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.

LK Metrology has introduced a new range of Ethernet-ready laser scanners for co-ordinate measuring machines. The sensors are designed to accelerate automated dimensional inspection and 3D surface digitisation.

With Flow Beyond 2026, Oerlikon HRS Flow will bring together plastics industry experts in Italy to explore future trends in injection moulding, from automotive surface quality and AI-supported production to PPWR compliance, recycled materials and live technology demonstrations.

With the inaugural Formnext Defence Summit, Formnext is creating a dedicated platform for additive manufacturing in security and defence. The event will focus on industrial 3D printing as a strategic technology for resilient supply chains, decentralised production and security-related applications across EU and Nato countries.

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.

Rising demands on machining productivity, process reliability and cost efficiency are shaping Inovatools’ AMB 2026 presence. The German tool manufacturer will show five new solutions for drilling, milling and reaming, aimed at helping users machine challenging materials more efficiently and future-proof their production.

Digitalisation, automation and smart production will shape Arburg’s presence at Fakuma 2026. Under the Smartest Factory theme, the company will show how machines, software, robotic systems and digital services can be combined across the plastics processing value chain to increase efficiency, improve transparency and reduce unit costs.

The latest release of Vericut combines faster simulation, expanded AI assistance, smarter workflows and machine-level accuracy, while Icam Post V27 brings AI-powered guidance, regression testing, and streamlined post-development tools.