Partners, dealers, users, and manufacturing experts from 25+ countries gathered at Ency World 2026 to explore Ency 3.0, robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and the future of CAD/CAM.

With PFAS scrutiny increasing under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Norner is expanding its testing portfolio with Total Organic Fluorine analysis by Pyrolysis-GC/MS. The method supports targeted PFAS screening in plastics, polymers and composite materials, helping manufacturers assess compliance risks more efficiently and focus further testing where it is most needed.

From materials research to additive manufacturing, Kornmarken Campus brings key manufacturing capabilities together at Lego’s historic home in Billund. The new 47,000 m² innovation centre is designed to speed up the development, testing and scaling of production technologies across the group’s global network.

Designed for shorter assembly times and reliable melt flow, Hasco hot runner’s H4400/… system offers a ready-to-install hot side for efficient, stable and cost-effective injection moulding.

Horn has introduced the 1A chip breaker geometry for its 274 carbide insert tool system, targeting grooving and parting-off operations on sliding-head lathes. Designed for reliable chip control, precise repeatability and economical production, the new geometry supports machining of small-diameter turned parts across a range of materials.

Live production proved to be a key attraction for Dr Boy at Kuteno 2026. With the Boy XS E manufacturing sporks and the Boy 35 Electric producing reusable cable ties, the company demonstrated compact, precise and energy-efficient injection moulding for small-part applications.

Grindinghub 2026 in Stuttgart showed the direction of future grinding technology: connected, automated, and data-driven. Instead of individual machines, the focus shifted to integrated process chains — supplemented by data-driven quality assurance and solutions for the more efficient use of tools, coolants, and peripheral equipment.

The Lambda GT machining center by Fanum is equipped with Siemens’ fully digital Sinumerik One numerical control system. According to the company, it delivers excellent performance wherever a high level of stability and machining precision is required under all CNC machine load conditions.

Fraunhofer IAP and TU Berlin have developed a new method for producing metallic effect pigments that reduces visible flow lines in injection-moulded plastic parts. The tetrahedral pigments enable more uniform metallic surfaces without an additional coating step, while supporting resource-efficient, industrial-scale production.

Avient has introduced Preperm Low Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics for mmWave radome applications. The PPE-based portfolio is designed to help manufacturers of ADAS components, traffic radar systems and humanoid robotics improve signal performance, reduce warpage and address BSIS compliance challenges linked to conventional PBT+GF materials.