Robotics and Automation News
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
roboprint
Decorating plastics robots with precision
Roboprint has joined forces with Shibaura Machine and TM Robotics to deliver a breakthrough in plastics decoration.
18 Nov 2025
dr boy
Fancy a brew? Dr Boy delivers
At K, Dr Boy exhibits its BOY Barista Bar, at the heart of which is the Boy 50 Electric brewing fresh coffee for all its visitors.
11 Nov 2025
sepro
Smarter cells, sharper output: Sepro at K
At K Show 2025, Sepro showcased how the communication between injection moulders and control technology is paramount through a complete automation cell.
11 Nov 2025
FANUC
FANUC launches its LR Mate/10-11A Food/Clean robot
This compact industrial robot is designed for use in food and cleanroom applications.
18 Sep 2025
jc moulding
Injection moulding in an anti-plastic world
Despite running second-hand IMMs for 30 years, JC Moulding recognised the value of investing in new technology. This strategic move became a blueprint for modern manufacturing success, setting the business up for long-term competitiveness.
9 Feb 2026
icheme
Engineering plastics for a circular future
Duncan Lugton, Head of Policy and Impact at The Institution of Chemical Engineers (iChemE), sheds light on advanced recycling processes and how chemical engineering is helping to make plastics more sustainable.
9 Feb 2026
AC Plastics
AC Plastics adopts 18 new injection moulding tools
The investment has cost the company around £700,000.
4 Feb 2026
hasco
A smarter way to test hot runner wiring
HASCO’s wiring test device H1210/… is a compact, lightweight tester for hot runner moulds that helps processors find wiring issues in seconds before they cause start-up delays.
3 Feb 2026
engel
The baton is safely handed on
BP&R spoke with Graeme Herlihy, ENGEL’s President EMIA - Europe, Middle East, India and Africa - and Wayne Ball, Managing Director at ENGEL UK, to reflect on ENGEL’s journey under the former’s tenure and what the future holds for the new leadership.
3 Feb 2026
engel
ENGEL wins public award at Swiss Plastics 2026
As part of the Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, the Swiss Plastics Expo Award was presented for the third time on 22 January 2026, and ENGEL's evolution from inject 4.0 to inject AI won the public vote.
30 Jan 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.
jc moulding
Injection moulding in an anti-plastic world
Despite running second-hand IMMs for 30 years, JC Moulding recognised the value of investing in new technology. This strategic move became a blueprint for modern manufacturing success, setting the business up for long-term competitiveness.
9 Feb 2026
AC Plastics
AC Plastics adopts 18 new injection moulding tools
The investment has cost the company around £700,000.
4 Feb 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
icheme
Engineering plastics for a circular future
Duncan Lugton, Head of Policy and Impact at The Institution of Chemical Engineers (iChemE), sheds light on advanced recycling processes and how chemical engineering is helping to make plastics more sustainable.
9 Feb 2026
erema
Reading the signs before downtime strikes
At K Show, Giulia met with Markus Huber-Lindinger, Managing Director, and Christoph Krump, Head of Business Unit Service – Spare Spart Business – at EREMA, to discuss the company’s new PredictOn:Plastification Unit for predictive maintenance.
9 Jan 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
SISE
High-quality training matters Q&A 1: SISE Spotlight
SISE reflects on the importance of the PTIC's collaboration, highlighting what it has installed at the centre and what it hopes to achieve through it.
29 Sep 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.