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.

Industrial 3D metrology will take centre stage in London from 8 to 10 September 2026, when the 3D Metrology Conference returns for its 11th edition. The event will bring together experts from industry and academia to discuss AI-supported algorithms, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing and data-driven metrology infrastructures.

Cutting tool manufacturer Tungaloy has expanded its lineup of products featuring the DS2000 Series, DLC-coated grades designed for machining non-ferrous metals such as aluminium alloys. The expansion includes inserts with JS-type and JP-type chipbreakers, in addition to AL-type chipbreaker, as well as threading inserts.

With multilingual access, Learning Paths, searchable transcripts, and 25 courses now available, Ency Academy helps users find the right material faster, train in their preferred language, and move from orientation to productive programming with less friction.

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.

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.

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.

Automation company Güdel adds two additional degrees of freedom to heavy-duty robotic grinding applications through its Trackmotion Vertical (TMV) and Trackmotion Floor (TMF) systems. This allows a single robot to maintain consistent contact pressure and path speed across massive surfaces that would otherwise require multiple robots or complex part repositioning.

Tigfusion., a leading manufacturer of high precision vacuum chambers, is the first company in the UK to order a next generation CV5-700 5-axis machining centre from Yamazaki Mazak.

Complex powder compaction is becoming more automated and energy-efficient with Osterwalder Technology’s MPneo 480, a fully electric 480 kN press designed for multi-plate production, active axis control and near-net-shape manufacturing.