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KraussMaffei UK to Showcase Interactive Digital Environment and Integrated Support Solutions at Interplas 2026

KraussMaffei UK is inviting visitors to Interplas 2026 to step into a fully immersive digital environment, designed to provide a transparent and

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Injection Moulding Headaches Part 7: Weld Lines (and How to Fix It) // Alliance Tooling

Here’s another defect that can quietly weaken a moulded part. This week’s issue is weld lines (weld joins). This is the seventh

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Advanced Plastics Reports Strong Results with Latest Wittmann Tempro Units

Advanced Plastics reports successful results from the most recent deployment of Wittmann Tempro units in its injection moulding processes.

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PiovanGroup to Present Advanced Automation Solutions at Interplas 2026

The PiovanGroup will exhibit at Interplas 2026 from 2nd to 4th June 2026, where visitors will be able to explore a wide

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Refcool Refrigeration Unveils New RC4‑1 R290 Process Chiller Ahead of Interplas 2026

REFCOOL Refrigeration Limited is excited to announce a brand new addition to its cooling line-up ahead of Interplas next week. Designed, developed

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PlastikMedia to Offer Free Technical Website & SEO Audits at Interplas 2026

PlastikMedia, the only full-service marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the plastics sector, has announced an exclusive digital performance offer for attendees of

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FANUC Launches Lightest Collaborative Welding Robot

FANUC has announced the European launch of its CRX-3iA collaborative robot, the lightest and smallest model in the CRX portfolio to date.

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29 May 2026 // Opus Board Appointment, FANUC’s Lightweight Cobot, and Navigating F-Gas Regulations
byJess Clarke

In today’s brief:📈 Strategic Leadership: Opus International Products announces a newly formed Board of Directors to spearhead growth across advanced sectors like aerospace and medical. Under CEO Suzie Siddall, the firm will leverage its precision engineering expertise and long-standing China operation to expand its international footprint.🤖 Automation Launch: FANUC introduces the CRX-3iA collaborative robot to the European market. Weighing just 11kg, this ultra-portable cobot is optimized for precision welding tasks, offering a flexible solution to help manufacturers mitigate the ongoing shortage of skilled welders.🔍 Digital Performance: PlastikMedia unveils an exclusive Interplas 2026 offer, providing UK and Irish plastics companies with a free website and technical SEO health check to help engineering firms optimise technical search visibility and generate measurable commercial leads.❄️ Regulatory Compliance: Refcool Refrigeration debuts its new RC4-1 R290 indoor process chiller. Built in the UK using natural refrigerant gas, the compact system provides a safe, efficient solution designed specifically to meet the upcoming January 2027 F-Gas regulations.

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Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 Winners Announced at PRSE’s 10th

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Ulster Shredders Supplies New U‑45 System to Boost Quitmann’s Packaging

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How to Calculate Your Business’s Energy Consumption // Noble Green

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Nicola Taylor’s Journey from Apprentice to Leadership at IPL Brightgreen

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Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 Conference Programme Published

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How Solar Energy Supports Plastics Manufacturers // Noble Green Energy

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RECOUP Launches Rstuff to Promote Plastics Reuse and Waste Reduction

RECOUP Launches Rstuff to Promote Plastics Reuse and Waste Reduction

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