorithm, Polygonica aims to speed up CNC quoting and manufacturability checks by making curvature and tool accessibility analysis faster for intricate part geometries.

By adopting the open MDES format, Iscar is seeking to improve the exchange of tool and assembly data across digital manufacturing workflows.

Horn used Mach 2026 to spotlight a broad wave of tooling developments aimed at more reliable chip control, greater rigidity and lower cost per edge. From sintered chip-breaker geometries in miniature inserts to new grooving and parting-off systems for deeper cuts, the latest additions show how tool design is being refined for process stability, surface quality and economic machining.

With exhibitors from more than 30 countries, live machinery demonstrations and a strong conference programme, Plastpol 2026 aims to strengthen its role as a key business platform for the global plastics industry.

Rising energy costs, tighter sustainability targets and growing competitive pressure are forcing plastics processors to reassess their production economics. Fanuc positions all-electric injection moulding machines as a way to cut energy use, reduce resource consumption and improve precision, repeatability and overall cost efficiency at the same time.