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.

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.

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.  

Flexible plastic bags packaging market worth US$76.63 billion by 2030

The flexible plastic bags packaging market is projected to reach US$ 76.63 billion by 2030 from US$ 55.74 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 5.48%, based on a report by MarketsandMarkets

BHB and Mitsubishi Electric showcase digital automation for sustainable rail infrastructure

German Rail-Vehicle Washing System Manufacturer Positions Itself for the Future

Top food and beverage trends for 2026

The trends validate what remains real for consumers at any time -- health, wellness, indulgence and affordability are their priorities

BB732 boring bridges: One tool, dual purpose for deep hole precision

Seco® announces the launch of the BB732 boring bridges, a modular solution designed for deep boring operations with Steadyline® bars.

A machining robot that bridges the gap between industrial robots and machine tools

Newly developed milling kinematics from Fraunhofer IFAM enable highly versatile, efficient, and ultra-precise machining—from fibre composites and aluminium to tempered steel—with manufacturing tolerances of up to 0.1 millimetres.

ADM and Bayer quadruple reach to 100,000 soybean farmers in Maharashtra

The renewed partnership will expand reach to 100,000 farmers through Farmer Producer Organizations, and over the next three years scale soybean cultivation to 200,000 hectares, and extend coverage to seven districts.

UMC Expands Silicon Photonics Capabilities with imec’s iSiPP300 Technology

UMC has licensed imec’s iSiPP300 silicon photonics technology to accelerate its 12-inch photonic platform for next-generation connectivity.

STMicroelectronics powers up NB-IoT

STMicroelectronics is boosting cellular IoT with two new NB-IoT modules and an enhanced development ecosystem that simplifies smart device design.