Technology

In 2026 Persico Group marks a major milestone: fifty years of technological innovation and engineering excellence in advanced manufacturing. Founded in 1976 in Italy as a wooden model workshop for moulds, the company has continually evolved into a highly specialized global player, combining...

Security in palletized logistics has become a critical issue worldwide. It is estimated that at least 1% of all pallets are subject to tampering or theft every year which results into approximately 150 million compromised pallets globally. Traditional solutions, such as colored stretch film, have proven ineffective...

In the extrusion industry, versatility and space optimisation are not merely optional features but genuine requirements. To meet these needs, Friul Filiere offers its low-capacity U series coextruders – models 13 and 22 – designed to deliver high performance while maintaining a compact footprint...

At the Plast trade fair in Milan from 9 to 12 June 2026, Arburg will be showcasing no fewer than four innovative exhibits. A highlight is the new electric Allrounder Trend standard machine. Process expertise and the broad product portfolio will be demonstrated by an...

On 17 and 18 March 2026, CMG opened the doors of its headquarters in Budrio (Bologna) for an open house dedicated to the future of plastics recycling. The two days of discussions, technical insights, and networking brought together partners and industry professionals from...

Moretto in Motion 2026 has officially launched, bringing the Moretto’s most advanced technologies for the processing of plastics directly to customers’ facilities. The tour itinerary includes a series of stops across Italy, before moving to key European and international markets, including...

At the next edition of Chinaplas, scheduled to take place in Shanghai from 21 to 24 April, Sacmi showcases a comprehensive technology offering for cap manufacturing, focused on reducing virgin resin consumption, meeting tethered cap standards and enhancing production efficiency, in line with...

Coinciding with its participation in Plast 2026, to be held at Fiera Milano from 9 to 12 June, Bandera will, in keeping with a now well-established tradition, complement its exhibition presence with an open house at its headquarters in Busto Arsizio (Varese, Italy), where visitors will be able to...

With the two-platen duo 12000 US machine, Engel is taking large-format injection moulding to a scale that has so far been difficult to achieve in industrial production. The new injection moulding machine, with a clamping force of 110,000 kN, has been developed for the production of...

For Negri Bossi, participation in Plast 2026, taking place at Fiera Milano in Rho (Milan) from 9 to 12 June, will represent an important opportunity to demonstrate practical solutions specifically designed to address processors’ real-world challenges. At the exhibition, the Cologno Monzese-based company will present...

Arburg's Technology Days 2026 were held from 11 to 13 March in Lossburg (Germany), the international event that the German company dedicates each year to customers, partners and media from around the world. More than 40 exhibits featuring applications and new products provided the backdrop for...

As announced at K 2025, Haitian International has officially launched the proven Go Factory Cloud software in Europe. The digital platform was developed specifically for injection moulding companies aiming to increase transparency and improve operational efficiency and comes as a...

ABB Robotics announced it is integrating Nvidia Omniverse libraries into ABB Robotics’ RobotStudio to help manufacturers deploy physical AI in real world robotics applications.  “Today, using Nvidia accelerated computing and simulation technologies, we have removed the last barriers to making industrial and physical AI a...

Improving efficiency, precision, traceability and quality of plastics processing. These are the goals addressed by the solutions presented by Moretto at Mecspe 2026 (Bologna Fiere, 4-6 March): automation systems capable of turning processors' requirements into competitive advantages...

Although Sidel’s EvoBlow Laser blow moulding machine was launched globally only a few months ago, it has in fact already been operating for more than a year at Refresco’s Bruchsal plant (Germany), delivering a high level of efficiency in PET bottle production. When Refresco sought to lightweight their 1.5 litre PET bottle...

The globally active German company specialized in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey sorting plants, Stadler Anlagenbau, carried out the reconstruction of the Sortierkontor Nord (SKN) lightweight packaging facility in Bremen, Germany. After two fire incidents in 2022 severely damaged parts of the plant...

At JEC World 2026 (Paris, March 10 to 12), Cannon introduces the all-new Nexus system, comprised of a composite mould, thermoregulation system and the associated controls. This revolutionary method for regulating mould temperatures allows for a 25% increase in...

At Mecspe 2026 (Bologna, Italy 4-6 March), Sirius Electric will present its complete portfolio of advanced solutions for welding and bespoke systems for automation targeted at the plastics industry. The company offers machines and systems capable of meeting both...

The initial phase of the ABB RobotStudio Cup 2026 promoted by ABB has just concluded, officially marking the start of the journey that will bring students and teachers from across Italy and abroad together in ABB Robotics' leading educational competition. This year...

At JEC World 2026 (Paris, 10-12 March), Cannon will present its new approach to recycling polyurethane (PU) and PU-glass fiber composites (GFRPs). The process has been developed in close cooperation with PU processor MAP and the University of Bergamo, with...