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.

The new Mimaki 3D Print Prep Pro – 3DP3v2 – optimises 3D data for efficient 3D printing without the need for specialised knowledge. New features include lattice structures and data conversion extending to CT scans or topographical data for more varied applications in the medical, prototyping and architectural fields.

Absolent’s new AW series brings compact design, plug-and-play installation and intelligent airflow control to oil mist separation. Developed for machine tools and machining centres, the units are designed to improve air quality, cut maintenance effort and support reliable, energy-efficient production.

Software developer Module Works has released version 2026.04 of its software components for digital manufacturing, introducing GPU-accelerated machine simulation and extending its Volumill and Smart Roughing technologies to multi-axis and turning applications.