CHINAPLAS 2026: Quality Growth Driven by Technology, Thriving Future Powered by Green Solutions

CHINAPLAS 2026 is expected to span over 390,000 square meters across 16 exhibition halls, and bring together more than 4,600 exhibitors from around the world to showcase breakthroughs in new materials, intelligent innovations and green transformations.

Eriez® builds its largest X8 metal detector to date

The X8 Metal Detector series is designed to perform in food, packaging, plastics, recycling, and other processing environments.

Kerry to establish Customer Co-Creation Center in Dubai

Kerry signs strategic agreement with Expo City Dubai to establish new regional Customer Co-Creation Center to drive food & beverage innovation

Training by a small IMM

An injection molding machine (IMM) is a product of several engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, thermal, control, networking, energy saving, and of course injection molding.

Shibaura: Expansion into European market

Dr. Georg Holzinger, Managing Executive Officer of Shibaura Machine and future CEO and President of Shibaura Machine LWB GmbH shared the company's latest development at K 2025

Precision in pipe extrusion – the route to sustainability

Sustainability, precision, and high productivity serve as the targets of these breakthrough pipe extrusion technologies.

Lacàph and BOLD84 pioneer a Vietnamese coffee revolution from commodity to global excellence

Two wins mark a milestone for Vietnam's growing specialty coffee movement, according to Collective Company Limited

Test food packaging for leaks inline

The LEAK-MASTER® MAPMAX from WITT enables food producers to ensure the quality of their packaging and thus their products: every package is tested inline

RIMAN to set foot in Japan’s cosmetics market

With its upcoming launch in Japan, RIMAN aims to bring its Jeju heritage ingredients, Smart Farm–based production system and global skincare expertise to a new audience.

New research improves measurement stability in Quantum Computers

Scientists at KIT and the Université de Sherbrooke have advanced the reliability of superconducting quantum computers by studying disruptive quantum transitions during measurement. Their experiments show that precise qubit charge calibration can significantly reduce errors, bringing more stable quantum computing closer to reality.

Optimization chat brings AI-based decision support to SMEs

Researchers from Bielefeld University and industry partners are developing “OptimizationChat,” an AI interface that understands industrial language in production, logistics, and planning. Designed for SMEs, it helps solve optimization challenges without requiring mathematical expertise, making advanced decision support more accessible.

Industrial AI gains momentum, but the road to transformation is complex

Recent research highlights both the promise and the realities of industrial AI adoption. Following McKinsey’s State of AI in 2025, a new ZVEI survey by the Civey Institute offers deeper insight into how AI is shaping industry.

Strengthening Machining Capability in Southeast Asia

A global metal-cutting solutions provider has launched its Bangkok training hub to accelerate machining capability across Southeast Asia.

First Mold to integrate AI agents in CNC machining management

First Mold’s AI integration targets five key areas that directly enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Heidelberg celebrates 20 years of production in Shanghai

Two decades ago, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) made a strategic move by establishing its own production site in China — a milestone that has since become central to the company’s global success.

Vingroup enters metallurgy industry with VinMetal establishment

Vingroup has officially entered Vietnam’s metallurgy sector with the launch of VinMetal Joint Stock Company for Manufacturing and Trading, marking a major expansion of its industrials and technology pillar.

Balchem to open microencapsulation manufacturing facility in the US

By 2027, the plant in Orange County, New York, is expected to increase capacity for Balchem’s microencapsulation solutions primarily used in bakery, confectionery and meat products.

AB-BIOTICS and KANEKA’s probiotic speeds children’s respiratory recovery

Newly published clinical study reports AB-BIOTICS and KANEKA PROBIOTICS’ probiotic blend, AB21®, significantly reduces discomfort and fever duration in children with viral upper respiratory tract infections (URIs).

Sheng Yu Precision spearheads South East Asia’s manufacturing upgrade with modular dual-spindle technology

As Southeast Asia accelerates its shift toward smart manufacturing, Sheng Yu Precision is driving the region’s upgrade with modular dual-spindle technology that boosts flexibility, productivity, and automation readiness.

Efficiency, sustainability and AI as solutions to plastics processing

ENGEL demonstrated its technologies and solutions in practical operation – from the use of artificial intelligence in the running injection moulding process to highly integrated production cells for the automotive, medical, technical moulding and packaging sectors.