3D printing company Stratasys announced the launch of the new F870 FDM system, a large-format additive manufacturing platform designed for industrial manufacturers, automotive OEMs, aerospace & defense production lines, looking to scale production on the factory floor.

Integrated injection moulding and in-mould coating could remove the need for separate painting operations in automotive production. Haitian International and Hennecke are combining their technologies to improve process stability and efficiency, particularly for large, high-gloss exterior parts.

Limited installation space and loads on guiding elements can complicate stamping die design. Meusburger’s E 6100 compact slide uses V-shaped force application to reduce shear forces and converts vertical movement into horizontal movement at a 1:1 ratio.

Producing decorated car key covers involves more than injection moulding. At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will demonstrate how film decoration, laser marking and robotic finishing can be integrated into a single automated production cell using recycled PC/ABS.

Machine tool company Yamazaki Mazak has launched the CP-450, a fully integrated 12-pallet automation solution designed to help manufacturers maximise the value from their machine investment through dependable unattended production.

Demoulding internal threads requires coordinated rotational and linear movement. At Fakuma 2026, Servomold will present a servo-electric unscrewing unit that synchronises these motions electronically, offering flexibility for different thread pitches and additional linear demoulding steps.

Changing priorities, tool availability and machine downtime complicate single-part and small-batch production. At AMB 2026, Open Mind demonstrated how connected planning, CAM data and shop-floor feedback can help manufacturers track orders and adapt production schedules.

Programming and validating machining processes before a new machine arrives could shorten the path to production. Siemens’ Meet at the Machine initiative, developed initially with Trak Machine Tools, connects software, automation and machine expertise to support this earlier preparation.

From agricultural drones to wearable exoskeletons, material choices influence weight, energy consumption and manufacturing costs. At Fakuma, Lehvoss will present four applications showing how specialised compounds can replace metals, simplify production and reduce material use.

Engel plans to shift mechanical manufacturing operations to a new 13,000 m² facility in Serbia, recruiting around 150 employees over three years. The move is intended to strengthen regional supply chains and free capacity at its Austrian plants for complex, customer-specific systems.