Robotics and Automation News
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
FANUC
FANUC partners NVIDIA to bring physical AI into mainstream manufacturing
The agreement will see FANUC robots integrated into NVIDIA’s advanced AI computing stack.
30 Dec 2025
haitian
Interplas 2026: Looking ahead to the future of UK injection moulding
Veronica Edmunds, Business Development Manager at Haitian UK/PMM, shares her Interplas 2026 experience, highlighting what particularly stood out from her panel discussion on the future of the UK plastics industry.
2 Jul 2026
sumitomo
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag strengthens presence in Turkey with new sales agent Vincita
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is strengthening its presence in Turkey by appointing Vincita Plastik Makinaları as its new local sales agent.
2 Jul 2026
summit systems
Rethinking nylon drying: ULTRA vacuum technology solves the caprolactam challenge
In plastics processing, drying is often viewed as a routine step. However, when it comes to polyamides (PA), many grades of Nylon materials and regrinds, the process becomes significantly more complex.
2 Jul 2026
engel
50 years strong: The next 50 start now
BP&R Editor Giulia Daniele sat down with Mr Stefan Engleder, CEO at ENGEL, to look back at his journey in the plastics industry.
1 Jul 2026
meusburger
Cost efficient strip guiding with standardised solutions from Meusburger
Meusburger offers a wide range of standardised active parts that make consistent and efficient manufacturing processes possible.
23 Jun 2026
haitian
Localized Manufacturing for Europe and MEA: Haitian Serbia
Following the completion of construction in August and the gradual relocation into the new facility from September 2025 onwards, Haitian’s manufacturing facility in Serbia has become an important part of the company’s international production network
22 Jun 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.
haitian
Interplas 2026: Looking ahead to the future of UK injection moulding
Veronica Edmunds, Business Development Manager at Haitian UK/PMM, shares her Interplas 2026 experience, highlighting what particularly stood out from her panel discussion on the future of the UK plastics industry.
2 Jul 2026
sumitomo
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag strengthens presence in Turkey with new sales agent Vincita
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is strengthening its presence in Turkey by appointing Vincita Plastik Makinaları as its new local sales agent.
2 Jul 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
Micro Epsilon
Micro-Epsilon launches colorSENSOR CFO250 controller
Colour sensors, like the newly launched colorSENSOR CFO250 controller, from Micro-Epsilon are used to precisely measure the colour of the extruded materials, maximising product quality.
8 Aug 2025
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
Ulster Shredders
Ulster Shredders supplies Quitmann Facilities with a U-45 industrial shredder
The solution helps with the bulk reduction of end-of-life packaging.
8 Apr 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
HASCO
Mouldmaking starts with HASCO
One year on from celebrating its centenary, HASCO is looking firmly to the future. The company continues to deliver innovative and economical solutions for designers, mouldmakers and injection moulders, offering everything from a single source.
10 Dec 2025
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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.