Robotics and Automation News
Celanese
VIGOR partners Celanese to advance lightweight plastic joint solutions
The components will be used in the building of humanoid robots.
11 Sep 2026
shibaura machine
Shibaura Machine brings high-precision injection moulding to Interplas 2026
Shibaura Machine will demonstrate its latest plastics and rubber manufacturing technologies at Interplas 2026 together with TM Robotics.
15 May 2026
fanuc
Andy Armstrong appointed MD of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland
Factory automation specialist FANUC has named Andy Armstrong as the new Managing Director of FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland, effective immediately.
27 Apr 2026
Rejlek Group
Rejlek Group adopts Austria’s first fully integrated SAM-C automation solution
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is providing the company with a fully electric IntElect 130 machine.
11 Mar 2026
fanuc
FANUC named one of world’s top 100 innovators for 5th year in a row
Industrial automation specialist FANUC Corporation has been recognised as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 by Clarivate Plc for the fifth consecutive year.
24 Feb 2026
fanuc
The top 3 robotic trends for 2026
FANUC highlights three robotic trends for 2026 that are set to take industrial automation to the next level.
7 Jan 2026
RGE Group
RGE Group celebrates the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Texas
The move brings the company’s injection moulding solutions closer to its customers in North America.
24 Sep 2026
ENGEL
Billion SAS partners ENGEL
ENGEL has become the recommended supplier for new equipment purchases for Billion.
22 Sep 2026
boy
Smarter machines, stronger moulders
BP&R spoke with Michael Wilson, Managing Director at BOY Ltd, to discuss challenges and opportunities for injection moulders, define current and upcoming trends and how BOY Ltd is positioned to meet customer and industry demands going forward.
15 Sep 2026
rapid colour
Formulating the future
BP&R sat down with the Rapid Colour Services team to discuss the company’s new UEE Useon extrusion line, its practical benefits and what this investment means for the business’s future.
14 Sep 2026
Celanese
VIGOR partners Celanese to advance lightweight plastic joint solutions
The components will be used in the building of humanoid robots.
11 Sep 2026
Haitian International
Haitian International partners with Hennecke
The pair are working together to develop integrated injection moulding and in-mould coating solutions to be used by the automotive industry.
8 Sep 2026
Sponsored
Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin.
RGE Group
RGE Group celebrates the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Texas
The move brings the company’s injection moulding solutions closer to its customers in North America.
24 Sep 2026
ENGEL
Billion SAS partners ENGEL
ENGEL has become the recommended supplier for new equipment purchases for Billion.
22 Sep 2026
rapid colour
Formulating the future
BP&R sat down with the Rapid Colour Services team to discuss the company’s new UEE Useon extrusion line, its practical benefits and what this investment means for the business’s future.
14 Sep 2026
AO
AO invests £2m into a new extruder at its Telford plant
AO has installed a new extruder at the Telford's plastics processing plant, and is now in full production.
11 Aug 2025
centriforce
Centriforce marks milestone of recycled plastic innovation
Centriforce, the Liverpool-based manufacturer of recycled plastic damage prevention products, celebrates 50 years in business.
4 Aug 2026
stadler
STADLER expands into Japan with new office to support the country’s evolving recycling market
STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH has opened a new office in Japan, marking another step in its international growth strategy and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Asian market.
27 May 2026
gunther
Powering down hot runner energy with Gunther BlueFlow
GÜNTHER has recently worked with a UK plastics manufacturer to test its BlueFlow hot runner system, which brought a 24.6% reduction in energy consumption compared to an existing tool.
25 Aug 2026
eurochiller uk
Eurochiller balances productivity and energy use at Interplas 2026
Eurochiller UK, part of Atlas Copco’s Process Cooling Solutions division, will demonstrate how advanced process cooling technologies can help UK plastics manufacturers improve efficiency, stabilise production and reduce operations at Interplas 2026.
30 Apr 2026
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White Paper
Accelerate digital transformation in the chemical industry
In this White Paper Nokia look at best practices and use cases to drive productivity, sustainability and worker safety. Click here to download.
10 Mar 2023
Sponsored
Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin.
Sponsored
Engage with thousands of plastics professionals every month
Unleash the power of Interplas Insights' audience and engage your business message with them through featuring your business here. If you're reading this then you know it works.
Webinar
Energy saving cooling systems Webinar
In this Webinar You will be able to discover how to achieve energy savings by lowering chiller usage with adiabatic and direct free air coolers during low ambient conditions. Register today.