At Fakuma 2026, Leonhardt will present a collapsing core with a diameter of just 3 mm. The new development expands the limits of miniaturisation in injection moulding, enabling the economical production of highly precise plastic components with complex internal undercuts.

The cooling channel configuration inside an injection mould critically influences cost-efficiency and part quality. For twelve years, researchers at RWTH Aachen University have worked on optimising and automating its design through an inverse approach.

Injection moulding and FDM 3D printing offer different advantages when producing polypropylene parts. A theoretical study examines how mechanical requirements, production volumes and costs determine which process is the better choice.

Rising cleanliness requirements and smaller batch sizes are changing the economics of industrial parts cleaning. Ecoclean has developed a compact solvent cleaning system designed to combine adaptable processes with lower energy and resource consumption.

Embedded AI agents can connect ERP, MES and quality management data to automate routine tasks and identify potential problems earlier. At AMB 2026, Aptean will demonstrate how vertical AI can support machining and precision manufacturing operations.

Vomat’s fine filtration of metalworking fluids makes it possible to recover value from grinding sludge ...

Industrial production has begun at Pro Materia, with the first batches of additively manufactured metal spare parts set for use within GMH Gruppe. The venture plans to extend production to small series and complex components for customers across a range of industries.

Core Technologie optimises its 4D_Additive 3D printing software with a new Build History, automated data preparation, and enhanced functions for SLM supports and lattice structures.

Engineers can use natural language to develop custom CAD functions with a new capability for the Onshape platform. PTC’s Feature Script MCP Server connects AI coding models with CAD automation to help build, test and refine reusable design tools.

Smart manufacturing, circular materials and changing international plastics markets will shape Taipeiplas 2026. Alongside technology presentations, the programme will examine recycling, supply chain resilience and practical approaches to reducing disposable waste.