Global buyers invited to discover export‑ready Japanese F&B at Japan's Food Export Fair Summer 2026

The source of quality: Technical requirements of compressed air in PET blow molding

By treating compressed air as a "raw material" rather than just a utility, manufacturers can ensure a stable production environment and minimize scrap rates

Kolmar Korea expands into scalp and hair sun care

Kolmar Korea is accelerating its expansion into the next-generation sun care market by extending its expertise beyond skin to include scalp and hair protection.

Powder detergent packaging boasts 50% post-consumer recycled content

Mondi and Dreco have created new powder detergent packaging with 50% post-consumer recycled content, and helping Dreco stay ahead of future regulatory requirements.

Gentlebrand launches its SmartWeighting approach, introduced via the MINERA still water bottle

Though its new design approach, Gentlebrand demonstrates how lightweighting can be achieved without compromising performance, aesthetics or brand positioning in the beverage sector.

BASF develops Ultradur® portfolio for drinking water and food contact applications

New food-contact grades ensure regulatory compliance and business continuity

Automotive makers turn to PCD tooling for longer tool life, lower machining costs

Dörr and Gühring demonstrate how challenges can lead to real progress: by using Gühring’s PCD-Divers, the Sankt Augustin-based company has quadrupled tool lives, reduced tooling costs and taken the surface quality of its components to a new level.

4-Axis horizontal machining becomes essential for next-generation automotive production

Okuma has introduced the GENOS M4000H-e to facilitate high-precision horizontal machining through a standardized platform designed for scalable production within the automotive data ecosystem.

How high-feed milling is transforming deep-cut machining for automotive manufacturing

Walter AG has introduced the Xtra·tec S3 milling cutter series to improve stability, chip evacuation, and feed performance in high-volume roughing applications.

A gantry milling technology that is catching the attention of automotive manufacturers

Zimmermann’s latest gantry solution highlights how aerospace-grade machining is influencing the future of automotive production.

Why high-mix manufacturing is driving demand for smarter, faster, precise tooling solutions

High-mix manufacturing is pushing metalworking companies to adopt smarter tooling technologies that deliver faster setup, tighter tolerances, and higher productivity. From advanced carbide coatings and modular tooling systems to digital machining optimization, ISCAR’s latest solutions highlight how precision manufacturing is evolving to meet the demands of modern aerospace, automotive, and engineering production.

Mitsubishi Motors explores software-defined vehicle partnership with FPT

Mitsubishi Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FPT Japan Holdings to explore collaboration in software and digital technologies, signaling the automaker’s accelerating push toward software-defined vehicle (SDV) development and AI-driven mobility solutions.