Outlook 2026: The China-Southeast Asia connection

China’s technological strength and production scale, complement Southeast Asia’s growing consumer base – creating a mutually reinforcing synergy in the food and beverage sector.

User-friendly and adaptable extrusion cross head

Guill introduces the Unicam™ Crosshead, which combines the benefits of tried and true technologies from the company.

Jarkko Tuominen takes role as CEO of Paptic

This change in leadership is designed to accelerate the company’s growth and position Paptic as a leader in fiber-based packaging materials.

Seven charts defining the U.S. plastics industry in 2025

FastBack 4.0 to debut in Propak Philippines 2026

Visitors to ProPak Philippines will be able to see Heat and Control's horizontal motion conveyor, FastBack 4.0 at booth G31

F&B manufacturing in 2026: Insights from an Industry 4.0 and Operational Excellence leader

Co-founder and CEO of Opex Consulting Group, Franklin Kurniawan, shares his views on the opportunities, challenges, and technological requirements in the food industry. For the food and beverage manufacturing sector, this necessitates rapid adaptation to varied consumer choices.

2026 ASEAN High-Performance Machining Summit Moves to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

After two consecutive years in Hanoi, the ASEAN High-Performance Machining Summit — Autoparts, Electronics, Assembly Automation is moving to Ho Chi Minh City on 10 March 2026.

Making advanced materials and methods accessible to all

Innovative manufacturing technologies are often out of reach for smaller firms—until now. This article highlights how new collaborative research is lowering barriers to cutting-edge materials and analytical methods.

Schaeffler and NTU strengthen innovation ties in Singapore

Schaeffler and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore bolster their partnership by opening a new laboratory for robotics and artificial intelligence

AI uncovers markets you didn’t know you had

B2B manufacturers often struggle to identify niche markets where their versatile products could excel. This article explores how generative AI functions like an intelligent radar, analyzing product capabilities and matching them with unmet industry needs worldwide.

Making Quantum computers more reliable

Researchers are tackling one of quantum computing’s biggest challenges—unreliable measurement results. A new study shows that by actively monitoring and recalibrating charge on superconducting qubits, disruptive quantum state transitions can be reduced, leading to fewer readout errors and more dependable quantum computations. This advance brings practical, high-fidelity quantum processors closer to reality.

Micro machines with major impact as autonomous microrobots enter real-world use

Researchers have overcome long-standing barriers in robotics to create autonomous micro-robots that combine computing, sensors, power and movement in tiny, untethered systems.

Festo's AX controls is redefining smart production

Festo’s new AX Controls platform promises to shake up industrial automation by eliminating long programming and commissioning phases.

Trends shaping nutrition in 2026

FrieslandCampina Ingredients launches latest trends report, notes 2026 as the year of accessible nutrition

PreForm’s smart tools turn CAD models into print-ready parts

Discover how the new PreForm 3.54 software from Formlabs streamlines 3D printing prep from design to production.

Unlocking competitive edge with scalable ai in product development

AI is reshaping how products are designed and brought to market—but scaling it across engineering teams is still a challenge. A new white paper from DFKI, Accenture, and Fraunhofer ISST reveals a scalable AI framework that connects data, tools, and disciplines across the product lifecycle.

How old machines are powering smart factories

This article reveals how researchers transformed a manual, hand-wheel-operated machine into a high-tech production tool using digital twins, AI, and intelligent control software.

On turning capacity into opportunity

In this interview, Hassan Daaboul shares insights on the current state of Syria’s aluminium manufacturing sector and its role in post-conflict reconstruction.

Outlook 2026: Enhanced performance of extruder gearboxes

Mr. Alessandro Zambello, Managing Director of Zambello Group, shares how the company will respond to future demand for high-performance gearboxes.

Alexander Heizler appointed CEO of diaphragm pump manufacturer KNF

Diaphragm pump manufacturer KNF begins a new chapter in its leadership as Alexander Heizler takes over as CEO, following Martin Becker’s move to focus on his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors.