INFORM: Five AI trends that will drive industrial innovation

AI is no longer just a tool—it’s taking control. INFORM reveals 5 game-changing trends for 2026, from autonomous AI agents to AI-native systems reshaping production, logistics, and supply chains. Will your operations adapt—or be left behind in the AI-driven era?

BASF to launch innovative TPU portfolio at CHINAPLAS

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will unveil Elastollan® GripTec, a new innovative TPU portfolio for the sports footwear industry,

Global food intelligence platform helps industry predict safety and regulatory risks

The SGS Nexus platform enables food companies to anticipate regulatory change and manage safety risks across global supply chains.

Philippines outlook: Resilient but could do better

Filipino entrepreneurs continue to find and expand business opportunities, even as the sector grows within an environment of constrained policy support.

Building resilience in the face of crisis

As the US-Iran war continues, rising energy costs, fertilizer shortages, and disrupted trade routes are demanding strategies to safeguard food security in uncertain times

Smarter clamping for maximum process reliability

In an interview with RÖHM experts, the company explains how intelligent clamping technologies enhance process reliability in modern machining.

Revolutionizing cheese production with AI and machine vision: A success story from Eberle Automatische Systeme

Combining machine vision and robotics enables cheese dairies to continuously inspect thousands of wheels throughout the aging process, detecting quality issues early, reducing waste, and enabling data-driven maturation. The following case study featuring Eberle Automatische Systeme illustrates this point.

GrindingHub Preview 2026 offers a first taste of the world’s leading trade fair for grinding and surface technologies

Strong international presence in Stuttgart, exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies, and shining the spotlight on the debut of GrindingHub Americas 2027

A female perspective on the food industry workplace

From ADM, Olive Tang, VP of Flavors, APAC, and Jingting Li, Talent Acquisition Director, APAC talk about their experiences, perspectives and the opportunities for women in the food industry.

Next-gen chip design and verification breakthroughs

A new frontier in semiconductor design and verification is emerging, driven by advanced tools that accelerate innovation and ensure reliability. This approach integrates AI, automation, and cloud-based collaboration to streamline complex chip development. By enhancing productivity, reducing errors, and enabling faster time-to-market, these technologies are reshaping how engineers create and validate the next generation of high-performance integrated circuits.

interpack 2026: SOLLICH presents production processes and intelligent technologies for confectionery

From cleaning efficiency to AI-based assistance systems, SOLLICH equipment aim to improve confectionery processing for small batches to large-scale production

interpack 2026: Key Technology unveils defect automatic removal system for potato strips

According to Key Technology, an exhibitor at this year’s interpack in Hall 6 / B73, the ADR® X systems detect defects on wet potato strips and accurately trim only the affected portions.